Belfast tech entrepreneur to showcase ring sizing app at world's biggest tech conference

  • Local tech entrepreneur, Jonathan Smyth, has been selected to exhibit his innovative ring sizing app at the world’s biggest tech conference, Web Summit 2020.

    Having recently completed his MSc in Software Development from Queen’s University during the current pandemic, Jonathan used the idea developed for his dissertation to create Linc Technology.

    “I have created a ring sizing system that measures digits using image recognition technology. It lets a customer purchase a ring from anywhere in the world by taking one picture on your smartphone, it’s a great opportunity to showcase this innovation at Web Summit 2020,” he said.

    With support from QUB and Raise Ventures, Johnathan added that he has garnered interest in his technology from luxury jewellers and smart ring companies and believes Web Summit 2020 will be a great platform to network.

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    Attendance of the virtual Web Summit 2020 conference, which was originally scheduled to take place in Portugal, is expected to reach 100,000.


    Jonathan Smyth, CEO of Linc Technology

    This year’s event features high profile guests including Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who is also CEO of her own business, Goop, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, film director Ridley Scott and Breaking Bad stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, who are launching their own ‘Dos Hombres Mezcal’ spirit drink.

    Jonathan will get access to masterclasses, roundtables and real-life experiences at the Web Summit to help take his business to the next level. 

    This will profile Linc on the Web Summit event app and website alongside many other global start-ups.

    Jonathan concluded: “I attended Web Summit 2018 as I was starting out on this journey.  It was an inspirational event and to be showcasing my own company www.linc.technology is really exciting.”

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    For further information, please contact: Jonathan Smyth, jonathan@linc.technology, 0044 07961445874

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