As Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit our coasts last year, technology was deployed to fast track disaster relief efforts. Innovative tech companies were uniquely positioned to connect, inform and save lives. Airbnb connected evacuees with shelter, Facebook marked loved ones safe, and Lyft offered free transportation. Hear from an expert panel on the latest trends, lessons learned, future applications, and how federal, state and local government agencies are adapting to deploy these new tools.

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