Signals & Technology Watchlist
Calgary Compass brings together community observations, emerging technologies, academic research, and AI-assisted technology monitoring to identify trends that may influence Calgary's future.
Ideas, concerns and opportunities submitted by residents.
Technologies currently tracked within Calgary Compass.
Challenge areas currently represented in Calgary Compass.
Community input and technology research are continuously combined.
Signals We Monitor
Calgary Compass combines multiple sources of information to identify technologies, trends, and opportunities that may shape Calgary's future.
Research Signals
Emerging technologies and innovations identified through academic literature, research activity, and evidence reviews.
Community Signals
Ideas, concerns, and opportunities identified through surveys, workshops, and public engagement.
Technology Signals
Technologies appearing across multiple applications, community challenges, and strategic priorities.
Strategic Signals
AI-assisted observations highlighting technologies that may become increasingly relevant for Calgary.
Technology Watchlist
Technologies that Calgary Compass is actively monitoring because of their research activity, emerging applications, or potential relevance to Calgary's future.
Artificial Intelligence
AI systems supporting automation, decision-making, predictive analytics, and municipal service delivery.
High ActivityDigital Twins
Virtual models supporting infrastructure planning, asset management, and scenario testing.
EmergingRobotics
Autonomous systems supporting inspections, maintenance, and public services.
Growing InterestAdvanced Sensors
Real-time monitoring technologies supporting smarter infrastructure and environmental management.
EmergingAutonomous Systems
Systems capable of operating with increasing levels of independence across municipal operations.
Growing InterestData Platforms
Platforms enabling secure sharing, integration, and analysis of municipal data.
Strategic PriorityEmerging Themes
Themes appearing across community engagement, technology applications, and strategic discussions.
Infrastructure
Smart infrastructure, asset management, inspection, and digital planning.
Artificial Intelligence
Decision support, automation, and municipal AI.
Mobility
Transit, connected vehicles, and transportation systems.
Sustainability
Environmental monitoring, waste, and resilient infrastructure.
Community Signals
Observations submitted by residents, industry, academia, and community organizations.
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Research & Evidence
Calgary Compass combines multiple evidence sources to support technology foresight and informed decision-making.
Academic Literature
Emerging technologies and applications identified through OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar.
AI Evaluation
AI-generated assessments summarize evidence, identify applications, and estimate potential impacts.
Community Engagement
Residents and stakeholders contribute observations, concerns, and opportunities through Calgary Compass.
Continuous Monitoring
Technology applications, community priorities, and emerging signals are continually reviewed to identify future opportunities.
How Calgary Compass Identifies Signals
Monitor
Track emerging technologies, research, and community observations.
Evaluate
Assess technologies using AI and community priorities.
Connect
Link technologies, applications, and Calgary's community challenges.
Inform
Support conversations, planning, and future decision-making.
Continue Exploring Calgary Compass
Discover technologies, explore community priorities, compare AI and community perspectives, and understand how emerging technologies may shape Calgary's future.