Nimbus Research Centre, in collaboration with SteriTrack, is proud to host a ground-breaking event for 2018, Beyond the Internet of Things – How to harness the next wave of digital technology and investment at Cork’s newest venue, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, on 22nd January 2018, from 9 am to 5 pm.
This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for multi-nationals, SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs and academics to hear what international, battle-tested entrepreneurs, technologists, investors and dedicated researchers expect from the next wave of technology innovation and investment and to learn how their organisations can derive profit from it.
Free entrepreneurial, investment and funding clinics featuring one-to-one sessions between attendees and the people behind some of the world’s most influential companies will be held throughout the day. These sessions will provide invaluable advice and guidance on how attendees can facilitate investment, innovation, collaboration, and foster new commercial relationships.
Particular attention will be paid to matching attendees needs to the most appropriate funding mechanisms for their enterprises and providing updates on the latest funding calls, supports and investment opportunities available from Enterprise Ireland, H2020 and Science Foundation Ireland, as well as routes to access innovation and research resources from across Ireland and beyond.
The latest Gartner industry report indicates that 8.4 billion connected things are currently in use worldwide (up 31% from 2016) and expected to reach 20.4 billion by 2020. With total spending on endpoints and services expected to reach almost $2 trillion in 2017, this is an essential event for all who want to understand where this new wave of technology and investment is heading and how it can be best embraced and exploited.
Standard tickets are priced at €120. In order to promote and support Ireland’s vibrant start-up industry, there are limited FREE TICKETS FOR START-UPS! You must register for start-up tickets, entry will not be permitted to those without a ticket.
This is your chance to be inspired by the tech world’s most successful innovators! Spaces for entrepreneur clinics are limited and are on a first come first served basis. Discounted Clayton Hotel weekend accommodation packages are also available for event attendees. Contact Brian Cahill on 087 7824314 / brian.cahill@cit.ie.
For more information visit: www.beyond-iot.com