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KATERYNA GLAZKOVA, posted

M-Health Congress 2019

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On March 5, 2019, the fifth M-Health Congress will take place – the annual event organized by Smile-Expo, dedicated to innovations in medicine and healthcare.
The event will also include an exhibition area, where attendees will have a chance to ask questions to producers of medical devices and software, and test products. Exhibits will embrace cloud services for medical facilities, devices for remote monitoring of health state, and many other things.
Specifically, the congress will be useful for:
• representatives of state medical facilities;
• practitioners;
• owners of private clinics;
• investors;
• mHealth startups;
• developers of medical software, devices, and other representatives of the digital medicine market.

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Ioana Paunescu, journalist , posted

A Conversation with Tom van Arman on Amsterdam Smart City

Tom van Arman is architect and urbanist using open data and applications to create more social, sustainable and resilient cities. He is founder of Tapp and co-founder of CITIXL, member of the board of Appsterdam and curator for Amsterdam Smart City. In the following we talk about the Smart City programmes he uses as a citizen, on the latest projects he is working on as specialist, and on the must-see smart city tours and projects that travellers can check around central Amsterdam.

Interested in more? Read the Smart City Portrait of Amsterdam:
https://www.igloo.ro/smart-city-portrait-amsterdam/

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Folkert Leffring, Digital Media Manager , posted

Amsterdam tests autonomous boats

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Small-scale autonomous boat prototypes have been tested in Amsterdam to evaluate their potential to relieve road congestion by ferrying commuters and collecting household waste along the city’s extensive canal network.

Click on the link to continue reading: https://cities-today.com/amsterdam-tests-autonomous-boats/

Find out more about the initiator, and partner of Amsterdam Smart City, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions here: https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/network/ams-institute

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Alicja Kepka, Student , posted

Looking for interviewees for a thesis project

My name is Alicja Kepka and I am a 3rd-year student of Media & Information programme at the University of Amsterdam. I am currently working on my thesis which focuses on the development of smart cities. I'm looking for people working on interesting projects, companies, or organizations that might help me with my project.

The main goal of my research is to take a closer look at the discourse around smart cities in the Netherlands and explore the role of citizens in the decision-making and implementation processes. I am especially interested in investigating how companies and organizations involve citizens and how they deal with more vulnerable groups in the society (for example, computer illiterate or older generations) when thinking about smart city technologies.

Would you be interested in giving a short interview to answer a few questions about your organization, the development of smart cities, and the involvement of citizens?
The interview could take place in person, over the phone, or through the internet. It shouldn’t last longer than 1 hour. It would be also recorded and transcribed at the later stage. Your valuable input would be later used in the final publication, with all relevant acknowledgments.

Please don't hesitate to contact me via alicja.kepka@hotmail.com if you have any questions!

Best,
Alicja Kepka

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Anna Kucirkova, copywriter , posted

Are Smart Cities The Future Of Humanity?

You’ve probably heard about smart cities, but what exactly are they? And what benefits will they provide? We break down everything you need to know.

Digital technology has provided society with hundreds of advances that make life easier and better for everyone. From the personal computer to the internet to the smartphone to the Internet of Things, we are increasingly living in a technologically driven world.

But what if those technologies were bound together and used to build a Smart City?

What would it take to make such a complex network feasible? And what would it look like to live in a such a city?

Are these just the fevered imaginings of science fiction writers or could it be a real possibility? Let’s dig a little deeper.

What Is A Smart City?

First, let’s put aside our Jetsons-inspired ideas of smart cities and look at what they really are.

A smart city contains a framework of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), specifically designed to answer the overwhelming growth of urban centers.

The ICT framework contains an intelligent network of machines and objects that transmit data wirelessly. These cloud-based applications receive, evaluate and manage data, in real time, to help cities, corporations, and citizens make better decisions that improve quality of life.

Citizens can engage with smart city systems using smartphones and other mobile devices, including cars and homes.

Think the Internet of Things except on a much, much bigger scale. A citywide scale.

