TechTalk: Internet of Things

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From agriculture to advanced manufacturing, from infrastructure to healthcare, from cars to refrigerators, the Internet of Things is changing the way we live and work. Businesses are utilizing the Internet of Things to revolutionize industry and the customer experience. Join us for TechTalk on February 12 as we deep dive into the Internet of Things. Our speakers will discuss what Iowa businesses are doing with IoT, the applications and the possibilities, market implications, and security implications - followed up by a Q&A Roundtable. 
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[This event was originally scheduled for February 12 and has been rescheduled to March 29 due to weather cancellations.]
 
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<H2 CLASS="_1mf _1mj">Speakers</H2>
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<LI>Greg Carson, Field Application Engineer at Arrow Electronics</LI>
<LI>Matt Koch, Senior Electrical Engineer at Sukup Manufacturing Co.</LI>
<LI>Jake Gibson, Chief Security Officer &amp; Chief Compliance Officer at LightEdge Solutions</LI>
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Check back for additional speaker and topic details. 
 
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<H2 CLASS="_1mf _1mj">Lunch &amp; Learn </H2>
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Enjoy lunch while you learn, catered by Mason City's favorite food truck turned restaurant, Mr. Taco. For $7, enjoy tacos, chips, and salsa with your choice of fillings (beef, chicken, and pork) and toppings. Your lunch will be ready and waiting for you when you arrive at TechTalk! Order by 11am Monday March 25th. Pay via cash or check when you pick up your lunch. 
<A HREF="http://bit.ly/IoTLunch" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Order the TechTalk Lunch Special at http://bit.ly/IoT-Lunch </A>
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Attendees are also welcome to bring your own lunch. Water will be provided. Table seating will be available. 
 
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<H2>Schedule</H2>
11:30am-12:00pm - Lunch and networking
12:00pm-12:20pm - Greg Carson - What is IoT? 
12:20pm - 12:40pm - Matt Koch - Applications of IoT
12:40pm-1:00pm - Jake Gibson - Security Implications of IoT
1:00pm-1:30pm - Q&A Roundtable
 
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<H2 CLASS="_1mf _1mj">Sponsors &amp; Partners:</H2>
TechTalk Sponsors: Ag Ventures Alliance, Clear Lake Bank &amp; Trust Company, CL Tel, DealerBuilt, Kingland, Metalcraft Inc., Router12, and Sukup Manufacturing Co. 
Supporting Partners: NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, North Iowa Corridor EDC, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Founding Partner: Technology Association of Iowa (TAI)
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