The New Era of Smart Mobility Podcast

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Examining the role of mobile technology in smart mobility

The New Era of Smart Mobility Podcasts explores how mobile technology is transforming travel by road and air. Each episode, industry leading experts share first-hand insights in order to accelerate the global adoption of smart mobility systems. It’s a unique way to gain an industry perspective—practical, easy to digest, and accessible anywhere.

Why listen to The New Era of Smart Mobility Podcast?

The podcast provides case studies on how mobile networks work in concert with other technology to improve transportation and logistics. These explain key developments in connected vehicles, drones, and transportation infrastructure, tackling technical challenges, regulatory trends, and emerging applications.

Each episode features industry experts alongside seasoned hosts Jim Morrish of Transforma Insights and Barbara Pareglio, Senior Technical Director, Smart Mobility Lead of GSMA.

Who should listen?

The podcast is designed for business professionals, technology leaders, policymakers, innovators, globetrotters, and travel enthusiasts. Whether you work in aviation, automotive, urban mobility, or telecommunications, the podcast provides valuable insight into the future of transport.

New Episode! From Mars to machines: How connectivity powers physical AI in Smart Mobility

Back by popular demand, GSMA Smart Mobility Podcast returns for 2026 with a brand-new episode on one of the year’s hottest topics: physical AI in smart mobility. Explore how physical AI is moving intelligence out of the cloud and into the machines around us. Join GSMA’s Barbara Pareglio, AstraQua’s Loay Elbasyouni and host Jim Morrish from Transforma Insights as they dive into autonomous vehicles, drones, aircraft, robots and other systems that can sense, reason and act in the real world. Drawing on Loay’s experience helping to fly NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, discover what it takes to make autonomy safe, responsive and efficient.

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Previous episodes

Episode #3: Is the connected car revolution finally here, or are we still stuck in neutral?

Is the connected car revolution finally here, or are we still stuck in neutral?

Having journeyed through the cutting-edge innovations connecting sea and sky, the final episode of our Smart Mobility podcast now turns to the world of connected vehicles. Host Jim Morrish of Transforma Insights returns with the GSMA Smart Mobility podcast #3, joined by Barbara Pareglio, Senior Technical Director and Smart Mobility Lead at GSMA, and Nick Power, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Cubic³. Together they explore how automotive connectivity is transforming the driving experience from infotainment to V2X and autonomous vehicles. The guests unpack the global regulatory patchwork, the rise of non-terrestrial networks and the mounting cybersecurity challenges as cars become software-defined.

Episode #2: Reinventing the seas with connectivity: Boating industry revolution

Reinventing the seas with connectivity: Boating industry revolution

Join industry experts for a focused discussion on the future of connected marine technologies. Barbara Pareglio (GSMA), Andrew Cullen (Yamaha Motor Corporation), and Björn Qvarsell (KDDI Spherience) will share insights alongside moderator Jim Morrish (Transforma Insights).
Learn how smart sensors, AI-powered maintenance, and cellular networks are making boats and marine operations safer and easier to manage. These technologies are creating new value for owners, manufacturers, and service providers.
This episode provides valuable insights for aviation professionals and technology leaders on how mobile connectivity creates smart, efficient airports.

Episode #1: Less Hassle! How is 5G Changing the Way We Fly?

Less Hassle! How is 5G Changing the Way We Fly?

Michael Youngs, Vice President of Information Technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, joins hosts Barbara Pareglio of GSMA and Jim Morrish of Transforma Insights. Together, they examine how strategic partnerships, private network architectures, and new airport technologies are reshaping the aviation sector.

This episode provides valuable insights for aviation professionals and technology leaders on how mobile connectivity creates smart, efficient airports.

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