DEARBORN – Join Ford and hundreds of developers as they embark on an unprecedented journey in Las Vegas in September at the Connected Car Expo at CTIA’s Super Mobility Week that includes a one-day conference, overnight hackathon and app competition that could take the winners from Vegas to L.A. and back to Vegas.
Ford wants developers to come up with the best IoT app using data from cars and from city infrastructure and prove it in the Connected Car-Connected City App Pursuit. Winners get a chance to exhibit at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo and present their app on stage with Ford during the 2015 International Consumer Electronic Show.
Day-long learning experience with the Ford Developer Team
Learn about the AppLink? technology and SmartDeviceLink (SDL) platform
Technical deep dive into AppLink iOS and Android Proxies
Investigate using vehicle-generated data to create compelling app features
Interact with the global Ford Dev team and industry’s leading app developers
CONNECTED CAR-CONNECTED CITY APP PURSUIT – Sep 8 to 11
Using all the data provided by Ford and the City of Los Angeles, show off your chops with some innovative apps
Receive hands-on support from the Ford Developer team right on the show floor during CTIA’s Super Mobility Week
On-stage presentations held Thu., Sep. 11 at CTIA’s Super Mobility Week
Ten developer teams will be invited to compete in the “Pursuit Finals” in front of media and auto industry professionals at the upcoming L.A. Auto Show & Connected Car Expo (Nov. 18-20)
HACKATHON Sep. 8 to 9
Kickstart your app idea for the Connected Car-Connected City App Pursuit
Not competing in the Pursuit? No problem. The hackathon is open to ALL conference attendees
Access hundreds of data points provided by Ford vehicles and the City of Los Angeles like fuel level, oil life, GPS, public safety, economics, and government efficiency
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GET YOUR FORD DEVELOPER CONFERENCE PASS FOR ONLY $99
Includes Ford Developer Conference, Hackathon, CTIA Show Floor Access, Lunch and Reception
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