Free three-day public event showcases
the globe's latest and greatest in emerging consumer
technology
TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Today, Best Buy Canada
transformed Yonge-Dundas Square into
one of the country's largest tech showcases for the annual Life
& Tech Festival – a free event offering an interactive look at
the latest and greatest in emerging technology. Back for its third
year, the event is bigger and better than ever, spanning over three
days from September 12 to 14 and
boasting more than 60 top exhibitors from around the globe.
"Best Buy Canada is thrilled to be hosting tech industry leaders
at the Life & Tech Festival this year to educate the public
about new and emerging technologies," said Best Buy Canada
spokesperson Christine Tam. "It's an
exciting time to learn about how technology can improve and enhance
the world. Brands are thinking forward to a future where smart
products seamlessly integrate into our lives in order to make life
easier, safer and more fun."
Just in time to upgrade your tech this fall, this year's event
presents the most innovative and advanced consumer technologies
available in market – everything from drones, virtual reality,
wearables, smart homes, connected health, connected toys, gaming,
mobile, car tech, audio, cameras, PCs, and Star Wars drones and
droids. Each feature category showcases exhibitor
experiences for guests of all ages, such as a fully interactive
"Smart Home" house; a Golf Swing Experience featuring Zepp Golf
Swing Analyzer and PGA Golf Teaching pro, Jason Helman; the "Drone Zone" highlighting the
latest drone technology; and a 6D, fully-immersive sensory gaming
experience in the OMEN by HP Torture Chamber.
"Consumer tech has come a long way – even in the last year – and
our goal is to show Canadians all of the wonderful ways new and
emerging technologies can improve every part of their lives," said
Tam. "We're encouraging the entire community and visitors to the
GTA – from the tech enthusiast to the tech curious to families – to
attend this free event."
For full event programing and more information, please click
here. Join the conversation online using the event hashtag:
#LifeandTech.
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About Best Buy Canada, Ltd.
As a wholly owned
subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), Best Buy Canada Ltd.
is one of Canada's largest and
most successful omni-channel retailers, operating the Best Buy,
Best Buy Mobile and Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca) brands. With
nearly 200 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores across Canada, and an expanded assortment of
lifestyle products offered through BestBuy.ca, Best Buy is a
leader in Total Retail, catering to customers how, when, and where
they want to shop. Best Buy Canada is committed to making a
positive impact in the community with programs and partnerships
that support youth to connect with technology to advance their
education. For more information, visit BestBuy.ca.
SOURCE Best Buy Canada