Remote control of a computer from a phone, automatic debit of funds from an account upon completion of a trip to Uber, banal connection of a smartphone and smart watches - all this is just a small list of the implementation of the Internet of things in our time. For several years of existence, it has changed the world very much.

But this is only the beginning. In fact, we still don’t know very much about the capabilities of IoT. Developers and architects are aware of the challenges of developing this technology. Marketers know where the user wants to see IoT today. Company executives are aware of new methods for its implementation.

They tell about all this only in two cases. The first is personal meetings and corporate meetings. The second is international conferences attended by thousands of people. By attending one of these events, you can find out how much the Internet of Things has changed our world today.

Atmosphere Digital

Site: Atmosphere Digital

Place: local meetings, video conferences

Date: 22-27 March, 2020

Cost: $995-1495

Atmoshepere is a series of conferences organized by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, or rather, the Aruba team. Every year they talk about how you can develop the capabilities of AI, the Internet of things, AR and other modern technologies.

As a rule, the Atmosphere format is session presentations and practical exercises. But in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, the organizers decided to cancel the large-scale conference in Las Vegas and this year to transfer everything to local meetings and video streaming.

Key topics:

• wireless technologies as a routine;
• improving user security in IoT;
• the role of cloud networks;
• next-generation application architecture.

Among Atmosphere 2020 speakers, you can meet such outstanding experts as Curtie Melkot (president and founder of Aruba), Partha Narasimhan (CTO Aruba) and Dinah Kalli (co-founder of 5thGenWireless).

LiveWorx

Site: LiveWorx

Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Date: 8-11 June, 2020

Cost: $599-1299

The LiveWorx Conference focuses on the complete digital transformation of any of our activities. You will be amazed at the scale of the conference, just by watching the highlights of last year's events on the Internet. Live, everything looks even better. Similarly, here you can find out about key issues, approaches to their solution and the latest innovations in the field of the Internet of things.

Key topics:

• Augmented Reality and IoT;
• development of the transport system;
• Internet of things in the world of eCommerce;
• IoT and aerospace enterprises;
• IoT and industrial enterprises.

LiveWorx is about 7,000,000 exhibitors and 200 exhibitors, as well as 250 speakers, including Jim Heppelman (president and CEO of PTC), Stacey Higginbotham (founder of Stacey on IoT) and Rana el Kaliouby (CEO and co-founder of Affectiva).

HPE Discover

Site: HPE Discover

Place: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Date: 23-25 June, 2020

Cost: $1595-2095

HPE Discover takes a more holistic approach to learning the Internet of things. Here we will consider the nuances, problems and possibilities of using IoT to the smallest details. So, for example, last year's conference was devoted to the study of the connection of IoT, blockchain and artificial intelligence. This year, the focus will be on wireless technology and 5G.

Key topics:

• disadvantages of wireless connection;
• pitfalls in the security of IoT;
• IoT as a new page in process automation.

Despite the scale of the conference and its early holding, the list of speakers has not yet been announced. However, there is no doubt that HPE will cartyout a bad event. Why? Because every year over 10,000 participants attend their events.

Internet of Manufacturing

Site: IoM-IoB

Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas, Texas, 2020

Date: 15-17 June, 2020; 17-18 November, 2020

Cost: $595-1495

Internet of Manufacturing is one of a series of conferences from the Internet of Business team. This series is dedicated directly to industry. It reveals the key challenges in implementing IoT in manufacturing and supply chain development.

We want to note that IoM is just one of the conferences from the IoB team. They are conducting other IoT series. In particular, their key event - IoT Build - gathers thousands of participants and helps many startups go live.

The IoT Build was due to take place in May 2020, but a decision was made to reschedule the conference due to an outbreak of coronavirus. Therefore, we recommend that you follow the updates of the IoB team so as not to miss their events.

Key topics:

• automation;
• data analysis in IoT4
• product development management;
• creating a unique product design.

IoM will be held for the first time in Chicago. Previously, this series was conducted exclusively in Dallas. However, the Dallas conference will be held in November 2020 and its details are unknown. The Chicago Conference will be able to please you with speeches by Ben Wald (founder of Very), Bill Finap (co-founder of mHub), Cory Rascha (decision architect at Eaton) and many others.

IoT World

Site: IoT World

Place: San Jose, California, USA

Date: 10-13 August, 2020

Cost: $1195-2995

IoT World is one of the largest series of conferences on the topic of the Internet of Things. Why is the conference so recognizable? At least 12,000 people visit it every year. What for? It tells about everything in the field of IoT - from the ecosystem to advanced applications.