Being able to connect to a city’s physical infrastructure and services has the potential to cut costs and improve the city’s sustainability. Cities can improve energy dispersal, streamline city services, decrease traffic and reduce air pollution.

The development of smart cities starts with a digital foundation that allows better functionality, that’s more responsive to citizens, and ultimately creates a better urban environment.

Smart City Technology

Cities are quickly on the move to embrace smart city technology. Autonomous vehicles are already providing data that could create environments where traffic lights become obsolete. Cities can reduce the number of cars as different transportation modes work together and communicate in real time.

Wi-Fi hotspots on a larger scale can transform the way users access information. And, as increased use of public transportation reduces the number of cars on the road, parking needs will decrease and enable cities to repurpose land for housing.

Energy sources could be better integrated into cities, helping to make a cleaner environment for everyone. At the same time, embedded sensors to detect gunshots or explosions will alert emergency services workers much faster. These systems will also find water, electric and gas issues and assign workers to make repairs as soon as they are needed.

All of this possible technological growth is predicated on the idea that technologies can help make people’s lives better in urban areas.

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Amsterdam Smart City, Connector of opportunities at Amsterdam Smart City, posted

We Proudly Present Our Partners: Part #8 University of Applied Sciences

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In June we kicked off a new phase of Amsterdam Smart City. More partners than ever are pooling their networks, knowledge and skills. Who are they? We will present some of them one by one. AUAS: 'We will work on knowledge to develop projects that make an impact.'

What is the main reason for you to join the open collective Amsterdam Smart City?

We think the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is one of the frontrunners in Smart Cities. In this open collective we can achieve two things: work on the development of the area amongst transitions and projects with all relevant stakeholders in the region, whilst at the same time evaluating and reflecting on the Amsterdam approach. This knowledge helps to evaluate different smart city approaches and strategies and helps to make more impact in our collective.

What is your ambition for the city and the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area?

Our ambition is to share knowledge and by doing that, making the region really smart. We will be working on the basis of actual state of the art knowledge and use that to develop projects that make an impact. By conducting applied sciences we test, prove, roll out and evaluate, together with researchers and students. In this way we also prepare our students to make an impact in the region.

What do you think is the biggest challenge for the city and the region in the future?

One of the biggest challenges is the dilemma of stimulating transitions, innovate and speeding up, while at the same time making sure that this is happening in an open, transparent and inclusive way and under the right conditions.

How do you see the role of the residents and citizens in your plans?

Residents are always included in our plans and research. We find it important to get further insights in their needs and motivations, and to find out about new ways of cooperation together with businesses and institutions in the city.

What do you hope to work on in the upcoming years?

We are planning to start and join a couple of bigger (European) research projects on smart city development. And we are developing teaching modules and masterclasses for students and professionals about of smart city projects and their strategies (upscaling, data, business models, democracy by design).

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Herman van den Bosch, Curator at Amsterdam Smart City; professor in management education , posted

Smart City Tales: free e-book

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Last year I have written and published 24 short essays that cover the concept smart city from different angles. After modest re-editing, these essays have been grouped in five chapters: Analyses, Examples, Themes, Beyond Smart City and Governance

The English edition (Smart city tales) can be downloaded here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c9f1v4od86ibaa3/2018%2007%2030%20Smart%20City%20Tales.pdf?dl=0

The Dutch edition (The smart city idea) can be downloaded here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/k03uilw32un3mp0/2018%2008%2025%20De%20smart%20city%20idee.pdf

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Maulo Lumleod, posted

Studens are looking to do business research

Beste connecties

Mijn naam is Maulo Lumleod, een vierdejaarsstudent bedrijfskunde aan de Hogeschool van Amsterdam. Samen met mijn teamgenoten Rutger van den Hoek & Janneke Methorst, zijn wij op zoek naar een organisatie die graag een professioneel bedrijfskundig onderzoek wil laten uitvoeren.

We hebben vanuit de Hogeschool een aantal sectoren meegekregen zoals Health, FinTech, Smart Cities & Mobility.

