Nov 20, 2017

Axios360 & the United States Conference of Mayors: Driving Cities of the Future

Juliet Bartz

Shane Karns

How will technology and innovation impact city infrastructure? Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen discussed with:

The Honorable Mitch Landrieu, President, U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor, New Orleans
The Honorable Eric Garcetti, Chair, U.S. Conference of Mayors Infrastructure Task Force, Mayor, City of Los Angeles
Dr. Mory Gharib, Director, Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies, California Institute of Technology
Mr. Dan Katz, Director of Global Public Policy and North American Projects, Hyperloop One

Thank you Postmates for sponsoring this event.

Mayor Garcetti introduces Mike Allen and welcomes him to Los Angeles. Shane Karns

Dr. Gharib discusses how autonomous systems (i.e. flying ambulances) will improve public safety. Shane Karns

Katz explains how Hyperloop One could transform transportation. Shane Karns

In LA's historic Union Station, Mike speaks with Mayor Garcetti and Mayor Landrieu about the importance of investing in infrastructure. Shane Karns

Mike asks the two mayors the chances they'd face each other in a primary. Garcetti responds: "I was hoping you'd say 'ticket.'"Shane Karns

The future tastes good.Shane Karns

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