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Wearable Technology Demo Competition

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Demo Topic

The demonstrations will highlight wearable sensors and systems for medical applications.

Abstract Submission

To submit for a potential demonstration at the unconference, please use the following template and email the abstract to spatel19@partners.org. Demo abstracts should be no longer than 1 page. Authors are also encouraged to submit a video for increased visibility. If you are submitting a video, please upload it to YouTube and send us a link. All submitted abstracts and videos will be posted on the unconference website.

Demo Presentation

The session will be organized using the speed geeking format. Attendees will be divided in groups. Each group will have about 5 minutes to examine each demonstration and discuss with the authors. Your presentation should first highlight (similar to an elevator pitch) the need and impact of your technology (~2min), followed by a demonstration (~3min).

Speed Geeking

This is an intense presentation format. There are 10-15 demo’s happening at once all around the edge of the room. Each is being watched by a small group for 5 min. Then they move to the next project. Each demonstrator of a project presents 10 times in a row each time to a different small group.

This format has a few advantages both for the viewers and presenters. Viewers get a more intimate demo, seeing the application or device up close instead of just up on a large screen and ask questions of the presenters during or at the conclusion of their demo. Presenters get to practice and improve their pitch over the hour of speed geeking.

Important Dates

Demo abstracts due: August 5th 2011
Acceptance notification: August 12th 2011

Awards

Two demos will be selected for an award as the most innovative and the highest potential impact demos. The awardees will receive a check for $500 sponsored by Shimmer Research.