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23. 9. 2016
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IoT EnviroHackathon Conference 2016

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Today, on the 23rd ofárí 2016 to be precise, the IoT EnvironHackathon conference will take place. It will be organized by the Higháá škola Báá (VáB – TU Ostrava) and will take place in the Multifunctional Gong hall, in the Lowerá area of Vátkovice. The conference is followed by the EnviroHackathon, which is organized by VŠB – TU Ostrava together with Vodafone.

What is IoT EnvironHackathon?

This is a conference dedicated to the environment and modern technologies. Especially in the area of the Internet of Things (hence the abbreviation IoT – Internet of Things). The Internet of Things is currently one of the fastest growing areas in the world of IT and telecommunications. Experts estimate that by 2020, more than 50 billion devices will be connected, as they humorously put it, from electricity poles to the mirror at home. Preview the IoT revolution as with the mobile phone.

Who will be attending the conference fromúí?

Technologyé specialists will be presenting, for example, Pavl´ na Zemanová, IoT Partner Manager Vodafone Czech Republic, who is part of the Vodafone IoT Global Team for Central Europe; Europe, and also for aá fromá a group ofá non-profitý organizationsá oriented in the issue of environmentá, Anna Plo&scaroná from Cleané Heaven.

Freeý entry, but with registrationí

Admission to the conference is completely free, but the capacity of the míst in the Gong Hall is limited, so preá registration is required. You can register here.

Hackathon with Vodafone and VŠB – TU Ostrava

Following the conference, the non-competitive IoT EnvironmentHackathon will take place on the 24th – 25th ofáí 2016, which will be focusedý on the use of´ IoT´ to improve&scaron&ení life´&environment. The organizersé of the eventé mathematically chose the mé hundred region of Ostrava, whichý struggleá with the problem ofé living&environment´ the most.

What will be the focus of the non-competitive hackathon

Within 24 hours, 10 týments will have to create a viable project that connects technology (especially IoT) with environmental protection needs. The individual participants then present their project to a jury of the competition partners. Individuals and pre-arranged teams can apply. The IoT EnviroHackathon is also open to students and non-borné members of the public.

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