Timed to coincide with the opening of Innovation Voucher application windows in Ireland and N. Ireland, this event is for all companies and wantrepreneurs interested in developing innovative products using technology, such as making a product or service internet enabled. The "Internet of Things" (or IoT) describes a revolution, already under way, in which we can see a growing number of internet-enabled devices: products that can network and communicate with each other and with other web-enabled gadgets. The event is hosted by the WiSAR Lab who have the ability and know-how to develop new products and processes in this revolutionary and dynamic space.

• Learn how to bring your product idea from concept to production with speakers from industry and from LYIT
  

• Applications and Case Studies using the Internet of Things

• Tour the WiSAR Lab and see demonstrations

• Hear funding mechanisms explained

• Between €5,000 and €200,000 available to Companies for contract Research & Development

Registration - 9:30

Talks (9:45 - 13:30):

Innovation Vouchers & practical examples from the WiSAR Lab, Stephen Seawright, WiSAR Technology Gateway

WiSAR Lab Innovation Partnership Case Study, Jim Morrison, LYIT, Head of Department of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering

Electronic Product Design, exploiting the power of IoT, Davd Gray, CEO, Logpro Ltd.

Electronic Design for Production, John-Paul McCorley, Director, Arbar Electronics

Design Evolution of an IoT Enabled Product, William Lee, Founder & CEO, The Design Factor

Connecting Your product to the Cloud, Ben Graham, Senior Engineer, The WiSAr Lab

Multidisciplinary Design - Key To Reaching End Users, Padraic Lynch, LYIT, Department of Design & Creative Media

Financing, Ultan Faherty, Area Manager, WestBIC

13:30 – 14:00, Lunch & Networking

14:00 – 15:00, Opportunities for 1-1 meetings