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IoT Grand SLAM 2016 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA (ALL TIMES US EASTERN)

Day 1
01 Dec 2016

Grand Slam 2016 Welcome and Opening Remarks

A welcome to the IoT Grand Slam 2016 Internet of Things Conference and an introduction from Chair / and Internet of Things Community Advisory Board Chairman – Bill Mortimer. During the intro, Bill will highlight key details and updates on directions and community efforts for 2016. Bill will also share an overview of the event framework and highlights, before handing over to the headline opening keynote speaker.   Speaker: Bill Mortimer Vice President Strategic Marketing , Spirent Bill is Vice President of Strategic Marketing for the wireless, positioning, service assurance businesses at Spirent Communications. He is currently working on developing new businesses...
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Bill Mortimer, Former Chairman of IoT Community Advisory Board, Now Chair Emeritus
William (Bill) Mortimer

IoT Grand Slam 2016 Headline Opening Keynote – Driving Exceptional Outcomes with the Internet of Things

Session Abstract: The Internet of Things is transforming how we work and live in more ways than many of us could have imagined. Connecting things with unique IP addresses has been possible for over a decade, but the commoditization of sensors and processors and emerging technologies that further enable IoT possibilities are making it viable to move beyond being just connected, into an intelligent Internet of Things. As the IoT advances, we’re seeing enterprises take advantage of IoT in three major ways: Improving operations Getting smarter about design and manufacturing Deepening customer engagement: Speaker: Chris O’Connor GM Internet of Things,...
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10:00 - 10:10

Intermission

Cellular, Best Connectivity Enabler for Global IoT Products

Session Abstract: The erosion of margins in manufacturing consumer devices in world markets drives OEMs to seek new ways to manufacture, distribute, and maintain their products. Embedding products with cellular connectivity including communication protocols is the Holy Grail. A product with universal mobile connectivity turns a single product sale into a life-cycle stream of recurring service revenues and can boost an OEM’s financial growth and profitability. Further, after-sales connected services provide new ways to maintain products, serve customers and generate additional revenues. Spirent has entered into a contract with a tier 1 electronics manufacturer enabling the OEM to embed Spirent’s...
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IoT Slam 2016 Internet of Things Conference Dejan Rauso
Dejan Rasuo

Securing the Internet of Things (IoT) – Through Security Research and Vulnerability Analysis

Session Abstract: IoT now permeates daily life – from homes, to automobiles, and even personal health – and is expected to grow to over 25 billion devices by 2020. We struggle to balance technology usability and convenience, while still maintaining some semblance of security. To help achieve that balance, in come the good guys, “The Security Researchers”! In this presentation, we will dive into the world of IoT security research and the processes around analysis and testing of IoT technologies. By evaluating and reviewing various methodologies, we will illustrate effective IoT security testing using a holistic approach that focuses on...
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Deral Heiland
10:40 - 10:45

Intermission

Keynote – Creating Order from the Chaos of IoT Devices

Session Abstract Today’s IoT systems include an increasingly complex mix of new and legacy devices, each with its own unique capabilities and idiosyncrasies. In a perfect world, these intelligent devices would provide complete, consistent interfaces using industry-standard protocols. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many existing devices. Instead, IoT platforms must communicate with each device using its own set of supported interfaces and protocols, even though the data that is returned is sometimes inconsistent, incomplete, or even misidentified. The challenge for the system designer is to derive order from this state of confusion. Nowhere is this issue of system complexity...
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IoT Slam 2015 Virtual Internet of Things Conference - Steve Blackwell
Steven Blackwell
11:15 - 11:20

Intermission

Inspirational Female Founders Who Rock the Internet of Things

Session Abstract: The Internet of Things is rocking the world. Everyone wants to get in on the action. But even though female founders are on the rise, there are still not enough female founders – especially in a space like IoT that combines, data, hardware, and mobile. Let’s set the stage for inspirational female founders who are changing the world. This session will highlight 5 Super Founders who are also amazing female leaders that are making the difference in this space. Learn their secret sauce that can mean the difference between exponential growth and epic failure. Join Sandy Carter for...
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AI Ambient Virtual Assistant Will Coordinate & Negotiate with the Network’s Edge

