
Unlocking Local Innovation in Alberta
Initiatives
Sparking Activity in Alberta
Event
2017 AUMA Smart Cities Session Highlights
Alliance presents Smart City advice to AUMA crowd of over 150 Alberta mayors, councillors, and senior administrators - Govt of Canada also joins to support message
Funding
National Smart Cities Challenge Launched
The Smart Cities Challenge is a competition open to all municipalities, local or regional governments across Canada
Applied Smarts
Highlighting interesting projects, concepts and initiatives from around the globe.
December 12, 2017
Technology Mega Trends for 2018
Some tech trends fizzle out and die a quiet death, while others are so significant that they transform our world and how we live in it. Here are the top nine tech mega-trends that I believe will define 2018 and beyond.
September 20, 2017
Digital Transformation Best Practices
Profiling Boston's 311 app, New York City's digital division, Estonia's digital ID program, Ontario's Independent Electricity System campaign, and Saint Johns' community data strategy
April 26, 2017
How Connectivity Supported St. Albert’s Smart City Success
The City of St. Albert has an ambitious Smart City Master Plan, and citywide broadband connectivity is the foundation that will propel the plan into reality.
April 20, 2017
Cloud Connected Motorbikes for Smart Cities?
The M1 electric motorbike could be considered to be a “two-wheeled Tesla,” or a bike that has motorcycle-like capabilities, yet doesn’t require a license to ride.
Alberta News
Bulletins for Smart initiatives, ideas and investments within the Province of Alberta.
Govt of Canada Announces Jury for Smart Cities Challenge
April 27, 2018 — Subjects: Canada, Funding, Infrastructure, Innovation
Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced the names of the jury members who will advise on the selection of finalists and winners of the Smart Cities Challenge...St. Albert Unveils Smart City Vision to Transform Mobility
April 17, 2018 — Subjects: Alberta, Canada, Innovation, Mobility, St. Albert
Smart Mobility Proposal part of City’s application for Canadian Smart Cities Challenge..Town of High River To Operate High-Speed Internet Utility
March 06, 2018 — Subjects: Alberta, Best Practices, Canada, Commerce, Connectivity, Implementation, Infrastructure, Strategic Planning
Businesses in town will have the opportunity to access services at speeds 100 times greater than what is currently offered..St. Albert Rolls Out Smart Water Meters
November 29, 2017 — Subjects: Alberta, Canada, Implementation, Infrastructure, Internet of Things, St. Albert
St. Albert to make it easier for the City and residents to monitor water consumption levels and provide more accurate and beneficial information..
LinkedIn Forum
Promoting Cross-Sector Collaboration
Discuss active projects, share your findings, and accelerate the implementation of Smart solutions with other members.