IoT Futures: Imagining and Securing tomorrow's devices

The Internet of Things (IoT) is experiencing explosive growth, with billions of devices already connected globally. Experts predict that by 2030, there could be as many as 50 billion IoT devices worldwide, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to transportation, smart cities, and homes. These connected devices are expected to generate 79.4 zettabytes of data annually, transforming how we live, work, and interact with technology.

As IoT continues to expand, so do the opportunities and challenges. How can we prepare for this interconnected future? What new possibilities can IoT unlock, and what threats might arise?

Join us for an exciting Futures Thinking Workshop where you'll engage in creative hands-on activities to explore the future of IoT. You'll collaborate with fellow participants to imagine future scenarios identify potential risks and design innovative solutions—all while having fun.

Workshop Agenda:

Icebreaker (15 min): Kick off with a fun activity to ignite your creativity and get you thinking about the future possibilities of IoT.
IoT Card Game (40 min): Work in teams to brainstorm and create futuristic IoT inventions through an engaging card game that will challenge you to think outside the box.
Group Presentations (20 min): Each team will present their IoT innovation and share its potential impact on industries and daily life.
Sabotage and Threat Identification (30 min): Teams swap their inventions and the next group introduces a potential threat. You'll work on identifying this threat and capturing it in a strategic framework.
Group Presentations (15 min): Teams will present the threats they identified and propose solutions to mitigate them.
Voting and Wrap-up (15 min): Teams will vote on each other’s IoT inventions considering creativity feasibility and future potential.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is open to everyone—no prior experience in IoT is required! Whether you're a tech enthusiast innovator strategist or simply curious about the future this workshop is for you.

Perfect for:

Tech Enthusiasts & Innovators
Product Managers & Developers
Strategists & Planners
Entrepreneurs & Corporate Innovators
Policymakers & Researchers

About the Organizer:

At 'World we Desire' we are on a mission to enable collective brainstorming and prepare individuals for future uncertainities. We use Futures Thinking, Speculative Design, Transition design tools as well as Cultural Immersion sessions to do that. Website | Youtube Link | LinkedinPage.

About the Facilitator:

Deepshikha is a Futures thinking facilitator. She brings with her over a decade of diverse experience in strategic thinking and innovation. Since founding "World We Desire" in 2018, she has specialized in crafting and leading engaging workshops in Strategic foresight, Speculative Designand Design Fiction. Deepshikha has collaborated with global communities like _SocialStarters, Impact Hub King's Cross, and Unsettled Digital Nomads. Her role extends to community management, where she founded a thriving community in Bangalore of over 100 Strategists, Designers, Entrepreneurs, and Students. With an MBA from one of the global top 30 universities and a background in facilitation, she blends business management with foresight.

By the end of the session you'll have developed new perspectives on IoT and gained practical Futures Thinking tools to help you navigate the connected world of tomorrow.

Come with an open mind and a willingness to explore new possibilities! No prior experience on IoT is required.