IoT Grand Slam Live 2023 Agenda

Day 1

13 Dec 2023

08:00 - 08:45

IOT GRAND SLAM LIVE 2023 CONFERENCE OPENS, REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

08:45 - 09:00

Keynote Room

Kevin Grant

CONFERENCE WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

Description: A welcome to the IoT Grand Slam Live 2023 conference from IoT Community CMO Kevin Grant. We will share the latest developments of the IoT Community, including news, appointments, updates and conference agenda for the next 2 days. Speaker: Kevin Grant is the CMO and a co-founder of the Internet of Things Community – IoT Community. He is an emerging and disruptive technology industry specialist, whose passion is to elevate brands, open new markets, enhance loyalty, improve business effectiveness, and motivate high performing teams. For over 8 years, Kevin has been the driving force of the IoT Community evolution, growth and continued success. He is a highly connected and seasoned IoT, cloud and next gen b2b executive. Prior to co-founding IoT Community Kevin spearheaded several clouds computing efforts, including running and managing global cloud communities. His specialties Include: Creating business collaborations on a global scale, Cultivating Thought leadership advocating IoT (Internet of Things), aligning Corporate Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Branding & Communications, Demand Generation Initiatives, Research & Intelligence. Register Now: Powered by Eventbrite

Kevin Grant

09:00 - 10:00

Keynote Room

Chad Humphries

Dr. Tom Bradicich

IoT Grand Slam 2023 Headline Keynote – Don’t Lend Them Your Things

Session Abstract: The preponderance of “things” (the “T” in the IoT) has resulted mass vulnerabilities to cyber threats. Threat actors launch millions of attack events per second, and continue to achieve their nefarious objectives via data locking, denial of service, ransomeware, and scareware. Join Dr. Tom Bradicich, as he outlines the different types of hackers, their various objectives, modes of attack, and incident response approaches. He’ll be joined by his special guest, who will share some best practices to counter cyber threats and improve cyber safety throughout the home, on the road, and at work Speakers: Dr. Tom Bradicich, Chairman of the IoT Community Board of Advisors, began his career at IBM, where he was an IBM Fellow, R&D VP, Distinguish Engineer, and Server CTO. At National Instruments, an Operational Technologies (OT) company, he served as an NI Fellow and company officer, pioneering Big Analog Data™ solutions. While at HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Tom held various roles including R&D VP, HPE Fellow, Global Head of Edge & IoT Software Labs, and General Manager, As GM, he lead the global business unit, Servers and Edge Systems and Software, with P&L, worldwide sales, R&D, and customer experience ownership. Opening three global Innovation Labs, and exceeding salsas quotes by achieving revenue growth of over $250M, Tom’s business unit was the fastest growing in HPE. Tom and his team developed and launched dozens of systems and software products, such as advanced as-a-Service (aaS) software for cloud managed remote infrastructure, edge-as-a-service, and converged IT/Operational Technologies (OT). And the creation of...

Chad Humphries

Tom Bradicich, PhD, Chairman of IoT Community Advisory Board

Dr. Tom Bradicich

10:05 - 10:35

Keynote Room

Gabor Bona

Andrew De La Torre

Reimagining industry solutions with IoT and real-time communications

Session Abstract: The digital revolution is well underway and is poised to transform all sectors of the economy – from construction to public safety, to food and beverage. While real time communications and IoT underpin this transformation, enterprise-level business value can only be realized by the services themselves – delivered through an ecosystem of partners able to bring together all the required components to build such solutions. At Oracle, we are empowering communications service providers to unlock new revenue streams by making it easy to partner with us as we embark on building new communications enabled industry applications across a wide set of industries. We enable this through a common cloud native platform, providing real time communications and IoT management capabilities, which is underpinning all of these Oracle next generation industry applications. This is one of the many ways that we are making IoT simpler for our customers and our industry partners. With almost 91% of enterprises stating that their IoT investments have either lived up to or exceeded expectations, in this session Oracle will present how 4G/5G native connectivity and IoT management provides a broad array of opportunities across multiple industries to enable transformation through communications enabled applications. We will deep dive into one example for the food and beverage industry – driving benefits by reducing the in-store technology footprint, greatly simplifying deployment, increasing kitchen throughput and taking the customer experience to the next level. Speakers: Andrew De La Torre, Group Vice President of Technology, Oracle Communications is responsible...

