Sensors Innovation Week Fall: Full Schedule

11:00am EST

Opening Remarks

Monday November 16, 2020 11:00am - 11:05am EST

11:05am EST

Keynote: From Low Earth Orbit to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond: Capabilities Needed for NASA’s Human Exploration Campaign

Speakers

Dr. Kathleen Gallagher Boggs

Capability Integration Strategy Lead, NASA

Monday November 16, 2020 11:05am - 11:30am EST

Keynote

11:30am EST

Sponsor Keynote: How to Leverage the Rapid Transformation of Sensors into Edge Computing Devices

Sensors are rapidly evolving into intelligent multifaceted edge computing devices enabling real-time data for use across all industries including Industrial, commercial, medical, smart buildings and more. Bluetooth® technology is seeing rapid growth in sensor devices and is present on more IoT devices than any other communication technology. In this talk Jim Katsandres from the Bluetooth SIG (the Bluetooth standards organization) will speak on the key Bluetooth® low power technology advancements fueling its rapid adoption in non-consumer devices. This talk will cover enhanced range (greater than 1km), Angle of Arrival/Departure (AoA/AoD), mesh networking in highly challenging environments like industrial, manufacturing buildings. It will also cover the the use of Bluetooth® technology to help with the safe return-to-work by reducing the spread of Covid-19 using exposure notification, contact tracing, social distancing and process monitoring.

Speakers

Jim Katsandres

Director, Developer Relations, Bluetooth SIG

Jim Katsandres leads the Developer Relations activities at the Bluetooth SIG. His international team works to provide developers the information and resources they need to create the next generation of Bluetooth enabled products and services.Katsandres has been in the Internet of... Read More →

Monday November 16, 2020 11:30am - 12:00pm EST

Keynote

12:00pm EST

Keynote: Advances in Sensors: The Newest Innovations Coming Down the Pipeline

Speakers

Sean Doris

Member of Research Staff, PARC

Dr. Sean Doris is a member of the research staff in the Hardware Research and Technology laboratory at PARC, a Xerox company. His research interests are rooted in the applications of materials chemistry and electrochemistry, particularly in the area of next-generation sensing. Dr... Read More →

Monday November 16, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST

Keynote

2:00pm EST

IoT & Wireless Track Opening Remarks

Monday November 16, 2020 2:00pm - 2:05pm EST

IoT & Wireless Track

2:05pm EST

Q&A: Designing IoT products - Connectivity Just Might Be the Least of Your Worries

Speakers

Karen Field

Group Content Director, Fierce Electronics

Neomar Giacomini

EES Components Team Leader, Whirlpool Corp.

Monday November 16, 2020 2:05pm - 2:25pm EST

IoT & Wireless Track

2:25pm EST

Fireside Chat: Wireless Connectivity Module Solutions for IoT Applications

Speakers

Tony Garcia

Senior Business Development Manager, Murata

Tony Garcia is a Sr. Business Development Manager working at Murata Americas for 13 years. He is now responsible for promoting wireless connectivity modules in the Healthcare/Medical, Industrial and Power/Energy markets for various IoT applications and supporting customer designs... Read More →

Monday November 16, 2020 2:25pm - 2:45pm EST

IoT & Wireless Track

2:45pm EST

Tech Talk: How to use STMicroelectronics’ IoT Development Kits in Asset Tracking Applications

Speakers

Manuel Cantone

Product Marketing Manager, MEMS and Sensors, Americas Region, STMicroelectronics

Monday November 16, 2020 2:45pm - 3:05pm EST

IoT & Wireless Track

3:05pm EST

Panel: Power Management in IoT & Wireless Applications

Moderators

Karen Field

Group Content Director, Fierce Electronics

Speakers

Kevin Tate

Chief Marketing Officer, Rigado

Joel Hergenreter

Embedded Systems Test and Validation Lead, Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG), John Deere

Joel Hergenreter is the embedded systems test and validation lead for John Deere’s Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG), where he specializes in agile digital product delivery, customer product solution validation and software development. Joel joined John Deere in 1998 as a test engineer... Read More →

