by Jason Harper | Jan 29, 2016 | IT Workforce Development, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations
KC Digital Drive was in Washington DC this week for the launch of two initiatives that could help Kansas City’s software developers and entrepreneurs get their apps off the ground while, at the same time, helping the city take more of a leading role in the development...
by Jason Harper | Jan 19, 2016 | IT Workforce Development, Marketing the Region, Innovation Hubs/Tech Districts, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Event Calendar
IEEE Smart Cities Workshop: Crossing Discipline Boundaries for Smart Cities (Kansas City Kickoff) When: February 8-9, 2016 Where: Sprint Accelerator (210 W. 19th Ter) Registration: By Invitation Only — Apply In late 2015, the IEEE Smart Cities Initiative...
by Jason Harper | Dec 29, 2015 | Digital Infrastructure, Computers in the Home, Fiber to the Community, Community Education and Awareness, Home Internet Access, IT Workforce Development, Marketing the Region, Global Roundtables, University Research Capacity, Innovation Hubs/Tech Districts, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation, Medical Reimbursement, Telehealth Pilot, Digital Art, Libraries Pilot, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations, Professional Development for Teachers, Mesh Wi-fi Networks, Proof of Concept and Fab Labs, Digital Skills Training, Technology Transfer, Online Gaming Development, Access to Capital, Convention Center Technology, Event Calendar
Announcing the 2016 Gigabit City Summit, a KC Digital Drive production, from May 16-18, 2016 in Kansas City. With 50 communities and nearly 250 delegates in attendance, our first Summit was an unqualified success! And the overwhelming feedback from those who attended...
by Jason Harper | Oct 19, 2015 | IT Workforce Development, Marketing the Region
Compute Midwest returns to Kansas City this week, Oct. 22-23, at Municipal Hall in downtown KCMO. Now in its fourth year, the conference (much like KC Digital Drive) was founded around the time a certain large tech company had chosen KC for its big launch. As Compute...
by Jason Harper | Oct 19, 2015 | IT Workforce Development, Marketing the Region, Event Calendar
This Fall, remarkable people from around the globe will converge in Kansas City to explore the technologies transforming tomorrow at Compute Midwest. Get exclusive insights from 14+ visionaries & learn how they overcame enormous challenges to create breakthrough...
by Jason Harper | Aug 12, 2015 | IT Workforce Development
Valorem Consulting’s Fast Track to Growth Finds a Flashy New Home in Kansas City A newcomer to Kansas City’s Crossroads is not only bringing more tech jobs to town – it’s showing a glimpse into what offices of the future could look like. Valorem Consulting Group...