Disruptive Technologies and the Sharing Economy

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Channel: Chicago Council on Global Affairs · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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The internet of things, autonomous vehicles, and advanced materials are disrupting the status quo and changing the way global cities—and countries—work. What new benefits and challenges does this latest revolution bring? How do global cities best support and promote creativity and innovation? How will lawmakers regulate these new businesses and resource platforms, and should they?

Panelists:

Scott C. Brun, MD, Vice President, Corporate Strategy Office Head, AbbVie Ventures 

Dan Doctoroff, CEO, Sidewalk Labs 

Adam Pellegrini, Divisional Vice President, Digital Health, Walgreens 

Rachel Whetstone, Senior Vice President of Policy and Communications, Uber

Keith Williams, President and CEO, UL LLC

Moderated by Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, US News Editor, Financial Times

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