FEBRUARY 2018 UPDATE

Globalization drives innovation as represented by the 100+ international conferences we supported last year covering the many aspects of innovation. This year is on track to see more gatherings in AI, Cybersecurity, Autonomous and Smart Cities than ever before, portending new product introductions. We are pleased that for the 3rd year we will be part of the "Auto IP USA" conference in Detroit.

The focus on technology driven transformation of companies, products and personal habits is good news for our innovation community. This month’s featured members are focused on different aspects of the smart car, ranging from using infrared sensors to warn drowsy drivers to personalized travel optimization and a system to establish trusted ride sharing -- all evolutionary advances towards more efficient mobility.

Congratulation to our previously featured member SPLT and their team in recently being acquired by Robert Bosch GmbH. Click to read more!

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Featured Members
Stroma Vision Inc.
Stroma developed a small dash mountable infrared sensor that understands driver behavior to reduce accidents by warning drivers if they get distracted or sleepy. They hope to be the first consumer oriented aftermarket driver safety device upgrading any car to modern safety features and improving autonomous car algorithms of understanding the driver decision making process. Their image processing algorithms learn to track driver attention, fatigue and distraction utilizing physiological models. Realtime biometrical readings detect unfit driving to drastically improve road safety.
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Shuttle Planet
Shuttle Planet's marketplace helps you connect with licensed, trusted and feedback-rated passenger transportation service providers of all kinds, large companies, small fleets, single-vehicle owners - that compete for your business and offer extra passenger space at a discount. Their service is vehicle agnostic. It can be used for passenger cars, buses, commercial vehicles, purpose-built mobility pods and electric vehicles in urban, suburban and rural areas.
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Make My Day
Make My Day is a smart car system for drivers that provides the optimal route for the driver daily errands and connect between the driver and the business. Make My Day's B2B solution for EVs and our B2C solution co-exists: Connect to your scheduler, calendar and todo list. OEMs, T1 suppliers, Car Manufacturers can connect with Make My Day API and add an extra layer to their drivers.
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AUTOMOTIVE REPORTS

Cipher Automotive is the first analytics software to analyse who owns patented technologies, to enhance the competitive intelligence available to R&D, M&A and strategy teams. Cipher Automotive includes a taxonomy of over 100 automotive components and eliminates the cost and delay of conventional approaches to patent searching. Powered by AI, better data means better decisions.


The KPMG Institute Network provides corporate executives, senior management, board members, industry leaders, government officials, academics, and other stakeholders with knowledge and an open forum to share knowledge, gain insights, and collaborate on timely and relevant issues facing the automotive market.
SPECIAL CHALLENGES

2018 InnoSTARS Competition application is officially live! The competition will take place across seven U.S. cities and those that advance will receive an all-expense-paid trip to continue the competition in China. There, the competitors will meet and network with qualified investors and strategic partners. Winners of the competition will also earn equity-free prize money.
Innovation Hub
WardsAuto
WardsAuto delivers the latest insights and analysis for today's auto industry, helping you see the opportunities and risks for your business in the months and years to come. WardsAuto Interiors Conference and WardsAuto UX Conference introduce you to top OEM and supplier executives to grow your contact base. Find out how WardsAuto forecasts, insight reports and data tools can help you understand current and upcoming trends in order to grow your business.
Read: "Putting Brakes on Autonomous Future"
les Nouvelles - Article of the Month
The journal of the Licensing Executives Society International, les Nouvelles, and its editor selected this article. The journal, which can be accessed online, is published quarterly and is designed to further the knowledge of the society's members and others in improving their skills, techniques and knowledge in licensing and protecting Intellectual Property.
Read the latest les Nouvelles Article of the Month
Visit Online: Licensing Executives Society (LES)
Innovation Management
Innovation Management works with international knowledge providers and leading innovation experts and practitioners with global expertise. Their content and technology is founded on cutting-edge knowledge and pedagogy to inspire creativity in individuals and establish open and innovative organizations.
Read: "Why Your Best Innovators Leave Your Company – at the Worst Possible Moment"
SRR Journal and blog Articles
Stout Risius Ross (SRR) is a premier global financial advisory firm that specializes in Investment Banking, Valuation & Financial Opinions, and Dispute Advisory & Forensic Services.
Read: "Aerospace and Defense:2017 Year in Review"
Intellectual Asset Management
IAM is a unique publication which focuses on the many ways in which intellectual property and intangible assets can be used to create corporate value.
Read the latest from the IAM Blog
Innovation Enterprise
Innovation Enterprise, a CFO Publishing company is an independent business-to-business multi-channel media brand focused on the information needs of Senior Finance, Operations, Analytics, Big Data, Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Sports executives. Products include IE.Summits, ieOnDemand, ieWebinars, ieWhitepapers & more.
Watch: "Creating an Innovation Culture" by Dr. Han Gerrits, Partner, Global Product Lead Innovation Factory, KPMG Innovation

