Wi-tivity™ Overview

Wireless Connectivity
for a World of Smart Devices

Wi-tivity (short for Wireless Connectivity) is a unique conference and trade-show event that focuses on the use wireless as a connectivity media for the control and monitoring of devices and systems.

Wi-tivity will cover topics such as wireless mesh such as ZigBee, wireless sensor networks, IP focused wireless networks such as Wi-Fi and WiMAX as well as longer range GPRS and 3G technologies. Wi-tivity is positioned to help the development and growth of M2M and the Pervasive Internet and will focus on the technology developments within this emerging space as well as the adoption of these technologies, the applications of wireless in control and monitoring and business development issues.
With the growth of M2M, Pervasive Internet and Pervasive Computing the focus of which are in the use of smart connected devices, there is a significant growth of various types of smart devices that will require connectivity with each other and systems that manage them and their information.

Wireless connectivity for smart device applications is significantly different to the use of wireless for voice, video, human oriented devices such as personal computers or PDA. Many smart devices are small and found in everyday things, ranging from household appliances, business equipment, and transportation systems, home and commercial building automation and vending machines to name just a few.

Key Facts

Target Audience

Technologists, product and component makers as well as system and service providers

OEM adopters and industry experts from the breadth of wireless connectivity
Integrators, IT consultants and wireless centric service providers
Thought leaders in the evolution of wireless as a media for control and monitoring

Expected Demographics

Executive-level stakeholders (CEO, Presidents, Vice Presidents and divisional managers)

Strategic decision makers, with high-level buying authority
Experts in device-centric technology from IT, Wireless, device management and applications

2006 Conference Topics

Wireless as a key connectivity media for control and monitoring of smart devices