This session on tech and civic innovation will be co-presented by Peter Marx, Chief Technology Office for the City of LA and Michelle Garakian, Tech liaison for the Mayor's Business Team. Learn how Peter and the Innovation team are bringing the City into the 21st century from a technology standpoint, and efforts by the Mayor's Office of Economic Development to grow the City's booming tech ecosystem. Then, tour the LA DOT ATSAC system and find out how it adjusts signal timing for nearly 4,400 signalized intersections citywide, significantly reducing travel time for the denizens of LA.
Special Message from the Host Company to Attendees: You may only enter City Hall through the Main St. entrance. (The public CANNOT enter through the Spring Street entrance). Upon entering check in with security, then take the elevator up to the 3rd floor. Exit the 3rd floor towards the Mayor's Help Desk. Before reaching the Mayor's Help Desk, make a right into the Mayor's 3rd floor office area. Proceed past the security station, towards the receptionist's desk. The Mayor's Press Conference Room where the City of LA session will take place, is immediately adjacent to the receptionists desk. The door to the conference room will be open for guests upon arrival. Also, NewCo signs will be posted directing attendees where to go.