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TagoIO IoT Reality Circuit: Global Perspective, Local Impact
The IoT industry has a credibility problem. While companies across the globe wrestle with pilot purgatory, hidden costs, and implementation barriers, industry events continue to focus on aspirational visions rather than practical realities. The TagoIO IoT Reality Circuit is our answer to this disconnect.

TagoIO Team
Jan 7, 2026



Breaking the IoT Hype Cycle. One City at a Time.
In 2026, TagoIO is taking a different approach—bringing authentic, substance-driven conversations to key markets worldwide. Instead of investing heavily in webinars or virtual panels, we will gather face-to-face with practitioners to navigate real challenges where they are happening.

Why a Global Circuit?
IoT challenges are universal, but solutions are regional. A manufacturing company in Raleigh faces different connectivity realities than one in London, yet both struggle with the same fundamental questions: How do you prove ROI? What are the hidden costs? How do you scale beyond the pilot?
The IoT Reality Circuit connects these dots by:
• Sharing cross-market insights – Learn how teams in different regions solve similar implementation challenges
• Breaking down geographical silos – Access strategies and case studies from markets you might never otherwise encounter
• Building a global practitioner network – Connect with professionals facing parallel challenges across different time zones and industries
• Creating knowledge transfer opportunities – What works in one market often translates to unexpected success in another
The Antidote to Industry Hype
Each circuit stop is designed around what the industry often lacks: meaningful connections and honest conversations about what actually works in IoT implementation. We're stepping away from the noise and focusing on the practical realities of building and scaling connected solutions.
No vendor pitches. No aspirational keynotes. No buzzword bingo.
Instead, each gathering creates space for practitioners, decision-makers, and innovators to share real experiences—the wins, the failures, and the lessons learned. This is where the hype ends and practical insight begins.
What Makes Each Stop Valuable
Candid regional perspectives
Every market has its unique challenges. Connectivity infrastructure in emerging economies. Regulatory frameworks in established markets. Cultural approaches to technology adoption. The circuit captures these nuances while identifying universal principles.
Cross-pollination of solutions
A deployment strategy that revolutionized logistics in one market might be exactly what transforms manufacturing in another. The circuit facilitates these unexpected connections and knowledge transfers.
Curated, quality networking
Limited capacity ensures every conversation counts. Connect with fellow professionals navigating similar challenges—from scaling deployments to proving business value. The setting fosters relationships that extend well beyond a single morning.
Implementation-focused content
Hear from those who have moved past the buzzwords. We focus on real-world implementation experience, sharing approaches and strategies you won't find in product brochures or industry reports.
Who should attend?
CTOs and Engineering Directors evaluating IoT platforms but overwhelmed by vendor claims
Project Managers stuck in IoT pilot purgatory - your proof-of-concept worked, but scaling seems impossible
System Integrators tired of overpromising clients on IoT timelines and complexity
Business Development professionals who need honest talking points about IoT implementation realities
Consultants advising clients on digital transformation but want practical IoT insights beyond the hype

2026 Circuit Schedule
We are bringing the conversation to the following cities. Join us at a location near you:
London, UK – February 6, 2026 [Register Here]
Cleveland, OH – April 2026
San Jose, CA – May 19, 2026 [Register Here]
Zurich, Switzerland – June 17, 2026 [Register Here]
Raleigh, NC – July 2026
Sao Paulo, Brazil – 2026 (Dates to be announced)
2026: Building Global IoT Reality
The IoT Reality Circuit isn't about creating another series of tech events. It's about building a global community of practitioners who value substance over spectacle, results over rhetoric, and honest problem-solving over vendor theater.
Each stop contributes to a growing repository of real-world insights that benefit the entire global IoT community. When you attend a circuit event in your city, you're not just solving local challenges—you're contributing to a worldwide movement toward more practical, honest, and effective IoT implementation.
Because the best IoT solutions come from real experience, not industry hype.
Ready to join the reality check? Find your local circuit stop and become part of the global conversation that's finally addressing what actually works in IoT.

TagoIO Team


