Internet of Things World Forum Names Dubai as Host City for 2015 Event Internet of Things World Forum to Return for the Third Year in 2015 to Address the Acceleration of the Internet of Things Industry
DUBAI, UAE - October 27, 2014 - Cisco announced Dubai as the host city for the 2015 Internet of Things World Forum (IoTWF) during John Chambers, CEO and Chairman of Cisco closing session at this years IOTWF in Chicago.
IoTWF is a global event that aims to unite thought leaders, business leaders and practitioners in business, industry, government and academia to accelerate the development of the rapidly emerging Internet of Things market. At the second Internet of Things World Forum that took place in Chicago, October 14-16, 2014, more than 1,500 attendees and 49 sponsors brought together the best and brightest thinkers, doers, and innovators from business, government, and academia, making it the largest Internet of Things conference in the industry.
The third annual Internet of Things World Forum in Dubai will once again bring together a global IoT community from all industries including manufacturing, transportation, oil and gas, utilities, government, healthcare, sports and entertainment, education and retail. Attendees will contribute first-hand to accelerating how the Internet of Things is changing industries, including cities, worldwide and its impact on the global economy.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai outlined his vision to make Dubai the Smart City of the Future in 2013. . The goal for Smart Dubai is to improve the quality of life by utilising technology for the establishment of a new reality in the city of Dubai, a different life, and a different development model.
Smart Cities are being fuelled by the Internet of Things, where technology enables governments to help lower costs, improve productivity, increase revenue, and improve citizen benefits for the public and private sector through initiatives such as smart buildings, smart gas and water monitoring, smart parking, and smart waste management.
The IoTWF Steering Committee is delighted to select Dubai as the venue for its next annual meeting. In Dubai, government and citizens services are already being transformed, putting the emirate at the forefront of innovation and driving the initiatives to support this momentous change that will deliver on His Royal Highness Smart City Vision. As more people, processes, data and things become connected, these interactions become more relevant and valuable than ever before, enhancing and supporting the technology vision of forward-looking organisations such as the Dubai Government.
Executive Quotes:
His Excellency Mr Ahmad Bin Byat, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Smart Dubai Initiative and the CEO of Dubai Holding
It is an honour that the third annual Internet of Things World Forum will take place in Dubai in 2015. This is an exciting time for Dubai, the UAE and the entire Middle East region as a whole as we adopt sustainable technology solutions for better public safety and security, transportation, buildings, utilities, healthcare and education. We look forward to welcoming and hosting the IoT community in Dubai in 2015 to once again enhance their understanding of what they can do to advance the Internet of Things, and maximize its benefit for their cities, organizations and the industry as a whole.
Wim Elfrink, Executive Vice President, Industry Solutions, and Chief Globalization Officer, Cisco
The 2014 Internet of Things World Forum in Chicago demonstrated that IoT is already here and now. By selecting Dubai as the location for the 2015 annual meeting, we will focus on how to accelerate the IoT industry. Dubai has established a proven track record in accelerating all aspects of city planning and realization, and we expect to mirror this success in advancing the IoT industry as the basis for country, city and industry digitalisation.
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About the Internet of Things World Forum
The Internet of Things is an exclusive event created to unite global leaders for a collaborative industry discussion that will accelerate the impact of the Internet of Things on the global economy, society and the environment. In 2014, this exclusive, invitation-only event once again brought together business and global thought leaders from across industries, technologies, and geographies that are passionate about igniting innovation and accelerating the advancement of the Internet of Things for their organizations and society as a whole.
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For more details about the IoTWF visit: https://www.iotwf.com/
Press release: The Internet of Things World Forum Unites Industry Leaders in Chicago: http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=1499853
Middle East News: http://newsroom.cisco.com/me
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Internet of Things World Forum Names Dubai as Host City for 2015 Event Internet of Things World Forum to Return for the Third Year in 2015 to Address the Acceleration of the Internet of Things Industry 
