{"588213":{"#nid":"588213","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Global City Teams Challenge + Atlanta Region Smart Energy, Water, and Waste SuperCluster","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWe cordially invite your participation in this dynamic event, which will combine carefully selected general content sessions with multiple parallel breakouts and working groups. Key themes include a common \u0026ldquo;architecture\u0026rdquo; for smart utilities, public-private partnerships, and linking regional and global smart cities efforts. Be prepared to work hard \u0026ndash; and contribute to outcomes that can play a role in shaping both the Atlanta region and cities everywhere. We anticipate approximately 150 attendees, including SuperCluster representatives and key regional stakeholders from local government, businesses, academia, and non-profits.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nist.gov\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Institute of Standards and Technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;hosts the Global City Teams Challenge. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECity of Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is at the forefront of smart cities innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.att.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAT\u0026amp;T\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a global leader in telecommunications.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.siemens.com\/us\/en\/home.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESiemens\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a global leader in intelligent infrastructure.\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.smartcitiescouncil.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESmart Cities Council\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Eworks to help cities enhance livability, workability, and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is recognized as one of the world\u0026#39;s leading universities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta, Georgia looks forward to hosting the Global City Teams Challenge + Atlanta Region Smart Energy, Water, and Waste SuperCluster. This event will explore how smart technologies can accelerate sustainable and resilient energy, water, and materials systems in the Atlanta region and in cities around the world. It will present a powerful opportunity for the Atlanta region to ground truth emerging frameworks \u0026ndash; and for the Global City Teams Challenge work to benefit from a showcase of Atlanta activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event has two key objectives:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThe GCTC Energy, Water, and Waste SuperCluster will draft a high-level blueprint of replicable, scalable, and sustainable energy, water, and waste management utilities operating within smart cities. The goal is for this blueprint to be utilized by cities around the world as a way to jumpstart their efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThe City of Atlanta and other local governments will create a high-level roadmap for smart energy, water, and waste management including interactions with related smart city responsibility areas. This will include key goals, strategies, and leadership commitments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegistration: Open to Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) SuperCluster participants and by invitation to other key stakeholders. Please register ASAP as space is limited.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecommended Conference Hotels Near Event:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/atllp-residence-inn-atlanta-buckhead-lenox-park\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Residence Inn Atlanta Buckhead\/Lenox Park\u0022\u003EResidence Inn Atlanta Buckhead\/Lenox Park\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E- 2220 Lake Boulevard NE Atlanta, Georgia 30319\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/atlbc-atlanta-marriott-buckhead-hotel-and-conference-center\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel \u0026amp; Conference Center\u0022\u003EAtlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel \u0026amp; Conference Center\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E-\u0026nbsp;3405 Lenox Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/atljw-jw-marriott-atlanta-buckhead\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer nofollow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead\u0022\u003EJW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E3300 Lenox Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/global-city-teams-challengeatlanta-smart-energy-water-waste-supercluster-tickets-31532305976\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EREGISTER\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"We cordially invite your participation in this dynamic event, which will combine carefully selected general content sessions with multiple parallel breakouts and working groups."}],"uid":"27980","created_gmt":"2017-03-02 21:45:00","changed_gmt":"2017-04-13 21:12:33","author":"Alyson Key","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2017-03-22T14:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2017-03-23T18:00:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2017-03-23T18:00:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2017-03-22 18:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2017-03-23 22:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2017-03-23 22:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"69599","name":"IPaT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1789","name":"Conference\/Symposium"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78761","name":"Faculty\/Staff"},{"id":"78771","name":"Public"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"},{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}