Private Wireless Networks Workshop
Los Angeles/Long Beach, California
February 12, 2025
Why Long Beach &
Los Angeles?
Long Beach has established itself as a hub of innovation in several critical sectors:
- Logistics and Maritime: The Port of Long Beach, combined with the Port of Los Angeles, is the largest in the Western Hemisphere, handling 37% of U.S. imports and 22% of exports
- Technology and Digital Services: The city has been recognized as a Top 10 Digital City for eight consecutive years, with a strong focus on technological advancement
- Innovative Municipal Approaches:The city government itself is driving innovation through unique procurement and engagement strategies:
- Smart City Challenge: Allows staff from different departments to identify challenges and invite private sector solutions
- Pitch Long Beach: A vendor-driven program where businesses can propose innovative solutions to city challenges at any time.
- LB Co-Lab: An initiative that brings residents into the process of developing and testing civic technology solutions. These multifaceted approaches demonstrate why Long Beach is not just a city, but an innovation ecosystem that continuously seeks to push technological and civic boundaries.

