The Assembly launches Show & Tech to showcase local innovators
Annual event aims to highlight technology innovation through recognition of three best projects
Dubai, UAE, 25 April 2018: The Assembly, the region’s first Smart Lab-Maker Space and Community Learning Initiative based in Dubai, has announced the dates for its first Show & Tech, an exhibition featuring innovative DIY projects contributed by tech enthusiasts of all ages from around the country. The annual event will be held for the first time this 5thMay 2018 from 10AM onwards at the In5 Tech space in Dubai Knowledge Park.
Billed as ‘The Projects of The Future’, The Assembly is inviting applications from anyone from the innovation-focused community to submit their projects around smart technologies such as the Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Smart Homes and Virtual Reality. The deadline for entries is the 26th of April and projects adjudged the best on the day of the event will receive prizes.
Prashant K. Gulati (popularly known as PK), founder, entrepreneur at The Assembly, said, “We have an encouraging level of participation from universities, hobbyists, and enthusiasts around the country. This event is an opportunity for us to highlight the results of the groundwork the authorities in the region have been doing to nurture local talent and increase innovation. The team at The Assembly work very closely with the universities and the start-up ecosystem to enable them through our weekly workshops and the results are quite encouraging.”
Alongside the user submissions, The Assembly will also demonstrate projects created over the course of its own past workshops, including a precision controlled robotic arm, an IoT controlled foosball table, an augmented reality maze and even a self-driving car.
The Assembly recently held a preview of the event at the recent TiECon 2018 hosted by TiE Dubai. Show & Tech is being supported by Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), In5, Optimistix Ventures and TiE Dubai.
About Show & Tech
Show and Tech is an annual showcase for the community of DIY enthusiasts – from students to working professionals – to bring their electronics / technology projects to an audience of start-ups and the community in general.
For more information on the event, visit showandtech.theassembly.ae or email showandtech@theassembly.ae.
About The Assembly
The Assembly is a community technology lab and workspace based out of in5 Tech in Dubai Knowledge Park. Through workshops and events, The Assembly aims to bring the innovator community together and promote a variety of skills through collaboration on projects using the latest technology. The Assembly: Hack stream focuses on projects using embedded systems involving the Internet of Things, Robotics, 3D printing, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, UAVs whereas The Assembly: Code works with projects realised using the latest software APIs, frameworks and trends, ranging from mobile technology and full stack application development to data science, machine learning and AI. The Assembly regularly partners with companies, organizations and large-scale events to advance their objectives with regards to cutting edge innovation.
For more information, visit www.theassembly.ae