Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric and More Join Silicon Labs' 'Works With 2021'

Rhea-AI Summary

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) announced its participation in the Works With 2021 conference on Sept. 14-15, featuring keynote speakers from major companies including Amazon, Google, and IKEA. The event is focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) and will highlight the Matter protocol which aims to simplify product development and increase consumer compatibility. The event is free and targets engineers and developers, fostering collaboration in the IoT ecosystem.

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• Participation of major companies like Amazon, Google, and IKEA boosts credibility and interest in the event.
• Focus on the Matter protocol could enhance product compatibility, appealing to developers and consumers.
• The event aims to foster collaborations in the rapidly growing IoT market.

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• None.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, today announced that Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric, Konke, Landis + Gyr, Lifesmart, Tencent Cloud and Tuya will be delivering keynotes at Works With 2021, the defining Internet of Things (IoT) conference livestreaming for free to thousands of engineers, developers and technologists worldwide on September 14-15.

"I'm genuinely excited about the Works With lineup," said Stacey Higginbotham, founder of Stacey On IoT. "The event has a 'who's who' of smart home speakers including speakers from Amazon, Google and Tuya. This year, I'm excited to see how the show tackles new topics such as smart cities and medical devices. The IoT is going to affect every industry, and Silicon Labs has put on an event that reflects the breadth of the IoT in ways few other shows do."

Google, Amazon and Schneider Electric will join Silicon Labs President Matt Johnson to kick off the conference on Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT. The companies will share insight into the new Matter protocol's significance in simplifying product development while increasing product compatibility for consumers and its place within smart home and commercial roadmaps. Landis + Gyr, Google-X – the moonshot factory and City of Austin will deliver their keynotes on smart city technologies at 9:55 a.m. CT on Sept. 15. IKEA will join Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle for the closing remarks of Works With on Sept. 15 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT.

Keynote speakers include:

• Mike Harris, chief operating officer of Amazon's Ring, which provides smart security solutions for every home
• Michele Chambers Turner, senior director, Google Smart Home Ecosystem, which creates products that help keep homes comfortable, connected and secure
• Sitao MA, vice president and chief technology officer of connected living, Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation
• Ulf Axelsson, IoT architect, IKEA, whose "Home Smart" smart home line provides products and solutions beyond conventional home furnishing
• John Romero, vice president of industry solutions, Landis + Gyr, a global advanced metering solutions provider helping the world manage energy better
• Raiford Smith, electric and gas utilities and technology senior executive at Google-X, the moonshot factory, who develop radical new technologies to help solve the world's hardest problems
• Mayor Steve Adler and City Manager Spencer Cronk, City of Austin
• Konke, Lifesmart, Tencent Cloud, and Tuya will deliver opening keynotes for the APAC Region's Works With sessions, which will be hosted on Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. China Standard Time (CST) and Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST. More details on APAC sessions, the press conference and speakers can be found here.

"Fostering and expanding conversations within the IoT ecosystem, creating a space for collaboration and facilitating dialogue between industry leaders, partners and alliances is at our core" said Megan Lueders, CMO, Silicon Labs. "Only in its second year, Works With is attracting thousands of product developers, engineers, designers and executives all committed to innovation and the acceleration of connectivity to improve industries and lives."

Press Conference Registration

Media interested in attending the Works With 2021 U.S./EMEA press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. CT are encouraged to register here.

About Works With

Works With is your one connection to all things IoT. The annual conference gathers the biggest names in the industry, including IoT decision-makers and device developers, to share and receive practical training and educational sessions. Attendees leave with actionable insights to build, deploy and interconnect the latest smart home, smart city and industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies to accelerate market launch. Works With 2021 is held virtually and free of charge. This year's agenda can be found here.

For more information and to register for this year's event, visit workswith.silabs.com.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives. Silabs.com

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FAQ

What is the Works With 2021 conference by Silicon Labs?

Works With 2021 is an IoT conference organized by Silicon Labs, featuring keynotes from industry leaders and focusing on innovation and collaboration in the IoT ecosystem.

When is the Works With 2021 conference taking place?

The conference will take place on September 14-15, 2021.

Who are the keynote speakers at Works With 2021?

Keynote speakers include representatives from Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric, and others, discussing various aspects of IoT.

What is the significance of the Matter protocol discussed at the conference?

The Matter protocol is designed to simplify product development and enhance compatibility across smart home devices.

Is there any cost to attend the Works With 2021 conference?

No, the conference is free to attend and available online.