CHICAGO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago
Connectory -- an IoT innovation and incubator space boasting
cutting-edge technology, expert programming, and mentorship from
leading experts in IoT — announces the Connexion IoT
event, with a focus on informing and engaging audiences in the
fast-growing industry of IoT.
"Connexion IoT is a conference where we bring the Midwest
community of IoT professionals together," says Dennis Boecker, Founder and Managing Director at
the Chicago Connectory. "The concept is to transform our space for
24 hours into a vision of the current and future world of IoT. We
have invited entrepreneurs, subject matter experts, venture
capitalists, public officials, and many more who make up the
vibrant community of IoT enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a set
of unique IoT experiences."
The 20,000 sq ft space the Chicago Connectory occupies on the
5th floor of Merchandise Mart will feature 45+ interactive IoT
experiences from global companies while the 12th floor auditorium
of partner organization 1871 gathers senior IoT thought-leaders to
share experiences from a variety of industries, presenting visitors
with a comprehensive view of IoT. The event will conclude at 1871
with a Pitch Contest to highlight 6 of today's most
innovative IoT startups. Names to be announced April 25th, 2018.
"We are extremely excited to launch this IoT experience in
coordination with Chicago Connectory," said Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871. "The IoT industry is
one of many we are focused on in order to best serve our digital
startup community. As more and more devices get connected to the
internet, the power and importance of investing time and energy in
this area becomes ever more critical for our member
organizations."
Select companies already on board include Bosch,
Microsoft, CDW, Bosch Rexroth & IOTA. Interested
companies can contact info@chicagoconnectory.com for more
information.
For more information about Connexion IoT, visit
connexioniot.com.
About Chicago Connectory
The Chicago Connectory is a partnership between Bosch and 1871.
Together, 1871 and Bosch are empowering an ecosystem in Chicagoland
and the greater Midwest to drive the future of IoT and build a
connected world together. For more information about Chicago
Connectory, visit chicagoconnectory.com.
About 1871
1871 is the home of over 500 high-growth technology startups and
more than 1,500 members supported by an entire ecosystem focused on
accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland
area. Visit www.1871.com for more information. Located in
a 150,000 square-foot space over three floors in The Merchandise
Mart, 1871 has more than 600 current mentors available to its
members, as well as more than 100 partner corporations,
universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds and
other organizations that make its extensive matrix of resources
possible. For more on our partners,
visit www.1871.com/about/partners, or become a partner by
reaching out to contact@1871.com.
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