Session Abstract: The cost of computing may be going down but does it make sense to ingest all sensory data into the cloud? Enterprises will amass terabytes of dirty data. Encumbered by data cleansing and transformation, enterprises will struggle to derive unbiased data analytics from IoT. Moreover, the edge computing performance, memory, and battery optimization will enable to analytics on the edge, including data cleansing before sensory data is brought into the cloud. This presentation will examine what factors are driving edge computing and why it may come sooner than we think? Moreover, how could a decentralized P2P world of...
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Scott Amyx

IoT Engineering

IoT is complex. More than two-thirds of IoT projects will fail. How can you not be trapped? This presentation introduces IoT Engineering (IOTE), defined as the practical application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the analysis, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of IoT solutions. IOTE is a holistic engineering method focusing on 4 crucial areas: Foundation, Implementation, Lifecycle and Management (FILM). We will go through the concept and rationale of the FILM components and the subcomponents in individual areas. Then we will further zoom in to the IoT Lifecycle model to cover the elements of Definition, Modeling, Realization, DevOps,...
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Tony Shan - Chief IoTologist
Tony Shan
11:50 - 12:00

Intermission

Panel Session – IoT in the Enterprise

Session Abstract: Enterprises are adopting IoT for addressing key business aspects. What are the Success factors they see from IoT and what are some of the key issues they see that they expect vendors to address. The Panel will discuss how one customer is adopting IoT, and what the market and vendors view about the needs of the enterprise customer. How an enterprise is adopting IoT ? How much leverage do they see from Existing infrastructure ? What key issues do they see ? What do IoT vendor/platform providers need to do ? What do services providers need to do...
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Tim Kalenuik
Nick McQuire
David Sherr
Michael Kaldenbach
12:40 - 12:45

Intermission

Build Your Own Smart Home

Session Abstract Do you wish your home was smarter? It’s okay to admit that your home is dumb, no one will judge you. Are you interested in possibly making your home smarter, but you’ve only gotten as far as a free Nest Thermostat from the electric company and a couple of Phillips Hue lightbulbs that you insist on using your phone to turn off and on? Are you in the market for a connected home hub but you aren’t quite sure which one to bet on and which device communication protocols it does (and doesn’t) support. In this session, Brandon...
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Brandon Satrom

Best Practices and Low Cost Options for Testing Industrial IoT Concepts

Session  Abstract: In this interactive session, Bryan Kester, Head of IoT Products for Autodesk, will discuss three low cost ways that customers can test a variety of IoT implementations for business value prior to investing commercially in hardware. Company executives embarking on their business transformation will learn how best to leverage these options to quickly validate assumptions and iterate accordingly. He’ll demonstrate using device emulation tools to create real-world-like data to design and build business processes and applications and share them across the enterprise. This gives teams the chance to see right away the potential for IoT to deliver value...
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Bryan Kester

Panel Session – oneM2M Release 2: setting the standard for IoT Interoperability

Session Abstract: Panellists, all key actors in the development of oneM2M, will introduce the key features in the newly-released oneM2M Release 2 package of specifications, highlight the role oneM2M plays in providing interoperability across different IoT connectivity protocols, and discuss the most recent deployments and trials of oneM2M. Speakers: Moderator: Ultan Mulligan, ETSI, vice-chair of oneM2M Marcom Panelists: Omar Elloumi, Nokia, Chairman of oneM2M Technical Plenary Nicolas Damour, Sierra Wireless, Chairman of oneM2M Architecture Working Group Josef Blanz – Principal Engineer with Qualcomm’s Standards and Industry Organizations Group, vice-chairman of oneM2M Technical Plenary Dale Seed – Principal Engineer and member...
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Nicolas Damour
Dale N. Seed
Dr. Omar Elloumi
IoT Slam 2015 Virtual Internet of Things Conference - Dr. Josef J. Blanz, Qualcomm
Dr. Josef J. Blanz
IoT Slam 2015 Virtual Internet of Things Conference - Ultan Mulligan
Ultan Mulligan
13:15 - 13:20

Intermission

Keynote – IoT: from the art of the possible to the very practical.

