About
The integration of 5G’s New Radio (NR) technology with 3GPP satellite connectivity allows for the elimination of specialized satellite modems in standard 5G devices – a big deal for handsets but perhaps an even bigger deal for the IoT. Direct-to-Device Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) means that standard chipsets can talk to satellites, with huge implications for markets like maritime, mining, logistics, remote infrastructure, and more.

Moderator: Fred Yentz, CEO & Founder, IoT Launch LLC
Presenters:
- Sam Colley, Product Strategy, Giesecke+Devrient
- Yatin Pahwa, Head of IoT Product & Portfolio Management, Vodafone IoT
- Liz Wilson, Marketing Director, Ground Control
When
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Fred Yentz
CEO & Founder, IoT Launch LLC
An experienced technology executive with proven success and strong global business development experience within the Internet of Things and Industrie 4.0 market sectors. Fred has successfully launched world-class Industrial IoT software and cloud-based IoT service platforms targeting customers from small innovator companies up to and including Fortune 500 corporate customers.
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Sam Colley
Product Strategy, Giesecke+Devrient
An expert in the telecoms sector, Sam Colley has focused on business development within the mobile data connectivity market, specializing in the M2M and business travel sectors for over 12 years. A strategic thinker, his ability to identify and target growth markets have contributed directly to the continued geographic and financial expansion of his organization. His outlook extends beyond immediate goals, anticipating industry trends and emerging technologies to position his team for sustained success. His forward-thinking approach to business development has propelled him to his current position in the Product Strategy department of Giesecke+Devrient, where he continues to shape the future direction of the organization.
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Yatin Pahwa
Head of IoT Product & Portfolio Management, Vodafone IoT
With over two decades of experience in the telecommunications and technology industries, Yatin currently serves as the Head of IoT Product & Portfolio Management at Vodafone, where he is responsible for driving the company’s global Internet of Things (IoT) product strategy and product management. Yatin has been with Vodafone for 11 years and has been leading the product and portfolio management team for IoT for the last 9 years.
With a proven track record in developing and managing cutting-edge technology products, Yatin has held senior leadership roles in product strategy, product management, business development, and innovation at leading companies such as Deutsche Telekom, Nokia, and Bharti Airtel.
Yatin has worked extensively across Europe, India, and other international markets, building a global perspective on the evolving tech landscape.
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Liz Wilson
Marketing Director, Ground Control
Liz is Ground Control's Marketing Director, and has made it her personal mission to digest all the hype around NTN NB-IoT and standards-based technology, and replay that to industrial IoT engineers and systems integrators with the hyperbole removed. Ground Control delivers remote connectivity solutions for off-grid, high-value assets.
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