Over 70 panels at SXSW cover the Internet of Things and wearables, so we’ve narrowed them down to the best of. Whether you’re attending or will be checking them out via the web after they happen, here are some IoT/wearable panels that shouldn’t be missed.
Does the IoT Need to Be User-Centered?
This panel will feature Disney, Sensoria, and Misfit, all brands using wearables and the IoT to create a better user experience. Disney’s magic band has and will change the way its guests experience theme parks, noting what parents and children need during their experience. Sensoria created a sock that tells a user everything about their foot to prevent injuries amongst athletes. Misfit has created everything from bedding to monitor your sleep, to smart lightbulbs you control with your phone, Misfit is definitely a leader on both wearables and the IoT.
Saturday, March 14
9:30AM – 10:30AM
JW Marriott
Room 208
110 E 2nd St
Wearable Tech & Design
With co-Founders from both Ringly and August, this panel will cover how product design, fashion, and tech can meet in a way that will change both industries forever. Ringly has created fashionable jewelry that connects to a smartphone, August sleek smart locks for your home that are modern.
Saturday, March 14
11:00AM – 12:00PM
JW Marriott
Room 206
110 E 2nd St
Watch What Happens Next: A World of Wearables
This panel has 4 experts weigh in on what’g going to happen next with wearables. The panelists
Saturday, March 14
3:30PM – 4:30PM
Radisson Town Lake
Riverside Ballroom
111 E Cesar Chavez
Home Smart Home: The Future Conscience Home
With panelists from Philips and Nest, this panel description says it all: Today’s smart home industry is focused on solutions to unify devices through one experience or app. But the real smart home solution will be the conscious home -a home that will know your schedule, your wants and your needs. Imagine if your house knew what time you would arrive home from work and automatically turned on the thermostat, opened the garage door as you pulled into the driveway, unlocked the front door, began pre-heating the oven for dinner, and even turned on the lights and your favorite television show as you entered. This is the home of tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 17
12:30PM – 1:30PM
JW Marriott
Room 208
110 E 2nd St
Wearable Ads: Marketing an Internet of Things
Will your connected fridge not only let you know what needs to be refilled but also start spouting annoying ads at you? Will your tracking devices send information to companies that will constantly advertise to you like Minority Report? Find out in this panel.
Saturday, March 14
9:30AM – 10:30AM
Sheraton Austin
Capitol Ballroom
701 E 11th St
There are so many interesting sessions planned this year. Which ones are you most looking forward to?