Mechanics for the Future – Salzburg Global Forum
I am looking forward to participating in the Mechanics for the Future: How Can Governments Transform Themselves? session at the Salzburg Global Forum. Governments worldwide are under pressure to meet complex needs as populations age, countries urbanize, and technology transforms lives and work. They have lead responsibility to prepare their societies for a radically changing world, […]
Volcker Alliance Report – Preparing Tomorrow’s Public Service
The Volcker Alliance released their Preparing Tomorrow’s Public Service report. I was honored to serve as member of the advisory committee for this important project.
Distinguished Nonresident Research Fellow – China Institute for Urban Governance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
I have accepted a three year appointment as a Distinguished Nonresident Research Fellow at the China Institute for Urban Governance (CIUG) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). I am looking forward to working with colleagues at SJTU to launch new research endeavors that advance urban innovation. Related: (October 2017) Story on the Global Cities Forum […]
Cutter Business Technology Journal – Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence
New article in Cutter Business Technology Journal with Lena Waizenegger (Auckland University of Technology) and Gregory S. Dawson (Arizona State University) 9 Recommendations for Designing, Developing, Deploying, and Refining Cognitive Computing Systems This article draws your attention to the design, development, deployment, and refinement of cognitive computing systems (CCSs). While CCSs are deployed in a […]
Università Bocconi, Italian Elections 2018
Had a great time in Milan at Università Bocconi. See here for coverage on some of the work done: [Link] [Link]
Delivering Artificial Intelligence in Government – New IBM Center for the Business of Government Report
The IBM Center for the Business of Government released my new report today. Delivering Artificial Intelligence in Government: Challenges and Opportunities This report reviews recent progress made in applying artificial intelligence to public sector service provision, drawing on lessons learned from commercial experience as well as burgeoning cognitive computing activity by Federal, State, local, and […]
Visiting Professor – Università Bocconi, March 2018
I will be spending time at the Università Bocconi during March 2018 as a Visiting Professor. I will deliver several lectures as part of the Innovation and Big Data in the Public Sector course taught by my colleague, Prof. Maria Cucciniello. In addition, I will be working on several research projects with colleagues in Milan.
Artificially Intelligent City – Governing
Source: December 8, 2017 – Governing
Europe Research Visit – France, Belgium, England
I will be visiting colleagues at Audencia Business School (France), University of Antwerp (Belgium), and Lancaster University (England) over the next couple of weeks. During my visit, I will deliver several public lectures, attend research forums, and work on collaborative research projects. Schedule: Audencia Business School – Research presentation: November 13, 2017 Antwerp Management School […]
2017 Global Cities Forum, China Institute for Urban Governance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
I am looking forward to my upcoming trip to Shanghai. I will deliver a keynote address at the 2017 Global Cities Forum hosted by the China Institute for Urban Governance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The Smart City Bandwagon: Have We Lost our Way? Cities around the world are investing significant resources to transform themselves […]