De opdracht voor het onderzoek mag volledig door jullie organisatie worden bepaald. Zo zorgen we ervoor dat we een onderzoek uitvoeren wat voor de organisatie relevant en nuttig zal zijn. Het onderzoek zal volledig worden begeleid door twee onderzoeksdocenten die vanuit de Hogeschool zijn aangesteld. Zij zullen de controle en begeleiding uitvoeren op het onderzoek. Meer informatie over het project kunt u vinden op: https://lnkd.in/dnaGpiT.

Het project zal gedurende de periode september tot december worden uitgevoerd. Het zal voor de organisatie geheel kosteloos zijn om het onderzoek door ons te laten uitvoeren. Wel vragen wij om tijd en medewerking om de nodige informatie te kunnen verzamelen.

Met vriendelijke groet,
Maulo Lumleod

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Cindy Ho, Managing Director , posted

A Need-based Smart City Development

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Recently, Ceresus published the 2018 Smart City Development Index Report, which uses the need-based smart city development framework with data science to evaluate 12 selected smart cities worldwide. The result shows that Amsterdam and Boston were ranked at the top.

Ceresus is a data-driven marketing consultancy and we have been inventing evaluation frameworks for companies to drive business growth and for industries to make the positive change.

If you are interested in our 2018 Smart City Development Index, please write me an email for more details (cindy.ho@ceresus.co) and check out the Index here:
>>>> https://www.ceresus.co/view.php

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nick cotton, posted

Tampere Smart City week

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In October, the City of Tampere becomes a platform for the first ever, international Tampere Smart City Week. The ultimate goal for the week is to initiate cooperation between universities, businesses and citizens alike, and to enable the creation of new smart city solutions and business models that can be scaled to other cities in the world.

The programme running from 8th - 12th October consists of several independent, yet interlinked events. During the week you can hear examples of new smart technologies and smart developments, and if you’re lucky you might even catch a glimpse of a robot or two!
But what does it really mean to be living in a smart city? How can we improve our living environment, as well as business and investment opportunities? The key, in our opinion, is the "three C's": Collaboration, Cooperation & Co-Creation, and that is what Tampere Smart City Week is all about! During the week the “Smart City Cookbook” will be published (and promoted here in the Academy), this publication from the Smart Tampere program provides guidance for Smart City Program Managers and Developers for establishing an effective smart city program framework.

The City of Tampere and its Smart Tampere program are working in close cooperation with local universities, businesses and other organizations to bring you the most exciting, diverse and high-profile week one can only imagine!
See our Facebook page for further details on the program of events and we look forward to seeing you there!

Event from Oct 7th to Oct 11th
Ellen Hu, Student , posted

Respondents needed: Export support provided by the Gemeente Amsterdam

Dear sir or madam,
I am currently writing my thesis for the Gemeente Amsterdam (CTO office) to research how the local government can support SMEs to export their solutions for urban challenges to China. It would be highly appreciated if you could help me out by filling the following survey:
https://hva.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6gpBnWkAWK5rpl3

You are:
- A company who is interested in exporting to China
- A company who is currently trying to enter China
- A company who is successfully established in China

Again, thank you so much in advance!

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Sytske Jellema, communication coordinator , posted

SDG Action Day

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Iedereen kan bijdragen aan het behalen van de Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030! De SDGs zijn 17 doelen voor positieve verandering om samen de grootste uitdagingen van deze tijd het hoofd te bieden. Dat klinkt groot en ver weg, maar begint met ideeën en initiatieven dichtbij. Wil je ook meedoen en zoek je inspiratie, samenwerkingspartners of praktische tools? Kom dan op 25 september naar de SDG Action Day in het KIT/SDG House in Amsterdam.

SDG Action Day is een initiatief van SDG Charter, KIT/SDG House, Gemeente Amsterdam en NCDO. Mediapartners zijn OneWorld (SDGNederland.nl) en Duurzaam-Ondernemen.nl
Kijk op de SDG Gateway voor het hele programma : https://gateway.sdgcharter.nl/node/388

Event on Sep 25th
Francisco Duarte, CEO , posted

Pavnext - technological pavements

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Pavnext´s solution consists of a road pavement equipment that allows kinetic energy to be extracted from vehicles and consequently reduce their motion speed without any action of the driver and without impacting the vehicle, thus promoting road safety at locations where it is required to circulate at low speed. The energy captured is then converted into electrical energy, which is produced without associated emissions and can be used in public street lighting, crosswalks, sensors, traffic lights, charging electric bicycles or even injected into the power grid. Additionally, Pavnext also provides real-time data regarding traffic and velocity, as well as generated and consumed energy, which are sent to the cloud and later used to generate reports and to optimize energy consumption in real time, promoting energy efficiency.

We are looking for new international partners that are interested in implementing pilot plants with us, to help us validate our product and reach TRL9. Please don´t hesitate to contact us if you´re interested.

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Aafke Fraaije, PhD Responsible Smart Cities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), posted

Onderzoeksproject Catalyst

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Voor dit onderzoeksproject zijn we nieuwsgierig hoe kunst kan helpen om bewoners en andere stadsgebruikers een mening te laten vormen over de slimme stad.

We doen dat in drie rondes, waarbij we steeds meer de diepte ingaan:
* De eerste ronde vindt plaats op straat; voorbijgangers worden geprikkeld om over de slimme stad na te denken door middel van kunstinstallaties en onzichtbaar theater.
* Ronde twee vindt plaats in buurthuizen; bewoners en andere stadsgebruikers worden gestimuleerd om een mening te vormen over de slimme stad.
* Ronde drie vindt plaats bij het NEMO Science Museum en brengt bewoners in gesprek met slimme stadsmakers, zoals technologieontwikkelaars en beleidsmakers.

Daarbij hebben we steeds drie vragen:
* In hoeverre helpen de kunstinstallaties en theaterstukjes om de slimme stad relevant te maken voor deelnemers? Wanneer ervaren deelnemers het als leuk en belangrijk om een mening te vormen over de slimme stad?
* In hoeverre helpen de kunstinstallaties en theaterstukjes deelnemers om de verbeelding te stimuleren? De slimme stad is voor veel mensen een abstract begrip. Hoe kan kunst helpen om de slimme stad tastbaar en bespreekbaar te maken?
* In hoeverre helpen de kunstinstallaties en theaterstukjes deelnemers om gefundeerde mening te vormen over de slimme stad? wat helpt deelnemers om niet alleen een mening te vormen, maar ook van zichzelf te begrijpen waar deze mening vandaan komt?

We onderzoeken deze vragen op een kwalitatieve manier, namelijk door middel van observaties en interviews. De publieksactiviteiten vinden plaats in Amsterdam tussen september 2018 en januari 2019.

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Ludovica Viva, Project Manager at University of Amsterdam (UvA), posted

Circular Organic Waste in Amsterdam

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Circular Organic Waste in Amsterdam is a thesis project carried out in a collaboration between the UvA Faculty of Science, the Amsterdam Business School and the Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (Research Priority Area Sustainable Chemistry)The aim of the project is to investigate on the potential of separate organic waste collection and treatment in improving the circularity of Amsterdam. Amsterdam wants to become a sustainable and circular city by 2050 and increase recycling to 65% of waste by 2020 (currently around 27%). In addition, in April 2018, the European Parliament has adopted the revised Waste Framework Directive which declares that all member states shall ensure that biowaste is separately collected by 2023. Therefore it is clear that the separate collection of organic waste represents both an opportunity for the city to get closer to its targets and a necessity.

Currently, organic waste is not separately collected and it is just incinerated with the residual waste. In this way, energy is produced but all the nutrients and organic matter are lost and so all the value. Other treatments, more specific for organic waste, could allow for the recycling of nutrients, the retention of the value and even the upcycling of some materials. However, the introduction of another waste stream separately collected raises organizational, logistic and transportation issues. Therefore, this research aims at analyzing various potential collection solutions that could minimize costs and environmental impact making feasible and convenient the separate collection of organic waste and different possible treatments for this waste stream.

