Educating Local Leaders So Technology Delivers Smarter Communities

Illinois Smart City & Region Association (ISCRA)

What is ISCRA?

The Illinois Smart City & Region Association (ISCRA), is a 501(c)(3) that began as part of the Illinois Smart State Strategy in 2018. ISCRA educates municipal decision-makers on all things technology in a sales-free atmosphere. Our impartial role of educating and guiding local leaders toward initiatives that make their communities more efficient, sustainable, and connected using technology and data-driven solutions is critical to the success of our mission.

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“A disconnected municipal landscape creates a stagnant community because data driven solutions cannot be used to guide the decisions we need to make.”

– CITY OF AURORA CIO, MICHAEL PEGUES

“Communities will fall behind; no longer considered practical, competitive, or desirable. It is inevitable that communities and civic leaders introduce technology to have a thriving city.”

– MARKHAM CITY ADMINISTRATOR, DERRICK CHAMPION

Our Mission

Driving Change by Digitizing Illinois Communities

EDUCATION • COLLABORATION • GUIDANCE

At ISCRA, our mission as an impartial educational organization exists to bring together municipal decision-makers, technology providers, and a host of other subject matter experts from the smart city sector in a sales-free environment to guide community leaders through initiatives that make communities more efficient, sustainable, and connected by leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to improve many municipal areas.

Driving Change by Digitizing Illinois Communities

At ISCRA, our mission as an impartial educational organization exists to bring together municipal decision-makers, technology providers, and a host of other subject matter experts from the smart city sector in a sales-free environment to guide community leaders through initiatives that make communities more efficient, sustainable, and connected by leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to improve many municipal areas.

e-Government Services

Cyber Security

Transportation & Mobility

Energy & Environment

Buildings & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Start your journey with foundational resources and guidance tailored for municipalities beginning their smart city initiatives.

Find insights and best practices to enhance and expand your existing smart city projects for greater impact.

Why it Matters

Building a Smarter, More Sustainable Illinois

It’s not enough for the Mayor or Manager to reflexively say, “That sounds like something for my IT.” Our efforts are focused on helping local elected officials and executive municipal staff become more involved in the technology conversation. Comfort, competence, and confidence are needed for moving communities through the digital age using technology and data driven solutions to address the demands of our 21st century.