How are 5G networks affecting the shape of the IoT sector? Sure, 5G provides more bandwidth and lower latency, but it’s also converging with other connectivity technologies – like low-power and satellite – to create entirely new application markets. This session will concentrate on the absolute latest in IoT connectivity technology.
Wed, Sep. 24, 2025 · 10:00 am (EDT)
Panel Discusssion
Camera-based IoT applications are among Gartner’s top-20-volume applications projected for 2032, for applications as far a stream as CCTV monitoring for physical security to remote medical operating platforms. Among the special considerations for these applications are network connectivity that can provide the requisite bandwidth and reliability. This session will look at how video analytics and IoT are coming together to enable smarter monitoring, automation, and insights – be it in retail, transportation, infrastructure, or elsewhere.
Moderator: Dan Shey, VP, IoT & Enterprise, ABI Research
Panelists:
- Prabhakar Bujarbarua, General Manager, IoT & Private Networks, Tata Communications
- Salvator Kenndler, Head of International Sales, Deutsche Telekom IoT
- Niall Strachan, Chief Commercial Officer, Pelion
- Pete West, Senior Vice President, North American Sales, KORE
Spotlight: LTE Cat-1 bis: Bridging IoT's Connectivity Gap to 5G
- Rob Lauer, Senior Director of Developer Relations, Blues
5G gets the headlines, but 4G LTE is what's connecting devices today. In this session we'll compare the sweet spot of LTE connectivity (that being LTE Cat-1 bis) vs 5G, comparing latency, throughput, power consumption, and coverage profiles across real-world use cases. We'll explore why Cat-1 bis is outperforming expectations in IoT applications like smart metering, cold chain monitoring, and remote industrial sensors (especially in regions lacking robust 5G infrastructure). You'll walk away with a clear framework for selecting the right cellular tech based on device constraints, deployment geography, and data needs - all while preparing for a future when 5G becomes more realistic for the IoT.
Spotlight: Satellite IoT: Closing the Coverage Gap Beyond 5G
- Oliver Potter, COO, Ground Control
As 5G networks extend the capabilities of IoT closer to real time, low power, high density deployments, there remains a blind spot: everywhere they don’t reach. That’s where satellite IoT steps in. This spotlight explores how satellite connectivity complements 5G by extending coverage globally, and what you need to know when choosing a satellite network. From data formats to latency tolerance, from power budgets to standards-based protocols, we’ll walk through the key considerations for picking the right satellite solution for your deployment.
Spotlight: From Vision to Action: Enabling IoT Through Modern Wireless
- John Sweeney, VP & Global Head of Sales, XCOM RAN, Globalstar
Next-generation IoT applications, from video analytics to industrial automation, demand more than best-effort connectivity. Private networking solutions built on licensed spectrum offer the low latency, high bandwidth, and interference-free reliability required to support tens of thousands of devices simultaneously. Features such as distributed multi-user massive MIMO with digital beamforming and flexible spectrum allocation ensure deterministic performance for real-time operations, AI-powered insights, and a broad ecosystem of smart devices. This spotlight session explores how modern cellular infrastructure is enabling the future of intelligent, secure, and scalable IoT deployments.
Camera-based IoT applications are among Gartner’s top-20-volume applications projected for 2032, for applications as far a stream as CCTV monitoring for physical security to remote medical operating platforms. Among the special considerations for these applications are network connectivity that can provide the requisite bandwidth and reliability. This session will look at how video analytics and IoT are coming together to enable smarter monitoring, automation, and insights – be it in retail, transportation, infrastructure, or elsewhere.
Moderator: Dan Shey, VP, IoT & Enterprise, ABI Research
Panelists:
- Prabhakar Bujarbarua, General Manager, IoT & Private Networks, Tata Communications
- Salvator Kenndler, Head of International Sales, Deutsche Telekom IoT
- Niall Strachan, Chief Commercial Officer, Pelion
- Pete West, Senior Vice President, North American Sales, KORE
Spotlight: LTE Cat-1 bis: Bridging IoT's Connectivity Gap to 5G
- Rob Lauer, Senior Director of Developer Relations, Blues
5G gets the headlines, but 4G LTE is what's connecting devices today. In this session we'll compare the sweet spot of LTE connectivity (that being LTE Cat-1 bis) vs 5G, comparing latency, throughput, power consumption, and coverage profiles across real-world use cases. We'll explore why Cat-1 bis is outperforming expectations in IoT applications like smart metering, cold chain monitoring, and remote industrial sensors (especially in regions lacking robust 5G infrastructure). You'll walk away with a clear framework for selecting the right cellular tech based on device constraints, deployment geography, and data needs - all while preparing for a future when 5G becomes more realistic for the IoT.