Watch: "Enterprise Digital Transformation: Learning how to innovate like an agile startup" by Matt Hubert, Co-Founder, Bitmatica
Upcoming AH Appearances Join AutoHarvest at these Industry Expos
5th Lightweight Materials and EV Body Structures Manufacturing Technologies Summit
February 21-22, 2018 | Detroit, MI USA
As part of the world renowned GALM Series and with over 400 attendees in 2017, this is the key industry event for understanding the latest innovations, discussing current trends and discovering practical solutions associated with lightweight vehicle body structure production. Our 2018 event will continue to deliver lightweighting innovations and practical solutions focusing on dissimilar material joining, corrosion mitigation and manufacturing new-age materials for vehicle large-scale production. It will also host an exclusive panel focusing on the current and future joining, manufacturing technologies to scale up production for EV vehicles.

GAMIC - Global Semi-Finals
February 23, 2018 | Troy, MI USA
The 10 th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) Semi-finals will be held on Feb. 23, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Walsh College, Troy, Mich. Nineteen innovative mobility startups will compete in this year’s GAMIC Semi-finals. The top teams selected will then advance to the GAMIC Finals at the SAE International WCX World Congress Experience in Detroit’s Cobo Center on April 10. The 2018 Semi-finalists come from eight U.S. states and five other countries from around the world, all with promising new technologies to advance the vehicles and transportation systems of the future.

2ND ANNUAL FINTECH WEEK TEL AVIV
March 5-7, 2018 | Tel Aviv, Israel
MULTIPLE EVENTS FOCUSED ON FINTECH, BLOCKCHAIN & CYBER SECURITY. Our first conference is all about Bitcoin, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). We'll be exploring the evolution of Blockchain from Cytpto to ICO and hearing from innovators and influencers in the space. Our second conference focuses on all things Fintech. Hear from Key players from across the fintech ecosystem including banks, VCs, start-ups and innovators. Our third conference is all about the intersection of cyber security and financial services. We'll talk to experts on both sides and explore how safe your money and data really is.

Business Transformation & Operational Excellence World Summit & Industry Awards (BTOES18)
March 12-16, 2018 | Orlando, FL USA
The Business Transformation & Operational Excellence World Summit is designed especially for the Global leaders in Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation, and Operational Excellence. The summit provides you with in-depth guidance on all aspects of Digital and Business Transformation, Innovation, Change Management, Culture Change, Strategic Alignment, Lean Deployment, and Customer Experience Excellence.

Connected Car Detroit
March 13, 2018 | Dearborn, MI USA
CONNECTED CAR DETROIT conference brings together key stakeholders to network and discuss the technologies and trends that are shaping the evolution of the connected car. More than 20 expert speakers, 300+ delegates and a tech showcase featuring over 20 exhibitions make CONNECTED CAR DETROIT an unmissable event.

Autonomous Car Detroit
March 14, 2018 | Dearborn, MI USA
AUTONOMOUS CAR DETROIT conference brings together key stakeholders to network and discuss the technologies and trends that are making the self-driving car a reality. More than 20 expert speakers, 300+ delegates and a tech showcase featuring 22 exhibitions make AUTONOMOUS CAR DETROIT an unmissable event.

Powertrain Detroit
March 15, 2018 | Dearborn, MI USA
Join 200+ experts to network, share ideas and learn about the technologies and trends that are shaping the fuel-efficient and zero-emission cars of tomorrow

IPBC Southeast Asia
March 16, 2018 | Singapore
Being held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore on March 16, IPBC Southeast Asia 2018 will build on the unprecedented success of the inaugural event in 2017, which brought together over 270 senior executives from IP owners such as leading regional corporates, research institutions and governmental agencies, plus emerging companies from across the industry spectrum.