Gabor Bona

Andrew De La Torre

10:35 - 11:00

Break / Networking

10:35 - 11:00

Virtual (On-Demand)

Richa Daga

Accelerating Industrial Digitization with Secure Networks

With the rise of Industry 4.0 deployments, the deeper integration between IT, cloud, and industrial networks heightens the risk of cyber threats. Attack surfaces go unnoticed when there is a lack of complete visibility into the assets connected in the operational environments. In such a scenario, how can you ensure the continuity, resilience, and safety of the industrial operations? As a first step to protect industrial assets, OT teams must gain complete visibility into connected assets, traffic flows, and the overall OT security posture. Second, they must define and enforce the right cybersecurity policies. Finally, continued monitoring of the infrastructure’s health can help ensure business continuity, limit the spread of malware, and respond to any breaches early. The converged solution must be simple to operate at scale for both IT and OT. Extending IT security to OT can make it easier to manage risks and enforce security policies globally. Industrial security also faces higher risk when staff, contractors, or machine vendors must access OT assets, especially those that might be geographically distributed, for maintenance or monitoring. In these cases, a secure remote access methodology based on zero-trust network access (ZTNA) principles must be defined to guard against unauthorized access. ZTNA can help you move from all-or-nothing VPNs. Join this session in the IoT Grand Slam 2023 to dive into the solutions that can bring unprecedented scale and simplicity to industrial security. Speaker: With a Master of Technology in Networks and Networked Systems, Richa Daga is as technical as you can get. She...

Richa Daga

11:00 - 11:30

Keynote Room

Kamil Fedorko

Incident Response – the Biggest IoT Resilience Challenge

Session Abstract: Kamil will conduct the keynote on Incident Response within IoT specifically on the critical challenges and evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the context of the Internet of Things. The topic includes an analysis of significant hacks that have exploited IoT vulnerabilities, illustrating how attackers are leveraging these devices for criminal financial gain and other malicious purposes(Botnets, etc). The discussion is based around the unique security weaknesses inherent in IoT compared to other parts of switched networks within Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Furthermore, Kamil aims at providing insights into effective strategies and practices for businesses to defend themselves against these growing threats and relating them to the capability his team is building at Intellias – highlighting the importance of robust incident response plans specifically tailored for the IoT ecosystem. Speaker: Kamil Fedorko, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead, Intellias: As the Global Cybersecurity Practice Leader at Intellias, I oversee the delivery of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for clients across various industries and regions. I have more than five years of experience in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, network security, and cloud-native architecture, with a proven track record of leading successful engagements and projects. I hold an Honours Bachelor in Computing Networks and Cloud Infrastructure from Atlantic Technological University, where I developed strong skills in cloud computing, networking, and telecommunications. Prior to joining Intellias, I was the DevSecOps Lead / Security Lead at Sim Local, where I implemented security best practices and standards for the company’s cloud platforms and applications. I also worked as a...

Kamil Fedorko

12:05 - 13:00

Lunch, Networking, Exhibit

12:10 - 12:50

Virtual (On Demand)

Evelyn de Souza

Guardians of the Digital Realm: Unveiling 5 Eye-opening Data Privacy Statistics in 2023

Session Abstract: During this presentation I will explore the pervasive nature of data and the corresponding explosion of connected devices, highlighting the implications for privacy. I will focus on proactive measures to safeguard personal and organizational data. My call to action will be to encourage ongoing education, awareness and continued advocacy for robust data privacy practices. Speaker: Evelyn de Souza leads privacy operations for the Oracle Cloud Applications LOB. She is focused on building in privacy versus bolting on privacy after the fact and harmonizing regulations to alleviate audit fatigue. She also serves as an advisor to several startups including Safeguard Cyber and 360ofme. She has previously served as the Co-Chair of the Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix and the chair of the Data Governance Group. Evelyn was named to CloudNOW’s Top 10 Women in Cloud Computing for 2014 and is the co-creator of Cloud Data Protection Cert, the industry’s first blueprint for making data protection “business-consumable”. Register Now: Powered by Eventbrite

