IoT Summit

As 5G Massive IoT, including LTE-M and NB-IoT , continues to grow and scale up we see new technologies and enablers like NTN Satellite linking with Cellular LPWAN to enhance coverage for customer applications. ​

Other new technologies like RedCap and Passive IoT will bring additional features and capabilities for IoT applications. Hear how RedCap for IoT is already making ground in Asia. ​

We will also explore the Global trends in IoT and what we expect to happen in the next few years. Additionally, the new GSMA IoT eSIM specification has launched which is specifically designed to meet the requirements of end customers. There is a growing need for automating Operations and Data management and opportunities now arise for AI to play a role in IoT to create value that will save time and money​

 

Join us in this new Summit as we explore:​

- IoT market: status of enterprise adopters of IoT & operator strategies​

- Evolutions to 5G IoT with RedCap ​

- IoT Security Best Practices for Customer Trust​

- How Satellite Connectivity is Powering the Next Generation of IoT

 

Agenda

11:00 - 11:05 - Introduction and Welcome - Shantal Wilson, Marketing Communications Manager, GSMA

 

11:05 - 11:10 - The GSMA IoT Community - Shane Rooney, Senior Technical Director, GSMA

 

11:10 - 11:25 - 5G-A Powers All-Scenario IoT, Turbocharging a New AIoT Era for All - Eric Zhao, Vice President of Wireless Solution, Huawei

 

11:25 - 11:40 - The Evolution to 5G IoT with eRedCap - Igor Tovberg, Director, Product Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, Sony

 

As cellular IoT deployments scale globally and gradually transform from 4G to 5G, the industry requires 5G connectivity solution optimized for IoT.

Drawing from Sony Altair’s extensive experience as a leading cellular IoT chipset provider across diverse IoT verticals globally, this presentation examines the critical evolution to 5G IoT through enhanced Reduced Capability (eRedCap) technology.
The session will explore IoT connectivity requirements from multiple perspectives: cost optimization for mass deployment, global standardization for seamless operation, extended coverage for remote applications, reduced complexity for streamlined integration, improved energy efficiency for longer battery life, and device’s operational longevity for sustainable business models.
Key focus areas include practical eRedCap use cases that leverage 5G capabilities while maintaining the simplicity essential for IoT applications.

The presentation will demonstrate why Half-Duplex Frequency Division Duplex (HD-FDD) represents the optimal technical approach for eRedCap implementations, offering the right balance for IoT deployments.
Attendees will gain insights into real-world eRedCap deployment strategies, understand the technical rationale behind HD-FDD selection, and learn how this evolution addresses current IoT connectivity challenges while positioning the ecosystem for future growth.

 

11:40 - 11:55 - Driving Global Adoption: Ensuring Frictionless IoT Connectivity for Connected Cars - Jawad Bentajar, Head of Product and Business Development for IoT & eSIM, e&

 

As vehicles become more intelligent, electrified, and autonomous, seamless data exchange is no longer optional—it’s foundational.
However, achieving global adoption of connected vehicles requires more than just innovation under the hood. It demands a unified, secure, and reliable IoT infrastructure that works across borders, networks, and regulatory environments. We must eliminate connectivity blind spots, minimize latency, and ensure end-to-end data integrity—from the cloud to the car.
To succeed, automakers, telecom providers, and tech partners must collaborate to build interoperable solutions, simplify onboarding, and ensure compliance with global standards. Our collective mission is to make connectivity intuitive and resilient that the driver never has to think about it. Because only when connectivity becomes effortless can we unlock the full value of connected cars: safer roads, smarter navigation, personalized services, and truly global mobility.

 

11:55 - 12:10 - How Satellite Connectivity is Reshaping IoT - Vijay Krishnan, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Skylo

 

Vijay will share how Skylo is building a global network for the next generation of Massive IoT applications and use cases that will rely on satellite connectivity in the absence of terrestrial connectivity. He will focus on how a standards-based approach can enable these new capabilities at scale, while minimizing the development effort for partners and end-customers. He will walk through the ecosystem readiness for such deployments, and share some of the exciting use cases that are being brought to life by Skylo's rich partner ecosystem.

 

12:10 - 12:30 - Fireside Chat on All-scenario IoT

Moderator

Terence Wong, Head of APAC 5G Industry & IoT, GSMA

Panellists:

Shanpeng XIAO, Director of IoT Technology and Application Department,China Mobile Research Institute

Kevin Qu, Vice President of the 5G-A Domain, Huawei 

 

12:30 - 12:45 - Operating beyond core connectivity: Building the next chapter of connected device manufacturing - Chris Burke, CTO, Kigen 

 

AI and automation are redefining industries, placing urgent demands on IoT design and connectivity. While the demand for connected products soars, cellular IoT remains fragmented and complex. This is a critical moment for the telecom industry: simplify or be sidelined.

New eSIM standards, satellite IoT, and API-first integration models are reshaping how manufacturers and operators interact. As Jevons' Paradox reminds us, greater efficiency drives greater demand - streamlining connectivity doesn’t reduce its value; it amplifies it.

In this session, Kigen’s CTO Chris Burke explores how manufacturers can deliver personalised connectivity in seconds - even in low-connectivity environments - and how operators can embrace new growth “beyond core connectivity.” Drawing from real-world partnerships, Chris will show how secure, scalable, and simple interoperable solutions are the key to unlocking a $700B IoT opportunity - if we work together.

 

12:45 - 13:00  From “AI + IoT” to “AI of Things”: Connecting Industry Chains and Embracing the Global Upgrade of AIoT Ecosystem - Steffi Sun, Secretary General,World AIoT Innovation Alliance 

 

WAIA Secretary-General Steffi Sun delivers a keynote, framing AIoT’s evolution from “AI + IoT” to “AI of Things”—where AI transforms from an add-on to a foundational “operating system” for IoT. The speech covers:

• Tech Trends: 7 critical shifts (e.g., edge intelligence, AIGC integration), highlighting AI’s role as IoT’s core enabler;

• Industry Transformation: Identifies a three-stage evolution from “connected things” to “intelligent things,” with AIGC marking a key inflection point;

• China’s Role: Leading 1/3 of global IoT connections yet facing revenue gaps, calling for ecosystem-oriented upgrades.

 

13:00 - IoT Summit Closing Remarks