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Forward to the Future Recap: How Technology Has Brought Big Change to KC – and What We Need to Do Next
The first annual fundraiser for KC Digital Drive raised awareness for past problems and future opportunities in the wake of gigabit technology.
Photos: KC Digital Drive’s Forward to the Future Civic Tech Cocktail Reception & Fundraiser
KC Digital Drive’s first annual fundraiser, Forward to the Future, drew 175 people from corporate, nonprofit and government sectors to Grand St. Cafe, August 18, 2015.
What It Means for Kansas City to Be a Smart City
What does it mean for Kansas City to become a Smart City? And what if we’re kinda there already?
Planning for Impact
Gigabit-friendly architectural design planning tool PlanIT Impact wants to change the way we build.
Tech Firm Brings Jobs & Gigabit Workplace Experiences to the Crossroads
Valorem Consulting’s Fast Track to Growth Finds a Flashy New Home in Kansas City.
UMKC Law School Steps Up as National Leader in Legal Technology & Innovation
The UMKC School of Law is proving an impressive, and somewhat unlikely, powerhouse when it comes to driving technology for civic good.
Kansas City Declared ‘Legitimate Midwest Tech Hub’ in Google Testimony to Congress
This past Wednesday, Google Fiber held up Kansas City as an example in urging Congress to create conditions that would make it easier for providers to build abundant fiber networks and provide affordable broadband Internet to all. “Unfortunately, many consumers don’t have much choice in broadband providers, and gigabit Internet is still a dream for most.,” […]
Full Lineup Announced for Forward to the Future, KC Digital Drive’s Summer Fundraiser
Smart city community builders from Knight Foundation, Next Century Cities and MacArthur Foundation to keynote KC Digital Drive Futureraiser.
FUTURE KC VOICES: 20 Challenges and Opportunities Facing Kansas City from Our Event Speakers
Find out what our FutureKC Speakers see as Kansas City’s best qualities and biggest challenges and opportunities.
Google Fiber to Provide Free Connections to KC Families in Public Housing
Through the White House’s ConnectHome initiative, Google Fiber will provide free Internet to potentially thousands of Kansas City families.