AUTONOMY 2.0 ECONOMIC GROWTH

INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE = AUTONOMY 2.0

"Autonomy 2.0" requires a new approach: Infrastructure-Enabled Autonomy. This necessitates the deployment of Intelligent Infrastructure (I2) – the "roads of the 21st century”. Intelligent Infrastructure is a new class of physical and digital infrastructure.

Autonomous Systems will drive a massive industry, and as Jensen from NVIDIA states, will impact the $100 trillion physical world. Tim Cook at Apple highlights autonomous systems as the mother of all AI projects. The convergence of artificial intelligence with physical infrastructure represents a new frontier for economic growth, framed by industry leaders as a $100 trillion opportunity in the physical world and dubbed the "mother of all AI projects."

We are now at the point that requires the Intelligent Infrastructure Economic Zones to support Autonomy 2.0, also known as infrastructure-enabled autonomy. This requires leadership from two vital participants in burgeoning new industries: private infrastructure investors and thought leadership from consulting firms.

This paradigm shift, often referred to as Autonomy 2.0 and Infrastructure-Enabled Autonomy, requires a new class of public-private partnership to unlock its full potential. While existing technology events provide valuable forums for research and development, they have failed to facilitate the large-scale, cross-sectoral collaboration required for project deployment. INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE provides the physical structures that act as evergreen infrastructure nodes, providing location, power, fiber, and edge computing capabilities at the point of data creation, thereby becoming the Router for Robotics.

The rise of Autonomy 2.0, or infrastructure-enabled autonomy, represents a monumental shift poised to impact the physical world and drive a new, multi-trillion-dollar industry. This is more than just another tech trend; it's a foundational change likened to the development of the interstate highway system, requiring a new kind of collaborative ecosystem to succeed. We are launching a new program of events—conferences, summits, and expos—specifically designed to convene the critical players and accelerate this transformation.

The current landscape of technology-focused events in the United States is dynamic, with numerous conferences, summits, and expos dedicated to advancing fields like autonomy, AI, robotics, intelligent transportation, and next-generation wireless networks. These gatherings have served as beneficial forums for industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase breakthroughs, and collaborate on the future of these interconnected technologies. These events often overlap, reflecting the deep integration of AI and robotics in various fields of application. Events like XPONENTIAL Show, Intelligent Transportation Society of America, and MWC (Mobile World Congress) cover everything from foundational research, technology suppliers, and use-case concepts, but do not drive the ecosystem collaboration required to support large-scale project deployments.

The critical gap lies in the absence of a dedicated forum where two vital stakeholders—private infrastructure investors and leading consulting firms—can convene to underwrite and guide these next-generation projects.

Autonomous Systems are going to drive a massive industry and establish a new ecosystem of events. For example, Softbank acquired Ziff Davis and COMDEX to lead the development of the digital age. Autonomy will become more substantial to society than consumer electronics and impact the daily lives of every citizen.

Private infrastructure investors, with tens of billions of capital, will underwrite Intelligent Infrastructure, including Morgan Stanley , Goldman Sachs , Credit Suisse , JPMorganChase , Brookfield , Macquarie Group , CPP Investments | Investissements RPC , and MORRISON . The consulting firms, such as Deloitte , Booz Allen Hamilton , Accenture , PwC , and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) , will provide the guidance to communities, cities, states, and real estate developers.

Similar to the Eisenhower Interstate highways, the media was critical in promoting infrastructure and modernization projects that impacted the nation. Henry Luce had a media empire of magazines -  Time Magazine, Life Magazine, and Fortune Magazine that helped shape public perception of large federal initiatives like INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE .

A new group of media moguls and institutions is collaborating to launch Intelligent Infrastructure Economic Zones . BUILDING STRONGER & MORE CONNECTED NATIONS.

THE INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE VALUE CHAIN

The proposed new infrastructure is multifaceted and extends far beyond a single industry. It is a complex value chain comprising numerous components that, when integrated, create a resilient and interconnected ecosystem. This ecosystem is powered by technologies such as data and digital exchanges, resilient intelligence, automated cities, robotics, and next-generation wireless networks. The successful deployment of this infrastructure requires the concerted effort of a diverse group of stakeholders who, to date, have not been brought together in a single forum.

CORE PILLARS FOR NATIONAL PROGRAM

Vision Casting: The event will be the national stage for the "Intelligent Infrastructure" narrative, framing it as the key to a "National Revival" and the "reconstruction of America". This public-facing component is crucial for shaping perception and building broad-based support, which is vital for large-scale, public-facing projects.

Capital Facilitation: The summit is designed to serve as a curated platform for private infrastructure investors to evaluate and underwrite projects. These firms, which include Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Brookfield, are actively seeking stable, long-term, and inflation-protected returns to match their obligations. The event will provide a direct connection to a pipeline of opportunities, reducing transaction costs and providing the long-term transparency they require.

Practical Execution: The event will position leading consulting firms as the indispensable partners for governments, communities, and real estate developers. Firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and BCG have already established their expertise in smart city development, providing strategic planning, data management, and system integration services. The summit will serve as a high-value client acquisition and thought leadership platform, providing direct access to the communities and projects that need their guidance.