Let’s Innovate for Vegas

Episode 0170: The Road to Unconference x 2

SHOW NOTES * Host: Dan Hugo * Summary: So we have two unconference events upcoming, one hackathon style event in September 2026 and one year-long event commencing in January 2027. These will be planned with input from those who will participate, so the more the merrier in every sense, and that is a challenge in and of itself here in Greater Vegas. LINKS * Innovate for Vegas Activity https://innovateforvegas.org [https://innovateforvegas.org] * Innovate for Vegas Foundation https://innovateforvegas.foundation [https://innovateforvegas.foundation] * CityCamp https://citycamp.com [https://citycamp.com] * Unconference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference] * Smart-City.vegas https://smart-city.vegas [https://smart-city.vegas]

Episode 0169: Adding CityCamp 2026

SHOW NOTES * Host: Dan Hugo * Summary: We deferred the Smarter Smart City Challenge from this year to January 2027 so we get a full year to enable and encourage everybody. In the mean time, since CityCamp was a source of some ideas and inspiration, why not add CityCamp to our 2026 agenda? LINKS * Innovate for Vegas Activity https://innovateforvegas.org [https://innovateforvegas.org] * Innovate for Vegas Foundation https://innovateforvegas.foundation [https://innovateforvegas.foundation] * CityCamp https://citycamp.com [https://citycamp.com] * Smart City Vegas https://smart-city.vegas [https://smart-city.vegas] * Unconference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference]

Episode 0168: Some Other Vegas Challenges

SHOW NOTES * Host: Dan Hugo * Summary: These are not challenges like the Smarter Smart City Challenge, but the sorts of challenges an organization like ours, and maybe others, have to work around to get things done, to get the word out, and to get more people to reach an Ah Ha moment, lean in, and take part. LINKS * Innovate for Vegas Activity https://innovateforvegas.org [https://innovateforvegas.org] * Innovate for Vegas Foundation https://innovateforvegas.foundation [https://innovateforvegas.foundation]

Episode 0167: Join The Production

SHOW NOTES * Host: Dan Hugo * Summary: Our fiscal year of Civic Volunteer Winter is coming to end on 30 June 2026, and our empty director chairs have cooled off just in time for those considering joining our Board. What are we up to for you to consider? LINKS * Innovate for Vegas Activity https://innovateforvegas.org [https://innovateforvegas.org] * Innovate for Vegas Foundation https://innovateforvegas.foundation [https://innovateforvegas.foundation]

Episode 0166: Simple Machinery

SHOW NOTES * Host: Dan Hugo * Summary: Vegas is a strange place when it comes to inviting innovation. Well, the invitations are easy, it’s the RSVPs that appear to go missing… so let’s ponder some simple machines to help make this work. LINKS * Innovate for Vegas Activity https://innovateforvegas.org [https://innovateforvegas.org] * Innovate for Vegas Foundation https://innovateforvegas.foundation [https://innovateforvegas.foundation] * Simple Machines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_machine [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_machine]