Johanna Pitman is an expert on smart cities and is a recognised authority on the future of work and implications for the built environment and urban communities. Johanna launched BlueChilli’s CityConnect accelerator for smart cities startups, and has 20 years experience working across economic development, international trade and public policy through senior roles in Federal and State agencies and organisations in Australia, the UK and the US. Johanna holds a Masters in Regional Studies from Harvard University, and is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to make cities more prosperous, inclusive and liveable for all.