Sensors Converge 2023

This half-day, pre-conference symposium will take attendees on a comprehensive journey through this vast, power IoT ecosystem by talking about each of these topics in terms of the individual nuances/challenges/needs/opportunities that all converge under the common objective of maximizing energy efficiency and extending product battery life. This will be accomplished by delivering the information in very pragmatic formats of best practices and guidelines geared primarily toward Design Engineers and those associated with architecting and delivering products to market. There will also be plenty of panel/open discussion to engage participants and facilitate the real-time needs of engineers working to get products from a bench concept into the hands of customers.

Agenda
9:00 am Brian Zahnstecher Introductory Comments

9:15 am Charge controllers, who needs them? Optimizing Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for Energy Harvesting Applications
In the world of energy harvesting there are many sources, such as solar, TEG, and piezoelectric devices, that are commercially available over a wide range of different power levels, from microwatts to kilowatts. Each requires some output impedance control to maximize the power collected. If you are designing a system you might be wondering, how do I connect a harvester to my device? In many, but not all cases, you will need some sort of charge controller. This talk will teach about the different types of charge controllers ranging from pulse-width modulation (PWM) to maximum power point tracking (MPPT) to direct charging and how they work. The talk will also highlight differences between types of charge controllers that fall under the MPPT name. Finally, selection criteria will be presented to aid in choosing the ideal charge controller for your application.
Speaker: Brad Scandrett, VP of Engineering, PowerFilm

9:45 am Major Research Collaborations Driving Energy Harvesting TRL progression and the Power IoT Ecosystem
There has been significant progress in developing energy harvesting solutions for real-life applications to power the ‘internet of things’ (IoT) giving ultra-low power wireless sensor networks (WSN) IoT edge devices a longer battery life, in some cases full power autonomy. These are typically developed by engineers/researchers with expertise in material science, chemistry, electronics, and thermal/electrical/mechanical expertise at device level (vibrational transducers, thermoelectric generators, PV panels, supercaps, micro-batteries, power management ICs (PMICs), etc.). However, there is still a major deficit of such technologies making the full TRL progress to commercial products. RISE Sweden outlines a number of EU driven initiatives underway together with Tyndall project partners to address this.
(i) Application driven EH demonstrators that brings together an ecosystem of stakeholders to concurrently develop standardized and interoperable platforms. They include dry container multimodal transport tracking and tyre pressure monitoring (EU project Energy ECS), gas turbine monitoring (StarGate), plant equipment monitoring (HSP Gripen industry collaboration) & pacemaker powering (Smart Memphis)
(ii) Technology platform concepts that are being used on such projects that include
a. An eSiP (energy source in package) concept to optimize and integrate the various energy-harvesting-related technology platforms into ready-made modules for WSN integration (e.g. substrates, flex circuits, micro transfer printing, etc.)
b. A modular energy harvesting PMIC (power management IC) with configurable circuit blocks.
c. A battery life simulation model.
d. Real life application set ups to monitor ambient energies and power consumption.
Speaker: Cristina Rusu, RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden

10:15 am Leveraging Mechanical MEMS Energy Harvesting for IoT Applications
Energy harvesting devices promise to power smart autonomous components for the internet of things (IoT), like wireless sensor nodes. Advances in electronics and miniaturization have considerably reduced the power consumption of such microsystems to the range of micro to milliwatts. Light and thermal gradients are sources of ambient energy which are already commercially utilized to power devices by means of photovoltaic cells and thermo-generators. Depending on the application, mechanical ambient energy can provide the required power using micro-scale energy harvesting based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Although many designs have been proposed, MEMS harvesters scavenging energy from mechanical sources have not had a breakthrough success up to now. The talk highlights how a new micromanufacturing technique and improved materials enable novel degrees of freedom for the design of piezoelectric MEMS energy harvesters. Thanks to the technologies the devices are very adaptable, achieve high power densities and can harvest mechanical energy in numerous ways of excitation. This performance, flexibility and manufacturability are cornerstones toward successful deployment of mechanical micro-harvesters in IoT applications. In addition to micro-power supply, zero-power standby realized with MEMS energy harvesters will be discussed to enhance battery life.”
Speaker: Björn Gojdka, Group Lead, Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology

10:45 am- 10:55am Networking Break

10:55 am Optimization of Energy Storage in IoT Devices
IoT edge devices need to work all the time even when the primary charging source of power is not available or power cannot be supplied by conventional means. This means the device needs a reliable, internal energy storage device that can operate for years without needing to be replaced. In the past, designers only had two choices to store energy inside IoT devices, batteries and supercapacitors. Each device gives the designer characteristics that are advantageous, but neither has enough characteristics to meet all the requirements. Supercapacitors have high power densities but low energy densities, while Li-Ion batteries are the opposite. So how do you decide which device to use? Battery designers have come up with lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries. LTO batteries combine the positive characteristics of supercapacitors and Li-Ion batteries, while having additional benefits that make them the recommended choice for IoT devices. The presentation will highlight how LTO batteries devices can be incorporated into the IoT device eco-system to improve system reliability and efficiency. A comparison of the various properties of supercapacitors, Li-Ion and LTO batteries will demonstrate the superior characteristics LTO batteries possess. The presentation will show designers they do not need to make many trade-offs to achieve optimal performance of their IoT edge device design.
Speaker: Mark Gebbia, Sales Application Engineering Manager, Nichicon

11:25 am Panel: The EH / Power IoT Ecosystems Enter the Mainstream
ALL Speakers on Panel

11:40 am Closing Remarks / Real-time, Functional, Interactive Demo Session
Nichicon x 1
· “Charging Demo with PV Using Otii Ace” – Toshiya Yamamoto, Nichicon
Fraunhofer x 2
· “Contactless Energy Harvesting from Rotating Source” – Björn Gojdka, Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology
· “Zero-power Wake Up” – Björn Gojdka
The Machine Instrumentation Group x 1
· “Assessing Battery Life for IIoT Applications” – Ed Spence, The Machine Instrumentation Group
e-peas x 2
· “Kinetic Pulses Energy Harvesting” – Cedric Hocquet, e-peas
· “All-in-one 24/7 Sensor-node with iOS App” – Geoffroy Gosset, e-peas

Smart cities are urban areas that utilize modern technology to improve the quality of life for their citizens. This can include features like intelligent transportation systems, efficient waste management, and advanced communication networks. With the integration of smart technologies, cities can become more sustainable, livable, and resilient.
Smart farms, on the other hand, use cutting-edge technologies to optimize agricultural production, increase yields, and reduce waste. This can include precision farming techniques, such as using sensors and drones to monitor crops, as well as utilizing data analytics to make informed decisions about planting and harvesting.

