Intelligent Community Forum Summit

The Governor General highlighted some of the key elements that go into creating an intelligent community at this international gathering of mayors, chief administrative officers, chief information officers and economic development officers from cities, states and regions from around the world.

Upon arrival at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto on June 10, 2015, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, was greeted by Mr. John Jung, Co-Founder of the Intelligent Community Forum.

"It is vitally important that our communities adapt and evolve in intelligent ways. And as this forum has so keenly recognized, the broadband economy can help provide a foundation upon which to build a smart and caring community, while catalyzing better societies and countries overall," said His Excellency.

The Intelligent Community Forum is a think tank that studies the economic and social development of the 21st-century community. It seeks to share the best practices of the world’s intelligent communities in adapting to the demands of the broadband economy, in order to help communities everywhere find sustainable renewal and growth. The ICF conducts research, creates conference content, offers educational and advisory services, establishes institutes and presents annual awards.

Following his address, His Excellency participated in a question-and-answer period with the audience.