Evelyn de Souza

13:00 - 13:50

Keynote Room

Carolyn Walsh

Karen Finger

Romina Elias

Catherine (CJ) Robison, BSN, RN

Applications and Considerations for GenAI in Healthcare

Session Abstract: The panel on “Applications and Considerations for GenAI in Healthcare” explores the transformative potential of generative AI in the healthcare sector. The discussion will delve into diverse applications, ranging from drivers of adoption to workforce enablement. Experts will address the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding the integration of GenAI, examining issues such as data privacy and responsible use of AI in medical decision-making. Attendees can expect a lively exploration of how GenAI stands poised to revolutionize healthcare delivery while navigating the complex landscape of ethical and regulatory challenges. Speakers: Catherine (CJ) Robison, BSN, RN, is a Health Innovation Scientist at Oracle Health – Propelled by the belief that data, research and innovative solutions have the power to transform healthcare, CJ Robison has developed a diverse and extensive portfolio of expertise in the medical field. As a registered nurse with a degree in biology, CJ began her career on a medical-surgical floor that specializes in geriatric oncology. Following her time in direct patient care, she served as the Magnet Program Director and Manager of Professional Practice at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Virginia where she was instrumental in improving electronic workflows, running workload-acuity models and quantifying resources required to deliver care. Following this effort, CJ went on to design and manage an array of process improvement initiatives across Sentara. During the early days of the Pandemic, CJ led a region-wide COVID-mask-making initiative, managing over 1,000 volunteers. In three months, over 40,000 masks were delivered to nearly 100 organizations throughout the Hampton Roads...

Carolyn Walsh

Karen S. Finger Global Lead, Connected Health Strategy and Innovation Healthcare, Insurance & Life Sciences Verizon Global Enterprise Solutions

Karen Finger

Romina Elias

Catherine (CJ) Robison, BSN, RN

13:55 - 14:25

Keynote Room

Computer Vision: Shaping the Future Across Industries

Session Abstract: In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, computer vision promises transformative solutions for a wide range of industries. As it continues to advance, computer vision is poised to revolutionize various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, utilities, and municipalities. Our panel of experts will explore the current state of computer vision technology, its key trends, and the potential disruptions it promises in various industries. We will discuss the challenges and ethical considerations associated with its adoption and offer insights into how technology executives can harness the power of computer vision to stay ahead in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Speakers: Keith Olawski is a Business Development Executive within the IoT Commercial Division at SAS, focusing on building strategic IoT partnerships and architecting new ecosystems around them. He has more than 20 years of experience across various dynamic, high-growth industries including telecommunications, big data, analytics, risk management, and the Internet of Things (IoT). He is proficient in establishing strategic global partnerships and alliances while engaging customers to understand how products fit their applications best, identify their unmet and future product needs, and translate those requirements into new products. Michael Knight is a Technology Industry Veteran with more than 25 years of professional experience. Michael currently leads the Technology and Digital Teams at EPIC iO that includes Research and Development, Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Information Security and Digital Tools. Prior to joining EPIC iO, Michael was the Global CTO of the $2.5B Safety and Security Business Unit at Dell Technologies led by EPIC iO...