Michel Hepp

Cofounder & VP of Global Sales, BehrTech

Michel Hepp is the Co-founder and VP of Global Sales at BehrTech; the company behind MYTHINGS, a next-generation wireless connectivity platform for commercial and industrial IoT. Michel has over 25 years of experience as a leader in the software industry at large enterprise organizations... Read More →

Sourabh Dhillon

Co-Founder and Director of Business Development, Xidas

Sourabh Dhillon is Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at Xidas. With a Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from USC and Bachelors from NYU, Sourabh Dhillon has 5+ years in start-up growth, management, and IoT product strategy. Xidas IoT produces highly integrated... Read More →

Monday November 16, 2020 3:05pm - 3:50pm EST

IoT & Wireless Track

3:50pm EST

Best of Sensors Awards

Speakers

Karen Field

Group Content Director, Fierce Electronics

Matt Hamblen

Editor, Fierce Electronics

Monday November 16, 2020 3:50pm - 4:20pm EST

Event Feature

11:00am EST

Opening Remarks

Tuesday November 17, 2020 11:00am - 11:05am EST

11:05am EST

Keynote: Design Evolution of an Open-Source, Affordable Crop Optimization Technology

Speakers

Reinier Van der Lee

CEO, Vinduino LLC

Tuesday November 17, 2020 11:05am - 11:30am EST

Keynote

11:30am EST

Tech Talk: How the Speed of Light Will Help Get Your Packages Delivered at Lightning Speed

Time of Flight imaging systems are fast becoming the next wave of camera technology. As such many markets are looking to leverage the benefits of 3-D imaging to improve many use cases such as object classification, mapping, facial recognition, object avoidance and so on. Following a brief overview of Time-of-Flight technology, this talk will focus on the Industrial applications that will employ 3 – D imaging techniques to improve logistics and inventory management.

Speakers

Nicolas Le Dortz

System Engineering Manager, Analog Devices

Nicolas Le Dortz is the System Engineering Manager in the Time-of-Flight (ToF) Technology Group at Analog Devices. In this role, he oversees the development of ADI’s Time-of-Flight technology offering, bridging cross-functional teams involved in delivering ToF camera systems and... Read More →

Tuesday November 17, 2020 11:30am - 12:00pm EST

Keynote

12:00pm EST

Keynote: Using Sensor Technology to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Sports Leagues

Speakers

Mehdi Bentanfous

CEO, Kinexon NA

In 2016, Mehdi led the expansion of KINEXON from Europe into North America. Since then, he hasdriven the business to position itself as a sports and industrial technology leader – most recently leadingthe launch of KINEXON SafeZone, a contact warning and contact tracing solution... Read More →

Tuesday November 17, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST

Keynote

2:00pm EST

Industrial Track Opening Remarks

Tuesday November 17, 2020 2:00pm - 2:05pm EST

Industrial Track

2:05pm EST

The Paradox of Choice: How to Winnow Down Options in DAQ & Sensors for a Future-Proof Solution

Speakers

Anthony DePaolantonio

TitleAssociate Manager Instrumentation and Imaging, Tesla

Tuesday November 17, 2020 2:05pm - 2:25pm EST

Industrial Track

2:25pm EST

Tech Talk: Protection for Safety-Critical Sensors and Components

Sensors are integrated in all aspects of our lives and continue to be pushed into challenging environments. In some cases, sensors are used in a safety-critical applications and need to function reliably at all times. This Tech Talk explores an industry-proven solution that protects sensors and components from moisture, corrosion and high temperatures and helps mitigate the risk of failure.

Speakers

Brent Frizzell

Electronics & Transportation Market Manager, Specialty Coating Systems

Brent Frizzell is the Electronics & Transportation Market Manager for Specialty Coating Systems. His focus includes supporting global customers with their new and existing applications for Parylene conformal coatings. Brent has nearly 10 years of experience in the industrial sensor... Read More →

Tuesday November 17, 2020 2:25pm - 2:45pm EST

Industrial Track

2:45pm EST

Tech Talk from IEEE

Speakers

Ravi Subramaniam

Director, Conformity Assessment, IEEE

Ravi Subramaniam is currently serving in the role of Director, IEEE Conformity Assessment Program (ICAP). In this role Ravi advises and consults for numerous working groups on post standards implementation which encompasses test plan, certification program development and interoperability... Read More →

