Schedule

5:30 pm

Registration: Get in the door, grab a drink, and make a new friend

6:00 pm

Welcome from NTx Apps

Blake Burris, Cleanweb Initiative


What is the NTx Apps Challenge?

Robert Kent, North Texas Commission


"How IoT Can Save the World"

Ken Lowe, Gemalto

6:30 pm

Quick Pitch: Now it's your turn! Take the mic for 90 seconds, tell the audience about your amazing app idea, and recruit people to help you turn your dream into reality.

7:00 pm

Brainstorming Sessions: Let's get started on those apps! Recruit some people to join your team or sit down for a one-on-one with our Challenge Mentors to help you get started on your idea!

7:30 pm

Closing: Time to say goodnight. See you at Dev Day on September 6 at the AT&T Foundry!

Six weeks. Five challenges. $80k in prizes.

What will you create?

The NTx Apps Challenge is here and wants you! Come out to IDEA Works FW on August 25 to learn about the Challenge, find other people to join your dev team, and Quick Pitch to win a Gemalto Cinterion Concept Board.

 

What you can expect:

  • Learn about the NTx Apps Challenge, this year's Challenge Verticals, and how you could win a piece of $80k for your winning app
  • Find teammates to help build your app during the Quick Pitch
  • Win a Gemalto Cinterion Concept Board by pitching an idea that utilizes IoT/M2M concepts and principles
  • Get help from our amazing Challenge Mentors with developing your idea
  • Enjoy complimentary drinks or a popsicle from Steel City Pops

 

How can I win a Gemalto Concept Board?

  • Learn about the Internet of Things ("IoT"). These slides are a great place to start!
  • Come prepared with an idea for utilizing IoT as part of an app that addresses one of the four Challenge Verticals
  • Pitch your IoT idea during the "Quick Pitch," and Gemalto will give a Concept Board to the best five ideas presented!

 

Haven't started on your app yet? No problem!

Show up at the Meetup and we'll set you up with everything you need to get you on your way toward winning your piece of $80k in prizes!

 

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See you August 25!

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