From ideas to action, Long Beach residents will drive solutions that could transform their neighborhoods at LB Co-Lab Demo Day.

Hosted by the City’s Technology and Innovation Department on Saturday, Nov. 15, the free event gives residents the opportunity to explore proposed solutions, provide feedback and vote on which projects move forward as part of the second cohort of the City’s Long Beach Collaboratory program.

Demo Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pointe Conference Center at Cal State Long Beach (1250 N. Bellflower Blvd.). The event is the culmination of months of collaboration between City staff and neighborhood “innovators-in-residence” to develop solutions to three pressing challenges: access to City services, safety in commercial corridors and activating vacant lots.

Of the pilot projects showcased at Demo Day, three will each receive $75,000 in funding for a 12-month test run. Residents attending Demo Day will get the chance to explore interactive presentations about the proposals, ask questions and provide feedback, directly shaping which projects move forward.

The LB Co-Lab program uplifts the City’s Smart City Initiative, and this year’s efforts align with the City’s preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It also builds on the success of the first LB Co-Lab cohort in 2023.

By putting residents at the center of municipal innovation, the LB Co-Lab strengthens community trust and delivers solutions tailored to local needs.

Long Beach residents interested in attending Demo Day can pre-register at lbcity.info/colab-demo. Finalist solution providers and their proposed projects will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information about LB Co-Lab and the City’s Smart City Initiative, visit the program webpage.