Both smart cities and smart farms hold the potential to improve our lives, create a more sustainable future, and help address some of the most pressing challenges we face today, such as climate change and food insecurity.
In the style of an open roundtable discussion this workshop guided by the Moderator and organized by the Wireless Communications Alliance (www.WCA.org) will focus on the use of sensors and communication technologies to “smartify” emerging and established industries. In addition, we will showcase some typical sensor applications from the Connected-Everything market segments.

The Wireless Communications Alliance (www.WCA.org) is organizing a workshop that will take the form of an open roundtable discussion. The workshop will be moderated and will center on the utilization of communication technologies and sensors to make both emerging and established industries "smart." The event will also highlight some common sensor applications from the Connected-Everything market segments.

Agenda:

9:00 AM Welcome & Introduction (Peter Walther & Marcel Verheijen - WCA)

9:10 AM Smart Cities (Paul Hoekstra - Mobility BU Director, TNL U.S.A.)

Smart cities are an emerging concept that aims to use technology and data to enhance the quality of life for citizens while promoting sustainability and economic growth. By integrating various systems and infrastructure, such as transportation, energy, and communication, smart cities can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate environmental impact. However, there are also concerns about privacy, security, and social equity. In this discussion, we will explore the benefits and challenges of smart cities, their impact on urban development, and their potential to transform the way we live and work.

9:35 AM Smart Farming (Andy Do - President, SensorWorks) 

Smart farming, also known as precision agriculture, is an innovative approach to agriculture that leverages technology to improve efficiency and productivity. By using sensors, drones, and other smart devices, farmers can monitor and manage their crops and livestock in real-time, optimizing resources such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides. Smart farming also enables better decision-making by providing valuable insights into soil health, weather patterns, and crop growth. In this talk, we will explore the latest trends and technologies in smart farming, their benefits and challenges, and their potential to revolutionize the agriculture industry and address some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as food security and climate change.

10:00 AM Smart Buildings and Factories (Pui San Tam - Project Manager, EIT Hub Silicon Valley)

Smart buildings and factory automation are transforming the way we design, construct, and operate our built environment. With the advancements in technology, buildings can now be designed to be more energy-efficient, safer, and comfortable for occupants. Smart buildings also enable better management and optimization of resources such as electricity, water, and heating. Similarly, factory automation is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, making it more efficient, flexible, and sustainable. In this talk, we will explore the latest trends and technologies in smart buildings and factory automation, their benefits and challenges, and their potential to create a more sustainable and connected world.

10:25 AM Networking Break and Sensor Demos

10:40 AM Edge Computing (Zeki Gunay - CEO, CRATUS Technology, Inc.)  

In this session about the use of Edge computing in the sensor market the panel will address the benefits and challenges of this technological combination. Edge computing involves processing data at the edge of the senor network, closer to where the data is generated, instead of sending it to a centralized cloud. We will discuss how Edge computing can reduce latency and bandwidth requirements, improve data security, and provide real-time analytics. However, we will also highlight the challenges of implementing Edge computing in the sensor market, such as the need for edge hardware and software, and the complexity of managing distributed computing resources. Overall, this section will provide valuable insights into the potential of Edge computing to transform the sensor market.

11:10 AM HaLow in Sensor Networks (Chris King - Director, Sales & Marketing, NEWRACOM)

HaLow, also known as 802.11ah, is a wireless communication protocol designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It operates on the sub-1 GHz frequency band, providing extended range and improved penetration through walls and obstacles. With its low power consumption and ability to support a massive number of devices, HaLow is revolutionizing the concept of "smart everything." From smart homes to smart cities, HaLow enables seamless connectivity and communication between devices, making our lives more convenient and efficient. It allows for the integration of sensors, actuators, and intelligent systems into various aspects of our daily lives, paving the way for a truly interconnected and intelligent world.

11:30 AM Closing Remarks, Q&A, Sensor Demos (Marcel Verheijen)

11:55 AM Give-away, Thank-you & Acknowledgements (Peter Walther)

Give-away:
We will give-away 1 copy of Marty Cooper’s books “Cutting the Cord”.
Must be present to win.

How modern embedded systems are designed and built has evolved dramatically over the last decade as devices have become connected to the internet. In this symposium, we will explore modern embedded software development processes and techniques that will help attendees design and build embedded systems faster and more robustly.
Attendees will learn how to:

• Improve their software development processes
• Leverage the open-source Zephyr RTOS
• Monitor and debug production embedded systems remotely
• Use machine learning to accelerate software development
• Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using the Rust programming language

Agenda

9:00am-9:30am 
Modern Embedded Software Development Strategies and Processes
There are many factors that contribute to successfully designing and developing an embedded system and many that can lead to disaster. In this session, we will explore modern embedded software development strategies and processes that can be used by both small and big development teams to successfully develop modern embedded software systems. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how to balance their development processes and leverage modern techniques such as simulation, unit tests, configuration management, and CI/CD.
Topics covered in this session include:

• Embedded software design philosophies
• Example optimized embedded software development processes
• How to perform a design cycle tune-up (self-test)
• Modern build systems using Docker
• Embedded CI/CD pipeline development
• Best Practices

Speaker: Jacob Beningo, President, Beningo Embedded Group

9:30am-10:15am
Designing Secure Embedded Devices for an Interconnected World
The increased prevalence of embedded devices in our connected world has made securing them even more critical. These devices can be found in a wide range of applications, including smart homes, wearable devices, industrial control systems, medical devices, automotive systems, and even critical infrastructure such as power grids and transportation networks, which has made them attractive targets for cyber attacks. In this presentation, we will discuss the importance of incorporating security from the design phase of embedded device development. Attendees will learn how to implement security by design principles, including threat modeling, secure boot mechanisms, secure communication protocols, and firmware updates. Real-world examples of attacks on embedded devices will be analyzed, demonstrating the potential consequences and highlighting preventive measures. By the end of the presentation, participants will have a clear understanding of the significance of embedding security from the design phase and how to implement best practices, enabling them to develop secure embedded devices that can withstand these threats.
Speaker: Shawn Prestridge, US Field Applications Engineer Team Leader, IAR Systems

10:25-11:10am
Sensing on a Mars Analogue Astronaut Mission
An analogue astronaut mission relies on sensors to provide faster insights and additional information. This is required when operating in an extreme environment with less resources for human performance and safety, along with their respective science experiments. In May 2023, the Transatlantic Mars Crew 261 embarked on a 2 week mission at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, USA. This talk will cover the electronics involved with: Atmosphinder wind-propelled robot to investigate analogous features on Mars, extra-vehicular activities (EVAs), and more. By the end of this talk, you will have a better understanding of the role sensors will play for a crewed mission to Mars, and how some of these are already in reach for experiments today.
Speaker: Erin Kennedy, Founder, Robot Missions