Tuesday November 17, 2020 2:45pm - 3:05pm EST

Industrial Track

3:05pm EST

Panel: Industrial & Manufacturing

Moderators

Matt Hamblen

Editor, Fierce Electronics

Speakers

Bernd Zimmermann

Field Applications Manager, Sensirion

Bernd Zimmermann is Field Applications Manager at Sensirion, a leading manufacturer of digital micro-sensors and systems. In this capacity, he currently leads the technical support provided to Sensirion’s customers in the Americas. Prior to joining Sensirion, he held positions of... Read More →

Jared Weiner

Senior Analyst, VDC Research

Marcellino Gemelli

Senior Director of Global Business, Bosch Sensortec

Tuesday November 17, 2020 3:05pm - 3:50pm EST

Industrial Track

3:50pm EST

Women in Sensors & Electronics: Challenges & Opportunities

Despite advances in STEM programs and targeted initiatives, not enough women today are choosing—or sticking with—a technical career. Women at all levels make up a distinct minority of the technical professionals working with sensors and electronics. In short, we have much more to do to truly achieve diversity in the workplace and to retain and promote women in STEM-related positions. This panel consists of exception women working in the field of sensors who will discuss how we can expand access for young women and mentor, advocate and serve as role models to help women that have entered the workforce thrive in their careers.

Moderators

Karen Field

Group Content Director, Fierce Electronics

Speakers

Catherine Liao

Co-Founder and CEO, Blumio

Melanie Daniels

Principal Engineer, Intel Corporation

Melanie Daniels is a system technologist with expertise in Imaging/Optics, Biometrics, Microwave circuits and high speed interfaces, currently concentrating on end to end solutions for Computer Vision and Machine Learning with a passion for Human Computer Interaction. A proven tech... Read More →

Rashmi Krishnamurthy

Sr. Applications Engineer, Microchip Technology Inc.

Rashmi Krishnamurthy currently works at Microchip Technology Inc. as a Sr. Applications Engineer. She graduated with a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Arizona State University, Tempe in 2014 and has been working for Microchip since then. As a part of her current role... Read More →

Tuesday November 17, 2020 3:50pm - 4:20pm EST

Event Feature

11:00am EST

Opening Remarks

Wednesday November 18, 2020 11:00am - 11:05am EST

11:05am EST

Keynote: Turning Technology into Gold for Team USA at the Olympics & Paralympics

Speakers

Phil Cheetham OLY, PhD.

Director of Sport Technology and Innovation, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Wednesday November 18, 2020 11:05am - 11:30am EST

Keynote

11:30am EST

Tech Talk: Delivering Pandemic Control: How ams Innovation in Spectral Sensing Technology is Improving Rapid Access, Accuracy, and App-to-Cloud Connectivity for COVID-19 Control

The capability to do large-scale, fast, and highly reliable testing at the point of care (POC) is key to overcoming the current pandemic situation. ams is driving these efforts forward through developing spectral readout technology for Lateral Flow Immunoassays for antigen (measuring saliva) and antibody (measuring blood) detection. Since its initial development in the 1980s, Lateral Flow Test (LFT) technology has gained wide acceptance because the tests are compact and easy to use in a simple, cost-effective design. Vitally, they provide results within minutes without the need for laboratory equipment. However, their sensitivity as well as the possibility to provide deeper, quantitative results is limited when analyzed by the naked eye.
ams developed a spectral readout module, that addresses these challenges and drawbacks. Through using spectral sensing, LFT test lines can now be objectively measured by a multi-channel sensor with spectral resolution, adding sensitivity and quantitative capabilities to the system without compromise on size, simplicity and fast, point of care results. In addition to improved measurement performance and user handling, the data can be digitized via an app and uploaded to the cloud, and therefore can become part of a pandemic monitoring system.

