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We are thrilled to announce our official TechrIoT launch, featuring a keynote from Garmin’s Josh Gunkel, Sr. Developer Program Manager and Connect IQ Program Manager. Following the keynote will be an expert panel discussion on the growing Kansas City area IoT Community.

IoT Expert Panel:
Panelists to include representatives from Garmin, IBM, Nokia and Arrow Electronics.

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, Arrow Electronics: Steve Weeres, Innovation Pavilion: Vic Ahmed
7:30- 8:00- Q & A

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