Curiosity on Stage: Evening Edition - When your city is smarter than you

In June 2019, Google’s Sidewalk Labs released a long-awaited development proposal for a Toronto waterfront community, and in doing so created the largest ever smart city experiment in the world. For some, Sidewalk Labs’ proposal promises the key elements of a sustainable and inclusive city. For others, the proposal illustrates the dangers of letting a private corporation invade further into our private lives.

As part of our “Living in the Machine Age” theme, join a lively discussion exploring the future of cities in an increasingly algorithmic world. The session will end with a panel discussion and question-and-answer period.

Join the conversation! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #CuriosityOnStage.

Speakers:

• Dr Tracey P. Lauriault - Assistant Professor, Carleton University.
• Marc René de Cotret - Director, Service Transformation of City of Ottawa

Agenda:

• 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Light refreshments and networking opportunities
• 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Presentations and panel discussion
• 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Light refreshments and networking opportunities

Cost:

• Members: $7
• Non-members: $10

Please note that parking fees will be in effect.