11:15am-12:00pm
The Best Defense is Offensive Programming
The reality is that the firmware we develop inevitably contains bugs. While we must be prepared to address and acknowledge failures when they occur, defensive programming practices may cause more problems than they solve if not executed correctly. Enter offensive programming: a complementary set of practices that aims to expose bugs in firmware as soon as possible. Instead of defensively guarding against errors, this approach employs liberal asserting and proper fault handling to immediately surface them. Join us for this talk as we explore offensive programming techniques, the prerequisites needed to successfully implement them in your firmware, and how they can help you quickly and effortlessly detect and resolve those pesky 1 in 1,000 hour bugs - all while maintaining your sanity.
Speaker: Tyler Hoffman, Co-Founder, MemFault 

12:00pm-12:50am Lunch 

1:00pm-1:50pm
Where's the killer app for TinyML?
There's been a lot of excitement around the idea of running machine learning on cheap, low-cost, and low-power embedded systems, but it's been four years since the term was first popularized and there aren't many success stories that have made it to production. In this talk, Pete will discuss some applications which have been successful, and what we can all do to achieve the promise the technology offers.
Speaker: Pete Warden, CEO, Useful Sensors

2:00pm-2:50pm 
A Hands-On Introduction to The Zephyr Project RTOS
A Realtime Operating System (RTOS) is a staple of most embedded systems. The Zephyr Project RTOS, known as "Zephyr," has increased in popularity recently. Zephyr borrows some aspects from Linux that may stump experienced embedded software developers. In this workshop, Mohammed will describe the features of Zephyr that make it appealing over a traditional RTOS and the data structures relevant for embedded software developers. He will also provide hands-on demos illustrating the implementation of commonly embedded software paradigms in Zephyr.
Speaker: Mohammed Billoo ,CEO, MAB Labs Embedded Solutions

Agenda 

9:00-9:05 Welcome
Speaker: Roger Grace, President, Roger Grace Associates, Workshop Organizer and Chairman

9:05-9:25 Introduction and Overview of Printed, Flexible, Stretchable and Functional/E-Fabric Sensors and Sensor-Based Systems
Speaker: Roger Grace, President, Roger Grace Associates

9:25-9:50 Keynote: High-Performance Printed Electronics on Flexible Substrates
Speaker: Ravinder Dahiya Ph.D., Northeastern University

9:50-10:10 Design Considerations when Embedding Tactile Force Sensors-What OEMs Need to Know
Engineers designing commercial products always have key considerations in mind when it comes to specifying embedded components: performance, budget, and timing. Every application is unique, and experienced engineers know that these factors are not mutually exclusive – selecting the “right” component doesn’t always mean selecting the highest precision component, and selecting the most cost-effective component doesn’t always mean selecting the component with the lowest piece-price.This presentation will provide examples of applications in industries ranging from healthcare to automotive, highlighting critical information to consider in evaluating embedded technology like thin, flexible force sensors.
Speaker: Rob Podoloff, Chief Technology Officer, Tekscan

10:10-10:30 Conventional versus New Generation Gas Sensing: Meeting the Demanding Needs of Flexible Electronics and Emerging Markets
Conventional gas sensors are designed as zero-order analytical instruments with a single-output response (e.g. resistance, current, light intensity). Under variable ambient conditions such sensors suffer from cross-sensitivity from interferent gases and from fluctuations (drift) of their response because single-output sensor designs mathematically do not allow gas-selectivity and/or drift correction. In this talk, we will break this status quo by demonstrating a new generation of gas sensors, known as multivariable sensors with several independent responses. By our designs, these sensors are first-order analytical instruments. We will show that individual first-order gas sensors quantify several gases and reject interferences, which is mathematically not feasible using conventional sensor designs.
Speaker: Radislav Potyrailo Ph.D., Principal Scientist, GE Research

10:30-10:45 Morning Break

10:45-11:05 3D Printing Enables Complex Manufacturing Processes for Sensors
The convergence of 3D printing and MEMS will be covered in this presentation. MEMS wafer processing is now using Additive Manufacturing (AM) to fabricate complex micromachined substrates. By using 3D printing, hundreds of traditional MEMS wafer fabrication steps can be eliminated from the typical MEMS wafer process. Wafer level packaging cavities, through wafer vias, cantilevers, resonators, getters, pressure diaphragms and suspended microtubes have all been 3D printed as part of a wafer. The convergence of 3D printing and traditional IC and MEMS photolithography processes offers new ways to manufacture complex micromachined substrates from new materials like stainless steel, super alloys and various plastics with submicron circuit and sensing element features on the MEMS wafer surface.
Speaker: Doug Sparks Ph.D., Founder, Micro2Nano Technologies,

11:05:11:25 Additive Hybrid Electronics for Novel Wearable Devices
Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) combines various processes from industries such as conventional electronics manufacturing, printing, plastics processing, additive manufacturing, laser imaging, and robotic assembly. It combines thinned dies, printed components, flexible and conformal materials for electronics to enable new shapes and form factors. NextFlex, as a consortium and a manufacturing hub, unites a broad community of technology providers, end users, and a unique combination of manufacturing tools that together make FHE possible. Additive processes enable us to erase the boundaries between advanced packaging and circuit boards. This talk provides an overview of projects at NextFlex and its partners that facilitate US manufacturing innovation for electronics packaging and integration.
Speaker: Robert Malakhov, Ph.D, Materials and Process Engineer, Netflex

11:25-11:45 Sensor Infused Smart Sock for Medical Monitoring Applications
In the last years wearable technologies and smart fabrics are arousing a great deal of interest in the healthcare field. The possibility to directly interact and collect data from the body, along with the comfort of fabrics, represent great opportunities to develop health related applications. Smart sensing socks, able to collect kinematic and foot pressure signals, are attractive solutions to perform gait analysis inside and also outside clinical laboratories, e.g., in the home environment for remote continuous monitoring of patients. In this study we analyze the performance of Sensoria smart socks in detecting the major spatio-temporal gait analysis metrics. We validate the results provided by the system in comparison with those of the IMU-based gait analysis system OPAL Mobility Lab by APDM.
Speaker: Maurizio Macagno, Co-Founder & CTO, Sensoria Health

11:45-12:00 Q & A

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:10 Welcome
Speaker: Roger Grace, President, Roger Grace Associates, Workshop Organizer and Chairman