Keith Olawski

Michael Knight

Aaron Allsbrook

Guy Merritt

14:25 - 15:15

Keynote Room

From Generative AI to Digital Twins: the Hype vs the Reality

Session Abstract: In the last year (since Chat GPT’s release Nov ‘22) there has been a surge of interest (and investment) in Generative AI, LLMs, Supervised Learning and Digital Twins. New York, June 01, 2023 — With the influx of consumer generative AI programs like Google’s Bard and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the generative AI market is poised to explode, growing to $1.3 trillion over the next 10 years from a market size of just $40 billion in 2022, according to a new report by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) The surge in investment and usage has been truly incredible. And as exciting as this new technology is, there are a number of questions that come to mind: What is Generative AI? How does Generative AI work? Why have we seen this surge in investment and usage? What is the potential usage for Generative AI (and its supporting tools)? Should we be raising concerns about ethical AI? Join our panel discussion, as we dive into Generative AI and discuss its growth, popularity and determine if this new subset of AI is all Hype… or truly our future Reality. Speakers: Pooja Dewan – 2022& 2023 Top 100 D&A leader l ex-CDAO @Otis Elevators, BNSF Railway Dr. Gül Ege is the Senior Global Director for SAS IoT Research & Development (R&D), leading advanced analytical components innovation for SAS’ global customer and partner stakeholders. Dr. Ege leads a team of world-class scientists, helping SAS customers and stakeholders solve complex, real-world problems. Dr. Ege has held positions of...

Keith R. Holdaway

Dr. Scott Gerard

Audrey Reznik

Pooja Dewan

Gul Ege

15:15 - 15:45

Afternoon Break / Networking

15:45 - 17:30

Keynote Room

Kevin Grant

Alina Piddubna

Catherine (CJ) Robison, BSN, RN

IoT Slammys Awards Presentations

The IoT Community is excited to unveil the winners of the inaugural IoT Slammys Awards. During this segment, finalists will be on stage to present each nomination to the audience. At the end the CoE leaders will hand the winners their trophies. 15:45 – 15:50: Introduction and review of the IoT Slammys Process, presented by Dr. Tom Bradicich and Kevin Grant 15:50 – 16:05: Healthcare IoT Solution of the year presentations, overseen by Catherine CJ Robison, Oracle and the HIoTCoE team 16:05 – 16:20: Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Solution of the year presentations, overseen by Audrey Reznik, Red Hat and the AIoTCoE team 16:20 – 16:35: IoT Security Solution of the year presentations, overseen by Ted Dellaveccia, Symbotix and the SPTIoTCoE team 16:35 – 16:50: Mobility and Connectivity Solution of the year presentations, overseen by Dr. Divya Gupta and the MCIoTCoE team 16:50 – 17:10: Precision Agriculture of the year solution presentations, overseen by Alina Piddubna, Intellias and the PAIoTCoE team 17:10 – 17:25: IoT Slammys Peoples Choice Awards presented to category winners, overseen by Kevin Grant 17:25 – 17:30: IoT Community Awards (Man, Woman, Corporation) of the year presentations, overseen by Kevin Grant

Kevin Grant

Alina Piddubna

Catherine (CJ) Robison, BSN, RN

Audrey Reznik

Dr. Divya Gupta

Ted DellaVecchia

Dr. Tom Bradicich

17:30 - 19:00

Gala Drinks Reception and Networking

19:00

End of Day 1

Day 2

14 Dec 2023

08:00 - 08:45

DAY 2 OPENING, REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

08:45 - 09:00

Keynote Room

Dr. Tom Bradicich

DAY 2 CONFERENCE OPENING AND WELCOME REMARKS

Session Abstract: Dr. Tom will welcome attendees to Day 2 of the IoT Grand Slam. Speaker: Dr. Tom Bradicich, Chairman of the IoT Community Board of Advisors, began his career at IBM, where he was an IBM Fellow, R&D VP, Distinguish Engineer, and Server CTO. At National Instruments, an Operational Technologies (OT) company, he served as an NI Fellow and company officer, pioneering Big Analog Data™ solutions. While at HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Tom held various roles including R&D VP, HPE Fellow, Global Head of Edge & IoT Software Labs, and General Manager, As GM, he lead the global business unit, Servers and Edge Systems and Software, with P&L, worldwide sales, R&D, and customer experience ownership. Opening three global Innovation Labs, and exceeding salsas quotes by achieving revenue growth of over $250M, Tom’s business unit was the fastest growing in HPE. Tom and his team developed and launched dozens of systems and software products, such as advanced as-a-Service (aaS) software for cloud managed remote infrastructure, edge-as-a-service, and converged IT/Operational Technologies (OT). And the creation of several new product categories such as notebook computers, smartphones (IBM Simon™), Converged Systems (IBM BladeCenter™), Converged Edge Systems & Sofware (HPE Edgeline™), and OT and edge management software and platforms (HPE OTLink). Tom’s teams designed and launched the first 64 bit enterprise ARM server, the first x86 server with on-chip graphics, and IBM’s first prototype notebook computer. He incepted and directed the HPE Channel-to-Edge Institute partner program, and led company-wide strategies and venture/M&A assessments, and led HPE’s first corporate IoT &...

