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SPOTLIGHTING INNOVATIONS IN
urban sustainability &connected technology
Meeting of the Minds 2014
DETROITSeptember 30-October 2
MEETING OF THE MINDSSpotlighting Innovations in Urban Sustainability & Connected Technology
Detroit 2014Like many cities who saw their own stars shine with the rise of the Industrial Age, De-
troit is now at a tipping point. At one time this boomtown saw nothing but prosperity
in its economic future. Now, the city’s government has declared bankruptcy and city
residents are being forced by their circumstances to redefine the city. It’s not an easy
thing to reimagine a city’s identity, business models, and urban future. But hope still
prevails and new innovations are quickly emerging in Detroit.
Detroit offers a platform for the discussion of alternative urban futures—which are
relevant for all cities. This is why Meeting of the Minds has chosen Detroit as the site
for its 2014 annual convening.
Among the questions under the spotlight in 2014: How are cities redefining them-
selves? How are cities creating cleaner and smarter industry clusters? How do we at-
tract talent? How do we define a truly smart city? How do we fairly serve all the city’s
residents? How do we revitalize downtowns and suburbs? What new technologies
and services are now available that can be scaled to provide a higher quality of life? All
of these questions will be at the core of the discussions at Meeting of the Minds.
Many cities are grappling with a swath of complex challenges: stimulating economic
opportunity, adapting to climate change, increasing urban livability, greening trans-
portation and energy systems, finding ways to become more resilient. As you might
expect, each city has developed a somewhat unique strategy while using a different
set of tools.
As it does each and every year, Meeting of the Minds 2014 will bring together 350
invited leaders, from more than a dozen countries, representing the public, private,
and non-profit sectors.
Against the backdrop provided by Detroit, with one city attempting its own reinven-
tion, we invite you to join us this fall in Motor City, USA.
WHO ATTENDS?*
invited delegates350
SECTOR
Private
NGO/Academic
Public
Media
47+33+13+7+47%
33%
13%
7%
SENIORITY
Vice president or higher
Other
93+7+7%
93%
*2013 statistics. See Meeting of the Minds 2013 Final Report for more information.
Thematic VerticalsMany of the topics discussed at
Meeting of the Minds fall into the
thematic verticals below. Most
importantly, the debate centers on
how these silos are merging and
creating a new smart city ecosys-
tem.
• Smart transportation & mobility
• The internet of everything
• Networked urban systems
• Economic development
• Urban infrastructure & redevel-
opment
• Urban design
• Climate resiliency & adaptation
• The state & future of cleantech
• Water policy & infrastructure
• Clean energy
• Efficient buildings
• The power of open data & big
data
• New technology solutions
• Creative financing mechanisms
• Urban entrepreneurship
• Human-centered approaches
• Inclusive urban & regional in-
novation
• New models for cross-sector
collaboration
• Urban agriculture
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Opening ReceptionLocation: Westin Book Cadillac
SEPTEMBER 30
OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER 27:30am
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7:00pm
Networking BreakfastLocation: College for Creative Studies
Networking BreakfastLocation: College for Creative Studies
Networking Lunch Networking Lunch
Flexible evening with suggested group activities
Closing Reception
Coffee Break Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Plenary Sessions Plenary Sessions
Plenary Sessions
Plenary Sessions Plenary Sessions
Plenary Sessions
Workshop tours around Detroit
PROGRAM SCHEDULE & THEMES
Find out more at CityMinded.org/events/detroit
MEETING OF THE MINDS 2014 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GLOBAL SPONSOR
GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
PARTNERS