Washington,
D.C.
— TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation
economy CEOs and senior executives, today announced it will present a panel discussion
on the technology industry’s contributions to the relief and recovery efforts
after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria struck our nation last year, as well
as the California wildfires.

The panel is open to credentialed
media. Details of the panel are provided
below.

What:
Tech’s Evolving Role in Disaster Response
When:
Sunday, March 11, 2018, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT
Where:
Hilton Austin Downtown, 500 East 4th Street, Salon G,
Austin, TX
Speakers:

  • The Honorable Mignon Clyburn — Commissioner,
    Federal Communications Commission
  • The Honorable Mitch Landrieu — Mayor, City of
    New Orleans; President, U.S. Conference of Mayors
  • Kim Rubey — Head of Social Impact, Airbnb
  • Moderator:
    Caroline Joiner — Executive Director, Texas and the Southeast, TechNet

Panel
Description
:
As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria hit our coasts last year, technology
was deployed to fast track disaster relief efforts. Innovative tech companies were uniquely
positioned to connect, inform, and save lives. Airbnb connected evacuees with shelter;
Facebook marked loved ones safe; and Uber and Lyft offered free
transportation. Expert panelists will
discuss the latest trends, lessons learned, future applications, and how
federal, state, and local government agencies can work together with the
technology industry to adapt and deploy these new tools.