If you’ve ever wrestled with smart device compatibility and thought, why is this still so hard?—you’re not alone. Matter and Thread promise to fix that, creating a more unified, reliable IoT ecosystem. But what do these standards actually mean for developers, and how do you prepare for what’s next?

This session breaks down Matter and Thread. We’ll cover:
- What they are and why they matter (haha, get it?) — A clear, practical look at how these standards work and what they solve.
- Implementation without the headache — What your team needs to know to support Matter and Thread in real products.
- Lessons from the trenches — The real-world challenges (and wins) we’ve encountered while preparing to adopt these standards.
- What’s next? — How Matter and Thread might evolve and what that means for IoT development.

If you're working in connected tech, this session will give you a preview of the state of mesh networking and what you need to know today to continue building connected tech at scale as we navigate the newest trends.