1:10-1:35 Self-Sustainable Textile Sensor Power Sources Based on Low-Cost Printing 
Flexible and comfortable textile embedded physical sensors capable of both energy harvesting and self-powered sensing are vital to the rapid advancements in wearable electronics. New energy-harvesting sensing systems are essential to overcome the limitations of the battery capacity, the device and product design, and the need to trade-off functionality and endurance for product size. We have developed a promising alternative to overcome these limitations relies on flexible conductor adhesives and electronic inks directly printed on textiles. The integration of versatile TENG and RF technology into functional electronic textiles brings more possibilities for next-generation wearable electronics, personal healthcare, and human–machine interfaces.
Speaker: Helena Alves Ph.D., INESC

1:35 -1:55 Sensored Soldier at the Tactical Edge
Our world is full of data, but not all of it is meaningful or useful depending on the context in which it is presented. Being able to collect and make sense of that data so that it becomes actionable information will be the key to mission success in our future military operating environment. Innovations in flexible, functional fabric and e-textile sensors and electronics will help the military realize this next phase of operations in a data-rich environment, enabling scalable continuous data collection and utilization to empower our leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Speaker: Stephanie A.T. Brown, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command

1:55 -2:15 E-Textile Based Systems for Damage Detection and Status Monitoring for Military and Other Applications
DCS has extensive experience with the development, testing and production of wearable electronic systems for military applications. This expertise is especially pertinent to textile-based sensor systems as DCS has developed an E-textile for damage detection and status monitoring with a resolution of 2-3 nodes per square inch. These sensors can target several directions of stretch or distortion in one membrane. By using a variety of colors and leveraging the inherent sheerness of the material they can make them nearly invisible.
Speaker: Sean Garbarino, Electrical Engineer, DCS,

2:15-2:35 Summary and Conclusions of Printed, Flexible, Stretchable and Functional/E-Fabric Sensors and Sensor-Based Systems
Speaker: Roger Grace, President, Roger

The new Matter standard for Smart Home has garnered tremendous support from hundreds of companies across the industry. By combining easy multi-vendor interoperability with an open source SDK and removing the need to develop your own app and cloud, the new standard lowers the bar to new product development. Come learn from subject matter experts how you can build products that support Matter and benefit from the transformative impact of the standard.

At Tangram Vision, we believe that calibration is the root of all autonomy. It offers an understanding of the data produced by every sensor of a perception stack, as well as how that data relates to every other sensor. This workshop will be an in-depth survey of calibration methods for common perception modalities, e.g. cameras, LiDAR, radar, and IMUs. We will review essential data capture methods, tips, and tricks; software and processing packages that anyone can use; how to read calibration results; and how to apply the results to your platform for great sensor-fusion. We'll also cover corner cases that only occur in certain markets, like autonomous vehicles and warehouse robotics.

Join fellow All Access and VIP conference pass holders for engaging networking roundtables focused on key topics in the sensors and electronics industry. Topics include:

• Machine Learning Implemented on Sensors
• AI Design Tools Used to Assist Designers in Creating Their System
• Wireless Power and Energy Harvesting for Connected Everything
• What are Current Unmet Needs in Flexible Electronics Manufacturing?
• Energy Harvesting for IoT Applications: 

There is no need to sign up in advance - admission is included in your VIP or All Access pass. 

Come unwind and network with us! Grab a drink, meet new people, exchange ideas, explore potential partnership collaborations, and officially kick off the 2023 event in a relaxed setting at Hyatt's Terra Courtyard poolside. We’ll have beverages, snacks, and outdoor games. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: the VIP Reception is available for All Access and VIP Attendees, Speakers, Press, as well as Premier Sponsors. Upgrade your pass to an All Access to gain access to all of the event.

The industry for sensors is flourishing with the advancements of innovative sensor technology. Next-gen technologies have enabled extraordinary new functionality to smart devices and systems, from medical devices to automotive interface architectures. The sensor market has expanded exponentially as connectivity capabilities have increasingly influenced the design of new smart products in nearly every market segment. During this roundtable discussion, top industry leaders will give a snapshot of the state of the sensor and micro chip industry, the most impactful enabling technologies and talk through the key roadblocks that linger relating to standardization, cost, size and power demand.

Requirements:

• A computer with Windows® 10 or 11 and at least one available USB-A port
• Arduino v2.x IDE installed; this course refers to the new Arduino IDE exclusively

This hands-on training will teach you how to use the AVR® Dx family of MCUs within the Arduino development environment. You will use an AVR64DD32 Curiosity Nano evaluation board to quickly develop and optimize a color detection system using an external RGB color sensor to correctly identify the color of various small objects.

You will learn how to import the AVR Dx family of MCUs into the Arduino IDE and configure the build environment settings. We will also briefly introduce you to the MCU target core support structures.

You will also implement some of the enhanced features available in the AVR Dx family of MCUs, allowing attendees familiar with the AVR ATmega328P/mega2560 Arduino platforms to migrate to the newer devices in a familiar development environment.

While the concept of MEMS sensors has been around for more than 40 years, these tiny sensors have started making an impact on our day-to-day lives in just the last 20 years. A brief history of MEMS sensors technology will be presented with focus on how bringing algorithms as close as possible to the sensing element, enables more power-efficient devices which can contribute to a greener future. The current state-of-art of the intelligent sensors that can execute AI/ML algorithms such as Decision Trees and Neural Networks will be discussed with a perspective of use cases in consumer electronic devices, medical, automotive, and industrial applications. Trends and expected future evolution of these intelligent sensors in the era of edge computing and rapidly developing AI solutions will be presented.

What are smart sensors and actuators and their standards, and how can they facilitate to achieve interoperability for Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT (IIoT), and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) applications? This session focuses on a suite of distributed architecture-based smart transducer interface standards for sensors and actuators, designated as IEEE 1451. These standards specify the common functions, network services, transducer services, and metadata in the form of transducer electronic data sheets (TEDS) for smart sensors and actuators suitable for wired and wireless sensing and actuating applications. The objective of IEEE 1451 is to facilitate sensor & actuator, and network level interoperability with consideration for cybersecurity and time synchronization of data and control signals. This distributed architecture is well suited for IoT edge-computing and remote monitoring and control applications. It also builds the foundation for artificial intelligent-based applications that utilize smart sensors and actuators.

During this session, SmarTech Research will open the track with a comprehensive overview on how the Matter smart home initiative will augment the potential of smart sensors in the home from convenience, productivity, safety and home monitoring of children/the elderly) in a secure, privacy-driven manner.

