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symposium agenda

Preliminary.  Subject to change. 

9:30 AM- 6:00 PM Registration Desk Open
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM                                                               

One-on-One Certification,  Appointments (optional)
Ensure your success in ANT+ Product Certification by meeting confidentially with members of our Certification Team.
Note: Products cannot be certified during this meeting. Appointments will be approximately 30-45 minutes depending on requirements, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are limited.
10:00 AM  -  4:00 PM         One-on-One Marketing Appointments (optional)

Discuss your upcoming product launches, ANT/ANT+ product branding, potential publicity and promotional campaigns and partnering opportunities.
You may also book a video session to tape a 2 minute segment on your ANT/ANT+ product. Segments will be used in ANT+ promotions and on the thisisant website.
Appointments will be approximately 30-45 minutes depending on requirements, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are limited.
10:00 AM  -  4:00 PM One-on-One Technical Appointments (optional)
Your opportunity to personally consult with our technical team on any ANT/ANT+ development questions or technical issues.

Appointments will be approximately 30-45 minutes depending on requirements, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are limited.
10:00 AM  -  4:00 PM

Private meetings with Nordic Semiconductor (optional)
Discuss ANT products with representatives from Nordic Semiconductor, our Premier Symposium Sponsor.  Spaces are limited.
1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM

New Member & Adopter Orientation (optional)
Review the basics of ANT technology and ANT+ interoperability including technical details (ANT channels, pairing, messaging, topologies, etc) and commercial details (device profiles and use cases)
2:00 PM  -  5:00 PM High Node Count Technical Workshop (optional)
Join the ANT Wireless team as they provide a technical walk-through of ANT's multi-node solutions including Continuous Scanning, Shared Channel and Hub to Hub. This session requires a minimum of 10 registrants to occur.
 
6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Opening Networking Reception, Co-hosted by FIT-C
Kick off your Symposium with this key networking event and enjoy great Canadian hospitality.
Hearty H’ors D' oeurves will be served.
 

 

6:45 AM  -  7:30 AM                     

Organized Run
Start your day with a guided run through the resort area. Runs will be approximately 30 to 40 min, based on group interest.
7:15 AM  -  8:45 AM Breakfast Buffet
8:45 AM  -  9:45 AM                                

ANT Wireless Opening Sessions

  • Welcoming remarks, James Fujimoto, Director ANT Wireless
  • ANT, ANT+, Certification and product Road Maps ANT Wireless Product Managers
9:45 AM  -  10:15 AM                  Nordic Semiconductor and the nRF52
 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Jon Bruner - Keynote Presentation
The physical and digital worlds are merging. Ubiquitous connectivity and modularized hardware have made it possible to add software intelligence to any physical device. In this presentation, Jon Bruner, data journalist and Editor-at-large for O’Reilly Media, will describe the new hardware movement—the shift that's making hardware nearly as agile and accessible as software.
11:30 AM- 12:00 PM Personal with a Purpose
Josh Gunkel, Senior Developer Program Manager, Garmin
Connect IQ is embarking on a year since launch and has an exciting future ahead. Join Garmin in looking back at the successes and glance into the future of the Connect IQ program as they share with you some exciting news.
12:00 PM  -  12:45 PM Lunch 
12:45 PM  -  2:30 PM

Bike Power TWG (optional)
TWG Members Only
Discuss the evolution of the ANT+ bike Power Profile. Participants may also submit topics for discussion prior to Symposium. 
Who should attend: Manufacturers of bike power meters and bike power displays, plus post ride analysis systems makers.
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM FIT - The Interoperable File Storage Solution: Updates and Roadmap
1:15 PM  -  4:45 PM Product Showcase and Networking
Experience new ANT+ products (available & in development) in this hands-on exhibit.
 
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM ANT SoftDevice Licensing for nRF52
James Fujimoto, Director ANT Wireless
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Nordic nRF52 Technical Seminar (optional)
Explore the new nRF52 features with experts from Nordic Semiconductor.
5:45 PM  -  10:00 PM

Nordic Hockey League!
Dinner and Evening Event.
Presented by Premier Sponsor Nordic Semiconductor
Don’t miss this great evening event of friendly hockey competition and fun.
Athletic/Casual wear– some outdoor activities.

