Pre-Conference Workshops

Held one day before the Sensors Converge Expo, these half-day workshops provide deep technical insight and hands-on discussion around emerging sensor technologies, AI, and advanced design methodologies.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Half-Day Workshop: Machine Learning for Calibration and Classification

Track: Edge, AI, and Data Analytics
Presented by Barry M. Wise, President & CEO, Eigenvector Research, Inc.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Networking Roundtables: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
VIP Opening Night Reception: 5:00 PM

Location:  Great America Ballroom

This hands-on workshop explores how machine learning techniques can be applied to sensor calibration, classification, and real-world data challenges. Attendees will gain practical insight into improving sensor performance, accuracy, and reliability using modern AI-driven approaches.

Designed for engineers, data scientists, and product developers working at the intersection of sensors and AI, this session bridges theory and application for real deployment scenarios.

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Functional / E-Fabric Sensors and Printed, Flexible, Stretchable Sensors and Sensor-Based Systems: New Tools for the Product Designers’ Tool Kit Driving Innovation for Emerging IoT and Wearable Applications

Track: Next-Gen Sensor Technology
Presented by Roger Grace, President, Roger Grace Associates
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Networking Roundtables 4-5pm and Reception at 5pm)
Networking Roundtables: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
VIP Opening Night Reception: 5:00 PM

Location: Great America Ballroom

The future of sensors is flexible, stretchable, and seamlessly integrated into the world around us. This workshop explores how printed, flexible, stretchable, and e-fabric sensors are transforming industries including healthcare, wearables, industrial IoT, and defense.

Through expert presentations, attendees will learn about:

  • Emerging sensor platforms and materials

  • High-throughput manufacturing techniques such as roll-to-roll printing

  • Real-world applications accelerating adoption

  • Commercialization challenges and strategies for scale

This session is ideal for designers, technologists, and innovators looking to expand their product design toolkit with next-generation sensing solutions.

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