The number of IoT smart objects is projected to grow from 2 billion in 2006 to 200 billion by 2020, generating a staggering amount of data and stimulating tremendous business opportunity for companies across a wide range of market verticals. Now is the time for organizations to position themselves for success.

The 3rd IoT Global Innovation Forum, July 10-11, 2018 at the World Trade Center in Portland, Oregon features two days of focused networking and information sharing at the IoT cutting edge. This third edition brings together leading innovators, business executives and industry professionals to examine the latest advances and applications for commercial and industrial end users across sectors within the emerging Internet of Things ecosphere.

Topics to be addressed include:

Architectures for IoT pervasive sensing and data sharing
IoT interoperability and integration
Semantic web, IoT, and the evolving next-generation Internet
Cloud computing, wireless networks, and communication advancess
Standards and control system technologies
Ensuring data security and privacy
Big Data analytics for IoT applications: arriving at value
Designing human-focused IoT: ensuring high end-user acceptance
Emerging smart building and smart city applications
IoT applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation
Advances in wearables and consumer IoT
Emerging commercial and industrial end-use applications
Environmental monitoring
Smart grid and energy efficiency applications
Enabling hardware and softwared developments
Market forecasts and international trends
Case studies and lessons learned to date

An Authoritative, Cross-Sector Event

Through a series of keynote and plenary sessions, interactive panel discussions, and breakout workshop sessions, industry leaders will help attendees envision and implement the full potential of IoT in both consumer and industrial sectors, with an emphasis on the most intriguing case studies and technology innovations. If you developing apps, guiding a business, or just thinking ahead, don’t miss this high-value opportunity to understand and leverage the coming Internet of Things tidal wave.

Who Should Attend?

The IoT Global Innovation Forum North America is intended for business executives and industry practitioners who are pushing the envelope of the IoT opportunity. This includes:

Entrepreneurs, business planners and executives
Commercial and industrial executives looking to apply IoT technologies
IoT hardware and software vendors
CIOs and IT professionals
System integrators and consultants
Technology developers, designers and project managers
VC investment and financial professionals
Public policy, regulatory, and government representatives
Internet service provider, networking, and communications companies
Consumer electronics and computing companies
Start-up firms and incubators