WWTO September 2014: Muse Brain-sensing Headband by InteraXon

Neurocomputing, brain fitness, brain-sensing headbands and a beer tap controlled with your mind all make up this months event as InteraXon joins us at WWTO.

Thought-controlled computing company, InteraXon have created Muse (http://www.choosemuse.com/), a brain fitness device which helps you manage stress, stay calm and stay focused. Muse uses EEG sensors to measure brainwave activity. This month we get a live demo of Muse in action and then sit down with four members of the InteraXon team to discuss neurocomputing, brain health and what it takes to launch a brain wearable from Toronto.

InteraXon will be transforming the demo area space into a calm environment with its 20ft bubble room where you will have the chance to go "head-on" with the brain-sensing headband.

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LD West (http://www.ldwest.com/), a sleek and modern holster which carries your smartphone and wallet in style, will also be in the demo area.

Oh and did I mention that we will have a mind-controlled beer tap! Yes you read that right,pour your beer with your mind. You can check this out in action on CNBC (http://www.cnbc.com/id/101552574#.).

Agenda

6:30-7:00: Doors Open

7:00-7:10: Opening Remarks, Community Announcements and Apple Watch Recap by Tom Emrich

7:10-7:25: Ariel Garten Demos the Muse Brain-sensing Headband

7:25-7:55: Panel Discussion with InteraXon led by Tom Emrich

• Ariel Garten - Co-founder and CEO

• Trevor Coleman - Co-founder and Chief Product Officer

• Jay Vidyarthi - Senior Interaction Designer

• Raul Rupsingh - Software Development Team Lead

7:55-8:00: Closing Remarks

8:00-10:00: Open Bar & Food + Demo Area

• Muse in the Bubble Room

• LD West phone & wallet holster

• Mind-controlled Beer Tap

A big thanks to our sponsors MaRS Discovery District, Uproar PR and CloudExchange for making this event possible.

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About Our Sponsors

MaRS Discovery District is a mission-driven innovation centre located in Toronto. MaRS works with partners to catalyze, accelerate and amplify innovation. MaRS supports entrepreneurs building Canada’s next generation of growth companies. For more information, visit www.marsdd.com (http://www.marsdd.com/)

Uproar PR is an innovative consumer technology public relations and social media agency. Along with their other technology practices, the firm has successfully built brand recognition for its wearable tech clients. Within the Toronto and Waterloo communities, Uproar works with Thalmic Labs, Bionym Kiwi Wearables and PUSH. With Uproar's media relations experience, those companies have been featured in media outlets including The Today Show, Business Insider, New York Times and CNBC, just to name a few. The firm specializes in developing campaigns that drive awareness and sales, creating industry buzz. For more information, please visitwww.uproarpr.com (http://www.uproarpr.com/)

CloudExchange is a white-labeled app store platform that connects you with your users and developers. Our simple and easy to use platform gets your branded app store and branded developer portal up and running quickly, no big budgets or custom code required, helping you get the very best apps into the hands of your users. For more information, please visit http://cloudexchange.io/

Interested in speaking at or sponsoring the event? Or have some feedback? Email Tom Emrich at emrichtom@gmail.com