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Join us for the inaugural GIID Global Summit, 9-11 April 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico
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Learn about the model of innovation districts and how it’s evolved from leading members of GIID.
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Our speakers
Thought leaders on innovation districts, place-making, and the development of cities
Julie Wagner
President at The Global Institute on Innovation District
Talks about:
The model and paradigm of Innovation Districts, Effective district governance, Equitable growth, Quality of place, and more
Tom Osha
- Board Chair at The Global Institute on Innovation District
- Senior Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development at Wexford Science + Technology
Talks about:
Effective governance, equitable growth, and funding for innovation districts
Bruce Katz
- Board Member at The Global Institute on Innovation District
- Director at Nowak Metro Finance Lab
Talks about:
City and metropolitan market dynamics, public/private funding for innovation districts, city and district governance.
Chad Shearer
Director of Research at The Global Institute on Innovation District
Talks about:
Effective governance, equitable growth, and funding for innovation districts