TROY – Gov. Rick Snyder will be attending IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott to show his support for Michigan Technology.
The former Gateway Computer CEO, and Michigan Venture Capitalist, is in his final year as governor of the state of Michigan.
“Michigan has always been a driving force for innovation. With the advancements happening in technology across our state today, we have a lot to be proud of,” Snyder said. “It’s great to see events like IoT Tech Connect helping Michigan businesses create the relationships needed to excel in their field and maximize the economic momentum in Michigan.”
IoT TechConnect, “A Survival Guide to the Internet Of Things,” is co-produced by MITechNews.Com and CloudTech1.Com. It will feature Michigan companies, experts, and products in the rapidly growing IoT segment. Content tracks focus on Autonomous and Connected Vehicles, STEM education, Connected Tech, Smart Cities/Smart Homes, Cybersecurity IoT, Industrial IoT, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and the incubators, accelerators and training available for IoT startups.
“We are very pleased that Gov. Snyder, a friend to Michigan technology, will be joining us at IoTTechConnect,” said Mike Brennan, Editor & Publisher of MITechNews.Com and a conference co-chair. “He’s helped create an environment in Michigan that welcomes and helps technology companies grow.”
PlanetM from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. is title sponsor.
Michigan Science Center President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. She also is organizing a STEM education workshop for high school students with the help of Monica Wheat the founder of Digerati Girls.
Other workshops include hands-on demonstrations of commercial drone technology, and another will let attendees experience Virtual and Augmented Reality. Knowledge tracks include Autonomous and Connected Vehicles, Connected Tech, Industrial IoT, Cybersecurity and one for IoT Entrepreneurs that features Women in Tech, Training and the Accelerators, Incubators and Co-Working spaces in Southeast Michigan.
Hundreds of attendees are expected to hear from industry thought leaders during keynote and breakout sessions. At 4 pm, Kyyba Innovations will host an IoT Pitch Competition with the winner eligible for a $50,000 investment and support services, as well as mentorship from the organization’s extensive network.
The winner will be announced at 6 pm, followed by a VIP Reception co-sponsored by Comcast Business and Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center also is a major sponsor of this event.
IoT TechConnect Co-Producer Mike Brennan, Editor & Publisher of MITechNews.Com, said he was excited to have Dr. Matthews as Mistress of Ceremonies as well as Kyyba Innovations launching its first IoT Pitch Competition at IoT TechConnect.
For ticket information, https://iottechconnect.com/ticket-checkout/