Session Abstract: IoT – from the art of the possible to the very practical. This is an incredibly exciting time. IoT is rapidly transforming the world around us and helping companies increase efficiency, reduce energy waste, gain deeper insights, and create entirely new businesses. Microsoft Azure is all in on IoT and Sam George leads Azure’s IoT efforts. Sam will talk about what is possible in IoT using large and mid-size customer examples as well as the very practical steps companies can take to get started with IoT. Speaker: Sam George Partner, Director – Azure IoT & Service Fabric, Microsoft...
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IoT Slam 2015 Virtual Internet of Things Conference - Sam George
Sam George
13:55 - 14:00

Intermission

Panel – Application of IoT and Cognitive for Business

Session Abstract: What are some of the most promising applications of IoT currently, and how will cognitive IoT help realize some of those and create new possibilities for IoT? In this panel, industry experts discuss where IoT is today and how emerging technologies like cognitive computing will create new ways of doing business for all types of companies. Speakers: Moderator: Tamara McCleary – CEO of Thulium Panelists: John Cohn – IBM Fellow and chief scientist of design automation at IBM Scott Amyx – CEO at Amyx+ Sudha Jamthe – CEO of IoT Disruptions Tamara McCleary is the CEO of Thulium, a brand strategy and...
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John Cohn
Tamara McCleary
Sudha Jamthe, CEO, IoTDisruptions.com
Sudha Jamthe
Scott Amyx
14:40 - 14:45

Intermission

Eliminating Complexities for IoT Developers: A Deep Dive into Helium’s Development Experience

Session Details: This session will cover how companies and developers can bring the physical world online by using platforms that make it as easy for developers to connect products to the Internet as it is to make Web applications today. Helium CTO Marc Nijdam will discuss why IoT deployments and value industry-wide have stalled, and why the promise of easily deployable wireless, battery powered sensors that would enable varied solutions from business optimizations to exciting consumer products, has not yet been realized due to the extremely high cost, time and complexity of building low power wireless devices. To solve these...
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Marc Nijdam

2017 – the year IoT revenues pop

Session Abstract: 2017 will be the pivotal year where at-scale, successful revenue models are going to emerge in IoT. In this session, Aurelie Guerrieri will share case studies of companies and products that are finding a market through IoT, frameworks to develop future businesses, and pitfalls to avoid. You’ll leave inspired and ready to apply these insights to your own business. Speaker: Aurelie Guerrieri Chief Growth Officer at Akila One Aurelie Guerrieri is a leading global catalyst in mobile and IoT and a champion for diversification of the wireless ecosystem. Her specializations are in strategic business development, marketing and mergers and...
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The Ongoing Manufacturing Revolution – The Internet of Things

Session Abstract: The Internet of Things has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry worldwide.  With increased competition within the global manufacturing community, today’s manufacturers are looking for ways to cut costs and increase production simultaneously. For years, manufacturers relied on on-site employees doing manual checks to ensure that machinery was working properly. However, there are many warning signs that a machine will malfunction that are extremely difficult for the human eye to detect. With the integration of sensors on new machine components, companies are now able to monitor machinery and prevent unnecessary downtime. In this presentation, different ways of...
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Murali Kashaboina, Chief Data Scientist, Entrigna
Murali Kashaboina
15:15 - 15:20

