Powering the Future of IoT: A resounding success at the 5G IoT Forum at MWC24 Las Vegas.
Friday November 1, 2024
Powering the Future of IoT: A resounding success at the 5G IoT Forum at MWC24 Las Vegas.
Session description
The 5G IoT Forum held at MWC24 Las Vegas was an unparalleled success, bringing together the brightest minds in the IoT ecosystem across the Americas. With an exceptional turnout of 186 attendees, the forum proved to be a transformative event, fostering invaluable discussions and insights.
The impressive attendee composition underscored the Forum’s widespread appeal, with 26% of participants holding director or head-level positions, and an additional 20% representing C-Suite leadership. This diversity of perspectives ensured that the conversations delved deep into the critical choices facing customers and communication service providers (CSPs) as they strive to make IoT solutions as seamless and accessible as possible.
The 5G IoT Forum served as a catalyst for innovation, fostering a collaborative environment where industry leaders shared their insights, challenges, and visions for the future of IoT. By bringing together the brightest minds in the field, the event paved the way for groundbreaking advancements and the realization of a truly connected future
As we look ahead, the success of the 5G IoT Forum at MWC24 Las Vegas stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of the IoT ecosystem in the Americas. Together, we are collectively shaping the path towards a more seamless, efficient, and customer-centric IoT landscape, empowering businesses and consumers alike to embrace the transformative power of this technology.
Catch up on the keynote presentations from the forum below.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction from GSMA
The Future of IoT
Key trends in IoT Connectivity
Panel Session: GSMA IoT Community
Scaling IoT with Cellular-Based Technology
Empowering Global IoT Connectivity
IoT Demo: IoT agile customization, to get the big numbers!
Skylo and Verizon enables seamless connectivity from Cellular to Satellite
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GSMA Welcome and Introduction
In this session, hear from Shantal Wilson, Marketing Communications Manager and Shane Rooney, Senior Director GSMA as they opened the the forum. In this session you will be introduced to the 5G IoT Community, provide a snapshot of the work the group is producing and how you can get involved.
In this session, hear from Cameron Coursey, Vice President, AT&T Connected Solutions. As he explores the future of IoT with asset management, smart label and video streaming technologies that are set to transform industries. Learn how advanced asset tracking can help eliminate supply chain blind spots and provide increased visibility and control. We’ll discuss innovative video solutions that can help cut costs and deliver secure, high-quality streaming. This session offers actionable insights to keep you ahead in the fast-evolving IoT ecosystem.
In this session, Matt Hatton Founding Partner from Transforma Insights explore the key technology, regulatory and commercial factors that are influencing the delivery of cellular-based IoT connectivity, and the impact on the market. Transforma Insights undertakes extensive work with MNOs, MVNOs, enterprise adopters and the wider IoT connectivity ecosystem to understand those trends that will influence how services are delivered in future.
In this panel discussion, moderator Shane Rooney, Senior Director, GSMA was joined by panelists Hemant Borase, VP, Global Head Technical Account Management, Giesecke+Devrient, Yolanda Sanz, Senior Director, GSMA, and Sreedhar Sambangi, Director of Engineering, Skylo Technologies. Hear from our panelists how they are embracing these opportunities to create more effective IoT solutions for their customers.
Scaling IoT with Cellular-Based Technology
In this session, hear from Olivier Pauzet, EVP Marketing & Strategy, Sequans. As he explore the critical elements and emerging trends essential for scaling an IoT project using cellular-based technology. As IoT continues to revolutionize industries, understanding the key technological factors, infrastructure, and strategies required for successful deployment at scale is crucial.
In this session, hear from Alejandro Pulido, IoT Product Manager, VALID. As he discuss IoT and SGP.32 and the seamless connectivity it brings to the industry.
IoT Demo: IoT agile customization, to get the big numbers!
In this session, hear from Brian Boychuk, SVP Sales and Marketing, BeWhere, Claude Arpin, Senior Product Manager, 5G Service Development and Industry Partnerships Bell Mobility, Margaux Berry, Vice-President, Strategy and Growth, BeWhere and Scott Manwaring, Director of Sales for Internet of Things (IoT), AT&T. The session highlights the importance of strategic partnerships with mobile operators for enterprise market success.
Skylo and Verizon Enable Seamless Connectivity from Cellular to Satellite
In this session, Paul Hanton, Skylo’s VP of Carrier Partnerships, discuss the exciting satellite connectivity developments made possible through Skylo’s recently announced partnership with Verizon.