Dr. Tom Bradicich

09:05 - 09:35

Keynote Room

Hatem Nasr Ph.D

IoT and AI/ML are the Leading Technologies in Energy Decarbonization Roadmap

Session Abstract: The Energy industry is a significant contributor of GHG (Green House Gases) emissions. The industry has made serious commitments towards achieving Net Zero goal by 2050 by launching major Decarbonization initiatives. Decarbonization involves GHG emissions detection, quantification, capture, transformation and sequestration. The first order of business is monitoring and quantification of GHG especially Methane which is 85% more potent than CO2. IoT and AI are now the leading technologies in this Decarbonization effort. At Softserve, we have a major initiative, MethaneX, that is focused on Methane and other GHG emissions detected from a wide range of IoTs: aerial systems like satellites and drones, hand-held optical gas imaging (OGI), and permanent imaging and gas sniffer systems. We are partnering with many IoT companies and developing solutions for data management, modeling and AI/ML solutions to accurately quantify emission from IoTs, fuse data from multiple IoTs, build predictive models and automate the process of GHG reporting to Governmental agencies like the EPA and others. Our presentation will provide an overview of our MethaneX initiative current progress and future roadmap. Speaker: Hatem Nasr Ph.D – A leading expert in Upstream Digital Oilfield (DOF), strategy definition and systems design of DOF systems for: production management, automation, IoT, workflow automation, field development, waterflood management, integrated asset management, and smart operations. His experience spans over 27 years in the energy industry, as a company executive, entrepreneur, and senior advisor the C-suites on Digital Strategy. Before joining Softserve, Hatem has been a senior advisor on strategy,...

Hatem Nasr Ph.D

09:40 - 10:10

Keynote Room

Aaron Allsbrook

Accelerating Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Digital Twins and AI

Session Abstract: We are living in an era marked by unprecedented technological advancements and change. Innovation has become the lifeblood of organizations seeking to thrive and lead in this rapidly evolving landscape. To stay ahead of the curve, enterprises across industries are increasingly turning to digital twins and artificial intelligence (AI) as transformative tools. Join us for a dynamic 30-minute keynote session that explores the synergistic potential of these cutting-edge technologies in accelerating innovation. In this presentation, we will delve into the impact that digital twins and AI can have on your organization’s innovation journey. Digital twins, virtual replicas of physical assets, enable real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimization. When paired with AI, they become powerful catalysts for change across sectors such as supply chain, transportation, healthcare, and more. Speaker: Aaron Allsbrook is the Co-Founder and CTO of ClearBlade Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT), Edge computing, and AI software company. ClearBlade delivers its award-winning IoT Edge computing, and Intelligent Assets SaaS offerings via the Google Cloud marketplace. Early on, Aaron engineered software at IBM building scalable performant platforms for developers to design, develop, and execute modern workloads. As a practitioner, Aaron worked directly in the field with enterprises to enable cutting edge solutions while leveraging existing technical assets. Today he provides a depth of expertise necessary to understand the challenges, opportunities and transitions required for large enterprises to digitize and engage with the IoT. Register Now: Powered by Eventbrite

