DAY 2 | FREE TRACK
Embedded Systems in Action: Building Smart, Resilient IoT Devices
10:00 - 10:15
Chairperson’s welcome
Chairpersons welcome and opening remarks.
10:15 - 10:45
Presentation: The Future of Embedded Systems and AI in a Hyperconnected World
Embedded systems are evolving fast. As IoT networks grow, we’re seeing a shift in architectures, tighter AI integration, and major leaps in connectivity. Devices are getting smarter, more autonomous, and more deeply woven into our digital infrastructure. This session looks ahead at where things are going and how embedded systems are quietly powering the next phase of hyperconnected tech.
10:50 - 11:20
Presentation: Software Defined Automation: Empowering Smart, Resilient Industrial Systems
This session explores how modern robotics is increasingly shaped by advances in sensing, actuation, and edge‑level control that allow machines to interact safely and effectively with the physical world. It highlights how physically intelligent robotic systems—guided by real‑time feedback, robust connectivity, and adaptive mechanics—are transforming industrial operations with greater precision and resilience. The talk highlights the path toward smarter, self‑optimizing industrial ecosystems built on resilient architectures and intelligent devices.
11:25 - 11:55
Presentation: Debugging Embedded Systems in the Field – Practical Tools and Techniques
Debugging embedded IoT devices in the field comes with its own set of technical challenges. This session takes a practical look at modern tools, remote diagnostics, and effective techniques for troubleshooting issues in deployed systems, helping teams reduce downtime and maintain reliability across a wide range of real-world environments.
11:55 - 12:25
Networking Break
12:25 - 12:55
Fireside Chat: Navigating IoT Connectivity & Protocols
Industry experts explore the diverse and often complex world of IoT connectivity and communication protocols. They provide guidance on selecting the best technologies to match specific application requirements, weighing factors like power consumption, range, data throughput, and interoperability. The session also highlights how to navigate trade-offs and integrate multiple protocols within increasingly heterogeneous IoT environments to build reliable, efficient networks.
13:00 - 13:30
Presentation: Beyond the House of Cards: Building Ultra-Reliable and Secure Intelligence at the Constrained IoT Edge
Have you ever thought “there has to be a better way” or “someone else has to have done this” when it came to some aspect of your IoT system? If you need to balance security, performance, and power in a constrained system, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck with a house of cards! In this talk, we’ll see how you can make your own IoT superglue by considering open-source solutions, asking whether specialized hardware or optimized software could solve a problem, and re-examining the entire architecture to build truly reliable, always-available edge intelligence.
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch Break
14:30 - 15:15
Panel Discussion: Designing Connected Devices with Security Built In
Security is critical for connected embedded devices, and this panel takes a deep dive into how to build it in from the very beginning. Experts discuss best practices including hardware root of trust, secure boot processes, strong encryption, and continuous threat monitoring to protect IoT systems at every stage. The conversation also covers how to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and the importance of designing security measures that adapt as devices age. Attendees will gain practical insights into creating resilient, long-lasting IoT deployments that can withstand real-world challenges.
