Ahead of the Curve: Innovation GovernorsNevada Governor Brian Sandoval's 2017-2018 NGA Chair's Initiative -- The 2017-2018 National Governors Association (NGA) Chair, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, hasselected technology innovation -- new products and processes that improve quality of life or deliver newvalue -- as his theme. The initiative will examine six ways governors can help citizens, businesses andpublic sector prepare for the technological transformation of the economy ...The world is changing rapidly due to amazing new digital and advanced technologies. These technologiesare transforming our daily way of life and altering the ways businesses and industries operate. From how weheat and cool our buildings to the cars we drive, or that drive themselves, we are witnessing what some havedeclared the "fourth Industrial Revolution." Given the implications for their citizens and economies, governorsare looking for ideas to leverage the opportunities these new technologies present and tackle challenges tostay "ahead of the curve." They want to know about proactive measures, partnerships and policies that canhelp them be "innovation governors."National Governors AssociationNGA_bc01121c-3bd6-11e2-acab-724acf2fd515Brian Sandoval2017-2018 NGA Chair -- Governor of NevadaNGA Ahead of the Curve SponsorsNextEraCaesarsDeloitteNumont MiningVMWareAmerican Electric Power3MT-MobileConsumer Technology AssociationSierra Nevada CorporationUberU.S. Department of EnergyEnergy Foundation_62006498-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b068471To examine six ways governors can help citizens, businesses and public sector prepare for the technological transformation of the economy_6200656a-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b068471InnovationInnovation in Energy and Transportation -- Governor Sandoval's initiative will focus on the energy and transportation sectors as the two leading areas of innovation, and it will examine impacts on other sectors such as health, education and public safety.EnergyEnergy storage, microgrids, "smart grid" communication, efficiency and renewable energy are part of an energy revolution that holds promise for lowering costs and improving performance. How can those advance alongside current technologies?TransportationDrones, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and ridesharing are reshaping the movement of people and goods with potential upsides for safety, convenience, mobility and accessibility. How can the transition here be a smooth one? Technology TransformationSupport technology transformation_620065f6-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b0684711_620066dc-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b068471Policy & RegulationModernize policy and regulatory processes_6200675e-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b0684712_620067d6-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b068471WorkforcePrepare and educate the workforce_62006862-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b0684713_620068e4-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b068471Data & CommunicationsUpdate communications and data systems_62006966-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b0684713_620069f2-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b068471Cyber ThreatsProtect systems from cyber threats_62006a74-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b0684715_62006af6-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b068471Risks & BenefitsInform citizens about benefits and risks_62006b82-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b0684716_62006c0e-d45b-11e7-8353-cd5c7b0684712017-07-012018-07-012017-11-28https://ci.nga.org/files/live/sites/ci/files/1718/docs/1707ATCHandout.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net