Outsmarting Homelessness
Interview with Kerry O’Connor, Chief Innovation Office for the City of Austin, about how innovation in homelessness affects the city’s infrastructure.
Megan Boyle
Transportation Technology with the U.S. Department of Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation provided two days of programming for SXSW this year. The area of transportation is getting more and more attention from the private sector as technology companies look for ways to increase efficiencies and safety. #USDOTatSXSW.
Technology for Social Impact
When thinking about how infrastructure grows within the social impact framework, designing technology and spaces for those who are underrepresented in society is important. Particularly as it relates to social infrastructure and serving those who are below the poverty line.
States Innovate with Digital Driver’s License
Innovation continues on the state level as places like Wyoming and Maryland start to pilot digital driver’s licenses. Tiffany Conway from Gemalto tells us all about the technology and getting various government agencies on board with going digital.
Conversations About the Future with Amy Klobuchar and John Kasich
Senator Amy Klobuchar and Former Governor John Kasich talk about the future of America for both of their parties.
Collaboration + Technology for a Better Infrastructure
Conversations around collaboration, using technology for social impact, and keeping the discussion around immigration moving forward.
Top 5 Panels for Infrastructure
As we embark on the final countdown before this year’s SXSW kicks off on Friday, March 8th, there are several panels and sessions to get excited about as it relates to infrastructure. There is this crossroads of tech and infrastructure and what better place to learn about it than at SXSW. The panels and sessions vary from housing to mobility to inclusion to AI for policymaking. Read through our favorites below and also be sure to check out several of installments throughout week at Focus15.