TORONTO, May 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBI Group (TSX:IBG), a Toronto-based, global design and technology
firm, will announce the launch of an exciting, new Smart Cities initiative tomorrow, alongside partners, including: EllisDon, The
Weather Network and Slate Asset Management, as well as technology provider Microsoft. The initiative will be announced at the
Smarter Urban Future event hosted at IBI Group’s head office on May 10th. Partners will be in attendance and
available to speak with media. In addition to the announcement, the event will feature an emerging technology pavilion, with booths
including virtual reality and parametric design. Media are invited to peruse the booths, interview booth demonstrators, and learn
about the technologies and their impact on cities.
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Announcement of New Smart Cities Initiative |
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at IBI Group’s A Smarter Urban Future event |
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| When: |
Thursday, May 10, 2018 |
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10:30am – 11:00am IBI Group CEO Keynote |
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11:00am – 11:30am Smart Cities Announcement |
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11:30am – 11:45am Photo Opp |
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| Where: |
IBI Group Toronto Head Office |
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55 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto |
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Main Lobby |
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| Who: |
Senior executives from IBI Group, EllisDon, The Weather Network, and Slate Asset
Management; Emerging Technology Booth Demonstrators |
With Toronto being a leader in the development and adoption of smart city technologies, the initiative will be
hosted at IBI’s Toronto headquarters but be open to applicants across the globe, with the goal of addressing real-world problems in
cities around the world and fostering open networks of communication. As a firm that has been designing cities and implementing
intelligent urban systems since its inception more than 40 years ago, IBI Group is in a unique position to lead this exciting
initiative.
For all media inquiries and to reserve interviews following the announcement, please contact Julia Harper at
Julia.harper@ibigroup.com or 647-330-4706.
About IBI Group
IBI Group Inc. (TSX:IBG) is a globally integrated architecture, planning, engineering, and
technology firm with over 2,700 professionals around the world. For more than 40 years, its dedicated professionals have helped
clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments. IBI Group believes that cities must be designed with
intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch. IBI Group is a lead partner of the
Smart Cities Council North America. Follow us on Twitter @ibigroup and Instagram @ibi_group.
Media Contact: Julia Harper, IBI Group julia.harper@ibigroup.com 1-416-596-1930 ext. 61187 or 1-647-330-4706
