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Think Smart. Think Spec.


Come to the Smart Products Ecosystem Conference (SPEC) and find out what’s happening in the smart worlds of wireless, healthcare, homes, and automotive. You'll make connections, find solutions, and develop relationships to help you take advantage of this growing technology area.


Program Announced


8:30-9:15am | Wednesday - 10/06/10

Wireless and mHealth – Connecting Patients and Providers

Ed Daniels (Moderator) Consultant -Point of Care Partners

Wayne Guerra, MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer -Healthagen, LLC

Carol Glennon CEO -Renu Mobile

Ronald J. Pion MD Clinical Professor -UCLA School of Medicine


The real impact of wireless and mHealth solutions comes from connecting patients and healthcare providers to immediate, personalized data and to the essential components of the extended healthcare ecosystem to deliver information and treatment at the point of need. Of the thousands of health related smartphone apps and wireless health monitoring solutions already available, relatively few solution providers are making these essential connections. This panel brings together leading providers to discuss strategies and best practices for designing and delivering
wireless and mHealth.


9:30-10:15am | Wednesday - 10/06/10

Healthcare Innovation – Smarter Treatments Take on Challenging Health Conditions

Robin Wright (Moderator) Partner -MedHealth World

Dr. Philip Low Chairman, and CEO -NeuroVigil

David O'Reilly Senior VP, Corporate Development -Proteus Biomedical

Adam Kaufman Co-founder, COO -DPSHealth

Sanjeev Gupta General Manager -Avaya Healthcare Solutions


With the rising costs of healthcare, and the drive to deploy technology to improve diagnostics, treatment of chronic disease and patient outcomes, smart health innovation is in the spotlight.
How can smart health applications, wireless monitoring, biometrics, and high tech health products improve the prognosis for patients, help to create new drugs, allow an aging population to maintain their independence, and create the conditions for all of us to live longer, healthier lives? That’s the central question for this panel of innovative healthcare companies who are bringing exciting advanced technology health solutions to market.


12:45-1:30pm Wednesday - 10/06/10

Smart Autos Are Accelerating Consumer Expectations and New Industry Ecosystems – A View from the Driver’s Seat

Ralf Hug (Moderator) Consultant

Sascha Simon Advanced Product Planning -Mercedes-Benz USA

Henry Bzeih Manager, Connectd Car -Kia Motors America

Andrew Poliak Director, Automotive Business Development -QNX Software Systems


Intelligent driver safety systems, connected platforms for onboard navigation, and infotainment, advanced traffic monitoring and alerts, and other smart auto innovations are making today’s cars safer, more fuel efficient and more fun to drive. Smart auto makers are embedding a world of new options and updatable features for consumers. This panel highlights the present and future of the connected car, with industry leaders presenting new models and discussing the latest advances in smart vehicle design.


1:45-2:30pm Wednesday - 10/06/10

Connected Homes and Smart Energy Management – Ready for Prime Time

Jason Rodriguez (Moderator) Director of Research -Zpryme Research

Seth Frader-Thompson CEO -EnergyHub

Doug Smith Chief Administrative Officer -City of Annapolis

Fred Taylor Senior Marketing Manager -Broadcom


Whole home automation and the smart home of the future that we have been hearing about for decades is finally here, as home entertainment and networking technologies join forces with home energy management solutions and multifunctional controllers and connectors. But what about the advanced features, business models and ecosystem partnerships needed to convince consumers and organizations to adopt these technologies? This panel will analyze the prime factors that are going to connect the major systems in our homes over the next few years.


Featured Speaker


12:45-1:30pm Wednesday - 10/06/10

Smart Autos Are Accelerating Consumer Expectations and New Industry Ecosystems – A View from the Driver’s Seat

Andrew Poliak QNX Software Systems - Director, Automotive Business Development


As the director of automotive business development for QNX Software Systems, Andrew Poliak is responsible for building, developing, and maintaining relationships in the automotive value chain.


Automakers, tier one automotive suppliers, and automotive industry analysts all recognize Mr. Poliak as an automotive thought leader. He is a founding member of multiple consortia
(COMET, SH-Navi, now with ng Connect to bring LTE wireless broadband to the automobile), speaks frequently at automotive telematics events, and advises analysts on trends and issues in the automotive market. He holds patents for a framework that consolidates access to multimedia devices, and for social in-vehicle navigation via images encoded with location data. Recently, he helped define and launch the QNX CAR Application Platform, which significantly reduces the upfront engineering needed to develop connected in-vehicle systems.


Mr. Poliak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with an emphasis in Information Systems from the University of Washington.


Three Easy Ways to Register


Online
Phone: Contact Frank Coppola at 203.852.6800 ext.131
Email: [email protected]

Conference pass includes all sessions, meals, keynotes, panel discussions, networking events, and unlimited exhibit hall access for the duration of the event (Oct. 5-6).


Important Information


The Los Angeles Convention Center is conveniently located at the intersection of the Santa Monica Freeway (10) and the Harbor Freeway (110).


Los Angeles Convention Center

South Hall K

1201 South Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, California 90015

Phone: (213) 741-1151


Due to overwhelming interest in SPEC and ITEXPO, we are pleased to have two official show hotels this year: the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Los Angeles and the Omni Los Angeles Plaza Hotel. Guests have easy access to cultural and business centers, as well as nearby beaches, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center, and Dodger Stadium. There will be complimentary shuttle service to and from the Los Angeles Convention Center.


The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

404 South Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Phone: 213.624.1000


Omni Los Angeles Plaza Hotel

251 South Olive Street

Los Angeles, California 90012


Book Online: CLICK HERE


By Phone: Omni Reservations: 1-800-843-6664, group code: 16900605286


Come to SPEC and hear from Mr. Poliak and a plethora of industry experts.
We hope to see you there.


Regards,

Frank Coppola

Executive Director of Conference Sales

SPEC and ITEXPO



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