

Kevin Garlan, North America Innovation Head (Treasury and Trade Services), Citi.Together, we'll explore the impact of various technologies transforming cities, mobility, digital equity, the evolving regulatory and policy environment - and the investment opportunities these innovations create. Join us for breakfast and a series of exciting conversations with business and government leaders at the forefront of transforming cities. Apply for the chance to attend IGNITION: Smart Cities in Washington, DC on Tuesday, December 10th. It often indicates a user profile.ĭon't miss the smart cities event of the season. He resides in Arlington, Virginia with his wife and three remaining school-aged children.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. Salinas holds a joint MA/MBA (minor) from both the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate School of Journalism and Kenan-Flagler Graduate School of Business as well as a BS and a BA from George Mason University. Salinas was Founder and CEO of Blue Dot Environmental Consulting, a minority-owned small business specializing in strategic sustainability consulting. As part of this effort, he leads Accenture’s digital work for the City of Chicago, representing the company in a unique Public Private Partnership with the city and various other public and private entities that intend to rapidly advance smart city development. He is involved with and often directly oversees the work of multidisciplinary teams supporting Accenture’s work in cities across North America and throughout the world.

He is responsible for the development and maintenance of a global Smart Cities offering and alliances with global Internet of Things (IoT) providers. Sol Salinas is the Global Leader of Accenture’s Smart Cities practice and a North America Sustainability Practice Leader.