Innovation Enterprise: Upcoming Global Events
Innovation Enterprise creates & organises some of world’s most important events to help understand current and future business strategies, innovations and technologies
Ecommerce Innovation Summit, San Francisco.
March 20-21, 2018
Chief Innovation Officer Summit, London
April 25-26, 2018
R&D Innovation Summit, Chicago
March 21-22, 2018
Chief Innovation Officer Summit, San Francisco
May 7-8, 2018

Summit Global Schedule
Mar. 20: eCommerce Innovation, San Fran. Mar. 21: R&D Innovation Summit, Chicago
April 25: Chief Innovation Officer, London April 25: Chief Strategy Offiver, London
May 7: Chief Innovation Officer, San Fran July 11: Chief Inovation Officer, Singapore
July 11: Chief Strategy, Singapore Sept. 3: Chief Innovation Officer, Sydney
Sept. 5: Chief Innovation Offiver, Shanghai Sept. 12: Blockchain Innovation, London.
Sept. 20: Open Inonvation, Boston Sept. 25: Product Innovation, Boston
Oct. 3: Chief Innovation Officer, London Oct. 3: Chief Technology Officer, London
Oct. 15: Blockchain Innovation, San Fran. Nov. 8: Chief Tech. Officer, San Fran.
Nov. 9: Mobile Innovation Officer, San Fran. Nov. 9: Chief Innovation Officer, New York
IPBC Europe
March 20-21, 2018 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
With a long track record of delivering must-have IP value creation information, IAM has created IPBC Europe to focus specifically on the challenges facing IP managers inside European businesses looking to devise and build sustainable strategies for a rapidly changing world. Taking place in Amsterdam in March 2018, the event will provide IP owners in Europe with tools and insights that will enable them to craft world-class IP management and value creation programmes.

THE CITIES 4.0 SUMMIT
March 20-22, 2018 | Albert Park, Australia
The Cities 4.0 Summit is Australia’s most innovative smart cities event. The speaker line-up is a showcase of the amazing people, ideas and projects that are blazing the trail for smart cities globally and locally. The conference programme features 5 international keynote speakers, 15+ smart city case studies and interactive panel discussions. Cities 4.0 Summit is the best place to learn how to plan and deliver successful smart city projects.

Texas Open Innovation Conference
March 28-29, 2018 | Houston, TX USA
The Texas Open Innovation Conference is a forum where business, government and academia intersect to spark more development, collaboration and dialogue for the advancement of technology and ideas. Join us as we explore fascinating theoretical presentations, interactive panels and breakout sessions, inspirational keynote addresses, and valuable real world case studies from across the industry spectrum of Open Innovation

FOCUS: A.I. in Automotive Conference
April 5, 2018 | Birmingham, MI USA
Artificial Intelligence will be the single largest force reshaping the auto industry in the years to come. WardsAuto’s new Focus Conference Series continues on April 5 with a FULL-DAY event devoted to A.I. in Automotive, featuring presentations from WardsAuto analysts, technology providers and industry observers with unique perspectives on how A.I. will transform the industry.

15th China International Tire and Wheel Fair
April 9-11, 2018 | Qingdao, China
The 15th China International Tire and Wheel Fair is the largest tire and wheel fair in North China, and has been successfully held since 2004. We sincerely invite you to join us!

GAMIC - Global Finals
April 10, 2018 | Detroit, MI USA
The 10 th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) - World Finals for one-dozen finalists. Held on the first day of the 10,000 attendee SAE Automotive World Congress WCX’17. On-site presentations, networking, selection of recipients of $300,000 in rapid commercialization assistance and cash. Afternoon event.

Consumer Insights to Innovation Action Conference
April 18-19, 2018 | Boston, MA USA
At the marcus evans Consumer Insights to Innovation Action Conference, April 18-19 in Boston will bring together leaders focusing on insights, innovation, & strategy to debate best practices for companies to transform consumer insights into innovation action to anticipate continuously evolving consumer needs & deliver real results. Hear key practical case studies from companies such as BET Networks, POPSUGAR, Tyson Foods, Prudential Financial, Twitter, Land O’Lakes, and many more!

Strategic Partnerships for External Innovation in Drug & Device Conference
April 18-19, 2018 | Boston, MA USA
At the Strategic Partnerships for External Innovation in Drug and Device Conference, April 18-19, 2018 in Boston will address key changes and new considerations for maximizing benefits of external innovation. Participants in this event will focus on establishing long-lasting & mutually beneficial partnerships to propel innovation strategy. Advance winning strategies for external partnerships to fortify innovation, optimize R&D, and secure competitive advantage. Hear key practical case studies from companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Agilent Technologies, Inc., Otsuka Pfizer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, and many more!

