8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

General Registration + Networking

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Our Vision for a Connected DMV

What would a “connected DMV” look like? It would enable people from all neighborhoods and all professional backgrounds to work together to make our city, our region a great place to live and do business. It would use 21st century technology to improve transportation, housing, healthcare, education, and other facets of life. It would be sustainable, safe, equitable, and resilient. Join this session to learn more about Connected DMV, a groundbreaking new program launched by the region’s business, government, and academic groups. Panelists will describe their vision for how inclusive collaboration and technology savvy can serve the public good, explain how the program is being set up and how we are keeping the wellbeing of people at the core of this effort, and discuss how communities across the DMV should participate.

Panelists

Melissa Lavinson – Senior Vice President, Governmental & External Affairs; Pepco Holdings

Pete Celano – Director of Consumer Health Initiatives, MedStar

Radha Muthiah – President & CEO, Capital Area Food Bank

Steve McKnight – Vice President, National Capital Region; Virginia Tech

Karl Darin – VP & Program Lead, Greater Washington Board of Trade

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Toward a Resilient City

In 2016, Washington, DC was selected from more than 1,000 cities around the world to become part of the 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) network, along with cities like Paris, New York, Bangkok, and Buenos Aires, and this year, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Resilient DC strategy. The District must be prepared to resolve everyday challenges, in addition to sudden shocks such as severe weather events, caused by climate change, or infrastructure failures which more severely impacts those that are most vulnerable. This panel discussion will focus on the framework and deliberate actions that must be taken to make the District more resilient, with a focus on equity. It is abundantly clear, that to be successful, many stakeholders must be involved, engaged and own pieces of the strategic plan.

Panelists

Kevin Bush – Chief Resiliency Officer, DC Office of the Chief Resiliency Officer

Jim Knight – President & CEO, Jubilee Housing

Michelle Moore – CEO, Groundswell

Jeff Lesk – Partner; Nixon Peabody, New Partners Community Solar Corporation

Brandon Todd – Council of the District of Columbia, Councilmember, Ward 4

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch + Networking

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Creating a Livable City: A Window to the World

As cities look at ways to innovate and become more adept at identifying collaborative ways to engage with one another, Washington, DC has been able to show the impacts of a diverse and inclusive community. Beyond the Federal Government, establishing learnings and relationships with international partners, can be highly impactful as we identify ways to share our local experiences around city planning, livability, functional art, and the impact on our communities. Join Nordic representatives and local stakeholders for an interactive session on how to create a livable city and DC’s place as a window to the world.

Panelists

Ambassador Andras Simonyi – Senior Fellow; The Atlantic Council, Former Ambassador to US; Embassy of Hungary

Henric Johnson – Science & Innovation Councellor, Embassy of Sweden

Pal Somdalen – Counselor for Trade & Industrial Affairs, Norwegian Embassy

Ernest Chrappah – Director, DC Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Embracing the Self-Driving Future

Washington, DC is on the forefront of pilot programs in an ever-automating world dependent on access and transportation. The city has been able to create a variety of programs to help solve the first and final mile, with mobility solutions that set the standard for the future. Presented by Ford Motor Company, discover how the District is engaging with Ford to develop self-driving vehicles to help better serve communities, residents and businesses across the city.

Panelists

Joe Provenzano – Associate Director, Ford Motor Company

Steve Moore – Executive Director, Southwest BID

David Alpert – Executive Director, DC Sustainable Transportation

Lucinda Babers – Deputy Mayor, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Operations & Infrastructure

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Closing Keynote Session

Join us for a fireside chat with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Angela Rye, Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, on the topic of fostering an inclusive cannabis industry in Washington, DC.  In 2014, DC voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 71, which legalized adult possession and home use of marijuana. However, Congress stepped in and imposed a rider on DC’s appropriations bill, prohibiting the District from using its local funds to fully enact Initiative 71 in a safe and regulated manner. In spring of 2019, Mayor Bowser proposed legislation to make marijuana use safer and more predictable, advance criminal justice reform, and promote legal employment for DC residents within the cannabis industry. Come out to learn more about Mayor Bowser’s proposed legislation allowing for the sale of recreational cannabis and how to join the conversation.

Panelists

Muriel Bowser – Mayor, Washington, DC

Angela Rye – Principal & CEO, IMPACT Strategies

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Join our partners to close out the WeDC Futures Forum with premier networking, light hors d’oeuvres and libations in the Capital of Inclusive Innovation. RSVP required to attend.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

General Registration + Networking

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: What Comes Next?

Presented by Accenture, find out how artificial intelligence will impact the way we work, and live, as we progress into a critical age of technology and innovation. Discover what artificial intelligence does, including successes and challenges as we track AI’s progress within businesses, governments and society. Learn how to harness this technology and the ways to take advantage of machine learning to improve city planning, public systems and private business efficiencies.

Panelists

Kamran Khan – Managing Director; Analytics, Accenture

Andrew Trueblood – Director, DC Office of Planning

Jit Papneja – Vice President; Enterprise Analytics, Nestle USA

Rob Stewart – Manager, Smart Grid & Technology, Pepco Holdings

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

How DC Can Harness 5G to Build a Better City

Presented by Verizon 5G labs. How is one of America’s most historic cities becoming an urban metropolis of the future? Washington, DC is rewriting history and building a smarter future by implementing a variety of innovative tools via a digital transformation, including cutting-edge 5G wireless technologies to enhance urban infrastructure, improve efficiencies, generate economic impact, and better the quality of life for residents.

