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What’s New at IIC disappointments. Currently, we are seeking additional End User Leadership Council participants from varying industries who wish to join these dialogues. What’s in it for End Users? Consider the value in accessing an ecosystem of experts who can comprehend your technical problems, and help you solve them by providing access to:        Conversations around industry-wide issues and best practices Knowledge and strategic solutions by sharing challenges with peers Early notification of testbed insights and opportunities to participate in IIC testbeds Multi-disciplinary experts who help minimize disruption, improve productivity and increase ROI A neutral platform for collaborating with experts on proof of concepts Technology-focused Special Interest Groups Recognized, transformative leaders in your industry End User Leadership Council meetings are facilitated by IIC senior staff members or leaders of IIC Working and Task Groups. Face-to-face (F2F) roundtable discussions, presentations, working sessions and panel sessions are offered during our regularly scheduled IIC Quarterly Meetings. Council members are provided with optional opportunities to maximize their F2F time at IIC meetings by contributing to panel discussions, presenting within technical working group sessions, and at public-facing events. Of course, there are always ample occasions for networking and business development. There is no cost to participate except the investment of your time and travel. To inquire or to get started, contact Kathy Walsh, IIC VP of Marketing, [email protected]. Announcing IoT Challenges We are excited to launch a series of IoT Challenges aimed at solving real problems and advancing the validation of industrial internet applications and solutions. The current Challenges are co- organized with the Trusted IoT Alliance. We are currently designing two challenges. If you are interested in becoming a Principal or Emerging Technology Partner, please click on the links below and complete the forms. IoT Challenges  Smart Logistics Challenge, opened May 15, 2019  Smart Building Challenge, opened May 15, 2019 Connecting via Industry Events The IIC’s Global Event Series continues to offer world-class knowledge learning opportunities and are often aligned with vertical industries, featuring speakers from around the globe. A Smart IIC Journal of Innovation 90