Low cost, wireless sensors are impacting one industry to the tune of 30%-60% cost savings on average and completely transforming business as usual. Dave Wiens, mechanical engineer and businessman, co-founded Pulsa to solve a problem: he wanted to allow customers to measure their inventory levels remotely and make confident, proactive decisions about their operations. Wiens conveys first hand stories from his customers about how they deployed sensor networks at scale, what can be done with the data, and why they are accelerating adoption.

Sensagrate and Innoviz, leading provider of automotive-grade LiDAR sensors, have partnered for this panel to present case studies of real-world deployments of its solution in California and Arizona; discussing ways LiDAR can be used to build smart infrastructure, reduce congestion and prevent roadway incidents. Sensagrate will share how it uses Innoviz LiDAR to analyze and provide predictive analytics for real-time traffic optimization, pedestrian safety, smart corridors, I2V communication, and near-miss collisions. A representative from the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator will also discuss the promise of this technology in a busy, global city.

In this session, a panel of industry leaders will discuss how the Ripple standard, developed by experts from across the silicon, sensing, automotive, and electronics industries, is accelerating interoperability and growth of radar applications from health sensing to occupancy detection.  Moderated by Consumer Technology Association 

Avnet in partnership with Renesas, Syntiant and TDK have developed “RASynBoard” -a small form factor, low-power device designed to perform ML at the edge.

The RASynBoard hardware design includes a Renesas RA6M4 (MCU), DA16600 (WiFi/BLE module), a Syntiant NDP120 (Neural Decision Processor) plus two TDK sensors (6-Axis IMU + Microphone).

RASynBoard will be used for hands on Lab exercises to help students become familiar with the solution and the tools required to deploy and exercise ML models at the edge. Students will receive a new RASynBoard that they can take home to further explore the solution.

The workshop contains a hands-on exercise leveraging RASynBoard and pre-built binaries/models that students will flash onto their hardware so they can experience the solution in action.
Additionally, there will be an overview of Edge Impulse, a web-based tool to collect data, optimize models and produce ML models/libraries for embedded devices. These ML models can be leveraged on RASynBoard as well as other ML platforms.

 
Workshop Agenda

• RASynBoard Overview (15 min)
  • Introduce the RASynBoard Development Kit
• Software Architecture Overview (15 min)
  • Review a sample software example that leverages the major components on the Dev Kit including the . 
    • Syntiant NDP120 Neural Decision Processor
    • Renesas RA6M4 host MCU
    • Renesas DA16600 Wi-Fi/BLE module
    • TDK ICM-42670-P 6-axis IMU sensor
    • TDK T5838 digital microphone
• Hands on Lab1: ML demo running on RASynBoard (45 min)
  • Review how the model was created
  • Load a prebuilt processor firmware and prebuilt models onto RASynBoard
  • Exercise the demo
• RA6M4 Overview (10 min)
• Syntiant NDP120 Neural Decision Processor Overview (10 min)
• TDK ICM-42670-P 6-axis IMU Overview (10 min)
• Edge Impulse Overview (10 min)
• Hands on Lab2: Edge Impulse (provide a pdf lab document, and help students get started)
  • Work through a simple exercise using a mobile phone accelerometer to collect data to produce and test a ML model
  • Students can complete the exercise at home if they run out of time

Workshop Materials
Each student will receive . . .

• Avnet RASynBoard
• 16 GB uSd card
• USB uSd card reader
• USB to TTL Serial Port adaptor
• USB-C debug cable

Prerequisites

• Windows10 or Linux laptop computer
• Renesas Flash Programmer 3.11.1 Utility installed
• Tera Term or other terminal utility to view debug output from RASynBoard
• 1 USB port available
• Free Edge Impulse Account

Sponsored By Avnet and Renesas

10:10am-10:20am - Automatic Design of Ultra-tiny ML Models for Intelligent Sensors
The evolution of smart sensors is bringing IIoT devices to the next level, allowing them to interact with the world in more sophisticated ways. Applied at manifold levels, sensor fusion combined with AI/ML makes sensors perform more advanced analysis, self-adaptation, and self-learning functions. But how to create an accurate ultra-tiny ML model that would fit in a low-power sensor? How to retrain the model on the new data with fewer efforts and at a lower cost? Neuton addresses major industry 4.0 challenges by using a unique approach.
Speaker: Blair Newman, CTO, NeutonAI

10:20am-10:30am - Sensor on-Chip Intelligence – Machine learning on the Edge
This session will cover a variety Machine Learning use-cases on a 6-axis IMU chip including AR, Wearables and Hearables. This will also cover the constraints and challenges in deploying ML models on a 2.5*3 mm sensor chip. In addition, this session will showcase TDK’s latest ML framework and a few real customer examples with TDK’s latest SmartBug 2.0.
Speaker: Sahil Choudhary, Director of Product Management, TDK InvenSense

10:30am-10:50am - Combined Q&A

10:15am-10:30am- Deploying Smart Cities Sensors on Streetlights
While Smart Cities Projects have tended to be expensive, difficult to deploy, and controversial, streetlights are an ideal perch for useful sensors and machine vision applications. Streetlight Technology, Inc. has developed patented technology for installing sensor packages in seconds, not hours. And, the technology is a base station with communications capabilities that can accomodate ANY sensor a user may wish to deploy.
Speaker: Ernest C Brown, CEO, Streetlight Technology, Inc

10:35am-10:50am-  Q&A

This presentation will shine the spotlight on the nuances of the MIPI I3C Basic specification which make it the perfect choice for modern sensors. While many presentations have focused on broad overviews of the I3C specification, this session will zoom in on particular real-world applications that stand to benefit the most from the features of MIPI I3C Basic. Common Command Codes (CCCs), In-Band Interrupts (IBI), and Timing Control, all of which are core features of I3C, will be focal points of the presentation. The session will wrap up with a brief snapshot of the current status of industry adoption of I3C Basic, a list of publicly-known and available devices, and a review of the best tools and resources available for those ready to get hands-on experience with I3C Basic.

The availability of high-quality, easy-to-use, full-featured drivers is a crucial consideration when selecting which sensor to use in an IoT product. ECMA-41 the JavaScript embedded systems API standard helps by defining standard sensor APIs for embedded developers. By providing ECMA-419-compatible sensor driver modules and documentation, sensor manufacturers can drive the adoption of their products. Developers can easily incorporate new ECMA-419 drivers into projects, accessing the differentiating capabilities of each component with the flexible extensibility of JavaScript. The ECMA-419 Class Specifications for Embedded Hardware Components repository hosts JavaScript class definitions for specific parts, acting as a marketplace of drivers for product designers. This talk will explain how to write ECMA-419-conformant sensor drivers and distribute them in the ECMA-419 repository.