Panelists

Kelsey Guyselman – Senior Director; Government Affairs, Information Technology Industry Council

Mario Acosta-Velez – Director, Verizon

Annamaria Konya Tannon – Chief Evangelist, The George Washington University

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Rising to the Challenge: Civic Innovation + DCx Pitch Competition

DC, like many jurisdictions, often has to find creative ways to address complex challenges with limited resources. Come hear how DC and its partners are tapping into the innovative potential of the public to think about ways we can leverage data, IoT and social sciences to solve real problems, with equity and accessibility in mind. The conversation will end with live demos from the finalists of DCx Pitch Competition– the Office of the Chief Technology Officers and Verizon 5G Labs current civic innovation challenge. Lunch will be served.

Panelists

Lindsey Parker – Chief Technology Officer, DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Keisha Mims – Deputy Director, East of the River Services

Jay Melder – Assistant City Administrator, District of Columbia Internal Services

George Johnston – Founder, Tech City Ventures

Shrupti Shah – Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Generational Health: The State of AgeTech in the DMV

AgeTech is the intersection between Longevity (living long) and Technology, with a focus on innovations that improves the lives people as they age. Organizations, entrepreneurs and the community are starting to embrace the importance of “innovating” in the areas of AgeTech, from the introduction of ageless design to new advances in the HealthTech sector. The focus of improving lives of people as they age through technology is a massive $7.6 trillion market that more people are taking notice of! Join AARP Innovation Labs for a dynamic conversation with leaders in this space, as they share what their organizations are doing to make impact in the AgeTech space.

Panelists

Jacqueline M. Baker – Director of Innovation Programming, AARP Innovation Labs

Robin Glasco – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Bambü Healthcare Advisors & Investing

Rick Robinson – VP of Product Development, AARP Innovation Labs

Dr. Charlene Brown – CEO, Caregiver Jobs Now

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Powered by Pepco Closing Reception

Join our partners to close out the WeDC Futures Forum with premier networking, light hors d’oeuvres and libations in the Capital of Inclusive Innovation. RSVP required to attend.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

General Registration + Networking

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

A Modern Renaissance in the District: Next Generation of Creatives

There is a modern renaissance taking place in the District at the intersection of historically vibrant communities and the next generation of creatives; across art, music, entertainment and more. Panelists will discuss the current state of the city’s creative economy, and how we can continue to take an inclusive and sustainable approach to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and facilitate connections within our communities.

Panelists

Maryann Lombardi – Chief Creative Economy Officer; Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), 202creates

Jeffery Tribble – Founder & CEO, The MusicianShip

Cam Poles – Chief Dot Connector, Black Alley Band

Maggie O’Neill – Co-Founder, SwatchRoom

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Defining A Global City, Beyond the Monuments

The District is known to attract a wide variety of local and national audiences, engaging in a variety of ways, from politics, to business, and tourism. As the District continues to define itself, the city’s diverse and inclusive culture has continued to reinvent itself through food, art, theater, community and more. Find out how DC strives to be the “Capital of Inclusive Innovation” by defining what it means to be a global city by looking beyond the monuments.

Panelists

Catherine Merrill  – CEO, Washingtonian Magazine

Amy Austin – President & CEO, theatreWashington

Dorothy Kosinski – CEO, The Phillips Collection

Rahsaan Bernard – President, Building Bridges Across the River; THEARC

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bottom Line Results: Building an Inclusive Culture in the Workplace

Creating and maintaining an inclusive culture allows for a diverse and talented workforce to engage in a variety of ways to support strong values, growth and ideation. The foundation of any successful business is creating an environment that allows for the acceptance and development of perspectives and views that allows employees to feel appreciated and comfortable sharing their true, authentic self. Find out how to build an inclusive culture and learn how to go beyond company policies to enhance your business and support your bottom line.

Panelists

Johnny Bailey – Executive Director; Digital Coach, Shine Hard Family; Google

Sheldon Scott – Director of Culture, Eaton DC

Rebecca Lee Funk – CEO, The Outrage

Theresa Sheils – Co-Managing Director, Gensler DC

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Powered by Pepco Closing Reception

Join our partners to close out the WeDC Futures Forum with premier networking, light hors d’oeuvres and libations in the Capital of Inclusive Innovation. RSVP required to attend.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

General Registration + Networking

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Cannabis in the Federal District: DC’s Gray Market Challenge

In 2014, DC lawmakers and voters accepted Initiative 71, which legalized recreational use of cannabis in the city, building off previous efforts to successfully allow medicinal use of marijuana. Congressional oversight impeded the process to tax and regulate cannabusiness, prohibiting the District from using its local funding to fully enact its legislation in a safe and regulated manner. Discover what it means for District residents, communities, and economic development around the city to operate in a “gray” market during a green boom, and how to take action to release Congress’ hold on the District’s cannabis market.

Panelists

Caroline Phillips – Founder & Executive Director, National Cannabis Festival

Justin Strekal – Political Director, NORML

Laurent Crenshaw – Senior Director, Government Affairs, Eaze

John Kagia – Chief Knowledge Officer, New Frontier Data

Yvette Alexander – Consultant, DC Medical Cannabis Trade Association

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The New Green Jobs: Fostering Employment in the Cannabis Industry

The establishment of a legal sales and tax regime for adult use marijuana via the Safe Cannabis Sales Act could unlock thousands of new jobs for District residents. Employment opportunities will be found within traditional plant-touching jobs such as cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers. In addition, the market will call for professional and ancillary services like accountants, lab workers, security and delivery services, marketers, graphic designers, and tax experts. This discussion will center on these new green jobs, including the skillsets that will be needed to grow the future DC cannabis industry.

Panelists

Martin Austermuhle – Reporter, WAMU

Tony Lewis, Jr. – Community Leader, Tony Lewis Jr.

Shanita Penny – Founder, Minority Cannabis Business Association

Corey Barnette – Founder, District Growers

Karim Webb – CEO, 4thMVMT