Intermission

Panel – IoT Guru’s discussion

Session Abstract: This panel session features IoT guru’s from the heavyweight players in the IoT space. Join IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Emerson and Greenwave for this panel discussion that looks at the future direction of Enterprise IoT. Hear about real-world use-cases and best practices providing a holistic view about Enterprise IoT. Speakers: Moderator: Bill Mortimer VP Strategic Marketing at Spirent (Chairman of IoT Community Advisory Board) Panelists: Marc Wilkinson – Mobility CTO at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Steve Blackwell – VP of Engineering at Emerson Network Power Mac Devine – CTO, IBM Fellow at IBM Cloud Jim Hunter – IoT Guru...
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IoT Slam 2015 Virtual Internet of Things Conference - Steve Blackwell
Steven Blackwell
IoT Slam Virtual Internet of Things Conference - Jim Hunter
Jim Hunter
Bill Mortimer, Former Chairman of IoT Community Advisory Board, Now Chair Emeritus
William (Bill) Mortimer
Mac Devine, Vice President & CTO, Cloud Native Center of Competency, Strategic Client Success IBM Fellow, Master Inventor, IBM Cloud Division
Mac Devine
16:00 - 16:05

Intermission

Sensor Based Business and Supply Chain Optimization

Session Abstract: Advancements in sensor technology and cellular network connectivity have created a unique opportunity for a fully integrated sensor solution that empowers access to valuable data insights like never before. During the session, the audience will become familiar with and understand how a unique end-to-end Sensing as a Service(TM) solution with ubiquitous global connectivity can add value to various market verticals. The presentation will demonstrate how a streamlined collection and analysis of live sensor metrics housed within the world’s smallest module of its kind, can enable full visibility and complete operations sensing for small to large enterprise customers. Speaker:...
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Krenar Komoni

Eat-out, put together or cook: Web standards for IoT Security

Session Abstract: Are standard web technologies enough to build secure IoT systems? How do we design systems that meet the unique operational requirements of this domain? Are these technologies scalable and reliable? Do we need to re-think conventional technology layers in-order to design a secure IoT system ? There are unique differences between the security requirements of common web systems and that of an IoT system. These differences determine if the technology stack should be reused, re-engineered or re-invented in the IoT domain . For example, blacklisting, a common practice used to enforce access control in simple web applications runs...
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Bhuvana Ramkumar

Dynamic Machine Learning and Prescriptive Analytics Have Already Saved 1 Billion kWh in Data Centers

Session Abstract: Over 400 data centers have moved from design-based cooling management to an adaptive AI approach that has resulted in a significant reduction in risk, a 40% reduction in energy spend and CO2 emissions, and a 10-15% increase in capacity.  This session will highlight the architecture and algorithms that delivered these results, and how they can be applied to optimizing other kinds of facilities. Mission critical data centers are at the core of the knowledge economy.  Yet, more often than you’d think, high temperatures in data centers cost companies millions of dollars in application downtime and lost revenue.  In...
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Cliff Federspiel
16:35 - 16:40

Intermission

Closing Keynote – Best practices for addressing practical adoption patterns of IoT in the enterprise for maximizing business benefits and ROI

Session Abstract: The promise of IoT is almost at its peak. Enterprises are very excited, but IoT Adoption is still in its infancy. Business use cases are key to accelerate adoption of IoT within the enterprise, where business can justify hard savings, use-cases with dramatic processes improvement, and new Business models with tremendous competitive advantage. We see many enterprises that are down this path with pilots and early implementations, combining and integrating existing systems with new IoT technologies. In this journey, Manageability, Security and Scalability are essential foundational capabilities necessary to realize the value of IoT in the enterprise. Attend...
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Tadd Koziel
17:10

