MASON CITY, Iowa – The Internet of Things is revolutionizing the way we live and work. From agriculture to advanced manufacturing, from infrastructure to healthcare, businesses are utilizing the Internet of Things to revolutionize industry and the customer experience.

Join us on February 12, 2019 for the Internet of Things TechTalk. Three of Iowa’s experts will share their knowledge and discuss what businesses are doing with IoT, the applications and the possibilities, market implications, and security implications.

This free seminar will be held 11:30am-1:00pm at the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center in Mason City, Iowa. Lunch and networking will take place 11:30am-12:00pm, with the program beginning promptly at 12:00pm. Each speaker will give a 15 minute talk on an aspect of IoT, followed by a Q&A panel.

• Greg Carson, Field Application Engineer at Arrow Electronics
  • The past, present, and future of IoT
• Matt Koch, Senior Electrical Engineer at Sukup Manufacturing Co
  • Practical applications of IoT
• Jake Gibson, Chief Security Officer & Chief Compliance Officer at LightEdge Solutions
  • The Internet of Things and Security

This is a lunch and learn event. Attendees may feel welcome to bring a lunch, or order the TechTalk lunch special (catered by Mr. Taco). For $7, the lunch special includes taco with three choices of filling, chips, salsa, and water. Order by 2pm on February 11th. Pay via cash or check when you pick up your lunch.

TechTalk is a free, speaker-led discussion event that draws technology experts from across Iowa to Mason City for in-depth discussion, creative problem solving, practical advice, and networking.

Tech North Iowa is a community-run organization in North-Iowa. Our mission is to bring out the entrepreneur within all of us and foster collaboration to spread our passion for technology and entrepreneurship to the local community. TechTalk connects people with each other and technology. Stay up to date with Tech North Iowa by joining the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/TechBrewNorthIowa

The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is the expert in rural business innovation and success. In partnership with North Iowa’s Small Business Development Center, together we provide tools, support, and resources to Iowa’s entrepreneurs. We counsel both new and existing local businesses, from Main Street to industry leaders. We’re growing Iowa’s entrepreneurial culture through grade school initiatives, college and community programs, and business training and development. Contact the NIACC Pappajohn Center at 641-422-4111 or pappajohn@niacc.edu.

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