The Smart Community Podcast

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, a podcast first, I interviewed two amazing people at the same time: Louise Mercer who is the Head of Everledger for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and Leanne Kemp who is the Founder and CEO of Everledger. You'll hear from both Louise and Leanne on how Everledger is a company concerned about prominence - so the origin and life cycle of high value things. Louise and Leanne dive deep into explaining blockchain, how it works and what this has to do with diamonds and insurance. We also discuss some of the other Smart tech they are exploring. Leanne shares her deep belief that blockchain is the next generation of the internet and Louise talks about the importance of preparing our future workforces for this new wave of technology. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with Everledger on Twitter @everlegderio Connect with Louise via email louise@everledger.io or LinkedIn Connect with Leanne via email leanne@everledger.io or  LinkedIn Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod 

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed the Director of Harvest Digital Planning Brian Ashton. Brian is passionate about creating and geospatial technology and combining these to things to help government to better engage with the community. Brian and I discuss many things mainly focused around using digital and spatial technology to better engage and integrate across all disciplines, government and community. Brian has some really big and great ideas in this space, some of these include breaking down data silos for better integration, Google Knowledge Graph for planning, testing Smart Tech in real places and thick data to bring social meaning to big data. Find the full show notes and links at www.thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect with Brian via LinkedIn or Harvest website Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com, Twitter or Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Founder and CEO of Retina Visions Michael Cybulski. Michael is passionate about pushing the boundaries when it comes to technology and focuses on implementing technology on a local scale. Michael and I discuss some of things his company Retina Visions is working on as well as how we can better integrate across the disciplines and change the way we think about risk. We also talk about Brisbane, as well as Smart Tech in rural areas and the emerging and important topic of security as we all become data platforms. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with Michael via email michael@retinavisions.com and LinkedIn  Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Brisbane lover and fellow founding member of SCCei.This chat with Zanthea was great and I felt a real theme of being a catalyst for change, which I loved! Zanthea is passionate about connecting people in the Smart City space and has some great ideas of where to pilot Smart Tech. You'll hear about Zanthea's love for Brisbane and how we can put Brisbane on the Smart City map. Zanthea and I also discuss the importance of face-to-face connections as we get more and more invested in tech. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with Zanthea email: zanthea.chulio@gmail.com and LinkedIn​ Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed serial hacker and fellow Smart Cities Council Emerging Innovator Angela Bee Chan. Angela is the CEO and Founder of Hackathons Australia and she tells us all about Hackathons and how they are connected with Smart Cities, which I really loved hearing about. We also have great chats about piloting technology in regional areas and the importance of bringing back connections to Australia to boost our eco-system. Angela also shares some insights into linking Smart Cities with educating the future workforce and sustainability. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with Angela via LinkedIn, Twitter and Hackathons Australia ​Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod 

