Wearable Devices Redefine Personal Computing
As the stunning adoption of mobile computing around the world continues to accelerate, the number of mobile devices is poised to surpass the number of humans on the planet. Now that devices all around us are connecting to the Internet, the way we think about computing will never be the same. Take a look ahead at next-generation wearable devices and new ways that we will interact with devices and data on the go.
Lunch Partner Presentation: Advanced Manufacturing and Emerging Technology
Presented by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Long a traditional manufacturing hub, Illinois is now merging technology, data and capital to create new technologies and advanced manufacturing. Hear about the new, open source Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII), the 1871 Digital Start Up Hub, and the Venture Capital environment supporting these groundbreaking efforts.
The Evernote of Everything
The arrival of new mobile and wearable devices can pose daunting challenges for software developers and online service providers. Phil Libin will share his vision for building an Evernote of Everything as the era of ubiquitous computing arrives.
Connected Health
Digital tools offer the convenience of scheduling medical appointments or checking test results from a cell phone. Meanwhile, ubiquitous sensors and solutions for reporting key health metrics will give us powerful tools for improving our health and longevity.
As more and more providers require always-on access to identity credentials, personal data and connectivity, who will protect us from the providers? DocuSign CTO Grant Peterson shares his vision on how individuals can protect the keys to their home, their privacy and their livelihood.
With a proliferation of devices and software tools aimed at making it easier for homes to be monitored, automated, and controlled using mobile devices and the Internet, this is the year that we will see a new generation of products demonstrate cost-effectiveness, reliability, and security.
Peter Lee of Microsoft Research will share his vision for next generation digital experiences.
We have been hearing a lot about the promise of self-driving vehicles, but we will see many enhancements to the driving experience in the nearer future. Wireless connections in cars are becoming faster and more capable, bringing us new features, new services—and new problems.
Developing Internet of Things Applications
Using open standards for Internet of Things applications development
Building Smarter Cities: Data and Design
With 75 percent of us expected to live in cities by 2050, emerging technologies must deliver rapid innovation in areas including communication, transportation, energy, and water to meet the needs of growing urban populations around the world. Cities that collect and use data smartly can be more efficient and nicer places to live, and they have the potential to gain an economic advantage as well. We’ll examine important innovations that are poised to affect the lives of billions.
Insights into the critical role that design will play in the success of next generation connected devices, from the designer behind the FitBit, Google's recently announced Project Ara, and other groundbreaking projects.
With the arrival of machine learning technologies, computers can now recognize objects and translate speech in real time. Our computing experience will be wholly redefined. Machine learning is also enabling more useful insights and applications as big data gains momentum in this new era.
Keep the conversations going and beverages flowing! Join us for cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres/light supper and music after the summit!
