Digital.NSW 2021 - Smart Places Stream Panel Discussion
Simon, Brett, Shona and Pat sat down together to share their thoughts on partnering across agencies to accelerate smart technologies and capabilities.
They discussed:
- Discussing how the Smart Places Acceleration Program has inspired better use of infrastructure, service delivery and community outcomes
- Supporting economic and community recovery from COVID-19 by encouraging partnerships and co-investment from local councils and industry to deliver smart place initiatives
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Simon Hunter, Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | Brett Newman, Chief Executive Officer, City of Parramatta | Shona Porter, Executive Manager City Strategy, Cumberland City Council | Pat Devlin, Director, South Pacific (A/NZ), Aruba a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company |
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