In this episode of the Smart City Podcast, you'll hear Part 2 of my conversation with Tim Rastall. If you missed Part 1, it's Episode 27 and we covered Tim's background and projects he is working on, as well as where NZ is at when it comes to Smart Cities. In this episode, Part 2, we discuss the Agile approach to building relationships and collaborating across disciplines as well as being okay with failure. For those of you who don't know Agile is a project methodology that started off in the software development world but now is utilised more widely. Agile is about being able to work easily and quickly and in an ever-changing environment and has set tools and processes that are used to allow for a iterative approach. Enough on Agile, I'll put a link in the show notes of an article that explains it pretty well. Tim and I talk about the importance of communication in being Smart and using data to improve efficiency. Tim also has some interesting and exciting ideas about emerging trends. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect with Tim via email tim.rastall@ise.nz, LinkedIn, Twitter @timrastall Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed technologist and creator Tim Rastall. I've broken this episode into two parts as we had so much to talk about. In this episode, Part 1, we talk about some of the exciting work that Tim has been doing and continues to do. Tim now has his own consulting practice ISE Consulting which focuses on IoT, machine learning and mixed realities. Tim and I discuss a number of different technologies and the emerging uses of these such as using audio technology for environmental research, we also discuss the pros and cons of NZ in the Smart City space. Part 2 of Tim's episode will be the next episode out where you'll hear the rest of our conversation about integrating across industry, government and academia, the importance of communication and some cool technologies that are emerging. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com ​Connect with Tim via email tim.rastall@ise.nz, LinkedIn, Twitter @timrastall Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I had a really fascinating conversation with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Army, Strategic Integration Mr Richard Kidd. Richard tells us about how the Smart City concept is being utilised in army installation across the US and also the sheer scale of the army's footprint (for the Aussie listeners, this is about 1.5 times the area of South East Queensland). He also gives us an overview of his presentation at the IEEE GreenTech Conference and how the army is pioneering with Smart Technology with the "connected solider", autonomous vehicles and building management. He also talks about changing our focus from fixed sensors to moving ones that are already available, and importantly always keeping privacy and security front of mind. This was such an interesting conversion, so as always I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this bonus episode of the Smart City Podcast, Zoe comes to you live from the ASCA Smart Communities Conference. Zoe speaks with Sergio A Fernandez de Cordova of P3SmartCity about why they are agnostic when it comes to technology. They also discuss the emerging trends of social electricity, blockchain for data management and the idea of apps for cities. Next, Zoe speaks with Danielle Storey, Chief Innovation Officer with Smarter Technology Solutions. They discuss why there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to Smart Cities and how life will change for citizens with more sustainable and efficient cities in the future. Finally, Zoe speaks with Dale Rankine, CEO of IOT integration platform, Reekoh, about the changing and amorphous concept of security and why emerging markets are in some cases more motivated to build Smart Communities. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I tell you what I've been up to and what's coming up. And then I also go through some of the terms we've been using which hopefully is useful for your understanding. One that I forgot to mention was BIM which  is basically 3D modelling but with so much more detail about the components of the structure or infrastructure that can be utilised in asset management, quality assurance, community consultation and the full life cycle of that product, amongst many other things. So you can use BIM in combination with VR and AR which I'll talk about a bit in this episode. Also, I mention Colin Wright's episode on blockchain but actually it's on Bitcoin which is still useful to understand. Enjoy! Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I had an awesome conversation with Chelsea Collier. Chelsea shares some really interesting insights from her Eisenhower Fellowship where she explored Smart Cities across America and China. This led to her to launching Digi.City so that she could share what she was learning in real-time. Digi.City is now a platform for the exploration of Smart City technology and Policy. Chelsea talks about why she kept Digi.City as a brand and didn't "expand" it to a full-blown company, which was super interesting for me as I'm going through some of the same thinking right now with this podcast. Chelsea and I also have some great conversations about tech, collaboration and how Smart Cities have to be a long term investment. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with Chelsea via Digi.City or Twitter @digi_city Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod 

In this episode of the Smart City Podcast I spoke with robotics and artificial intelligence guru, Michael Milford. Michael is a professor at QUT and has his own start up, Math Thrills. We talk about some of the cool stuff that he's working on at the moment and different aspects of autonomous vehicles and AI (artificial intelligence.) We also have a great discussion about keeping and attracting local talent, and a pleasantly unexpected conversation about the importance of diversity in the tech space. I really enjoyed this Friday afternoon chat and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it. Connect with Michael through QUT, via email michael.milford@qut.edu.au or Twitter @maththrillsFind the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed fellow podcaster and construction professional and enthusiast Brittanie Campbell-Turner. Brittanie hosts the Constructrr podcast and is currently in her second season which is talking about Blockchain in Construction. Brittanie and I deep dive into how technology can be used to improve processes within the construction industry but also how important it is to not lose sight of how the people involved can be affected. We talk about blockchain, 3D manufacturing, virtual and augmented reality and Building Information Modelling (BIM). BIM for those who don't know is basically 3D modelling but with so much more detail about the components of the structure or infrastructure that can be utilised in asset management, quality assurance, community consultation and the full life cycle of that product, amongst many other things. It was so great to talk with Brittanie and I look forward to collaborating in the future. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with Brittanie via the Constructrr Podcast, LinkedIn, Twitter @brittanie_ct or via email brittanie@constructrr.com Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

In this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Roxann Griffith. Roxann loves to help people which makes her perfect for her role as the Regional Veterans' Employment Coordinator with the US Department of Labor. Roxann talks passionately about the apprenticeship program she is involved in and how it fits into the smart city space. We also talk about the importance of workforce diversity and the future of work. Roxann presented at the IEEE GreenTech conference in early April so we talk a bit about that as well. It was really great to talk to Roxann as it she brought a difference perspective to the Smart Cities space. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  You can connect with Roxann via LinkedIn and on email Griffith.Roxann.S@dol.gov Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod 

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed social scientist and design researcher Laura Forlano. Laura and I had a really great discussion about the socio-technical aspects of design and how humans and machines come together. Laura talks about a number of her projects ranging from driverless technology to reimagining work and going back in history to think about technology. She is also very passionate about the active engagement of citizens and rethinking that way we do this engagement through design. We also discuss about the differences in the imagined futures of technology verses the reality. Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect with Laura at lauraforano.org or via Twitter @laura4lano Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com  Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod