The day when fashion meets technology is finally here! WT| Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 MILAN is our first conference in Italy and besides being the meeting point of fashion and tech world in Milan, we are also very happy to officially kick-off the WT Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup.
Innovative entrepreneurs from around the world can submit their solutions, from April 29th until November 15th 2015 in the categories of “Sports & Fitness,” “Healthcare & Wellness,” “Gaming & Lifestyle,” “Safety and Security,” and the special prizes “Smart Clothing” and “Smart Jewelry.” All participants will have the chance to win one of the categories and the next “WT Innovator of the Year.” Participants will get the opportunity to win exciting prizes worth over $200,000 and benefit from direct access to a global network of potential partners and customers. Additionally, they will have the chance to access development kits of the partners STMicroelectronics and MediaTek Labs for free. For more information and free registration visit: http://www.innovationworldcup.com/wt/.
As we all know wearable technology is one of the most compelling markets, spreading at a fast pace. Analysts expect this market to become larger than $50 billion in the next three years by revolutionizing the sports and healthcare industries, among others. Wearables are changing work environments by supporting safety and more efficient manufacturing processes. Especially noteworthy, the fashion industry has discovered wearables as its new playground for inspiration.
We can´t wait to see new and exciting innovations in 2015. What about you?