The analysis will be based on interviews, case studies and literatures and will be performed from different perspectives in order to have a systemic vision. Parallelly also the city of Amsterdam and its different sub-environments will be analyzed in order to understand the specific needs, limitation and opportunities of each different area. Combining the results, the most successful case studies that fit best in the characteristics of the city will be selected and integrated in different sustainable business models.

The set of business models proposed will produce an overall strategy for the management of organic waste following the principles of sustainability and circular economy as much as possible.
At the same time, the research will be backed by a social analysis performed through a questionnaire in order to get data on the real perception about this issue among Amsterdam’s inhabitants. The questionnaire will also help to get data on what would be the best instruments to incentivise the separate collection of organic waste and what the biggest barriers to its realisation are.

You can access the questionnaire through this link:

https://goo.gl/forms/8ApXVDSepWmlsyBH2

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WIT Regatta, Global Events Organizer , posted

Amsterdam Women in Tech Regatta

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JOIN US October 29 - November 2, 2018 FOR THE INAUGURAL WOMEN IN TECH REGATTA WEEK
The Regatta is a curated collection of events, workshops and conversations designed to connect women in tech to mentors, peers, resources and to the power of community. We will dwell in the realm of what’s possible, rather than simply what is.

The WiT Regatta is an inclusive event. Regardless of your area(s) of expertise, all genders and career levels are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Amsterdam is a mecca for talent, tech and dynamic non-profit organizations dedicated to making the industry more inclusive and diverse. WIT Regatta is about helping you to tap into this dynamic, talented community.

Get to work during our signature co-storming sessions, workshops, non-profit resource fair and cocktail mixers. Join captivating conversations with CEO’s, female founders and engineers.

Our week is brimming with opportunities to build your tribe and buoy your spirit, no oars required. We’ll come together to amplify careers, actualize goals, define the future of tech and blow our own minds.

Amsterdam is now joining this international event series with Seattle and Vancouver!

Our 2018 agenda includes:

To see full detailed schedule: http://womenintechregatta.com/amsterdam/event-info/itinerary/

Monday Kick off opening party– Resource reception featuring over 15 orgs from our vibrant city that support women and girls in tech- all during one night, under one roof. Connect with industry leaders who can help you find new opportunities, provide you with valuable networking and powerful insights to push your career to the next level.

Port Tracks: During the week we’re hosting over 30 breakout sessions across the city. Sessions are grouped thematically and each session will be hosted at 1 of 5 ports, as well as Circl; the MotherSHIP for the WiT Regatta. Attend all or create a personalized itinerary aligned to your specific interests.

MotherSHIP: All About You We'll be discussing self-care in toxic tech, careers and parenthood, embracing your inner power and making your flaws work for you, as well as a chance to participate in our signature Co-Storm interactive.
Port 1: Tech Mavens (Keeping you relevant in tech) We’ll be talking about everything from AI, to Crypto-Currency, to growing as a coder.
Port 2: Inclusive Culture (Allyship) The focus here is on ending gender bias in the workplace & building stronger, more diverse teams.
Port 3: Leadership We’ll hear from a diverse group of CEO’s and leaders who will discuss multi-dimensional leadership, building credibility and avoiding isolation.
Port 4: Startups Here we'll talk about side hustles, perfecting your pitch, and more with startup junkies and successful entrepreneurs.
Port 5: Career Acumen (Building relationships) Learn about how storytelling, mentorship, and meaningful connections will help you meet your career goals and win the race.

Closing Celebration: Enjoy the last day of the WiT Regatta Week at the Progressive Closing Celebrations. Participate in a variety of exciting pop in events: headshots, fashion exhibits, interactive VR, candlelight meditation, résumé review, workplace hacks and more... Connect, nibble & sip with new and old friends.