Aaron Allsbrook

10:10 - 10:30

Break / Networking

10:30 - 10:50

Keynote Room

Haroon Rashid

How smart buildings are part of smart Campuses, which are part of a Smart City

Session Abstract: This session will discuss Congruence between the Defense in Depth Methodologies and Guidelines for other automation standards to maintain data integrity and security, how they coincide. Where is the overlap between OT and IT. Speaker: Having worked in Product Marketing and Product Management roles at Siemens and Schneider Electric, Haroon Rashid joined the solution development and solution marketing at Phoenix Contact in 2011, as Industry Manager for Transportation infrastructure. He also assumed responsibility for Building Automation when Phoenix Contact embarked upon the journey into the Building Automation Vertical. Currently, working as Senior Business Development Manager for Smart Buildings and Smart Cities, Haroon is focused on developing go to market strategies, identifying and developing repeatable solutions, and establish technology collaboration with IoT companies. Haroon has also been one of the founding members of Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Coalition, senior member of IEEE and chairs/leads the Industry Value Proposition committee at Phoenix Contact. This committee is focused on Digitalization, Industrie 4.0 and Industrial IoT business. Apart for smart building solutions, Haroon has also been engaged with Tunnel and Railroad solutions. Haroon holds a bachelors in electrical engineering and a master in business administration. He has presented as SME at conferences including Global ITF, Oracle Open World, CharIN, IAEI and Smart Building events. Register Now: Powered by Eventbrite

Haroon Rashid

10:50 - 11:35

Keynote Room

Importance of Data integrity in Smart Cities and how it is accomplished

Session Abstract: This session highlights the need of data accuracy and security in smart city applications. There are different levels of security, at different levels of smart city infrastructure applications. Such as, at the inception (sensor level, where data is generated), the data need to be accurate, properly calibrated sensors should be used, complying with the environmental specifications. At the aggregation, control and SCADA level, the needs are different. And at servers or cloud level, the security needs are different. These layers also create a distinction between what we generally define as IT and OT layers. With data now being transferred from Edge directly to the cloud, many of these layers are now eliminated. During this session, the presenters will talk about the standards and approvals at sensor level, information security and anomaly detection when logging data into cloud and using AI to boost data integrity in smart cities. Speakers: Having worked in Product Marketing and Product Management roles at Siemens and Schneider Electric, Haroon Rashid joined the solution development and solution marketing at Phoenix Contact in 2011, as Industry Manager for Transportation infrastructure. He also assumed responsibility for Building Automation when Phoenix Contact embarked upon the journey into the Building Automation Vertical. Currently, working as Senior Business Development Manager for Smart Buildings and Smart Cities, Haroon is focused on developing go to market strategies, identifying and developing repeatable solutions, and establish technology collaboration with IoT companies. Haroon has also been one of the founding members of Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Coalition, senior member...

Chase Shulda

Dr. Mai Truong

Stefan Haydn

Hasan Kaya

Haroon Rashid

11:40 - 12:10

Keynote Room

Jeremy Saenz

Rethinking Connectivity at the Edge: Scaling Fleets of Low-Powered Devices Using NATS.io

Session Abstract: Data increasingly lives at the Edge. Whether that is an automobile, satellite, oil rig, windmill or a plant floor device the decision making & AI models need to act locally vs “in a cloud that is far, far away”. NATS’ integrated persistence layer can be used to ship these AI models locally & update in realtime highly distributed edge nodes end-to-end, all done with a single binary that does not rely on cloud APIs or external dependencies. NATS also allows users to seamlessly extend their applications & services from cloud to edge without migration or rewrites. We will demonstrate the power of a real multi-cloud solution with leaf nodes and gateways to create a highly distributed topology that extends all the way to the edge. Speaker: Jeremy Saenz is a software engineer turned to Product, and back to Engineering. He has years of experience in multiple disciplines such as engineering, UI/UX design, and project management, designing software in multiple industries and business models. He is the creator & author of the popular screencast series on Rethinking Connectivity available at https://rethink.synadia.com/ Register Now: Powered by Eventbrite

