We are thrilled to partner with TechrIoT and be a part of the official launch event! The event features a keynote from Garmin’s Josh Gunkel, Sr. Developer Program Manager and Connect IQ Program Manager,  followed by an expert panel discussion on the growing Kansas City area IoT Community.

IoT Expert Panel:
Panel includes representatives from Garmin, IBM, and Nokia.

About Josh Gunkel:
Josh Gunkel leads the first wearable developer program at Garmin, called Connect IQ.  Garmin, with over 10 years of experience since first launching an early GPS watch, is not new to the wearable industry.  However, with Connect IQ, the company is embarking into a new territory by bringing 3rdparty apps onto their world-class devices. With Josh’s unique insight based on his background in engineering, consumer research, marketing and product innovation he is helping to lead Garmin through this wearable developer program opportunity.

Agenda
5:30-6:00 - Networking and Appetizers
6:00-6:10 - Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland
6:10-6:15 - Olathe Chamber
6:15-6:30 - Innovation Pavilion- Olathe and TechrIoT Overview
6:30-6:50 - Josh Gunkel, “Garmin: Taking an active role in the world of IoT”
6:50 - 7:30 - IoT Expert Panel: Garmin: Josh Gunkel, IBM: Pradeep Muthalpuredathe, Nokia: Doug Hohulin, Innovation Pavilion: Vic Ahmed
7:30- 8:00- Q & A