Mindgrub CEO Todd Marks
Baltimore-based innovation agency, Mindgrub, is getting involved in many aspects of Light City Baltimore this year. Light City will feature a festival of light, music and innovation for 9 days starting on Friday, March 31st and ending on Saturday, April 8th.
Mobile App
For the second consecutive year, Mindgrub has developed the Light City mobile app. The Light City mobile app, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, is free and is now available for download on Apple and Android devices. Attendees are encouraged to download the app prior to their visit in order to see all the festival has to offer, including the festival map, schedule, and important information.
A Video Conversation with Todd Marks, CEO of Mindgrub Technologies - Interviewed by Edwin Warfield
The map, boosted by geolocation software and Mindgrub partner company viaPlace, shows the 58 free attractions along the BGE Light Art Walk at the Inner Harbor, including the 23 illuminated visual artworks, 8 food and beverage bars, live performances, and concert stages. Also included in the map is the Columbus Center, the venue for Labs@LightCity, the festival’s daytime innovation conferences, as well as information on each of the six conferences. New to the app this year will be information on the 8 different Neighborhood Lights locations throughout Baltimore, each one offering illuminated artworks reflecting the personality of the individual communities.
Mindgrub + Comcast Kickoff Party at The Center Club
On Friday, March 31st, Mindgrub is partnering with Comcast to throw the most exclusive party of Light City Baltimore at The Center Club on Light Street. Attendance is by invitation only and will feature a custom designed light installation, DJ, charging stations, and step + repeat red carpet overlooking the Inner Harbor from the 16th Floor of the Transamerica Building on Baltimore’s skyline. Other supporting partners include the American Heart Association,Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, The Umbrella Syndicate, Absolute Entertainment, and ChargingKiosk.com.
Labs@LightCityEdu
On Wednesday, April 5th, The University System of Maryland presents the EduLab@LightCity. The mission of this conference is the rethink learning as future-focused innovators conduct a dialogue on the central role of education in our society. Mindgrub CEO Todd Marks will present at the EduLab on “The Gamification of Education” at 2:30 PM. Join Mindgrub and other EdTech innovators at this conference by registering here!
For attendees of Light City 2016 who have already downloaded the app, simply update the app to show new information. For more information on Light City, visit www.lightcity.org or call 410-752-8632. Stay connected via Facebook: Light City Baltimore, Twitter: @LightCityBmore, Instagram: @LightCityBmore by using the hashtag #LightCity.
About Mindgrub
Mindgrub is an award-winning innovation agency that creates custom mobile, social, web apps and digital marketing campaigns for enterprise brands, industry leaders and educational organizations. As an innovator, Mindgrub leverages emerging technologies, such as augmented reality, wearable tech, and mobile gaming, to solve tough client challenges. As a fully-staffed agency, Mindgrub cultivates top-tier talent in design, marketing, user experience, and development. Voted Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's “Tech Company of the Year” and placing #520 on the Inc. 500/5000, Mindgrub works with organizations in a variety of industries to bring their brand to digital. Headquartered in Baltimore, Mindgrub has offices in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Connect with Mindgrub online at mindgrub.com.
