Event to Explore Role of IoT and Smart Infrastructure in Shaping Future of Arizona Communities

PHOENIX - April 7, 2025 - PRLog -- The Arizona Technology Council is excited to announce its upcoming Smart City + IoT Summit, a pivotal event that will include innovators, city leaders, technologists and entrepreneurs to explore the transformative potential of smart infrastructure and the Internet of Things (IoT) in Arizona's bustling technology ecosystem. The event will take place April 21, 2025, at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center.

"The Smart City + IoT Summit will underscore Arizona's leadership in deploying advanced technologies to create connected, resilient and sustainable communities," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Council and SciTech Institute. "As cities across Arizona look to the future, this event will spotlight the powerful role IoT plays in everything from public safety to energy efficiency and transportation."

Smart cities technologies are already playing a critical role in shaping a more efficient and livable future for Arizona. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, IoT could have a global economic impact of as high as $11.1 trillion this year, making it the largest value source among all disruptive technologies.

Key Themes of the Smart Cities + IoT Summit:

• Data-Driven Innovation: Learn how data analytics and real-time connectivity are being used to optimize city services and infrastructure.
• Public-Private Partnerships: Explore how governments and technology firms are collaborating to deliver smarter, more responsive cities.
• Sustainability & Mobility: Discover the role of IoT in improving energy use, water management, transportation systems and environmental monitoring.
• Arizona Success Stories: Hear directly from local cities and companies that are leading the charge in deploying smart technology across the state.