Technology Partnerships
IAFC
Chicago, Illinois, United States
In 2023, Kevin Sofen joined the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) as a Technology Advisor to help plan and lead the Technology Summit International. Kevin spent 12+ years at W.S. Darley & Company, overseeing community development, market strategy, and emerging technology. Since 2012, Kevin has successfully commercialized a range of products, including packaged water in a box, virtual reality training, and autonomous drone solutions. In 2017, Kevin launched the www.SmartFireFighting.com community, highlighting thought leadership and change management around technology and innovation adoption in the fire service. In 2018, Kevin launched a nonprofit called Wristsponsible to raise money and awareness for the global water crisis, and has helped facilitate over 1 million dollars in nonprofit funds for social impact projects. In 2020, Kevin created the SDGTalksPodcast.com to champion public health through the lens of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2021, Kevin began a role as an adjunct professor at DePaul University, teaching Developing Sustainable Strategies.
ECO-203: Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy
Thursday, August 15, 2024
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
ELEC-701: Wearable Technologies for the Fire Service
Friday, August 16, 2024
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM