The #micities conference is a discussion on how information technology is impacting community engagement, planning, and citizenship in Michigan cities and beyond. The conference will include lightning talks, and break-out sessions highlighting civic technology initiatives across Michigan, including projects from cities partnering with Citizen Interaction Design program at the UM School of Information. The conference keynote will be by Dr. Anthony Townsend, author of the 2013 book Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia. This one-day conference is aimed at students, faculty, practitioners, and citizens interested in applying new information tools and methods in their communities.The #micities conference takes place on Saturday, October 8 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  The event is co-hosted by the University of Michigan’s School of Information and the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. The conversation will span the fields of civic engagement, public administration, and urban planning. www.micities.info Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/micities-tickets-26568945431