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| For Immediate Release: April 15, 2011 Media Contact: Stacy Adamson, sadamson@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458 Request a press pass to the program Intelligent Cities Forum A forum on using data to improve cities WHAT The National Building Museum convenes a one-day forum with experts from across the country exploring how data can improve the way our cities look, feel, and function. Intelligent Cities is an initiative of the National Building Museum engaging thought leaders, government officials, and the public to think about how to use data to make cities more sustainable, healthful, and efficient. For the past six months, the Museum has been leading an exploration of the intersection of information technology and urban design. Through the creation of original infographics, on-line public polling, video interviews, and essays, the Museum has been investigating where we are, where we want to be, and how to get there. This work culminates in the June 6 forum where practitioners, policymakers, and participants engage in a series of interactive discussions on how technology is—or should be—affecting design, planning, and quality of life. The day-long forum begins with a keynote conversation at 8:05am Eastern Time and features representatives from the White House, technological innovators, and philanthropic leaders discussing our national priorities for creating today’s intelligent cities. Held in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum’s historic home in Washington, D.C., this event will besimultaneously broadcast on the web through www.nbm.org. WHO Keynote Conversation–What Makes an Intelligent City? Anne Altman, general manager, IBM Global Public Sector Melody Barnes, director, White House Domestic Policy Council (invited) Xavier Briggs, associate director, White House Office of Management and Budget (invited) Judith Rodin, president, The Rockefeller Foundation Richard Stengel, managing editor, TIME Magazine Nancy Sutley, chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality For information about additional speakers and sessions please visit go.nbm.org/IntelligentCitiesForum. Intelligent Cities is a National Building Museum project in partnership with TIME, supported by IBM, and funded by the Rockefeller Foundation. WHERE National Building Museum 401 F Street NW Washington, DC 20001 (Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line) WHEN Monday, June 6, 2011 8:00 am – 6:00 pm REGISTER $100 Member | $150 Non-member | $45 Student. Prepaid registration required. Non-member registration includes a one-year individual membership to the National Building Museum. For more information and to register visit go.nbm.org/IntelligentCitiesForum or call 202.272.2448. Continuing education credits are available as follows: 8.0 LU HSW-SD (AIA) / 8.0 CM (AICP) / 8.0 LA CES (ASLA) / 8.0 CE (GBCI) MEDIA CONTACT Stacy Adamson, sadamson@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458 ABOUT The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter:@BuildingMuseum and Facebook: www.facebook.com/NationalBuildingMuseum. |
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