What were the top takeaways from the Collision Conference? Recently, the #WeAreIntellis leadership team connected with the global tech community at Collision to learn about new technologies, SaaS innovations, and the power of robotics. After a week packed with events, panel discussions, and meet-and-greets, we are feeling optimistic and excited about the future of tech!
Top 3 Takeaways from Collision Conference 2018
Read on for the top 3 takeaways about Facilities Management Technology from Collision.
The Intellis team takes on the Collision Conference (L to R): Carmen Macias, Director of Project Management; Eri Shulga, Vice President of Strategy and Operations; Justin Seto, Director of Technology; Jay Warshaw, Vice President of Customer Success; and Steven Warshaw, CEO.
1. Software Solutions that Solve Real World Problems
One of the most significant topics this year was how tech companies can contribute to a sustainable environment by developing technology that improves energy efficiency and reduces waste.
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Former US Vice President Al Gore, co-founder of Generation Investment Management and chairman of The Climate Reality Project, speaks about the potential for technology to develop solutions to ecological issues such as the climate crisis.
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2. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Society
As robots and artificial intelligence technologies become ever more human, tech companies are increasingly considering the ethics of robotics and how these revolutionary technologies will impact society.
SoftBank Robotics Chief Strategy Officer Steve Carlin, Computer Science Professor Dr. Angelica Lim, CEO at Ever Doug Aley, and Senior Tech Editor at NBC News Digital Jason Abbruzzese discuss leveraging the power of robotics and AI while staying mindful of the human experience.
One of the highlights of Collision was meeting Pepper, a human-shaped robot by SoftBank Robotics that can identify emotions such as joy, sadness, anger, and surprise. He can also interpret a smile, a frown, your tone of voice, and nonverbal language cues, including the angle of your head.
3. Mobile-First Strategy
The way we connect to goods and services has transformed. We're moving from a pre-packaged approach to a personalized and hyper-local one. Our economy is ruled by ease and convenience. Hence, the ability to complete transactions on mobile devices for everything from food to lodging and retail is a significant trend to watch.
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Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Jeff Jordan, OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar, and CNET Editor-in-Chief Lindsey Turrentine discuss the future of buying and selling in the mobile marketplace.
