Global IoT and AI Leaders Take the Stage to Discuss the Future of Sustainability at mCloud Connect 2018 in Las Vegas

• 15 industry leaders will take the stage at mCloud Connect 2018 to showcase the growing impact that IoT and AI are having on sustainability and energy asset management
• Headliners include speakers from TELUS, Microsoft, and a keynote from visionary sustainability entrepreneur John Picard
• Top energy executives will be participating from organizations including Alectra, JLL, CKE, Cinemark and many more
• mCloud Connect 2018 will take place September 24-26, 2018 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas

VANCOUVER, Sept. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Universal mCloud Corp. (TSX-V: MCLD) (OTCQB: MCLDF) ("mCloud" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Artificial Intelligence and Analytics ("AI&A") and IoT-connected asset care technology, is pleased to announce the full program for its inaugural mCloud Connect 2018 User Conference.

mCloud Connect 2018 features thought leaders in energy, IoT, artificial intelligence and asset management. Speakers and attendees will discuss the present and future opportunities for connected assets and how technologies such as IoT and AI are reshaping the way that businesses can implement new strategies to limit energy waste and embrace sustainability while improving the bottom line for their organizations.   

Conference program highlights include:

• A keynote speech on the "Escape Velocity of Energy" by visionary sustainability entrepreneur John Picard;
• A panel on the low-cost enablement of smart buildings through IoT-connected energy assets with real estate management executives from JLL and ARC Advisory Group, and distinguished faculty from the Center for High Performance Buildings at Purdue University;
• A panel on new frontiers for asset management through AI and analytics including leading AI experts from mCloud, Microsoft, and the wind energy industry;
• A discussion on empowering asset managers, maintainers, and field workers through connected assets with energy executives from Alectra Utilities and Cinemark;
• A roundtable on the future of work in a connected world, with Burton Energy, and mCloud's partners, Agnity Global and RealWear; and
• A keynote on the opportunities and risks of IoT through the lens of a mobile network operator, by mCloud's partner, TELUS.

Sarah Backhouse, TV personality, environmental journalist, and recurring host of Al Gore's "24 Hours of Reality," will moderate the event and lead the audience through discussions ranging from industry, technology, sustainability, and the future of energy asset management.

"With the remarkable set of speakers and panelists, mCloud Connect 2018 will be an insightful meeting of the minds," said Russel McMeekin, mCloud President and CEO. "This conference will bring together tech experts, asset owners and operators, and entrepreneurs who want to better understand how mCloud is leading the industry with its energy asset management solutions." 

mCloud will showcase new technology mentioned in a recently published report by ARC Advisory Group spotlighting mCloud's complete solutions for energy asset management (full link to report) at the conference.

mCloud Connect 2018 User Conference will be held on September 24-26, 2018 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

About Universal mCloud Corp.

Universal mCloud is headquartered in Vancouver, BC with technology and operations centers in San Francisco, CA and Bristol, PA. mCloud is an Artificial Intelligence and Analytics, IoT connected asset care cloud solution company utilizing connected IoT devices, AI, deep energy analytics, secure mobile and 3D technologies that rally all asset stakeholders around an Asset-Circle-of-Care™, providing complete real-time and historical data coupled with guidance and advice based on deep analytics and diagnostics resulting in optimal performance and care of critical equipment. It's all about the asset. The powerful and secure AssetCare™ environment is accessible everywhere, 24/7 through standard mobile devices, ruggedized headsets, and web browsers. For more information, visit www.mCloudCorp.com.

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SOURCE Universal-mCloud Corp

Madelin Daviau, NATIONAL | Equicom, T: 416-848-9833, mdaviau@national; Russ McMeekin, Chief Executive Officer, Universal mCloud Corp., T: 415-635-3500