Case Study: Think Tank

Partner profile:

The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) is a leading New York think-tank which promotes the innovative use of broadband and wireless for economic development. It has risen to global prominence for The Intelligent Community Awards, an annual event where it recognises the world's most Intelligent Communities and their public-sector and private-sector partners who contribute to the success of broadband economy in these communities.

Participant profile:

An international delegation comprising elected and administrative officials including Councillors and Mayors and executives of organizations that see opportunities rising from the broadband economy

Learning objective:

To experience first-hand how the governments of four of Asia's smartest cities have incentivized the private sector and enabled citizenry to prosper in the broadband economy and to facilitate understanding on what learnings can be adapted by other communities, governments and business to achieve similar success.

The Lab:

A ten-day program going to Gangnam, Seoul; Tianjin, China; Mitaka, Japan; and Taipei, Taiwan - four of Asia's smartest cities, all of whom have been nominated (if not awarded) for the Intelligent Community Awards within the last three years. Working with the governments of all four communities, the program included:

• Site visits and meetings with leaders of ICT projects, R&D centres and sector clusters spearheading broadband development and deployment
• In depth symposiums and discussions with city officials and private sector partners on strategy, insights, experiences and planning
• In-market exposure to citizens and end-users on the impact and application of broadband in everyday life and business

Results:

Currently raising the awareness of intelligent community activities worldwide, increasing the knowledge base and sharing best practices.

Testimonials:

"This trip to Asia was indeed spectacular. An unforgettable event. Lessons learned, wisdom gained, horizons broaden and new found friends made. Without a doubt life changing. All in all an eventful occasion." - delegation member

"It was a really terrific program and we have Glynnis and her colleagues to thank for it. (Take a bow Immersion Lab!)" - The Intelligent Community Forum


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