Kick Off Presentation - 15 October 2021

At The Forefront of Innovation

Get ready for two days of world-class innovation, collaboration, and networking.

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Technology is changing the way we live, work, engage with one another. FIWARE provides a helping hand to those who want to change the world, foretell the future, transform markets for the better, based on recognized Open Source technology. From startups to SMEs to global enterprises, FIWARE helps today's disruptors fully grasp what tomorrow has in store and how they can be part of this transformation journey.

You can also play a key role in this journey. Looking into joining the FIWARE community, our global ecosystem or just interested in the impact and opportunities with Open Source technology? Then this Summit is made for you!

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A Leading Open Source Conference

Get ready for two days of world-class innovation, collaboration, and networking.

Our two-days physical Summit is back - and we cannot wait to see you all again!

Play a key role in a truly smart journey to Digital Transformation - be part of this growing global network.

FIWARE connects all who want to change the world, foretell the future and transform markets for the better - based on recognized Open Source technology.

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If you are an entrepreneur, developer, technologist, researcher, startup, a small or large company, or work with public administrations, then this event is the perfect fit for you.

Getting PEOPLE together

It is all about community and collaboration: Since 2016, 6.000+ attendees and 200+ cities have joined.

250+ Smart Cities References

8,000+ active contributors

430+ Members from 50+ countries

100+ Evangelists

26 FIWARE iHubs

35+ Global Strategic & Media Partnerships

6 Reasons To Be Part Of This Summit

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Featuring FIWARE Successes and new Potential in ‘smart’ domains from Cities, Mobility, Tourism, to AgriFood, Energy, Water, or Industry, and Green Deals.

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It’s FIWARE’s Top Event for all who want to learn from international experts and changemakers, from leaders and doers. Enjoy core and side events and get business rolling!

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Disruption on the horizon: we make Data Space real. And much more: FIWARE & Digital Twins, AI, Data Economy, Smart Data Models delivered by the FIWARE Community.

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Leading Companies & Partners are in. Influential local and global companies, organizations, academia, analysts and FIWARE iHubs are with us to share expertise, co-create and realize. Enjoy your direct access!

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Vibrant Networking and After-hour events guarantee face-to-face business and fun. �A Tourist Program will be the icing on the cake!

Educational & Business opportunities. An unmissable event for startups and SMEs. Training, Mentoring, Bootcamps and Tech Talks by Digital Innovation Hubs, accelerators and investor partners.

Getting PEOPLE together

It is all about community and collaboration: Since 2016, 6.000+ attendees and 200+ cities have joined.

250+ Smart Cities References

8,000+ active contributors

430+ Members from 50+ countries

100+ Evangelists

26 FIWARE iHubs

35+ Global Strategic & Media Partnerships

A Format with fresh opportunities�- but epic as ever

Business Conference - Mission & Proposition

FIWARE Strategy, Breaking News, What’s coming next?, Highlights coming from Member Collaborations, New Strategic Partnerships, New Programs and Projects

Training & Education

From Bootcamp to FIWARE’s Technical Experts Certification: We’ll offer the “entry gate” to cutting edge skills from experienced professionals coming straight from the industry.

Disruption on the horizon

Sessions on AI/ML, Blockchain & DLTs, Robotics, Digital Twins, Data Economy and Data Spaces, delivered by FIWARE Community and innovators.

Plugg Sessions

Grow your businesses as we merge providers and users: Systems Integrators, Solutions providers, iHubs, DIHs, or Investors with Public Admin and user organizations.

Mingle & network

The FIWARE Summit is the epic place for FIWARE members, partners and newbies to network in an informal setting. Wine & certified cheeses and drinks tasting, culinary arts school, cocktails for all and much more!!!

Hands on Use Cases & References

A full day dedicated to very tangible solutions, best-practises, learning how to successfully replicate solutions.�[Exhibition spaces are still under discussion]

Academia & Funded Projects

Showcasing and collaborating in projects based on FIWARE, fro FISAB, to EU Projects, from University Roadshow, to new programs coming up (e.g. EU Green Deal, Gaia-X, US projects).

Format & Stages: DAY 1 (proposal)

Solution Managers, Tech Experts, Developers, Project Managers...

Target�Groups

CxOs, Decision Makers, Strategists, Analysts...

Researchers, Academia, ICT companies, Analysts...

Format & Stages: DAY 2 (proposal)

Target�Groups

CxOs, Decision Makers, Strategists�Analysts

Bus Dev., Entrepreneurs, Startups, Accelerator Programs, Hackathons

Solution Mgrs, Tech Experts, Developers, Project Managers

Solution Mgrs, Tech Experts, Developers, Project Mgrs

Researchers, Academia, ICT companies, Analysts...

Call for Contributions

• The Call for Contribution opens Oct 15
• You can participate by visiting the brand new Summit Homepage:�https://www.fiware.org/global-summit
• Then fill in the form to submit your �contribution
• The Program Committee together with FIWARE Marketing collects and reviews and evaluates all contributions to pick the best ones going into the final Summit Program

Timeline:

Oct 15: Call for Contributions will open�Nov 25: Call for Contribution will close�Dec 3: Receive your feedback of acceptance�Dec 6: FIWARE Summit Program goes live � and ready to distribute

NEW: Plugg Sessions �- room: Roque Nublo or Canary Hall -

Format & Concept:

• Opportunity for Systems Integrators, Solution Providers, Platform builders, iHubs and others to pitch their best offerings and get “plugged” to those searching for helping hands and final solutions.
• FIWARE offers providers a 12-minutes pitch each on stage (slots go by quarter of an hour). The presenter can then invite all interested persons to a dedicated table for further business talks (open throughout the day).�Tables flagged out with the company/brand.
• Open Space for best matchmaking and business talks.