Spotlight: Satellite IoT: Closing the Coverage Gap Beyond 5G
- Oliver Potter, COO, Ground Control
As 5G networks extend the capabilities of IoT closer to real time, low power, high density deployments, there remains a blind spot: everywhere they don’t reach. That’s where satellite IoT steps in. This spotlight explores how satellite connectivity complements 5G by extending coverage globally, and what you need to know when choosing a satellite network. From data formats to latency tolerance, from power budgets to standards-based protocols, we’ll walk through the key considerations for picking the right satellite solution for your deployment.
Spotlight: From Vision to Action: Enabling IoT Through Modern Wireless
- John Sweeney, VP & Global Head of Sales, XCOM RAN, Globalstar
Next-generation IoT applications, from video analytics to industrial automation, demand more than best-effort connectivity. Private networking solutions built on licensed spectrum offer the low latency, high bandwidth, and interference-free reliability required to support tens of thousands of devices simultaneously. Features such as distributed multi-user massive MIMO with digital beamforming and flexible spectrum allocation ensure deterministic performance for real-time operations, AI-powered insights, and a broad ecosystem of smart devices. This spotlight session explores how modern cellular infrastructure is enabling the future of intelligent, secure, and scalable IoT deployments.
Thu, Sep. 25, 2025 · 10:00 am (EDT)
Panel Discussion
In the new regulatory environment that includes stiff penalties for lax security in IoT – the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA is just one example – 5G is a game-changer. Better speed and bandwidth will not only improve response time, but also allow for more robust encryption, ID management, packet inspection, as well as AI tools and real-time breach detection. 5G also allows for network slicing to cordon off applications, as well as new protocols that protect against replay attacks. This session will cover the waterfront of 5G for IoT cybersecurity.
Moderator: Michela Menting, Senior Research Director, ABI Research
Panelists:
- Jon Connet, Chief Product Officer, IoT, Aeris
- Alistair Elliott, Head of Connectivity Portfolio, G+D
- Peter Gaspar, Head of Solution Architecture, Vertical Market Solutions, A1 Digital
- Markus Soppa, Managing Director & Chief Information Security Officer, Filancore GmbH
Spotlight: IoT & AI for Safe, Secure & Sustainable Futures: Empowering People, Processes & Planet
- Jayyant B. Singh, Head of Business Development and Sales, IoT and Private Network, Tata Communications
In today’s complex and fast-paced business environment, integrating AI-based IoT solutions is crucial for unlocking the potential of transformation towards a safe, secure, and sustainable operations. To accelerate digitalization and industry X.0 business value, we need effortless management of the entire IoT ecosystem from sensors, analytics, platforms, and connectivity. Emphasis on 'People First & Planet First' philosophy, with an IoT Fabric approach will enables simple, smart, and secure adoptions, empowering people, process, and plant.
In the new regulatory environment that includes stiff penalties for lax security in IoT – the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA is just one example – 5G is a game-changer. Better speed and bandwidth will not only improve response time, but also allow for more robust encryption, ID management, packet inspection, as well as AI tools and real-time breach detection. 5G also allows for network slicing to cordon off applications, as well as new protocols that protect against replay attacks. This session will cover the waterfront of 5G for IoT cybersecurity.
Moderator: Michela Menting, Senior Research Director, ABI Research
Panelists:
- Jon Connet, Chief Product Officer, IoT, Aeris
- Alistair Elliott, Head of Connectivity Portfolio, G+D
- Peter Gaspar, Head of Solution Architecture, Vertical Market Solutions, A1 Digital
- Markus Soppa, Managing Director & Chief Information Security Officer, Filancore GmbH
Spotlight: IoT & AI for Safe, Secure & Sustainable Futures: Empowering People, Processes & Planet
- Jayyant B. Singh, Head of Business Development and Sales, IoT and Private Network, Tata Communications
In today’s complex and fast-paced business environment, integrating AI-based IoT solutions is crucial for unlocking the potential of transformation towards a safe, secure, and sustainable operations. To accelerate digitalization and industry X.0 business value, we need effortless management of the entire IoT ecosystem from sensors, analytics, platforms, and connectivity. Emphasis on 'People First & Planet First' philosophy, with an IoT Fabric approach will enables simple, smart, and secure adoptions, empowering people, process, and plant.
