A couple members of the 6SensorLabs team will be at SXSW over the next few days. There's quite a few interesting events that apply directly to what we're working on here. There's a lot that are specific to various areas of expertise and each panel has a quick line as to why it's appealing to us.
Places where you will find the 6SensorLabs team:
Friday
Food and Tech Meetup
JW Marriott, Room 508, 3:30pm
These are our people - we need to find out what other folks in the space are doing and sharing our latest models with them.
Food Tech Mixer
El Naranjo, 5pm
Could this be any better? We've got cookbooks, food people, and technology.
Saturday
Does the IoT Need to be User-Centered? We Say Yes
Saturday, 9:30am
JW Marriott
Note: Panel requires an RSVP
Our team is very sensitive to the fact that our device has to be very easy to use and very user-centered.
American Food 2.0: United to Feed the Planet
Saturday, 9:30am
Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom
Similar to the sentiments that Shireen expressed in her essay for Food+Tech Connect, what is the right food for you?
IoT: Endless Possibilites, Real World Questions
Saturday, 11am
JW Marriott, Room 211-212
What does the IoT (Internet of Things) really mean for us at 6SL?
Mega-Bites: Mining Food Data for Insights
Saturday, 3:30pm
Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom
One core components of Nima is an app to share results. What happens when we have a universe of test results that people have shared?
The Future Role of Tech in Dining and Food
Saturday, 3:30pm
Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D
How does data change how you make eating choices? These are questions we hope that Nima will answer for you.
Yes, two panels at many times - the 6SL team is dividing things up!
Sunday
Culinary Crossroads: Technique vs. Technology
Sunday, 11am
Driskill Hotel, Driskill Ballroom
While this is way more chef-centered, what happens when chefs can truly test products to help those with food allergies?
Magical UX and the Internet of Things
Sunday, 12:30pm
JW Marriott, Salon D
We want Nima to feel magical - let's hear some tips on ways to make that happen.
Even Hardware is All About the Software
Sunday, 12:30pm
JW Marriott
Note: Panel requires an RSVP
We're making a device + app + community experience, so what can we learn from other people who have done this successfully?
Monday
A Conspiracy Theorist's Guide to Health Tech
Monday, 11am
Austin Convention Center, Ballroom C
We like looking at all sides of an issue.
Chef, Reviewer, Guest: Who's Got the Power Today?
Monday, 12:30pm
Driskill Hotel, Maximilian
What happens when you add actual data to the dining experience as people will be able to do with Nima?
Future of Health Tech: Going Beyond Tracking
Monday, 5pm
JW Marriott, Room 201-202
How do we help people be happier?
Hardware Happy Hour
Maggie Mae's, 6 - 9pm
We look forward to meeting more folks!
Come find us or hit us up on Twitter and we'll give you some pins, show you the latest model, and talk about the integration of chemistry, hardware, software, and community.
To contact us via Twitter - hit us up at @NimaSensor.