Key topics:

• Internet of things and production development;
• communication of IoT and AI;
• 5G trends;
• IoT ecosystem development.

The entire list of topics here is impossible to list. To date, 450 speakers have been confirmed and each of them will talk about his research. So, in 2020, you can hear: Guido Jure (Chief Digital Officer at ABB), Denis Garagich (chief AI research fellow at BAE Systems), Manohara Paluri (director of Facebook AI) and others.

Industrial IoT World

Site: Industrial IoT World

Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Date: 5-6 October, 2020

Cost: TBD

Industrial IoT World is part of the IoT World series of conferences. Why did the industrial sector deserve special attention? Because in this way it is possible to consider in more detail the strategic and technological tasks that are set before the market. IIOT World is the most relevant information on the development of the supply chain and logistics, the development of energy and agriculture, the improvement of engineering and infrastructure development.

Today, the list of speakers, as well as the program for 2020, is still being formed, so we won’t be able to disclose the details. But be prepared to learn something new about creating smart cities, improving security and organizing a new generation supply chain.

IoT Solutions World Congress

Site: IoT Solutions

Place: Barcelona, Spain

Date: 27-29 October, 2020

Cost: €1200

IoT Solutions Congress aims to bring together the best technology companies and focus on the key factors that influence the Internet of things. In 2020, the 5th edition of this congress will be held. Based on past experience, IoT Solutions is one of the greatest IoT events.

Key topics:

• scaling of IoT;
• transport - as part of the IoT;
• open industry;
• IoT management;
• implementation of IoT in the energy sector;
• development of global infrastructure;
• healthcare and IoT;
• communication of IoT and AI;
• connection of IoT and blockchain.

IoT Solutions Congress is about 16,000 visitors from around the world, 350 sponsors and exhibition venues, as well as about 300 speakers, including Ajay Lalu (founder and director of CIRT), Albert Zaragoza (CTO Worldsensing), Alberto Campo (CEO Tech Cargo), Aldo Boitano (CTO eGreen) and others.

Nordic IoT Week

Site: Nordic IoT Week

Place: Helsinki, Finland

Date: 21-22 October, 2020

Cost: €990

The conference was scheduled for early April 2020, but the situation has fundamentally changed due to recent world events. Nevertheless, the impact of digital transformation on our lives does not allow us to delay the discussion of innovations. One of the reasons is precisely that they help solve world problems. That is why Nordic IoT Week was postponed to the fall. And very soon you will be able to attend the 5th edition of this conference and listen to presentations on the following topics:

• understanding of new consumer expectations;
• increasing the effectiveness of technology;
• supply chain with IoT;
• expanding the boundaries of efficiency with hyper automation;
• 5G connection trends;
• Smart City.

Nordic IoT Week is not just another IoT conference. This is the place where you will be the first to find out about the latest innovations from market leaders such as Peter Hopewood (founder of Hopwood Commun), Martha Renberg (co-founder of Daredisrupt) and Kevin Betan (founder and CEO of dreams & design).

Mobile World Congress

Site: Mobile World Congress

Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Date: 28-30 October, 2020

Cost: TBD

Mobile World Congress is one of the largest technology events in North America. Last year, over 20 thousand people visited it to see promising start-ups, meet market leaders and be the first to hear key insights on the development of the Internet of things.

What is known about the 2020 conference? Only date and place. The program and the list of speakers are still being determined. But the scale of this conference speaks only about one thing: there will be no general statements and beginners.

IoT Tech Expo

Site: IoT Tech Expo

Place: Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, California, USA

Date: 4-5 November, 2020

Cost: $149-1499

Sometimes it’s enough to familiarize yourself with the numbers to evaluate an event. The IoT Tech Expo 2020 has 9,000 participants, 5 related events, 23 discussion areas, 500 speakers and 350 exhibition venues. This event will tell you about the following things:

• how has the attitude to the Internet of things changed lately;
• how the Internet of things has changed the world;
• developments for IoT;
• how enterprises implement IoT in production.

The organizers are still defining lists of speakers for 2020. But you should wait for the agiotage. So, last year the speakers included: Raj Rajasekar (technological architect at PG&E), Bob Volpert (CEO of Innovation at Golden State Foods), Dwayne Jacobsen (CEO at Blocksafe) and many others.

Best IoT Conferences 2020 key takeaways:

#1. Atmosphere Digital
#2. LiveWorx
#3. HPE Discover
#4. Internet of Manufacturing
#5. IoT World
#6. Industrial IoT World
#7. IoT Solutions World Congress
#8. Nordic IoT Week
#9. Mobile World Congress
#10. IoT Tech Expo