With regards to consumers of technology, we are only in awe of the newest gizmos and gadgets if they’re actually useful. A level of comprehension that developers may lose out on, amidst the rigors of researching, designing, and manufacturing new devices, is just how valuable their product may actually prove to be (ahem, Google Glass).
Two key components of our culture which have benefited immensely from technological developments, sports and fashion, are sure-fire avenues for technology application. That is where the influence of an iconic figure, such as Carmelo Anthony, comes into play.
The world renowned NBA star and accomplished business man has employed his Co-Owned digital media and technology development company, Melo7 Tech Partners, and partnered it with Accenture, Intel, KATALYST LIVE, and MADE Fashion to produce a one-of-a-kind event. The exhibition, titled FAST A/W15, is being represented by some of the elite talents in fashion, sports, and technology.
The idea-sharing will kick-off in New York City February 9th and last through Valentine’s Day, coinciding with this years’ NBA All-Star Game. Carmelo Anthony is set to host a panel discussion between some of the cutting-edge innovators in art, fashion, technology, and sports to get a view of what may be on the horizon in these respective fields, and how each can merge with the others in exciting new ways.
With such a high-profile guest list, accented by technology leaders Accenture and Intel, fashion maven MADE, and cultural influencers KATALYST LIVE and Melo7, turn-out and overall productivity should be through the roof. The greater goal is to get these intellectuals bouncing ideas around, and usher in an atmosphere of progression and creativity going forward.
Carmelo Anthony truly encompasses these facets of our culture, and is the perfect face and driving force behind such an event; the results of which could equate to a future rich in culturally pertinent technological design. In a time in which many headlines surrounding athletes is to illustrate their wrong doings, it is a breath of fresh air to see an athlete invest in the cultural progression of his community, and support those at the forefront of such a change.