The Things Conference and Z-Wave Alliance Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance IoT Connectivity

TheThings Network

The Things Network Global Team

Posted on 08-05-2025

This year, The Things Conference is expanding to the topics of Edge and IoT, featuring leading experts, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge IoT showcases. Join us on 23-24 September in Amsterdam.
The Things Conference is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Z-Wave Alliance, the premier global organization advancing Z-Wave® technology. This collaboration brings together two of the most influential forces in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem to foster interoperability, innovation, and accessibility in smart device connectivity.
Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on the convergence of Z-Wave and LoRaWAN technologies and their transformative impact on the IoT landscape.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Z-Wave Alliance and bring together the strengths of Z-Wave and LoRaWAN,” said Wienke Giezeman, CEO at The Things Industries. “This collaboration aligns with our mission to create an open, scalable, and secure IoT ecosystem that benefits both industrial and consumer applications.”


The Z-Wave Alliance will be a key participant at The Things Conference, showcasing the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology and its synergy with LoRaWAN deployments. Through panel discussions, workshops, and live demonstrations, industry professionals will gain practical knowledge on integrating Z-Wave into their IoT solutions to enhance efficiency, security, and connectivity.

“We see tremendous potential in working alongside The Things Conference to provide new pathways for IoT developers and enterprises,” said Avi Rosenthal, Chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance. “By fostering collaboration between our technologies, we can empower the IoT community to build smarter, more reliable solutions for a connected future.”

The partnership underscores the commitment of both organizations to driving IoT innovation, ensuring greater interoperability, and unlocking new market opportunities for businesses worldwide.

Join Us at The Things Conference 2025

The Things Conference 2025 promises to be a groundbreaking event, uniting the brightest minds in IoT to shape the future of connected technologies. Join us on 23-24 September, 2025, in Amsterdam, to explore the next wave of IoT innovations.

Organised by The Things Industries, The Things Conference is the world’s largest event focused on LoRaWAN, LPWAN and IoT technologies, bringing together thousands of developers, engineers, and enterprise leaders annually to explore the latest in IoT, edge computing, and open-source innovation.​

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