TU-Automotive Digital Insurance Europe
April 18-19, 2018 | London, UK
TU-Automotive Digital Insurance Europe addresses the most pressing operational, strategic and business level challenges that face motor insurance companies in a digital era of connected, shared, on-demand and autonomous mobility. Over 50 leaders of industry will share the stage to give you the insight needed to lead in this quickly shifting market of auto insurance.

IPBC Shenzhen
April 20, 2018 | Shenzhen, China
IPBC Shenzhen will tackle the IP policy developments, market trends and commercial pressures affecting both Chinese enterprises expanding their operations overseas and international corporations expanding their businesses in China.

Image Sensors Auto Europe 2018
April 24-25, 2018 | Munich, Germany
IS Auto Europe 2018 covers topics that impact the entire supply chain, from OEM sensor needs, sensor technologies and sensor fusion. Last year over 150 key players gathered in Dusseldorf including Harman, Toyota, Volvo, Bentley, Daimler, Delphi, Intel, Denso, NVIDIA and more to discuss the future of sensors for automotive applications.

Smart to Future Cities
April 25-26, 2018 | London, UK
Europe’s only city centric event for citizen centric smart cities returns to London this April. Focusing on practical, scalable applications of smart city initiatives to improve infrastructure and quality of life.

Connected Car California
April 26, 2018 | Santa Clara, CA USA
Join 200+ experts to network, share ideas and learn about the technologies and trends that are shaping the evolution of the connected car. Key stakeholders will discuss the technologies and trends that will shape the evolution of the connected car over the next decade and beyond.

2nd Edition Patient Voice: Advocacy, Insights & Engagement Conference
May 2-3, 2018 | Washington, D.C., USA
At the 2 nd Edition Patient Voice: Advocacy, Insights & Engagement Conference, May 2-3, 2018 in Washington, D.C. will bring together the foremost leaders from Pharma and Biotech organizations to discuss current tactics in elevating the impact and value of the Patient Advocacy role across the program life cycle. Foster collaborative industry-advocacy relationships to achieve the best patient experience. Hear key practical case studies from companies such as Shire, Abeona Therapeutics, Inc., Dermira, Inc., Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Audentes Therapeutics, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, and many more!

WaterVent
May 3, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA USA
WaterVent can be perceived as a Corporate Venturing Forum in the water tech nexus. water technology innovators have to cope with two main challenges: · I. funding (by VC, corporates, charities & foundations, Family Offices, private individuals, public grants & loans). · II. detecting and convincing (first) Clients (application references!) - industrial corporates, farmers, real estate owners and utilities which are open minded (courageous?) to give new and - often - disruptive technologies a trial. WaterVent is a platform dedicated to matching innovators and these two groups by showcasting water technology innovations to those who are in need of and/or who want to engage in.

Auto IP USA
May 8, 2018 | Detroit, MI USA
IAM’s third annual Auto IP USA returns to Motor City on May 8. At a time when patents, litigation, licensing, brand protection, and collaboration are key, not just for IP strategies but also for corporate success, this event will bring together the leading IP experts from key players across the automotive industry.

US China Innovation and Investment Summit
May 14-15, 2018 | Houston, TX USA
The US China Innovation and Investment Summit (UCIS) provides a unique opportunity for U.S.-based technology companies to connect with investors, strategic partners, leading incubators/accelerators, and professional services firms from China. It is an excellent platform for companies to leverage significant resources from China to accelerate their growth and to expand their market potential.

Automotive Glazing USA
May 14-15, 2018 | Rochester, MI USA
4th International CTI Conference | 14 and 15 May 2018, Rochester, MI; Take part in the annual get-together of key player among innovations on automotive glazing and meet experts of this field. Listen to overall solutions and latest technologies provided by OEM, suppliers and researchers.

AutoSens Detroit
May 14-17, 2018 | Detroit, MI USA
400+ engineers and technologists join AutoSens for the 4-day US edition of this world-class conference – leading technical discussions set to transform the future of vehicle perception technology. AutoSens connects technologists in all disciplines of vehicle perception to network, collaborate, solve shared challenges and advance ADAS technologies more rapidly.