NEW: Inviting the World - Talking Markets�- room: tbd -

NEW: Academic & Funded Projects �- room: tbd -

Format & Concept

• This track will give space to our newly �founded FIWARE Scientific Advisory �Board to present themselves as well as their program and further ideas
• Other sessions will cover Funded Projects progress and achievements.
• New Funded Projects opportunities will be discussed as well.
• University Roadshow engagement guaranteed!�

NEW: i4Trust Bootcamp (side program) �-room: Bandama-

Format & Concept

• Welcome Camp for the 16 winning experiments of the Open Call (to then work for the following 9 months in the winner projects), 2-days event hosted by FIWARE Foundation, co-organized with FB
• Dates: Tuesday 18 - Thursday 20 (tbd)
• Participants should have time & access to �the “Disruptive Sessions”, if possible
• Therefore: Disruptive Sessions may happen only in the afternoons of DAY 1 and DAY 2

Milestones - Action Plan

Oct 1 Save the Date & Summit Announcements

Oct 15 Call for Contributions will open

Oct 18 Ticket Sales Opening

Oct 18 Social Media Campaign

Oct 25 1st Communication Package for FIWARE members / partners

Nov 1 Summit Brochure coming out inc. Sponsorship Packages

Nov 25 Call for Contribution will close

Dec 3 Notification to the authors of all submissions (acceptance note)

Dec 6 FIWARE Summit Program goes live and ready to distribute

Jan 6 Ticket Sales for FI-Dinner will end

Sponsorship Opportunities�

Format & Concept�

Sponsorship packages will be offered for e.g.

• Featured logo on Summit landing page
• Dinner Sponsorships (flags, branded drinks,...)
• Dedicated Meeting Tables (branded)
• Hanging Banners
• Logo positioning
• Special SoMe attention
• others

Networking Moments & Spaces�

Moments

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Day 0: Learning Tour 1

Day 0: Welcome Cocktail as part of GA �Day 0: VIP Dinner

Day 1: FI-Dinner (for all with valid dinner ticket)

Day 2: Grand Closing Cocktail

Day 3: Learning Tour 2

Spaces

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• Coffee Breaks (outdoor if possible)
• Plugg Sessions branded Tables �(e.g. meet innovalia at the “innovalia table”)
• Outdoor get-togethers (weather depending)

NEW: Learning Tours�

Marine Biotechnology

Want to know more on digitalization and innovation in Gran Canaria?

This is just a snapshot for pre-event and post event days. Join our Learning Tours. Much more to come !!! (upon registration)

The Spanish Bank of Algae (BEA) is an infrastructure of the Universidad of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria managed by the Canarian Science and Technology Park Foundation (FCPCT). Its basic objectives are the isolation, characterization, conservation, supply and development of cultivation techniques and applications of microalgae and cyanobacteria from a scientific-technological point of view.

PLOCAN mission is to provide a cost-effective combination of services, including housing, operations, data and access to the offshore multi-use platform, observatories and test site facilities that meet the upcoming scientific challenges of the oceans and socioeconomic needs.

La Luz Port (also called Las Palmas Port) is a sheltered harbour strategically located halfway between Europe and the other two continents (Africa and America) within the island of Gran Canaria, which is an integral part of the Canary Archipelago pertaining to Spain since 1478.

INTA (National Institute of Aerospace Technology) is a Public Research Organisation that depends on the Spanish Ministry of Defence. It is responsible for performing scientific research activities and prototypes in its field of knowledge, as well as for providing technological services to companies in the industry, universities and other institutions.

Opportunities For All

Important Links

FIWARE Global Summit Landing Page is indexed on browsers and online.

https://www.fiware.org/global-summit

Users (for the time being) will be only able to directly reach it via the slider in the homepage.

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Social Media:

Direct link to the Form of the Call for Contributions: https://www.fiware.org/global-summit/call-for-contribution/

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All the submissions can be found here at this spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O4_Ajin0TQGj9oGuuvMMntF6kxWdJrYUx5To40vjhlk/edit?usp=sharing

The Venue

INFECAR

Av. de la Feria, 1, 35012 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,

Las Palmas

Rooms

Website Launch: Oct 15

Call for Actions

Block your agenda - now!

Jan 18-21 or longer...

Make a snapshot �of your ideas and contribute to the program!

Book your trip!

Arrive in time for FIWARE GA and Learning Tours

Attend to our bi-weekly Program Calls!

Make a difference!

See you in Gran Canaria!

BACK-UP (to later delete)

Back-up slides, old stuff, reminders and WIP slides�Will be deleted later on !

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Not to be shared or presented!

Format & Stages

Format & Stages

Format & Stages

Plugg Tables: iHubs, Uni Roadshow... �(room: ...)

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Business Matchmaking: 1-2-1 Meetings (Jan 21)�(room: ...)

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Old overviews

Be part of FIWARE’s Connect Zone

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Málaga

23-24 June

2020

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Stuffy conference centres, move over! The FIWARE Global Summit Connect Zone is filled with the world’s leading brands, bringing together a unique blend of experienced industry players, disruptors, and innovators. Create business opportunities by shining a spotlight at what your brand, product, service is doing to transform how we live today, and tomorrow. Some of our past international Exhibitors.

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Atos

Engineering

Catapult Digital

NEC

International Data Space Association

Addix

Hopu

Martel

Kommunal 4.0

Hub2GO

FIWARE iHub Rioja

Diputación de Badajoz