Early wearables like fitness trackers were focused and functional or like Google Glass experimental at best. Coming into 2015, however, wearables are poised to take off. Yes, the attention of the world is focused on Apple Watch, but it’s really the entire category that Apple has legitimized with its product announcement. Now that the door is open, dozens more wearable devices and services will bloom to fill the growing desire for wearable tech. The wearables trend session will put experts on stage who will explain how the market will grow.
James McQuivey, Vice President & Principal Analyst, Forrester Research and author of the book Digital Disruption will lead the session, introducing the theme and the speakers as well as moderating the panel.
J.P. Gownder, Vice President & Principal Analyst, Forrester
Onalytica named J. P. one of the 25 most influential people in the world on the topic of wearable computing. As keynote speaker, Gownder will reveal yet-unpublished Forrester consumer and business survey data revealing unexpected demand from end users and enterprises for wearable devices and services. He’ll put the pieces together, explaining the five things you didn’t know about wearables that will shape the market’s evolution in 2015 and beyond.
David Rose, CEO, Ditto Labs
As featured presenter, Rose, author of the book Enchanted Objects will challenge our expectations of what wearable technology can do for us and how it will interact with the rest of our enchanted digital lives.
Cedric Hutchings, Co-Founder & CEO, Withings
Joining our prior theme presenters on stage for an in-depth panel, Hutchings will discuss his company’s unique thinking about mixing wearable fashion and digital functionality, exemplified by the company’s latest personal wellness device, the Activite digital fitness band built into an elegant analog Swiss watch.
Stephane Marceau, Co-Founder & CEO, OMsignal
Also joining our panel, Marceau will explain how he has worked to help people take control of their digital health for years, culminating in his latest company’s newly launched biometric fitness wear.
Come hear these panel participants who will join to add diverse perspectives ranging from high fashion to health. Learn why 2015 will end with tens of millions of wearables users around the world.
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