While the U.S. continues to be a global leader in tech innovation, many of our cities and towns still lag behind their international peers in adopting smart city environments and solutions—especially those that could transform public services and evolve our urban fabric.

• Why are our global peers ahead?

• What barriers do U.S. municipalities face?

• And how can local leaders, startups, and technologists close the gap?

Join Howard Waldie IV, Chief Innovation Officer with the City of Myrtle Beach for a conversation about how technology is shaping the cities—and governments—of tomorrow.