November 2016
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Exhibition Highlights
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Besides more than 2,800 international
exhibitors, visitors can expect an extensive
supporting program with four conferences
and five forums. From the Cyber Security
Forum and the electronica Automotive Con-
ference to the CEO Roundtable: Experts and
exhibitors will present and discuss the latest
developments from around the world at elec-
tronica. With an eye on current trends, elec-
tronica 2016 will focus on it main themes, i.e.
Automotive, Embedded Systems, Solid State
Lighting, Wearables and Healthcare as well
as the related topics of cyber security and the
Internet of Things. All of these topics will also
be reflected in the supporting program.
“Connected Worlds—Safe and Secure” is the
motto of an exhibition sector at electron-
ica that revolves around the latest operating
systems and networking technology in the
electronics applications sector. When the
fair opens its gates exhibitors will present the
latest embedded solutions and products that
pertain to key themes such as the Internet of
Things (IoT), industrial electronics and auto-
mation. Embedded is one of electronica’s most
important focal points. The last time that the
fair was held, 35 percent of its 73,189 visitors
came from the sector for hardware and soft-
ware development. Besides the Embedded
exhibition sector in Hall A6, the Embedded
Platforms Village is another visitor high-
light where companies can demonstrate their
know-how. Visitors can also expand their
technical knowledge within the scope of the
conference and forum program.
The
Embedded Platforms Conference
is
a communications platform that revolves
around components, tools and software. It
takes place at the Press Center East during the
fair, i.e. on November 9 and 10. Participants
at this year’s conference will exchange infor-
mation on four key topics: The first day of the
conference focuses on “IoT and Security” and
“Microcontrollers and Peripherals.” On the
second day of the conference, participants will
discuss the “Power and Sensors” and “Embed-
ded Communication” sectors. The confer-
ence schedule is available at
.
de/en/embeddedplatforms. The Embedded
Platforms Conference is supported by Texas
Instruments, Infineon Technologies and e2v.
From chips and components to tools and
software to circuit boards and modules for
various applications: The electronica
Embed-
ded Forum
in Hall A6 will present a diverse
range of technologies, trends and product
innovations that pertain to the latest issues
and challenges. The focus of this year’s pre-
sentations will include IoT, industrial elec-
tronics and automation. The event primarily
addresses designers, technical specialists
and technical managers. Details about the
Embedded Forum program are available on
page 19.
One of electronica’s highlights is on the first
day of the fair: the
CEO Roundtable
. The
theme is “Connected Worlds—Safe and
Secure”, and leading industry representatives
will gather at the electronica Forum from
11:00 to 12:00 on November 8 to discuss the
role of the electronics industry when it comes
to the security of intelligently networked
devices. The participants at this year’s CEO
Roundtable are Carlo Bozotti from TMicro-
electronics, Rick Clemmer from NXP, Prof.
Frank H. P. Fitzek from TU Dresden and
Deutsche Telekom Professor for Communi-
cation Networks and Dr. Reinhard Ploss from
Infineon Technologies.
The
Cyber Security Forum
will allow experts
in the sectors for software, hardware and
measuring and testing equipment to present
and explain the latest hardware and software
solutions for ensuring optimum security in
IT systems. It will also shed light on the top-
ics of embedded security, automotive appli-
cations and medical electronics. The event
takes place at the electronica Forum on
November 9.
When it comes to developing high-perfor-
mance LED systems, various technologies are
used. The
Solid State Lighting Forum
at the
electronica Forum on November 10 will give
participants an overview. Besides the current
state of the art, presentations will deal with
interaction between the various technologies
that are involved and how they related to one
another. After the keynotes and presenta-
tions on topics such as “Solid State Lighting
and Green Product Design” or “Methods and
Concepts for Optimized LED Drivers”, tech-
panel discussions will give experts a chance
to examine trends and future prospects.
electronica - more than 2,800 exhibitors
and an extensive supporting program
The International Trade Fair for
Electronic Components, Systems and
Applications, electronica, will be held
from November 8 to 11, featuring this
year an additional hall and thus
occupying a total of 13 halls at the
Messe München trade-fair center.
However, that is not the only new
development at electronica 2016.
