Summary: A panel of government, university and technology experts debate the impact, potential and perils of Big Data and Open Data to introduce the theme of the Summit. Speakers Include: Andrew Carter, CEO, Centre for Cities Roberto Gallardo, Assistant Director, Purdue Center for Regional Development Dr. Norman Jacknis, Senior Fellow, ICF (Moderator) Michael Mulquin, President, Smart Cities Association; Acting Chair, IEC Smart Cities Systems Committee Liz Zeidler, CEO, Happy Cities