Introducing the Dallas Innovation Alliance
The Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA) is a 501(c)3 public-private partnership dedicated to supporting the design and execution of the City of Dallas' smart cities strategy.
Our mission is to develop and test a scalable smart cities model for the City of Dallas that leverages our city's distinctive strengths for the benefit of Dallas that leaves a legacy of innovation, sustainability and collaboration for future generations. Our goal is to help elevate Dallas as a city that is not only prepared for – but a driving force in shaping – the future of cities, and providing opportunities for prosperity for all citizens.
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Recent News & Views on the Dallas Innovation Alliance:
- November 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 10, 2018 The West End to Get a Smart Park, Illuminated Path to Victory Park: Dallas Observer Oct 10, 2018
- Oct 10, 2018 BisNow: 'Build For Your Backyard': Lessons Emerging Markets Have Learned From Successful Retail Hubs Oct 10, 2018
- Oct 10, 2018 Why Smart Cities Are a Golden Opportunity for Entrepreneurs: New Milford Spectrum Oct 10, 2018
- Oct 10, 2018 Government Technology: Phoenix Partnership Promises to Further Regional Smart Cities Work Oct 10, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 27, 2018 City of Dallas Job Opportunity: Chief Innovation Officer Apr 27, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 1, 2018 Smart Cities Living Lab Launch Celebration - January 23, 2018 Mar 1, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 23, 2018 Innovative Solutions Addressing Traffic, Parking, Conservation, Connectivity and Mobility to Launch in Dallas Jan 23, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 BBC: AT&T LAUNCHES STRUCTURE MONITORING SOLUTION FOR RAILWAYS AND ROADWAYS Jan 11, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 Smart Cities Dive: Dallas partners with Ericsson for smart traffic solutions system Jan 11, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 D Magazine: The End of the West End As You’ve Known It Jan 11, 2018
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November 2017
- Nov 6, 2017 DIA Job Posting: Program Manager Nov 6, 2017
- Nov 1, 2017 Xconomy: Five Questions For … Chelsea Collier, Smart Cities Advocate in Austin Nov 1, 2017
- Nov 1, 2017 DIA Live at Itron Utility Week! Nov 1, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 2, 2017 Business Insider: The 25 most high-tech cities in the world (Dallas #11) Oct 2, 2017
- Oct 2, 2017 Texas CEO - Jennifer Sanders: A Smart Woman In A Smart City Oct 2, 2017
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August 2017
- Aug 25, 2017 D Magazine: A West End Transformation Story Aug 25, 2017
- Aug 15, 2017 Dallas Innovation Alliance Welcomes Dallas-based Cybersecurity Partner entegra technologies Aug 15, 2017
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July 2017
- Jul 18, 2017 In Forbes - Do Or Die: Cities Face Falling Behind If They Don't Implement Digital Infrastructure Jul 18, 2017
- Jul 18, 2017 Smart Cities Connect 2017: A First Look from Austin Jul 18, 2017
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May 2017
- May 22, 2017 Smart city initiatives are helping promote Dallas as an innovative city: Dallas Morning News May 22, 2017
- May 22, 2017 Festival of Ideas Tackles Equity, Entrepreneurship in Dallas May 22, 2017
- May 22, 2017 Smart Cities Summit: The World as We Will Come to Know it: Dallas Innovates May 22, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 27, 2017 AT&T Smart Cities and the Dallas Innovation Alliance Bring New Solutions Focused on Citizen Engagement and the Environment Mar 27, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017 GARDERE, DALLAS INNOVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP Mar 9, 2017
- Mar 8, 2017 New report provides inspiration for digital economy skill building: Mashable Mar 8, 2017
- Mar 3, 2017 How Downtown Dallas Will Transform into a Smart City: Dallas Morning News and Government Technology News Mar 3, 2017
- Mar 3, 2017 Earth Day Texas Event Aims to Expand ‘Smart Cities’ to ‘Smart States’: Dallas Innovates Mar 3, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 6, 2017 Smart Texas Revolution Event Will Focus on Building Smart Cities Across Texas Feb 6, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 2, 2016 Recap: Smart City World Congress, Barcelona: November 15-17, 2016 Dec 2, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 10, 2016 Dallas Idea We Should Steal: An Innovation Alliance - Philadelphia Citizen Nov 10, 2016
- Nov 10, 2016 How to create a smart city, a case study in Dallas: RCR Wireless Nov 10, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 26, 2016 NEW DALLAS INNOVATION ALLIANCE INITIATIVES HIGHLIGHTED BY WHITE HOUSE Sep 26, 2016
- Sep 19, 2016 U.S. Secretary of Commerce Appoints Trey Bowles to Advisory Council to Help Expand Entrepreneurship and Promote American Innovation Sep 19, 2016
- Sep 9, 2016 Dallas' West End to See Free Public Wi-Fi, Smart Streetlights: Government Technology Sep 9, 2016
- Sep 1, 2016 How Tech’s Allure is Reshaping Historic West End: Dallas Innovates Sep 1, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 12, 2016 "Building a City of Innovation" A Conversation with Mayors Rawlings and Daley Jul 12, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 29, 2016 DALLAS INNOVATION ALLIANCE UNVEILS VISION FOR WEST END LIVING LAB Jun 29, 2016
- Jun 17, 2016 DALLAS INNOVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES $205,000 Investment from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Jun 17, 2016
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May 2016
- May 17, 2016 900LBS TO BRING SMART CITY EXPERIENCE TO LIFE FOR DALLAS INNOVATION ALLIANCE THROUGH VIRTUAL REALITY May 17, 2016
- April 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 30, 2016 Press Release: Dallas Innovation Alliance Announces Senior Hire Mar 30, 2016
- Mar 27, 2016 O'Reilly Report: Are Your Networks Ready for the IoT? Mar 27, 2016
- Mar 23, 2016 DIA in Inc. Magazine: What Corporate America Doesn't Understand About Big Data Mar 23, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 31, 2016 Dallas Fort-Worth: A Call To Innovate Jan 31, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 8, 2015 Dallas Getting Ready to get 'Smart' Dec 8, 2015
- Dec 4, 2015 10 U.S. Cities Selected to Kickoff Envision America Smart Cities Acceleration Initiative Dec 4, 2015
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September 2015
- Sep 17, 2015 Tech Cocktail: Dallas Wants to Help Build America’s Smart Cities Sep 17, 2015
- Sep 17, 2015 Xconomy: Dallas Innovation Alliance Aims to Use Tech Innovation to Better Cities Sep 17, 2015
- Sep 14, 2015 Dallas Morning News: Headed to Dallas’ West End? AT&T may someday help you find a parking spot Sep 14, 2015
- Sep 14, 2015 Dallas Business Journal: The DEC, AT&T, city of Dallas link up for Dallas Innovation Alliance's Smart Cities initiative Sep 14, 2015
- Sep 14, 2015 WHITE HOUSE FACT SHEET: Administration Announces New “Smart Cities” Initiative to Help Communities Tackle Local Challenges and Improve City Services Sep 14, 2015
- Sep 11, 2015 Dallas Innovation Alliance Launched to Execute Smart Cities Strategy Sep 11, 2015
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RT @StartupChamps: Congrats to our friends at @TheDECtx @DallasSmartCity for announcing @Innov8te1 a new #SmartCities Incubator in par… https://t.co/i1stkKY2za
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RT @DallasInnovates: .@theDECtx is growing and evolving—by way of the Innov8te Smart Cities Incubator—to better serve North Texas… https://t.co/XyWRXEMexq
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February DIA Updates and Events - https://t.co/DWritX5dPi