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Eyeloco
De Brouwerstraat 5 · Antwerp
How to find us
Eyeloco is located in a very tiny street. There are no parking spots in 'De Brouwerstraat' itself. It is recommended to come by train and walk from Antwerp-Berchem station (15 minutes). Cars can be parked in the adjacent streets.
Details
As the internet of things is gaining traction, it is becoming increasingly important to question how this primarily technological evolution can be approached from a human point of view. How can a world in which everyday products are interconnected be actually meaningful for people? It will probably not be by changing the colour of a living room lamp depending on the weather outside, or having to use an app to switch on the radio someone is standing next to. The central topic throughout the Humans & Things event will be how the internet of things can be approached in a more humane way. Doing so we hope to endeavour in a constructive dialogue regarding this topic.
In close collaboration with CHI Belgium (http://www.chibelgium.be) (the Belgian chapter of SigCHI) and the DIOTTO (http://www.diotto.be) project (Studio Dott. (http://www.studiodott.be), Sensolus (http://www.sensolus.com) and Waylay (http://www.waylay.io)) we are pleased to present the following lineup of speakers;
• Alexandra Deschamps Sonsino (Designswarm (http://designswarm.com/), Good Night Lamp (http://goodnightlamp.com/))
• Louisa Heinrich (Superhuman (http://weareallsuperhuman.com/))
• Marcel Schouwenaar (The Incredible Machine (http://the-incredible-machine.com/))
• Jan Belon (Afdeling Buitengewone Zaken (http://www.afdelingbuitengewonezaken.nl/))
• Anneris Tiete (Beyond.io (http://www.beyond.io))
Made possible by:
CHI Belgium (http://www.chibelgium.be) : The Belgian chapter of SigCHI (special interest group for computer human interaction)
DIOTTO (http://www.diotto.be) : Collaboration between Studio Dott., Sensolus and Waylay. The DIOTTO project explores context driven internet of things products for the ageing population. DIOTTO is part of AIPA (http://www.zorgproeftuinen.be/en/en/platforms/aipa-ageing-place-aalst) - a care living lab initiative of the Flemish government.
This is a free event. Places are limited, if you are not able to make it after all - we kindly ask you to free up your space for any people that might be on the waiting list.
