The ThingMonk 2017 conference was held in London from September 11-13, sponsored by InfluxData, and featured a diverse lineup of speakers and attendees. The conference covered various aspects of IoT, including MQTT 5.0, digital twins, data dimensionality, and blockchain. Some notable talks included Sebastien Lambour's presentation on using IoT to manage mood disorders, Yodit Stanton's talk on the reasons why IoT projects fail, and Gary Barnett's discussion on the "number one thing" in IoT. The conference also featured demos of digital twin technology, including a demo where attendees were scanned and their data was used to create a 3D virtual model of the conference. InfluxData showcased its backend data collection mechanism, InfluxDB, which was used by some attendees to collect environmental sensor data in real-time. The event highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusivity, with a strong emphasis on making the conference accessible to a wide range of speakers and attendees. Overall, ThingMonk 2017 was a unique and informative conference that provided valuable insights into the world of IoT.