Jeremy Saenz

12:10 - 13:00

Lunch / Networking / Exhibit Showcase

13:00 - 13:45

Keynote Room

Matt Malone

Guy Merritt

Eric Simone

Bad Actors and the Operational Technology World

Session Absract: SoftServe’s latest industry data shows the highest priority for manufacturers wanting to improve their operations is to connect their Operational Technology (OT) to the Information Technology (IT) of the cloud. However, the data also shows the last item on their priority list is OT cybersecurity. With factories accelerating the linking of their internal systems to the cloud, one can see the increasing risk of bad actors getting into the OT world creating havoc in a new way. Our panel will discuss the security challenges being observed in our hyper connected industrial world, leading practices to mitigate those security risks and how the future may unfold if we do not systematically address those risks facing the industrial sectors. Speaker: Guy Merritt is an experienced C-suite executive, Guy has 35 years engineering leadership advising and developing IoT solutions, native cloud-based systems, products and engineering & manufacturing test solutions for a wide variety of industries. He is an author of the award-winning book “Proactive Risk Management: Controlling Uncertainty in Product Development.” Eric Simone is the Founder and CEO of ClearBlade Inc., an Enterprise Edge Computing Internet of Things (IoT) software company focused on large Enterprises in the transportation, building facilities, and connected products markets. Prior to starting ClearBlade, Eric was the founder and CTO of Compete Incorporated, which sold to Perficient Inc. (PRFT) for $63M in May of 2000. Earlier in his career, Eric achieved success in senior engineering, product and sales positions at IBM and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Eric has a...

Matt Malone

Guy Merritt

Eric Simone

13:50 - 14:20

Keynote Room

Jennifer Halstead

What’s so Hard about IoT? Using a Hybridization of Technologies to Solve Use Cases in a Turbulent Environment

Session Abstract: The world is facing a turbulent environment. While IoT has made continuing strides in technology and in data analytics surrounding that technology, the macroeconomic conditions continue to create headwinds in the industry. As an IoT Community, we can overcome some of these with a hybridization of technologies that solves multiple use cases, while driving down overall costs to create true ROI. We’ll discuss 4 hard things to solve about IoT and 4 easy things to do with hybridized technology once those are solved. Speaker: Jennifer Halstead is the chief financial officer at Link Labs, a leading provider of an end-to-end IoT platform for tagging, locating and monitoring equipment, supplies and assets anywhere at any time. An expert in start-up and early-stage financing, Jennifer plays a vital role in projecting, forecasting, budgeting and reporting the capital required to support Link Labs’ go to market strategy. With more than 20 years of experience in finance and legal compliance, she also plays an essential role in the company’s marketing, human resources and operations management. Prior to joining Link Labs, Jennifer spent seven years as the director of finance with Cloudistics, an on-premises cloud computing company, delivering a complete public cloud experience with composable on-premises infrastructures to medium and large enterprises. During her time with Cloudistics, she supported the company through its integration of core technology into Lenovo’s ThinkAgile CP and acquisition by Fungible. Preceding Cloudistics, Jennifer was the controller for AppAssure Software, a software provider of backup, replication and recovery solutions for...

Jennifer Halstead

14:25 - 15:10

Keynote Room

Using cryptography and digital identity to drive trust in a world of deepfakes and zero trust

Session Abstract: A key factor for success in scaled evolution of IoT and Edge solutions is digital trust. Digital interactions with individuals, devices, datasets, and or disparate sources must be considered verified as originating from authorized sources to drive adoption and durable functionality. In this emerging model, TRUST = VALUE. Cyberattacks are increasingly threatening small & large businesses, hospitals, schools, and critical public infrastructure. In today’s world, reports of identity theft / information fraud & ransom attacks are commonplace. Smart video technology is causing deepfakes which makes us question what is real. Generative AI is nearly passing the Turing Test requiring novel schemes to prove authenticity of transactions. The architectural absence of authenticated digital identity in the Internet Protocol has finally caught up with us. We need a new a new architectural view of the Internet that adds a unique identity to every human, machine, and object of value so we can digitally operate in a decentralized metaverse. We are fortunate to have, as a guest speaker, Scott Perry, PrincipaI, Crypto, and Digital Trust Services at Schellman. Scott will explore the emerging Internet architecture adding digital identity and verifiable claims made by all actors on the Internet. He will explain how this technology is emerging globally but requires strong governance among jurisdictions and industry leaders to realize its visions of a trustable Internet. That governance requires accountability from traditional certification schemes such as SOC2, ISO, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA but will need broader global acceptance and trust to maximizes its vision....

