Empowering Communities: Driving Change Through Public Engagement and Smart City Air Quality Initiati

Name: Empowering Communities: Driving Change Through Public Engagement and Smart City Air Quality Initiati
Start: 2025-02-12T11:30:00-07:00
Location: 815 West 1250 South, Orem, UT, United States, Utah 84058

Schedule

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025 at 11:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

815 West 1250 South, Orem, UT, United States, Utah 84058 | Orem, UT

In this presentation, Carl Luft, President of TELLUS, will explore the transformative power of public engagement in addressing air quality challenges and advancing Smart City initiatives.
With air pollution impacting communities across the globe, the need for actionable data and public awareness has never been more urgent. This session will highlight how low-cost sensor
networks, advanced analytics, and community-driven insights are shaping the future of air quality monitoring and management.
Drawing from TELLUS’s success stories, Carl will discuss strategies for leveraging real-time air quality data to educate and empower communities while helping cities achieve their sustainability and public health goals. Key themes will include fostering collaboration between municipalities, industries, and residents, creating accessible tools for engagement, and integrating air quality metrics into Smart City infrastructure to drive lasting change. Attendees will gain insights into:
- The role of public engagement in shaping air quality policies and solutions.
- How Smart City initiatives can harness technology to monitor, model, and mitigate pollution.
- Real-world examples of impactful community partnerships and their outcomes.
Join us for an engaging conversation on how data, collaboration, and technology can converge to create healthier, more sustainable communities and a smarter future. This presentation is ideal for city planners, environmental professionals, community leaders, and those looking to advance air quality initiatives and promote sustainable urban living.
About the speaker:
Carl Luft is the President of TELLUS, an air quality data company specializing in cost-effective sensor networks and solutions that empower Smart City initiatives. Carl has successfully led international growth efforts, expanding into over 20 countries
across various industries.
Carl earned his B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Utah and completed an Executive MBA program there in 2023. With experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship, Carl has worked with early-stage companies to
increase market share and develop innovative products. His recent work includes advancing medical devices for respiratory healthcare, tackling illnesses such as COPD, asthma, and COVID-19. In recognition of his achievements, Carl was awarded
the President’s “E” Award by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce for helping Utah companies expand into foreign markets.
Carl’s current focus is driving the adoption of TELLUS technologies within the growing Smart City ecosystem, improving air quality monitoring and data interpretation to create healthier, more sustainable urban environments.
Outside of his professional ventures, Carl enjoys an active lifestyle filled with rock climbing, skiing, dirt biking, camping, and occasionally fixing things that aren’t broken on his Jeep.