Connected & Autonomous Vehicles
May 14-17, 2018 | Santa Clara, CA USA
Connected & Autonomous Vehicles returns on May 14-17 2018. We will delve into the hottest topics shaping the future of the automotive space. From vehicle electrification and infrastructure to the evolution of ADAS and vehicle automation to enhanced connectivity and new mobility models, no rock will be left unturned.

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe
May 15-17, 2018 | Hannover, Germany
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe provides an opportunity to source the latest manufacturing solutions along the H/EV supply chain including electrical powertrains and components, battery management systems, materials and equipment. It is Europe’s largest trade fair for electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicle technology, taking place 15-17 May 2018 in Hannover, Germany.

The Battery Show Europe 2018
May 15-17, 2018 | Hannover, Germany
The Battery Show Europe provides an opportunity to source the latest manufacturing solutions from across the battery supply chain for industries including automotive, electronics, power tools, utilities and renewable energy.

Auto IP Europe
May 17, 2018 | Munich, Germany
IAM’s inaugural Auto IP Europe builds on two successful years in Detroit to provide automotive industry IP professionals with a unique platform to learn, share best practice and discuss new ways to exploit and protect their intellectual property and maintain a competitive advantage.

Connected Claims USA Summit
May 21-22, 2018 | Chicago, IL USA
At the Connected Claims USA conference, join 500+ claims visionaries and leaders to gain inspiration and tools for immediate implementation from innovative insurance case studies. Connected Claims USA brings together the leading minds on the cutting edge of claims innovation, with a speaker line-up of Chief Claims Officers and Claims Executives dedicated to customer experience, efficiency and innovation.

Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
June 4-7, 2018 | San Diego, CA USA
As the EV market expands amid increasing pressure from looming regulatory deadlines, the need to develop batteries with better performance and lower cost has never been stronger. AABC provides an invaluable opportunity to delve into these challenges, discuss breakthroughs, and learn from the researchers/engineers who bring these technologies to consumers.

TU-Automotive Detroit
June 6-7, 2018 | Novi, MI USA
The world’s largest conference on automotive technology this year will feature in-depth tracks on ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Cities & Urban Mobility, Connected Services, Data and more.

TU-Automotive Cybersecurity
June 6-7, 2018 | Novi, MI USA
TU-Automotive Cybersecurity breaks down and addresses the real issues to hand, helping you to apply the technology and best practices to deliver robust security defenses. Alongside the updates on attack surfaces and securing core functions, they also bring you the surrounding questions around secure supply chain management, developing standards & best practices, and more. This year they are co-locating with the 18th annual TU-Automotive Detroit conference & exhibition, giving access to 3250+ attendees working on the future of automotive technology, plus 150+ booths and demos.

TU-Automotive E-Mobility
June 6-7, 2018 | Novi, MI USA
The conference unites players from new age EV automakers, automakers, tier 1’s, charging infrastructure providers, battery providers, and the complete supply chain to plan for the electric future. The event will tackle the most pressing issues affecting the E-Mobility and electric vehicle space. From the deployment of EV infrastructure and high powered charging, to range anxiety and battery tech. development to consumer adoption and emission regulation, no rock will be left unturned!

IPBC Global
June 10-12, 2018 | San Francisco, CA USA
From June 10 to 12 2018, the world’s IP elite will assemble at the Palace Hotel in the global capital of the technology industry for the 11th annual IPBC Global. The 2018 programme introduces new, innovative session formats designed to enhance delegate interaction and facilitate discussion around the key challenges and critical topics currently confronting IP business leaders, as well as what might be landing in their inboxes in the years to come.

WaterVent @ Achema
June 14, 2018 | Frankfurt, Germany
WaterVent can be perceived as a Corporate Venturing Forum in the water tech nexus. water technology innovators have to cope with two main challenges: · I. funding (by VC, corporates, charities & foundations, Family Offices, private individuals, public grants & loans). · II. detecting and convincing (first) Clients (application references!) - industrial corporates, farmers, real estate owners and utilities which are open minded (courageous?) to give new and - often - disruptive technologies a trial. WaterVent is a platform dedicated to matching innovators and these two groups by showcasting water technology innovations to those who are in need of and/or who want to engage in.

Insurance AI & Analytics USA
June 27-28, 2018 | Chicago, IL USA
To drive growth and improved profitability, carriers must hardwire insights into the core business functions including pricing, marketing, claims and underwriting. Insurance AI & Analytics USA (June 27-28, Chicago) will explore where and how AI, machine learning and chatbots are delivering both operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience.