OnDemand Panel Debate: Prioritising citizen issues and engagement in urban technology adoption

Nefertiri Sickout,

Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer,

City of Philadelphia

Nefertiri leads the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which includes the Office of LGBT Affairs and the Office for People with Disabilities. The Office is pushing forward a dual strategy—in partnership across City departments—to center a racial equity framework and advance equitable workforce and community outcomes.

Nefertiri joined the Mayor’s Office in August 2016, serving initially as an Assistant Diversity and Inclusion Officer, and later as a Deputy Diversity and Inclusion Officer, before becoming Acting Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.

Councillor Andreas Addison,

City of Richmond, Virginia

Andreas has spent most of his career serving Richmond. Before running for Richmond City Council in 2016, he worked in City Hall for eight years, where he improved City Hall as a member of the performance management team and led special projects.

As a City Council member, Andreas represents Richmond’s West End and the First District on the City Council, where he aims to build a government for the people, by the people, that is transparent, accessible and accountable.

Amy Pennington,

Community Liaison, Innovation and Experience Division,

City of Reno,

Joaquín Rodríguez,

Community Engagement Director,

Leading Cities.

Luke Antoniou

Senior Editor

SmartCitiesWorld

Luke has been reporting on the implementation of smart technologies that benefit the public and public sector for four years.

He has particularly keen interest in smart and sustainable mobility and its role in influencing the decisions of urban planners, citizens and governments alike.