The event, organized by LORIOT, will bring together forward-thinkers, technology pioneers, and IoT specialists to discuss the current technological challenges and the future of digital transformation and sustainability during the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Valencia, Spain - July 22nd, 2024 - The inaugural edition of IoT Sparks, a global event dedicated to the future of the Internet of Things (IoT), is scheduled to be a hub of technological innovation on September 19th. Taking place in Valencia, Spain, this conference will unite major players in the industry, highlighting the event's role as a premier platform for IoT advancement.

The conference is designed to provide a new outlook on the future of widespread IoT adoption. Through this agenda, industry experts will deliberate on how IoT is reshaping our interaction with the environment, covering critical subjects such as Sustainability, Smart Cities, Industrial IoT, and Logistics. Furthermore, they will delve into technological trends like artificial intelligence and digitalization in key sectors such as healthcare and asset management.

Julian Studer, CEO of LORIOT, the company organizing IoT Sparks, emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision of how IoT will continue to evolve and transform industries: "IoT has swiftly emerged as a transformative power within a decade, with projections to link over 32.1 billion IoT devices by 2030. To maximize this wave of connectivity, it is vital to cultivate a deeper comprehension of IoT and its advantages. The objective of IoT Sparks is to concentrate on the future, presenting a clear outlook on how IoT will impact diverse verticals and markets, providing a forum for industry leaders to devise and equip themselves with long-term strategies," explains.

Expert Voices Leading the Change

IoT Sparks is an initiative driven by LORIOT, a company deeply involved in the IoT landscape. LORIOT is renowned for its innovation in creating IoT infrastructure and LoRaWAN® and mioty® networks. The company not only emphasizes the importance of efficient and secure IoT networks but also showcases its commitment to driving innovation through sector collaboration and highlighting the positive impact of IoT.

This commitment has laid the foundation for garnering support from some of the most prominent IoT companies worldwide that share this collaborative approach, such as WIKA Group, mioty Alliance, Miromico, Rotiot, Akenza, MultiTech, RAKwireless, AllThingsTalk, NESPRA, Datacake, Sentinum, and Milesight.

WIKA Group, a long-time partner and investor of LORIOT, leads the group as the Diamond Sponsor of the event, with the participation of Thomas Hasenoehrl, VP IIoT Systems & Solutions. "The IoT Sparks conference brings together industry experts and leaders to accelerate IoT adoption and transform the industry through smarter, data-driven decisions. Only a strong ecosystem of partners will enable valuable and sustainable solutions. I look forward to the event and to discussing various customer applications," he says.

One of the renowned professionals participating in IoT Sparks is Peter Hedberg, General Manager of the mioty Alliance, one of the Gold Sponsors of the event. Hedberg will present the latest innovations in LPWAN technology for massive IoT applications with mioty® technology. "As a Gold Sponsor of IoT Sparks, the mioty Alliance is showing its strong commitment to making a positive impact and influencing the future of IoT. This partnership emphasizes the alliance’s deep dedication to encouraging collaboration and sharing knowledge within the IoT ecosystem," explains the expert.

Additionally, the IoT Sparks agenda will feature international guests like Eman Martin-Vignerte (Bosch), Mark Lumsdon Taylor (MAH - Baker Tilly International), Jim Morrish (Transforma Insights), and Tanya Suárez (IoT Tribe).

To make this valuable expert knowledge accessible to a wider audience, the event can also be attended virtually. Attendees will be able to stream all the keynotes and panel discussions and interact with the participating companies.

Overall, IoT Sparks is positioned to become a significant event in the tech calendar, bolstering the innovative ecosystem and showcasing its potential in the future of the Internet of Things on a global scale.