Speakers

Wim Renirie

VP & General Manager for BL Accessory & Wearable Solutions, ams

Born in the Netherlands, Wim received a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University in Delft. He holds two US patents. Wim has over 25-years’ experience in the semiconductor industry where he has held positions in development, marketing, and management in the fields... Read More →

Wednesday November 18, 2020 11:30am - 12:00pm EST

Keynote

12:00pm EST

Keynote: The General Pervasiveness of MEMS Sensors on Everyday Life & a Glimpse in the Human-Machine Voice Interface

Speakers

Dimitrio Damianos

Technology Market Analyst, Yole Development

Wednesday November 18, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST

Keynote

12:30pm EST

Roundtable presented by Omron

Wednesday November 18, 2020 12:30pm - 1:00pm EST

Roundtable/Breakout

2:20pm EST

Smart Sensors, MEMS & Next Gen Innovations Track Opening Remarks

Wednesday November 18, 2020 2:20pm - 2:25pm EST

Smart Sensors MEMS Next Gen Innovations Track

2:20pm EST

Smart Sensors, MEMS & Next Gen Innovations Track Sessions

Wednesday November 18, 2020 2:20pm - 3:50pm EST

Smart Sensors MEMS Next Gen Innovations Track

2:25pm EST

Tech Talk from Omron

Speakers

Cary Horan

Product Manager - Sensors & Modules, Omron

Wednesday November 18, 2020 2:25pm - 2:45pm EST

Smart Sensors MEMS Next Gen Innovations Track

2:45pm EST

Tech Talk from Bosch Sensortec

Speakers

Kaustubh Gandhi

Senior Product Manager, Software, Bosch Sensortec

Kaustubh Gandhi is senior product manager for software and solutions at Bosch Sensortec, leading highly innovative topics including sensor data fusion, advanced signal processing, supervised machine learning and self-learning AI sensors.With background as a computer software engineer... Read More →

Wednesday November 18, 2020 2:45pm - 3:05pm EST

Smart Sensors MEMS Next Gen Innovations Track

3:05pm EST

Panel: Commercialization Challenges and Application Opportunities for MEMS and Other Enabling Sensor Technologies

Moderators

Roger Grace

President, Roger Grace Associates

Speakers

Hans-Ulrich Zuehlke

Market Development Manager Semiconductor, 3D-Micromac

Hans-Ulrich Zuehlke studied instrument engineering at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. In 1998 he received his PhD from the university. Afterwards he worked at JENOPTIK, last ten years in the field of laser applications for the semiconductor industry. In 2014 Hans-Ulrich Zuehlke started as... Read More →

Cary Horan

Product Manager - Sensors & Modules, Omron

Tzeno Galchev

Product Marketing Manager, Analog Devices Inc.

Tzeno Galchev is currently Product Marketing Manager in the inertial sensor technology group at Analog Devices Inc. In this role he oversees the strategic marketing and product definition of the inertial sensor component portfolio. He received B.S. degrees in both Electrical and Computer... Read More →

Yongping Wang, Ph.D.

CTO, OLEI

As an entrepreneur, Dr. Wang has been founded or co-founded more than 15 high tech companies, mostly involving medical devices, consumer electronics and automation technologies. In 2016 Dr. Wang co-founded OLE-Systems, a sensor company which develops and manufactures a number of... Read More →

Wednesday November 18, 2020 3:05pm - 3:50pm EST

Smart Sensors MEMS Next Gen Innovations Track

3:50pm EST

The Spectacular Sensors Smackdown

Engineers are the original DIY’ers, with the know-how and creative genius to build their own gadgets—from highly practical devices to just plain old silly and fun creations. Many of these inventions showcase sensors and switches in action, from an animatronic graveyard display for Halloween to a machine that uses motion detection to dispense pet treats.

We invite you to tell us about the most clever gadget you’ve ever built. Wow us, and you could be named a contestant in our first annual Spectacular Sensors Smackdown. In rapid-fire, five minute video demonstrations, five participants will demonstrate their DIY gadgets, describing how they work and the underlying technologies used. Event attendees will vote online in real time for their favorite gadget, with the winner taking home a prize!

Participants for the competition, aired online, will be selected on the basis of novelty and engineering ingenuity of their designs. Five candidates will be asked to demo their gadgets in five-minute videos for the live competition.

Speakers

Matt Hamblen

Editor, Fierce Electronics

Wednesday November 18, 2020 3:50pm - 4:20pm EST

Event Feature