Intelligent Community Institute Canada (Atlantic)
Welcome to the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) Institute Canada (Atlantic) where we are dedicated to shaping the future of urban living. As the world's population continues to grow, it is estimated that up to 3 million people are currently moving each week to cities and that by 2050, city dwellers will outnumber rural dwellers by a ratio of 2:1. This rapid urbanization brings common challenges related to infrastructure, mobility, safety and governance.
At the ICF Institute Canada (Atlantic), we believe that cities of the future must be connected, sustainable, accessible and responsive to the needs of their citizens. Equally importantly, they must also provide transparency to their stakeholders via data, insights and policies determined by the latest smart-city technologies. Leveraging technologies such as the Internet of things (IoT), mixed reality and artificial intelligence (AI), we are committed to providing data-driven insights and innovative solutions that support economic development, enhance the quality of life for all citizens and simultaneously preserve the legacy values of the city.
Fredericton, New Brunswick’s third-largest city, is experiencing unprecedented growth due to its economy, knowledge sector and highly desirable lifestyle. To meet the needs of this expanding community, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), the province’s second largest post-secondary institution with 6 campuses and over 10,000 students, is proud to host the ICF Institute Canada (Atlantic) in partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum.
Podcast
Dr. Simon Potter, Director of the College Office of Research Enterprise at NBCC discusses "Why the Maritime Provinces of Canada Decided to Become a Lot More 'Intelligent'".
Our mission is to enhance the economic and social well-being of the Fredericton region and beyond. We achieve this by undertaking smart-city applied research to implement solutions for the region’s challenges; developing a network of thought leaders, investors, and stakeholders in support of the intelligent community process; serving as a facility for others to visit and learn by example; training municipal officials and instructors (training the trainers); and connecting to ICF’s membership of nearly 200 global members.
Join us at the ICF Institute Canada (Atlantic) as we help create inclusive and accessible intelligent communities, ready to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Community Accelerator Marketing Training
The Community Accelerator® online training courses share the best practices in economic and community development of more than 200 cities and regions around the world.
Who should attend:
- Economic Developers
- Elected Officials
- City Administrators/Planners
- Volunteer Leaders
Receive access for 12 months to any of the seven courses for $145 or register for the full series for $800 for 12 months.
| Course | Registration |
|---|---|
| Digital Challenge, Digital Opportunity Your community's present and future are principally shaped by digital innovations. Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities with success. This one-hour, self-paced online course shares success stories and best practices from cities and counties in Australia, Europe, the US and South America. | Register Now |
| Engaging the Community in Positive Change Community engagement can be a powerful driver of economic growth - from business innovation to envisioning the future. This one-hour, self-paced online course shares the best practices of communities in Australia, Europe and South America. | Register Now |
| Connectivity: Foundation of Digital Opportunity Turn broadband into economic opportunity for residents, entrepreneurs and employers. In this one-hour, self-paced online course, learn how communities turned broadband into economic opportunity, using cases from cities and countries in Asia, Australia, Europe and the US share principles and specific steps you can adapt in your own community. | Register Now |
| Knowledge Work: Building a Ladder of Opportunity Knowledge and skills are the only route to personal and community prosperity. Connecting education to employment will keep your best talents in your community. Learn how a local ladder of opportunity can make all the difference - and how to build one - in this one-hour, self-paced online course. | Register Now |
| Innovation: Building an Ecosystem for Growth Innovation from existing and new businesses is the prime driver of economic growth. Innovation takes an ecosystem of partners working in concert, and it can happen in all cities. Sharing the best practices of communities in Asia, Latin America, Europe and the US, learn how to build growth in this one-hour, self-paced online course. | Register Now |
| Inclusion: Overcoming the Digital Divide Digital exclusion is more than a social concern - it forms a barrier to full participation in the economy. Learn what approaches to digital inclusion have worked for hundreds of communities in this one-hour, self-paced online course. | Register Now |
| Sustainability: Quality of Life, Engagement & Growth Sustainability practices are about more than EV charging stations and LEED-certified buildings - they are a path to better quality of life, greater resilience in the future. Learn how you can get your share in this one-hour, self-paced online course, which shares the best practices of communities in Australia, Canada and the US. | Register Now |
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