Real Talk About Civic Tech
“Civic tech” attempts to apply the benefits of the Internet to government. It has begun to grow into being a force impacting national and local policy. As it becomes more mainstream, critics question how impactful these tools and approaches are for citizens. Does civic tech produce more responsive governments and stronger communities? Or does it widen the gap between the digital haves and have-nots? This panel will discuss tools and approaches that have and have not worked and what needs to happen next.
Presenters
Catherine Bracy
Dir of Community Organizing
Code for America
Catherine Bracy (Director of Community Organizing) Until November 2012, she was a product manager and director of the Obama campaign’s technology field office in San Francisco, the first of its kin...
Show the restDaniel X O'Neil
Exec Dir
Smart Chicago Collaborative
Garlin Gilchrist II
Deputy Technology Dir for Civic Community Engagement
City Of Detroit
John Bracken
VP/Media Innovation
Knight Foundation
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Type
Solo / Dual / Panel
Theme
Global Impact and Policy
Level
Intermediate
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