Bridging Worlds: How Ambient IoT is Creating the Critical Connection Between AI & the Physical Environment

The Ambient IoT ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented momentum, with significant advances in Bluetooth, IEEE, and 3GPP standards, culminating in the formation of the Ambient IoT Alliance between industry leaders Atmosic, Infineon Technologies AG, Intel, PepsiCo, Qualcomm, VusionGroup, and Wiliot. Drawing from 7+ years of experience as an early practitioner in the Ambient IoT space, this presentation will examine the technical standards evolution and the compelling business use cases driving widespread adoption. We'll explore how this technology is fundamentally transforming the relationship between artificial intelligence and the physical world, creating a foundation for ambient intelligence that extends AI capabilities beyond digital interfaces. The session will highlight real-world implementations that demonstrate how organizations across multiple industries are leveraging these connections to drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and enable new business models previously impossible without the marriage of AI and ubiquitous sensing capabilities.
Steve Statler Speaker Bio
Steve Statler is a recognized authority in the IoT and ambient computing space. As the author of "Beacon Technologies: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Beacosystem" and host of the popular "Mr. Beacon" podcast, he has helped shape industry understanding of proximity technologies and IoT innovations. With over 20 years of experience in wireless technologies, Statler was the first field employee at Wiliot, where he spent 7+ years helping pioneer Ambient IoT solutions. He currently serves as CEO and co-founder of AmbAI, focusing on connecting AI to the physical world. As the official spokesperson for the Ambient IoT Alliance, Statler continues to advocate for standards and technologies that bridge the digital and physical worlds.