End of Grand Slam 2016

BONUS MATERIAL: ON- DEMAND SESSIONS

Day 1
01 Dec 2016

How Wearables, IoT, and Cognitive can improve employees safety

Session Abstract: Workplace injuries and illnesses in the US alone cost over $190M annually. Therefore, any solution that can improve employee safety and mitigate risks in the workplace is invaluable to both employers, and the insurance companies that insure them. In Haifa Research Lab, we are working on a novel risk mitigation platform that is designed to improve employee safety. This solution is based on data provided by wearable devices and IoT sensors coupled with advanced analytics, which we call ‘shields’. Each shield comprises analytics for the detection or prevention of a specific work-related hazard. Examples of such hazards include...
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Nir Mashkif

Conquering the Special Challenges of Designing Cellular IoT Devices

Session Abstract: Designing Internet of Things (IoT) devices can present a myriad of new challenges when cellular connectivity enters the picture. Even veteran developers can get snagged late in the game by issues that are unique to cellular environments. In this presentation, Spirent will examine how to deal with areas such as connectivity, security and battery design that are affected when designing 3G, LTE and the upcoming LTE Cat M1 and Cat NB1 technologies into IoT devices. Speaker: Saul Einbinder Vice President, Venture Development at Spirent Communications Saul Einbinder is vice president of venture development for the wireless business unit at...
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Saul Einbinder

Developing and Deploying IoT Solutions – a Practical and Pragmatic Approach

Session Abstract: The set of technologies collectively known as Internet of Things (IoT for short) is promising to change every and all aspects of human life. Today, there are literally no high tech company left which is not developing a solution for the IoT space. In order to realize the promise, the true potential of the IoT, there are many essential requirements which IoT solutions must meet – from security to connectivity to management to enablement of analytics and machine learning – many elements require special attention for successful solution delivery. In this presentation we will take an in-depth look...
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IoT Slam 2015 Virtual Internet of Things Conference -Anatoli Levine
Anatoli Levine

Living in an IoT World : Crossing the UX Chasm

Session Abstract: Various predictions estimate the IoT ‘thing’ population to be on the order of 20 billion planet wide, and ~500 per household. Interacting with 500 or more objects on a daily basis could be a nightmare-ish prospect in a world where there is a separate App as the interaction gateway for every one or a few IoT objects in the home. ‘Far field’ voice technologies(e.g. Echo) have garnered mindshare this year as a promising way to interact naturally in home environments. Chatbot technology has come the forefront in 2016 as a pragmatic way to package Voice, AI and Natural...
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Venu Vasudevan

Customer Experience in the age of IoT

Session Abstract: What is going to drive adoption of IoT oriented solutions among consumers? Defining the future state customer experience and being able to consistently drive this with IoT oriented solutions can drive the rate of adoption for new products and services.  This presentation will discuss the role of understanding the end user – the consumer – what’s important to them, define their current behavioral patterns and envision future state behaviors that have the potential to be enabled by IoT oriented solutions. We will touch upon success drivers that can shape customer experience. We will share examples that are leveraging...
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Yogesh Chavda

Machine Intelligence Applications for AI

Session Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) is driving the business disruptions towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) with lots of data from devices on us, all around our homes, cities, factories and even inside our bodies. IoT makes things smart while AI makes them intelligent. Come hear about Machine Intelligence,  the power behind AI that drives business applications in all realms of life and industry. It ranges from looking for pathogens in human cells, to making Robots and Drones autonomous to drive prediction of demand or parts failure in factories. Machine Intelligence applications can drive business impact based on harnessing the underlying...
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Sudha Jamthe, CEO, IoTDisruptions.com
Sudha Jamthe

How to Protect Your IP When Outsourcing to China

Session Abstract: This talk is on how IoT companies are getting themselves in big trouble by manufacturing in China without first laying a framework to protect their IP rights. 2-3 times a month our firm has to tell an IoT company that it essentially just gave its IP to the Chinese manufacturer and the Chinese manufacturer now essentially wants the foreign (usually U.S. or European company) to just sell the Chinese manufacturer’s IoT product on its behalf. The below articles discuss this. This session will explain in clear terms exactly what to do to avoid this sort of situation. Speaker: Dan...
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Dan Harris

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