M2M Summit to celebrate 10th anniversary with M2M Alliance’s Academic Day in Dusseldorf

Dr. Andreas Fink, 1st chairman of the M2M Alliance

Among the highlights of this year’s M2M Summit in Dusseldorf, Germany (October 5-6) will be talks from Brigitte Zypries, Scott Amyx, and Eric Goodness, the M2M Alliance’s Academic Day, as well as an evening event that reportedly offers good networking opportunities.

“Digital transformation powered by M2M/IoT” – the name speaks for itself at the anniversary event on October 5 and 6. As in previous years, the Congress Center Düsseldorf in Germany will see a Who’s Who of the M2M and IoT sectors come together to present and discuss the latest innovations in the area of the digital transformation.

Along with Brigitte Zypries, the Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Scott Amyx (CEO, Amyx+) and Eric Goodness (VP, Gartner), who will take a look into the future of M2M, have already confirmed their participation.

The programme is full with more than 40 presentations and talks, panel discussions, the M2M Alliance’s Academic Day, guided tours, and a large evening event. Additionally, startups have the chance to attract attention with pitching sessions. Among other things, international partnerships, the internet of things (IoT), Industry 4.0, standardisation, data management, and security all belong to the most important event topics.

At the 2015 Summit the IoT in mining was covered under Industry 4.0
At the 2015 Summit the IoT in mining was covered under Industry 4.0

Visiting the M2M Summit and the accompanying exhibition is worthwhile for experts and users alike. Under the patronage of Germany’s vice chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel solutions, products, and possibilities for how users can benefit from the digital transformation will be presented at the event. As in previous years, the M2M Alliance expects 1,000 visitors from around the world.

“We are excited that we were able to gather so many renowned names and experts for the M2M Summit,” said Dr. Andreas Fink, 1stchairman of the M2M Alliance. “This clearly shows the significance that the event enjoys both domestically and abroad, and not only among experts, but also among users from all sectors of the economy.”

With 86 members from sixteen countries, the M2M Alliance is the world’s largest professional M2M association. The M2M Alliance sees itself as a platform and voice for providers and users of M2M solutions. Its primary aim is the promotion of M2M technologies and solutions. The association is also the organiser of the M2M Summit and publishes the M2M Journal, as well as an email newsletter. For more information go to: www.m2m-alliance.com

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