What we’re about
Join us for an exciting meetup where smart home enthusiasts and IoT entrepreneurs come together to share ideas, experiences, and knowledge about ESPHome (https://esphome.io) and Home Assistant (https://www.home-assistant.io). Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about building smarter homes.
As part of this meetup, we are also planning to hold expert talks & Q&A, breakout sessions, and hackathons, providing opportunities to dive deeper into specific topics, collaborate with others, and work on real-world projects.
Apart from diving into ESPHome and Home Assistant, we will also expand the discussion to IoT development as a whole. We’ll explore the entire product development lifecycle, from electronics, firmware, mechanical design and enclosures to certification and production. Whether you're building your own smart home solution based on ESPHome and Home Assistant or considering bringing an IoT product to market, this meetup will offer valuable insights into every step of the process.
Entry is $5 NZD, with one refreshment drink included. The first 10 registrations for each session are free, so be sure to sign up early!
Our team of organisers:
Kelvin Chan: An experienced mechanical engineer with 25 years of expertise in product design, prototyping, and both low and high volume production, Kelvin has been involved in the military, aerospace, healthcare, food production, consumer electronics, and heavy engineering industries. He now runs a mechanical engineering company that helps startups, engineering companies, and other businesses transform their product ideas into reality.
Jenny Lo: Jenny works with engineers to understand problems and build solutions. She has worked with applications in financial services, insurance, education and healthcare.
Vadim Tränkle: A passionate engineer and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in software and hardware design. Vadim led innovative projects in the German automotive industry, including vehicle control, telematics, and M2M. Now running a technology company in New Zealand, Vadim provides full-stack IoT services and turn-key products, including ESPHome devices, focused on helping businesses and individuals build smarter, connected solutions.
