Europe has been known for it’s spectacular fashion. As it seems, Wearable Tech Torino “WTT” won’t stand shy of the attention. Completely dedicated to wearable technologies and first in Europe. Not just that, WTT is the first free wearable tech event of it’s nature. An event for (You) the consumer with 45 companies and startups waiting to see you.
A Free Event?
You read it right! WTT is making this event open for the public at no cost.
Nov 20th-21st. Visitors can explore & try out new gadgets on display. A highly interactive 2 day event where everyone is welcome. It all takes place at the 2500sq Meter, Lingotto Fiere, Pavilion 5.
See – WTT Event Highlights
Also, WTT has something else up their sleeve and it shouts “OPPORTUNITY”. Before this 2 day event, there is something for the tech savvy & entrepreneur spirit.
The Hackathon
Nov 14th – 15th. One week before the main WTT event will be a Hackathon. Coders and programmers can take part in a competition to discover software solutions for wearable tech. Rumor has it that Microsoft and Arduino will get involved as technical partners. Meaning they could provide mentors who oversee your work along with an awesome future for the winner.
See – WTT Hackathon Details & Registration
“Your work will be in front of possible sponsors and financiers”
The Press Conference
Nov 19th. An insightful part of WTT will take place a day before the public event. If you’re involved with the media or have influence in wearable technology, this short meeting could be in your headlines. This is who’ll be there:
- Journalists/ Bloggers.
- Industry experts
- Authorities involved in patronage.
- Manager companies.
- Rector of the Polytechnic University of Turin.
- Turin Polytechnic teachers involved in the project wearable
Road To Wearable Tech Torino
Wearable Tech Torino is already underway with fantastic partner support. From May to October, WTT is directing awareness towards wearable technologies. They’ll be focusing on groups such as students, professionals and enthusiastic public figures. All to funnel interest into the “big bang” WTT Event. It’ll be exciting hearing all about their adventures and I’ll be looking forward to telling you all about it.
Partners
WTT is made possible with superb associations and partners. With them, Turin may become wearable technology capital of Europe. Partners include:
- JETop
- I3P
- Microsoft – Startup Revolutionary Road
- Arduino
- European network of Junior Enterprise
- MEET IoT
- Turin Polytechnic
- City of Turin
- Lingotto Fiere
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Hey! You were right! This sounds like a must-go to event! And it’s even greater that it is free to the public! Hard to believe!
Thank you for sharing this info with us, we’re really excited!! Great post and great website!
Ha ha! Thought it might attract your attention. It’s going to be a big deal, so if you can make it to the show, it’ll be worth your time.
Come back again Katerina!