Accelerating the development of new sensors requires the establishment of a new manufacturing paradigm. In an ever-more interconnected world, powered by IoT chips, new application-specific technologies are rapidly growing. A new agile manufacturing paradigm is needed to fabricate these devices with their unique requirements. InchFab has developed a modular fabrication platform which accelerates the development of new devices which will enable a new era of microfabrication innovation.

Sponsored By InchFab

In the cyber-physical continuum, efficient interplay of sensors, actuators, network and computing is becoming increasingly critical. As complexity of such systems grows, humans need to be able to rely on autonomous intelligent features more and more, and not only expect maximum performance given limited resources, but also adherence to trustworthy principles such as safety, explainability, security and privacy. In this talk, we will discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to optimize performance of cyber-physical systems while guaranteeing their mission-critical properties.

Sensors are omnipresent in our daily lives and enable many comfort functions we don’t want to lose. However, sensors not only make our life more comfortable, they also have a tremendous impact on helping save lives. This keynote will reflect on the importance of sensors as lifesavers and, looking forward, also projects the rising demand for sensors as a critical element to enable sustainability.

In recent years, Femtech has surged as a way to provide innovative solutions for gender parity in health care. The market has taken notice and it has been predicted that it will be worth $50 billion by 2025. With women-specific health needs and perspectives long ignored, companies large and small are looking at new ways to diversify the product design process, to maximize product development, go-to-market, and commercial success, as well as create new technology to improve overall women’s health.

During this discussion, a panel of women leaders will gather to discuss their thoughts on the future of women’s health, critical factors to incorporate in the design and engineering process, the road to femtech success and beyond, and the many barriers still to break through.

The panel will address:

• The Road to Creating a Parallel Health Care Industry Tailored to Women
• External Influences Impacting the Industry (environmental factors, regulation)
• Beyond Reproductive Health
• Women Health Funding
• Key Technologies for Femtech

The new MEMS-based thermal conductivity sensors series by NET has been developed with the goal of supporting the ongoing Hydrogen economy revolution. Named MAK (MEMS Analogue Katharometer), this series of sensors has been designed to surpass the flaws of traditional technologies for the detection of hydrogen and providing a solution being selective, durable, stable over time reliable over a broad range of detection.

Sponsored By Net Nano

Engineers are tasked to develop new products within shorter and shorter design cycles. To achieve this goal, they need tools from their semiconductor suppliers which are widely accessible and easy to use. Renesas Quick-Connect IoT and Quick-Connect Studio tools were developed to help design engineers‏ build their prototyping systems quickly and turn them into products within a short time frame. Attendees of this hands-on lab session will learn how to use the Renesas Quick-Connect IoT framework to build an IoT application. This seminar will also introduce Renesas’ innovative cloud-based development environment which is easy to use and widely accessible. During this lab, attendees will establish   communication between an RA6M5 microcontroller and the HS3001 temperature and humidity sensor by using very simple steps. We will demonstrate how easy it is to use the Wi-Fi connectivity framework of the Flexible Software Package to connect a Renesas DA16200 Wi-Fi module to the cloud and send MQTT commands back to the development kit to control LEDs. This lab utilizes the Renesas RA6M5 Cloud Kit and DA16200 Wi-Fi Pmod module.

Sponsored By Avnet and Renesas 

Join us at the Main Stage for one of many drawings for exciting sensor-sational tech and giveaways, including Meta Quest 2 Headset, Sparkfun Sensor Inventor Kit, other Dev Kits, and more! Open to all attendees - all you have to do is show up, grab a raffle ticket, and wait for the winner to be announced!

Requirements:

• A computer with Windows® 10 or 11 and at least one available USB-A port
• Arduino v2.x IDE, Arduino Command Line Interface (CLI) and MPLAB X IDE installed

Session one is not a prerequisite but is highly recommended.

This session continues with the concepts covered in session one but moves to the MPLAB® X IDE. You will learn how to install the Arduino sketch import plug-in and then use this plug-in to import a working sketch into the MPLAB X IDE as developed in session one. If you did not attend session one, we will provide a working example.

We will cover basic debugging functions provided by MPLAB X IDE such as breakpoint insertion, direct data inspection, manipulation, direct GPIO and peripheral register control. We will also conduct a more in-depth review of the Arduino core and library support structure, allowing you to enhance or refactor code as you see fit.

We’ll also cover some of the enhanced features of the new AVR64DD32 Curiosity Nano board and associated support in the Arduino core libraries.

Join us at the Main Stage for one of many drawings for exciting sensor-sational tech and giveaways, including Meta Quest 2 Headset, Sparkfun Sensor Inventor Kit, other Dev Kits, and more! Open to all attendees - all you have to do is show up, grab a raffle ticket, and wait for the winner to be announced!

In a world where sensors become ubiquitous, Infineon’s XENSIV™ sensors play a very important role in all markets – Automotive, Consumer and Industrial applications. XENSIV™ sensors are designed to “smartify” lives by enabling “things” to “see”, “hear”, “feel” and “understand” their environment. As the world of sensing moves from simple hardware devices to intelligent computing devices that integrate AI at the edge, Infineon’s XENSIV™ sensors and solutions will continue to be at the forefront of the “sensorization of things.”

Sponsored By Infineon Technologies Americas Corp.

Industry 4.0 is the Industrial IoT revolution that transforms the way we operate through the digitization of process and manufacturing.  Facility systems can take advantage of existing sensor measurements and equipment signals.  A digital transformation of existing equipment is possible in addition the adoption of new digital smart probes.  All device data can reside on an internal network, a cloud account, or both if needed.  The implications of this discussion is how to achieve an Industry 4.0 facility, gain an understanding around edge monitoring and control, a discover of mechanisms to deliver and maintain data, and suggested steps for pilot evaluations to a full system installation.    

With a special focus on automotive and wearable applications, this presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the key trends and devices upholding the MEMS market growth. It will be explained how the latest development in the MEMS industry, combined with strong mega-trends at the top level, are leading to a continuous sensorization of both cars and wearables.

Sensors for smart home and industrial automation applications need to include on-device AI/ML capability and wireless connectivity to the cloud. Ultra-low-power Wi-Fi connectivity enabling 10+ years of battery life is required to meet the challenging needs of today’s deployment at the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). End-to-end Wi-Fi connectivity architecture, including both platform-level power management and high performance, is key to achieving emerging, always-on use-cases such as wearables, machine, asset, and event monitoring, secure POS terminals, and predictive maintenance. InnoPhase IoT delivers on this promise of battery-operated cloud-connected IoT sensor solutions with its highly innovative system-level approach.

