This virtual summit on mobile applications for government looks interesting. I don't believe in the "must be invented here" syndrome, so why not copy what others are investigating or doing. You might be able to avoid some pitfalls by watching what others have done. While there might not be anything specific to emergency management, I've found there are lots of transferable ideas that can be adopted if you just noodle it out a bit. See below:
Virtual Summit on Apps for Local Government
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET (10:00 AM - 1:30 PM PT)
With the proliferation of smart devices (smartphones, tablet devices), local governments are developing applications that make government services and information more accessible and government more responsive to the public.
Public Technology Institute (PTI) is hosting this half-day, web-based Virtual Summit on Apps for Local Government that will look at the opportunities that mobile apps can provide, as well as explore the policy and management implications of creating and implementing these apps.
This exciting web event will begin with an overview of why local governments are moving into the rapidly changing waters of mobile apps. Then, three local governments - Boston, MA, Miami-Dade County, FL, and New York, NY will share their experiences with mobile apps.
The entire educational event is presented free of charge and is designed for anyone interested in the development or implementation of apps for local government. Local officials can attend the entire meeting or sign-on for just the portions that are of interest.
Virtual Summit Agenda
1:00-2:15 PM Opening Webinar Session and First Local Government Show and Tell
This session will provide an overview of why e-government is moving to m-government, followed by a 45 minute presentation by the City of Boston.
Facilitator: Alan Shark, Executive Director, PTI
Nigel Jacob, Co-Chair, Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, City of Boston, MA
2:30-3:15 PM Apps Presentation by Miami-Dade County, FL
Assia Alexandrova, e-Government Solutions Manager, Miami-Dade County, FL
3:15-3:30 PM Break
3:30-4:15 PM Apps Presentation by New York City
Joe Morrisroe, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, City of New York, NY
4:15-4:30 PM Wrap-up / Closing Remarks and Discussion
Facilitator: Alan Shark, Executive Director, PTI
Register at no charge
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Virtual Summit on Apps for Local Government
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET (10:00 AM - 1:30 PM PT)
With the proliferation of smart devices (smartphones, tablet devices), local governments are developing applications that make government services and information more accessible and government more responsive to the public.
Public Technology Institute (PTI) is hosting this half-day, web-based Virtual Summit on Apps for Local Government that will look at the opportunities that mobile apps can provide, as well as explore the policy and management implications of creating and implementing these apps.
This exciting web event will begin with an overview of why local governments are moving into the rapidly changing waters of mobile apps. Then, three local governments - Boston, MA, Miami-Dade County, FL, and New York, NY will share their experiences with mobile apps.
The entire educational event is presented free of charge and is designed for anyone interested in the development or implementation of apps for local government. Local officials can attend the entire meeting or sign-on for just the portions that are of interest.
Virtual Summit Agenda
1:00-2:15 PM Opening Webinar Session and First Local Government Show and Tell
This session will provide an overview of why e-government is moving to m-government, followed by a 45 minute presentation by the City of Boston.
Facilitator: Alan Shark, Executive Director, PTI
Nigel Jacob, Co-Chair, Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, City of Boston, MA
2:30-3:15 PM Apps Presentation by Miami-Dade County, FL
Assia Alexandrova, e-Government Solutions Manager, Miami-Dade County, FL
3:15-3:30 PM Break
3:30-4:15 PM Apps Presentation by New York City
Joe Morrisroe, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, City of New York, NY
4:15-4:30 PM Wrap-up / Closing Remarks and Discussion
Facilitator: Alan Shark, Executive Director, PTI
Register at no charge