“We at The WiT Regatta passionately believe in the power of community and strive to build new connections in our ever-growing ecosystem. We will provide a powerful week brimming with opportunities to build your tribe and buoy your spirit, no oars required. Our goal is for everyone to be seen, heard and to walk away from this week with new ideas and relationships. ”

-Melody Biringer, Connection Engineer | WiT Regatta Founder and Producer

To see full detailed schedule: http://womenintechregatta.com/amsterdam/event-info/itinerary/
Full details at our website here: http://www.womenintechreagatta.com

Event from Oct 29th to Nov 1st
Adrian Tavaszi, Smart city activist , posted

Need expert and/or literature on smart city architecture Amsterdam

My name is Adrian Tavaszi , I am founder of the citizen initiative for democratic smart city in Heidelberg, Germany (https://www.hd-demokratisch-digital.de/). We are looking for policies and guidelines to establish a democratic process of digital transformation. I would like to get in contact with a team member or expert from Amsterdam with some insight into the the basic opearting principles of Amsterdam smart city, the process of establishing the platform and what makes it democratic!
(adriantavaszi@gmail.com)
Thanks
Adrian

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Mirko van Vliet, strategy at Amsterdam Economic Board, posted

Nice reads! Smart Cities: Digital solutions for a livable future

Slimme steden: digitale oplossingen voor een leefbaardere toekomst

Na een decennium van vallen en opstaan, realiseren gemeentelijke leiders zich dat ‘smart city’-strategieën beginnen met mensen, niet met technologie. Slimme steden gaan over het doelgericht gebruiken van technologie en gegevens om betere beslissingen te nemen en een betere levenskwaliteit van de inwoners te leveren.

Een rapport van McKinsey zet uiteen wat een stad slim maakt, welke technologieën interessant zijn, hoe de implementatie momenteel loopt in 50 steden over de hele wereld en hoe slimme steden ruimte creëren voor partnerschappen en deelname van de particuliere sector. (1)

Een artikel van Wired vertelt hoe Barcelona zich ontwikkelt als ‘smart city’ met primair de belangen van burgers voor ogen. (2)

Een artikel van Project Syndicate waarschuwt ervoor dat ‘smart cities’ digitaal gemarginaliseerde groepen nog verder op achterstand kunnen zetten. Het legt ook uit hoe steden dat kunnen voorkomen. (3)

1. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/capital-projects-and-infrastructure/our-insights/smart-cities-digital-solutions-for-a-more-livable-future

2. http://www.wired.co.uk/article/barcelona-decidim-ada-colau-francesca-bria-decode

3. https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/reducing-inequality-in-tech-driven-urban-planning-by-homi-kharas-and-jaana-remes-2018-06

Bron AWTI nieuwsbrief 15 juni

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Martijn van Velzen, Startup Scout , posted

Startup applications on KPN's 5G network

KPN is working hard for our future 5G network which will offer all new possibilities like massive machine communications and an ultra reliable, low latency as explained in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8ySHLAe7Dw&feature=youtu.be

We’re looking for new applications benefiting from the new possibilities. Do you want to earn a spot in our 5g showcase in Amsterdam and access to our 5g field labs? Then, sign up for our challenge on June 13th.
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-kpns-5g-challenge-43702752108

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Anonymous posted

AMSTERDAM TECHMEETUPS DRINKS & DEMO NIGHT! JUNE 5TH 2018 #TMUDRINKS

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The TechMeetups Drinks & Demo Night aims to bring tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurial spirits together as well as to share innovative ideas and new-age technologies! The Drinks & Demo night is one not to be missed; with its vibrant atmosphere it is ideal for those searching for great networking opportunities.

If you want to demo your company or share ideas with the crowd, this event is for you! We’ll have 5 presentation slots, 10 mins each followed by discussion panel with our community. Apply and find out more about presenters here: https://techmeetups.com/event/amsterdam-techmeetups-drinks-demo-night-june-5th-2018-tmudrinks/

Event on Jun 5th