Join us at the Main Stage for one of many drawings for exciting sensor-sational tech and giveaways, including Meta Quest 2 Headset, Sparkfun Sensor Inventor Kit, other Dev Kits, and more! Open to all attendees - all you have to do is show up, grab a raffle ticket, and wait for the winner to be announced!

Localization and mapping is at the heart of next generation SAE Level 2-5 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Its accuracy impacts the road or lane determination for advanced driver assistance and in-lane positioning for full vehicle control. Challenging road conditions and environments require multi-modal sensor fusion to obtain the reliability levels needed for safe operation.

Sensors like LiDAR, radar and cameras can give relative map positions. Other sensors can use data from Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in order to generate global absolute position. However, when reliable GNSS, camera, radar and LiDAR updates are not available, an IMU based Inertial Navigation System (INS) with wheel speed sensors can maintain localization information to ensure safe vehicle operations.

This presentation will describe how a highly accurate GNSS/INS fused solution can precisely find the location of the vehicle in various environments, generate ground truth for cameras/radar/lidar sensor perception validation, and to validate various ADAS functions. Attendees will learn how GNSS/INS technology works and how developers can integrate these systems into vehicles to provide safe operations for both ADAS and autonomous operations.
Powered by GNSS RTK technology and triple redundant ASIL-B qualified MEMS IMU, ACEINNA’s turnkey INS401 product can provide a robust solution up to cm-level accuracy in various environments. It has been specifically developed for use in high-volume automotive and industrial applications requiring accurate position information, from L2+ and higher ADAS to full autonomy.

Heterogenous integration of MEMS devices brings along its own set of challenges and constraints. While the digital world can simply solve the classic 'putting 10lbs in a 5lb bag' problem, MEMS Package Integration becomes a bit more complex. This discussion will highlight some of the challenges integrating MEMS, their solutions and the specific areas to avoid while advancing the MEMS package Solution.

Industry 4.0 strategies deliver bottom-line results With Industry 4.0 fully underway, many companies are scaling up deployments of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), 5G connectivity, robotics, and drones. Its with good reason, according to a 2020 Deloitte study, approximately 90% of organizations with comprehensive Industry 4.0 strategies generated at least 5% annual revenue growth in the most recent year. Analysts at Mckinsey & Company say it is not uncommon to see 30-50% reductions in machine downtime, 10-30% increases in throughput, 15-30% improvements in labor productivity, and 85% more accurate forecasting with digitally enabled factories. The key enabler of Industry 4.0? Wireless Power. Many of today's Industry 4.0 technologies are characterized by complex, expensive, limiting and sometimes hazardous cabling and connector solutions. In fact, more than 60 percent of costs associated with industrial IoT (IIoT) set-up are spent on cabling and installation. Batteries, power cables and WiFi simply wont be enough to support the explosion of data and connected devices appearing in factories and facilities today. Wireless power provides a solution that enables industrial organizations to maximize the return on their technology investments. During this session, learn how wireless power enhances autonomy, cuts costs, improves safety, and increases operational efficiency for Industry 4.0 technologies.

Energy harvesting with specific photovoltaic (PV) technology provides long-lasting, low-cost solutions for indoor IoT sensors and systems. Come learn what power requirements are reasonable for indoor PV, how different lights sources and intensities present different power profiles, and how you can design your IoT solutions to eliminate batteries and battery maintenance costs.

Sponsored By PowerFilm

Join us at the Main Stage for one of many drawings for exciting sensor-sational tech and giveaways, including Meta Quest 2 Headset, Sparkfun Sensor Inventor Kit, other Dev Kits, and more! Open to all attendees - all you have to do is show up, grab a raffle ticket, and wait for the winner to be announced!

In order to test and characterize MEMS sensors the technical boundary for inertial sensor stimulation has been shifted significantly over the last years. While a few years ago testing in the frequency range up to 5 or 20 kHz was sufficient do now smaller and smaller MEMS and NEMS structures imply a trend towards much higher vibration frequencies. In this presentation a novel piezoelectric vibration exciter will be described that allows defined and precise vibration testing of MEMS/NEMS sensors for test laboratories in the range of up to 2MHz mechanical vibration frequencies at highest acceleration amplitudes.

Many companies state that “We are not getting enough insight from our sensor data. What is your sensor roadmap? What new sensors can you include in your product to help us better utilize your equipment and optimize our manufacturing processes”. Perhaps users should take an alternate approach? Maybe they should ask, “What can I do with my existing sensor system?’ The amount of data generated by a large sensor system over a short timeframe can be quite large, into the gigabytes and terabytes. By using whole data logs and multivariate machine learning, it is possible to expose data and trends about underlying hardware and manufacturing processes that were not originally envisioned when the sensor system was created. These techniques can drive many different kinds of improved outcomes during the manufacturing process. In this discussion, we will discuss techniques that can be used to extend the utility of sensor systems, and describe examples of “doing more with less” in the sensor world.

IoT sensors provide an untapped revenue stream for OEM manufacturers to sell remote monitoring, preventive maintenance services and field support. Machine builders, OEMs and manufacturing companies seek to securely connect to their machines, initiate remote diagnostics, and collect data to build out predictive maintenance programs via real-time condition-based monitoring. Customer relationships are strengthened by reducing costly downtime and rapidly responding to warranty issues.

Join KORE’s Dennis Piotrowski, Director of Product Development to learn more about:

• Sensors as an IoT service solution
• How to monetize proactive services with condition-based monitoring
• How to start digitally transforming your organization

Sponsored By KORE

Join us at the Main Stage for one of many drawings for exciting sensor-sational tech and giveaways, including Meta Quest 2 Headset, Sparkfun Sensor Inventor Kit, other Dev Kits, and more! Open to all attendees - all you have to do is show up, grab a raffle ticket, and wait for the winner to be announced!

In this session, IAR Systems, a computer software company for embedded systems, will open the floor for audience questions in an educational ask the expert session. If you have questions on establishing crucial security goals for your IoT devices and how they can be accomplished with minimal pain, come ask the experts.
Example Topics questions:
• Security red herrings
• Secure boot
• Rollback protection
• using crypto assets in your application,
• Image authentication
• Secure communication
• Static Data Encryption

Autotech Council members are forward-looking carmakers, T1s, investors and mobility companies who are committed to working with new companies, investing in new technologies, and partnering with startups who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in mobility. This session will introduce 4 or 5 startups working on a variety of automotive sensors - from interior to exterior and from AV to vehicle maintenance. Each has 5 minutes to pitch 3 Autotech Council members who follow up with comments, questions, and if the stars align, a future deal.

