ThingsCon Amsterdam Salon part 2: Shenzhen

In April this year, ThingsCon Amsterdam organized a research trip to Shenzhen China, ''the Silicon Valley of hardware''. We visited factories, design agencies, maker spaces and the electronic markets. Some of us worked on their projects with local partners, and the team of The Incredible Machine worked on their Blockchain connected bicycle lock.

This special Shenzhen Salon aims to share our learnings: what is happening in Shenzhen, and how is this relevant for designers and product developers? How can you work with the Shenzhen ecosystem to launch your connected hardware project? The evening session follows an afternoon Salon about the Internet of Bicycles (https://www.meetup.com/Thingscon-Salon/events/240178422/) and is open to anyone interested in learning more about the rapidly developing Shenzhen hardware industry.

19:00 Welcome, by moderator Monique van Dusseldorp

19:30 Marco van Heerde, PM/ PO Location based services KLM Mobile. Marco took part in the trip and already presented the results to his colleagues at KLM. At this Salon, you have the chance to listen to his views on developments in Shenzhen and the implications for businesses everywhere.

20.00 Iskander Smit, innovation director at Info, and visiting professor at the TU Delft Connected Everyday Lab, and Marcel Schouwenaar, co-founder The Incredible Machine, will engage the audience in an informal discussion on Shenzhen experiences.

20.20 First screening of ''Velocracy'' - a movie documentary on the design and production of a Blockchain powered bicycle lock, making use of the Shenzhen eco-system of manufacturers.

21.00 Close. Time to cycle on.