As our nation continues to grow Smart Secure Cities and Communities, the backbone of the economy, small and medium businesses and governments (SMB-G) face an explosion of opportunities and challenges.  Two most daunting challenges are the digital divide and cybersecurity. This 1-day Symposium empowers SMB-G’s to catapult into successes with best practices, professional volunteers, and demonstrations of leading solutions.

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Never before has there been such contention between growth potential and digital divide and cyber risk as with today’s Internet. In a world where SMBs count for 99% of businesses and nearly 50% of the workforce, where 30% of Californians lack “meaningful internet access”, where the majority of local government CIOs rank cybersecurity a top priority, where IoT devices will be six times the population by 2020, how can SMB-G’s thrive without a large operating staff or cybersecurity team?

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A bold, innovative, community-centered approach is imperative to solve one of the biggest challenges of our time.  And solve we must. Join the visionary and pragmatic leaders of our day from Washington DC to San Jose and 500 SMB-G decision makers, implementers and professional volunteers.  Together, let’s enable Smart Secure Cities and Communities for generations to come.

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1 Day, 40+ Speakers & Opportunities for SMB-G, Nonprofits, and Public Schools.  Lunch will be provided. Post event reception will be served. Free professional headshot will be onsite as well.