The Best of Sensors Awards recognizes the industry's best innovations and individuals. Winners will be announced during this ceremony. Learn more: https://www.sensorsconverge.com/sensorsconvergecom/awards

Gather with the women in sensors and electronics community during our Expo Floor Reception for a casual meetup! 

The need for an efficient power management solution has never been more critical across virtually all electronic devices and systems from low power to high power, smartphones to data centers, battery-powered components to renewable-energy-powered grids, and from stationary systems to aircraft. Particularly for ultra-low power systems such as untethered sensors and IoT systems, the key challenge is to maintain high delivery efficiency while satisfying increasingly demanding input/output requirements, space constraints, reliability, and cost, simultaneously. Aiming to address this grand and increasingly difficult challenge, the speaker will present multiple approaches centered around physical, architectural, and functional integration of advanced power management units with the systems that allow them to efficiently and essentially disappear/merge with the environment. Design examples and results from the iPower3Es group at UCSD and state-of-the-arts will also be covered as demonstration.

Registration is $20 (NON-REFUNDABLE). It includes food and a promo code for $100 off an All Access Pass or a Free Expo Hall Pass to the Sensor Converge 2023 held at the Santa Clara Convention Center June 20 - June 22. You will receive the promo code after registering for the event.

Register HERE.

Fireside Chat Meeting with Dr. Kurt Petersen from Silicon Valley Band of Angels
Join Kurt Petersen (Guest Speaker) and Roger Grace (Moderator) on a Fireside Chat at Sensors Converge in Santa Clara (CA) on Wednesday, June 21, from 7 to 8pm (PT).
Kurt Petersen (a.k.a. the Father of MEMS) is an American Inventor and Enterpreneour. Dr. Petersen received his BS degree cum laude in EE from UC Berkeley in 1970. In 1975, he received a PhD in EE from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Petersen established a micromachining research group at IBM from 1975 to 1982, during which he wrote the review paper “Silicon as a Mechanical Material,” published in the IEEE Proceedings (May 1982). This paper is still the most frequently referenced work in the field of micromachining and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). Since 1982, Dr. Petersen has co-founded six successful companies in MEMS technology, Transensory Devices Inc. in 1982, NovaSensor in 1985 (acquired by GE), Cepheid in 1996 (was a public company on NASDAQ: CPHD; acquired by Danaher in 2016), SiTime in 2004 (acquired by MegaChips in 2014, IPO in 2019), Profusa in 2008 (still private), and Verreon in 2008 (acquired by Qualcomm in 2010). In 2011, Dr. Petersen joined the Silicon Valley Band of Angels. The Band is an angel investment group which mentors and invests in early stage, high-tech, start-up companies. Today, he spends most of his time helping and mentoring such companies. Dr. Petersen has published over 100 papers, and has been granted over 35 patents in the field of MEMS. In 2001 he was awarded the prestigious IEEE Simon Ramo Medal for his contributions to MEMS. Dr. Petersen is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and is a Life Fellow of the IEEE in recognition of his contributions to “the commercialization of MEMS technology”. In 2019, he was awarded the IEEE's highest honor, the IEEE Medal of Honor.
Roger H. Grace is president of Roger Grace Associates, a Bonita Springs, Florida-based marketing consultancy he founded in 1982 that provides market research, strategic marketing communications and business development services to the MEMS, sensors and capital equipment industry. He can be reached via email at rgrace@rgrace.com. His background includes over 40 years in high frequency analog circuit design engineering, application engineering, project management, product marketing and technology consulting. He was a founding member of MANCEF and currently is its VP of the Americas. Specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and sensors for over 40 years, he is considered a pioneer in this field. He has authored over 40 technical feature articles, organized, chaired, and spoken at over 30 international technical sessions and is frequently quoted as an industry expert in major international technical and business publications. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Engineering Alumni of the Year in 2004 by Northeastern University and was bestowed the inaugural Sensor Industry Impact Award by Sensors Magazine in 2016. Mr. Grace held the position of visiting lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley from 1990 to 2003. His educational background includes a B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. (as a Raytheon Company fellow) from Northeastern University, and the MBA program at Haas Graduate School of Business at U.C. Berkeley.

Learn more at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/363918

• Building an ecosystem strategy for a more sustainable future
• 5G Deployment – Key considerations for mobility ecosystem stakeholders
• Key enabling technologies: intelligent sensors, IoT, digital twins, AI, Data, Cloud

Peer-to-Peer Discussions
Join us for engaging, collaborative 30-minute small group discussions. These roundtables will be led by moderators and will examine challenges and solutions around specific trends and topic areas.
Topics include:  

• Sensor Selection: The Right Tool for the Right Job
• Private 5G Networks for IoT Applications - moderated by Steve Brumer, BH IoT Group
• Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Networks
• Women in Sensors: Innovation, Inclusion, and Insights 
• Sensing the Future: Building a Career in Engineering

These roundtables are limited to All-Access and Conference Pass holders only.
Tables are first come first served.

The Things Industries presents “Grow your business with LoRaWAN,” a dynamic and insightful 2-hour workshop. The presentations during this workshop are aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and businesses with the knowledge to leverage the potential of LoRaWAN technology.

The Things Industries brings together industry-leading experts to:

• share their expertise and experiences in designing scalable LoRaWAN products
• explore the world’s first LoRa SoC with flexible LPWAN capability
• showcase an energy harvesting project with the Generic Node, a multi-use case LoRaWAN device.

Visit The Things Industries booth where we will present the Wall of Fame for LoRaWAN devices, which allows you to touch and interact with dozens of LoRaWAN-enabled devices and gateways.

SCHEDULE
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: How to Design LoRaWAN® Products for Scale
Josh Cox, OXIT

1:45 PM - 2:10 PM: STM32WL, World's First LoRa SoC with Flexible LPWAN Capability
Tim Nakonsut, STMicroelectronics

2:10 PM - 2:35 PM: Central Gateway operation with The Things Stack and At Sign
Colin Constable, Atsign

2:35 PM - 2:55 PM: Powering the Generic Node with Energy Harvesting
Björn Rosqvist, Qoitech

Workshops are free for all. First come, first serve for seating. 

Join us at the Main Stage for one of many drawings for exciting sensor-sational tech and giveaways, including Meta Quest 2 Headset, Sparkfun Sensor Inventor Kit, other Dev Kits, and more! Open to all attendees - all you have to do is show up, grab a raffle ticket, and wait for the winner to be announced!

Sponsored by Murata