 

6:45 AM  -  7:30 AM  

Organized Run (optional)
Start your day with a guided run through the resort area. Runs will be approximately 30 to 40 min, based on group interest.
7:15  AM  -  8:45 AM         Breakfast Buffet
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Haley Macleod - Keynote Presentation
Haley is a PhD candidate at the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University researching the potential role of technology in the lives of people with rare diseases. Drawing examples from her consumer health and wellness informatics research, Haley will discuss the potential for wireless technologies to empower people to take control of their health.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM  Industry Panel: The Quantified Self: Capturing, Connecting and Interpreting              
Bryan O’Rourke, Ray Maker, Paul Dorotich, Haley MacLeod, Jon Bruner
Tracking athletic data is well known, commonly done and important to determining an athlete’s performance outcome. Technology and data analysis has certainly changed the way athletes train, but what about the every-day individual? How does tracking our data determine our personal outcomes? How can we learn from this data and what are the advantages to capturing our own personal data? Is your data the honest story of you?
The engaging panel of experts will explore the impact personal data has on our daily lives, and how we can use this data to continue to develop more compelling wireless products.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Coffee Break
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM ANT+ Fitness Profile (FE/ FE-C) Technical Overview
Learn about ANT+ in fitness applications by gaining an understanding of the ANT+ FE and FE-C profiles and the use cases they enable.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Wireless Technologies in Group Gym Environments - Rick Gibbs, North Pole Engineering
An overview of wireless technologies used for group monitoring use cases. The challenges and rewards of different technologies and how to combine them to get the best user experience.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM  - 4:00 PM
 

 

Stream 1 - Technical Sessions, Concurrent

1:00 PM- 4:00 PM - Garmin Connect IQ & ANTWireless Workshop
Learn how to develop ANT enabled Garmin Connect IQ Applications
1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM

Stream 2 - Commercial Sessions, Concurrent

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - Paul Wilke -  PR on a Budget
PR is a challenging topic for startups and established companies alike. With over 20 years of experience in public relations and media management, Paul, founder and CEO of Upright Communications, will discuss best practices to identify how best to increase your company’s visibility in the marketplace in an efficient and effective manner   

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Ray Maker - Online Tips for techies - Leveraging Bloggers and Social Media
Ray is back again this year to talk all things tech within sport. Ray will bring his unique perspective as an established and respected sport and fitness tech blogger and product reviewer to explore how to best communicate online with bloggers, Tweeters and Facebookers.

Meetings with ANT Wireless Product Managers
Meet with the ANT Product Managers to informally discuss the needs and requirements of ANT products for your specific use-cases. Sessions can be reserved on-site at the Symposium.
4:45 PM  -  10:00 PM Garmin Games Night
Sponsored by Garmin
Join us for an off-site mountain retreat. This fun, informal evening is the perfect combination of activity, great food, entertainment and networking.
Take part in your choice of an activity at this world-class Olympic venue:
- Mountain Biking
- Networking Lounge
- Lawn Games
Please meet us in the Convention Lobby at 4:45pm to ensure you don't miss the bus.

 

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Organized Run (optional)
Start your day with a guided run through the resort area. Runs will be approximately 30 to 40 min, based on group interest.
7:15 AM  -  8:45 AM       Continental Breakfast
For Friday session participants only
 
9:45 AM  -  10:45 PM                                               

Bike Power TWG - if required (optional)
TWG Members only
Continue to discuss the evolution of the ANT+ bike Power Profile. Participants may also submit topics for discussion prior to Symposium.
Who should Attend: Manufacturers of bike power meters and bike power displays, plus post ride analysis systems makers.
8:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Guided Hike To Troll Falls (Optional)
Join us as we hit the trail and enjoy a guided hike the Canada’s mountain playground. Take in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains while solidifying the relationships you’ve made over the course of Symposium. Weather and Registration dependent. Suitable for all fitness levels
8:45 AM  -  11:00 AM One-on-One Certification Appointments (optional)
Ensure your success in ANT+ Product Certification by meeting with members of our Certification Team.
Note: Products cannot be certified during this meeting. Meetings will be approximately 30-60 minutes depending on requirements, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are limited.
 
8:45 AM  -  11:00 AM One-on-One Marketing Appointments (optional)
Meet with members of the ANT Marketing and Communications team to discuss your upcoming ANT+ product launches, ANT+ product branding, potential publicity and promotional campaigns and partnering opportunities.
You may also book a video session to tape a 2 minute segment on your ANT+ product.  Segments will be used in ANT+ promotions and on the thisisant website.
Appointments will be approximately 30 minutes in duration.  Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
8:45 AM  -  11:00 AM One-on-One Technical Appointments (optional)
Consult with our technical team on any ANT+ development questions or technical issues.
Appointments will be approximately 30-45 minutes in duration, depending on requirements.  Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
12:30 PM   End of Symposium