Mathis Bitton is pursuing a PhD in Government at Harvard, exploring the overlap between technology philosophy and policy. He contributes to NYU’s projects on emerging tech and urban development. Elizabeth Haas, PhD, Co-leads a partnership between NYU and the U. S. Conference of Mayors’ Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment, and Sports Standing Committee. For a decade, her research has examined social and tech changes in sports and cities, with her students collaborating on projects with over 100 cities. Peter Hirshberg is Chairman and Co-founder of San Francisco’s Gray Area, a premier art and technology research center. He previously led Enterprise Markets at Apple with Steve Jobs and wrote "Maker City: A Practical Guide for Reinventing American Cities, " detailing his collaborations with the Obama White House.

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