Dr Jacob's keynote will highlight Qualcomm’s “Born Mobile” theme that addresses mobile technology’s role in the world. Thanks to anywhere, anytime communication, mobile technology brings people together and is enabling a powerfully connected future - a future that is now. Mobile has become an integral part of consumers' daily lives, and it will continue to transform the way individuals and communities interact with one another and the world around them.

Still in the embryonic stage, digital health technology represents an exciting and far reaching opportunity for the consumer electronics industry. Learn about the steps the industry must take to build a viable mass market for digital devices that promote personal health and fitness.

Experts explain the premise behind six of the most promising and fascinating wireless technologies, including Hotspot 2.0 and the 802.11u standard, which aim to reshape mobile networks; vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications, which could play a key role in preventing deadly accidents; and the blazing-fast gigabit Wireless LAN (802.11ac/ad) and LTE Advanced standards.

The world's leading tech companies discuss the most important trends in consumer Internet and a mobile-first world. How will mobile, social, cloud, content, and devices converge for new services? Who will offer sustainable business models? Rajeev Chand leads an interactive debate on the future of consumer services.

A washing machine that texts you when the laundry is done. A self-programming thermostat that can be monitored and controlled from a smartphone. An app for streaming videos from your phone to a TV. Developers of products that embody the connected lifestyle show their wares and talk about what makes them successful.