The Dublin Institute

The Institute is a collaborative network of rural, suburban and urban community leaders and organizations across the region all focused on building Intelligent Communities.

The Global Institute for the Study of the Intelligent Community was established in partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) to serve as a research institution to expand the world’s knowledge about the creation of Intelligent Communities. Through the Institute and our membership, we seek to expand the understanding of successful community development and equip local leaders with tools to build stronger communities.

The Dublin Institute is one of two such organizations worldwide licensed through ICF. Each Institute focuses on educating and assisting communities and regions in becoming proficient in the Intelligent Community Indicators – Broadband Connectivity, Knowledge Work, Innovation, Digital Incusion, Sustainability and Community Engagement.

Hear stories and insights from central Ohio communities about fiber-to-the-home, broadband-based economic development and other smart cities Projects. View the recording of our most recent Smart Cities Virtual Workshop.

Intelligent State Declaration Executive Summary

Doug McCullough Tapped to Lead Dublin ICF Global Institute


Ohio’s Future of Mobility Conference

Innovation in mobility is moving fast—and we’re proud to be at the forefront.

Join us May 13-15, 2025, for the inaugural Ohio’s Future of Mobility Conference. We’re partnering with The Beta District, City of Marysville, Ohio USA, Union County-Marysville Economic Development, Intelligent Community Forum, DriveOhio, Technolution, Transportation Research Center Inc., Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chicago to unite industry leaders, public agencies and global innovators to explore the future of smart mobility through emerging technologies and game-changing collaborations.

Learn more and get registered.

Vision

Ohio flourishing as a hub of intelligence and innovation, catalyzed by purposeful connections woven throughout the state. We are committed to fostering an ecosystem that harnesses technology and collaboration utilizing the community accelerator strategy.

Mission

The Institute is a collaborative network of rural, suburban and urban community leaders and organizations across the region all focused on building Intelligent Communities. Through outreach to other Ohio communities and workshops in Dublin, the Institute promotes a vision of Intelligent Ohio: a network of cities and counties using the ICF Accelerator Strategy to drive their economic, social and cultural development in the digital age. By leveraging the knowledge and success of the membership, the Institute serves as facilitator, convener and subject matter expert to:

  • Expand Awareness and Advocacy
  • Provide Education and Resources
  • Exchange Information and Ideas
  • Connect Communities and Organizations
  • Conduct and Share Research

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