Karla McKenna

Oscar De Leon

Scott Perry

Cory Latschkowski

Sean McCoy

Ted DellaVecchia

15:10 - 15:40

Break / Networking / Exhibit Showcase

15:40 - 16:25

Keynote Room

Unpacking AI and IoT in Precision Agriculture: Boosting the Food Chain or Just Buzz?

Session Abstract: There’s a lot of buzz around how AI and IoT are shaking things up in precision agriculture. We’ve heard the big promises: skyrocketing crop yields, smooth automated farm ops, and deep data insights, all pushing for a game-changer in our food chain’s value. But let’s be real – there’s a gap between the shiny tech brochures and what’s happening on the ground. In this panel, we’ll get down to the nitty-gritty. We’ll share real-deal case studies where AI and IoT came through, and times when they… well, didn’t. We’ll talk hurdles, those sneaky gaps in the current scene, and the real risks of betting big on tech. So, if you’re keen to sift through the hype and get a genuine look at how AI and IoT are (or aren’t) revolutionizing our food game, this is the spot. We’ve got tech heads, farm pros, and everyone in between ready to give you the lowdown. Let’s unpack this together. Speakers: Alina Piddubna, AgriTech Portfolio Manager, Data & AI/ML Practice Delivery Lead, IT Program Manager in Intellias with 15 years of experience in managing IT Programs, Projects and Portfolios, M&A programs, organizational change management and business development in Agriculture, Retail & Financial sectors. Including: • Managing digital transformation and advanced technology programs, M&A programs, solution development and IT infrastructure projects from ideation to ITSM, setting up project & program governance, application of tailored methodology • Managing project portfolios, business development and strategic partnerships • Leading advanced technology delivery practices • PhD in Managing Enterprises, PMP, PMI-ACP...

John Mann

Sebastian Villegas

John Gottula

Alina Piddubna

Volodymyr Demkiv

16:30 - 17:20

Keynote Room

Need for Operationalization Ecosystem for Effective IoT Management and Data Analytics

Session Abstract: Today, we are generating a staggering amount of data which is growing exponentially. Just having this data holds no value if it is not utilized properly. And to make the most out of it, we need to have a strong operationalization ecosystem. But at present, we are observing how several end-to-end data analytics pipeline installations lack effectiveness for managing the IoT devices, security of the data, communication, business applications, and analytical processes. IoT management, operational readiness, and well-defined business needs have a strong influence on the design and overall cost of an analytical architecture for generating automated decision-making. It is equally necessary to understand the various capabilities required to operationalize highly available, fault-tolerant, resilient, and scalable solutions. In this panel, we will discuss the need for building an operationalization ecosystem to address different edge-to-cloud capabilities, real-time event processing, compatibility of existing algorithms and protocols, integration of various tools and solutions, and leveraging cloud services to operate and manage IoT platforms and growing number of devices. Speakers: Dr. Divya Gupta brings over 11 years of experience in cloud computing, distributed systems, fault tolerance, big data analytics, technical consulting, and business collaborations. Divya is Senior Solutions Architect at SAS Global IoT Division. Her current work involves the integration of SAS Event Stream Processing in the cloud/on-premises platforms using Kubernetes and Containers, providing architecture solutions to customers to solve their business problems using various technology solutions and bridging the IoT edge to the clouds. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cloud...

Briana Ferguson

Valerie Schneider

Sean McCoy

Dr. Divya Gupta

17:20 - 17:30

Final Conference Comments and Closing Remarks

17:30

End of Conference

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