Developing Cross Platform iBeacon Applications in C# using Xamarin
iBeacon is a standard for an Indoor Proximity System developed by Apple, based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). As iBeacon is a standard, any device that supports BLE may interact with iBeacon devices (however the technology to implement an iBeacon device is currently licensed by Apple, effectively restricting the ability for phones and tablets to act as iBeacon devices to Apple products).
iBeacon opens up the potential to develop proximity based services by pairing specific iBeacon devices to applications running on mobile devices. Such services might include proximity based advertising, POS payment systems, and automated guides.
John Gavilan from Bridgepoint technologies will give an introduction to the iBeacon system and provide their experiences on using Xamarin to develop a cross platform iBeacon application.
We are hoping to stream the presentation live via Google Hangouts On Air for those who can't attend in person and make the recording available after the event.
Food and beverages will be provided.
Planned agenda:
17.45 Networking
18.30 Presentation - John Gavilan, Bridgepoint Technologies
20.00 Networking
