Redefining Wearables: Interaction and Emotional Connection

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The wearables market is undergoing a transition. As we move away from hype cycles, we're starting to see new approaches redefine the space.

Join us and the Fashion Technologists for a eye opening discussion and exploration of next generation wearables through haptics, voice, scent, and more. Industry experts will talk about how their technologies will provide fashion, beauty, and retail industries with new content, personalized interactions, and immersive experiences. #redefinewearables

We're pleased to announce a new partnership with FiSF (Fashion Incubator San Francisco) (http://fashionincubatorsf.org), who is hosting this event in their space at the Men's Macy's Building.

Panel Speakers:

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Francois Saix (https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoissaix/en), formerly Fitbit (https://www.fitbit.com/home) and Chanel — Francois is a leader in luxury product development and has worked with brands such as Chanel and Marc Jacobs before moving into wearables at Fitbit.

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Youenn Colin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/youenn/), Design Director Fossil Group Connected Device (https://www.fossil.com/us/en.html)— Youenn was a Managing Director at IDEO Palo Alto before moving to become the Design Director at Fossil Group Connected Devices.

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Fathy Yassa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fathy-yassa-1923323/), CEO of Speech Morphing Systems (http://speechmorphing.com/) — Speech Morphing has developed a speech analysis technology to deliver personalized audio messages across multiple languages.

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Michael Vestel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-vestel-ph-d-06262918), CTO Novasentis (http://www.novasentis.com/) — Design and deliver ultra-thin and powerful EMP actuators to OEMs and product designers. empowering people to connect on a deeper physical and emotional level with their devices, and to each other through these devices.

*This event is ticketed. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite.

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If you'd like free tickets to this event, we have a few spots available for those who are willing to let people in at the door downstairs for a 20-30 minute shift. Please contact Leanne for details!