Innovation Celebration

Join us for the 4th Annual Innovation Celebration! Check out the many innovations that are happening throughout the City and support your colleagues as they are acknowledged and rewarded for improving processes, contributing to a culture of innovation, and preparing the city for the future.

ICE CREAM :|: AWARDS :|: HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THE INNOVATORS AND ASK QUESTIONS 

It's like a science fair for adults ... with TED talks! Who won "Best Example of 'Crazy-Adjacent'"? Or what about "Best Community Partnership"? You'll have to come to find out!

WHEN: October 6 from 1:30-3:30pm in conjunction with The Mill's Innovation Week. Click here to RSVP.

WHERE: The Mill - 642 North Madison St. - 2 blocks north of City Hall

PROGRAM:

1:30-2PM - Grab a cone and visit with innovators of things like:

• Lean Process Improvement in ITS, and the Animal Shelter
• GoBloomington's Transportation Demand Management program
• The City of Bloomington's GIS Map Portal
• The City of Bloomington's Accessory Dwelling Unit Resource Webpage
• The Fire Department's new Mobile Integrated Healthcare Team
• New interpretive signage in the Parks Department
• A "The Future of..." section featuring IU Bloomington's Macroscopes Data Visualization Software, Recycled Plastic Sidewalk panels, and 3D-printed building materials

Click here to view the full list of award recipients. Note that not all recipients may be present at the event.

2-3:30PM - Hear from the innovators themselves!

• 2:00 - Innovation Director Introduction, Address from Mayor John Hamilton
• 2:15 - Spotlighted Stories of Innovation with Q&A and Discussion Panel on "The Future of..."
• 3:00 - Awards Presentations
• 3:30 - Close by Innovation Director

Looking forward to seeing you there!