Future Transport Connection
Surface Mobility: Road and Rail - NTN + 5G / 6G = V2X
October 23rd . 2025 . 14:00 UK Time
A sequence of spotlight presentations showcasing real-world connectivity applications and cutting-edge network architectures. Past contributors have included prominent figures from leading organizations such as Silversea Cruises, Nissan, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, SNCF, LNER, British Rail, Ford Motor Company, SES, Stanford University, and Emirates Airlines, among others. The programme focuses on seamless connectivity across vehicles, pedestrians, vessels, aircraft and rail systems — enabled by the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial (NTN) wireless technologies. Central to this are emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G/6G, Digital Twins, Mixed Reality, Virtualization, Cloud Edge and the Metaverse, which together are driving a future of ubiquitous, intelligent connectivity.
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14:00 c21-virtual
Paul Stahl
Executive Director
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14:05 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) / BMW
Olaf Eckart
Senior Expert Operations R&D, Industry Customers, BMW
NTN Work Item Lead, 5GAA
Olaf Eckart is one of the founding members of the Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) Team of BMW. He is also leading the NTN activities of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) for more than 3 years. He is pushing multi-stakeholder alignment in the global telecommunication eco system. Satellite communication should be based on global mobile standards (3GPP) The NTN Roadmap, published by the 5GAA in September 2024 has become one of the most powerful tools to discuss the potential deployment of satellite communication in the future.
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14:25 Verizon
Defining the Future of Mobility: 5GAA's Role from C-V2X Use Cases to Next-Generation Requirements
Mu He
Technology Standards Architect - Automotive and Intelligent Transport Systems, Verizon
Vice Chair - Use Cases and Technical Requirements Working Group, 5GAA
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), through its Working Group 1 (WG1), plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining the foundational C-V2X use cases and service level requirements that are driving connected mobility today. We will showcase the WG's current work from basic to advanced applications, including the evolution of safety metrics and integration of next-generation vehicles. Furthermore, the discussion will highlight how 5GAA is actively identifying and driving the inclusion of automotive requirements within the emerging 6G ecosystem, ensuring our needs are represented in the future connected mobility landscape.
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14:45 SES Satellites
Developing a Robust and Ubiquitous 5G-NTN Eco-System for Connected Vehicles
Ken Takagi
Director Strategy, Communication and Special Projects
The vision of 5G-NTN is to develop a robust network framework that allows connected vehicle and other end users to enjoy simple, seamless and high quality connectivity anywhere they go. This presentation breaks down key areas of focus in 5G-NTN eco-system development, identifies challenges that need to be overcome to deliver this vision, and how SES and our partners are collaborating to build a robust and sustainable eco-system.
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15:05 Deutsche Telekom / PHYMAG GmbH
Satellite IoT: Full Coverage in Every Spot
Dominic Richter
GTM Manager, Deutsche Telekom
The Connected Train: Real World Applications
Philip Heinisch
Managing Director, PHYMAG GmbH
This presentation explores how Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) technology is evolving from terrestrial to satellite networks to enable reliable connectivity in remote railway environments. In the first part, Dominic Richter from Deutsche Telekom will present its satellite NB-IoT offering, covering system integration, service architecture, roadmap, and commercial aspects. In the second part, Philip Heinisch from Physens will showcase its railway monitoring solution for freight trains and discuss how satellite NB-IoT connectivity is being integrated to ensure continuous tracking and data transmission beyond terrestrial network coverage.
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15:35 LNER (London North Eastern Railway)
David Wilson
Head of IT
LNER need to deliver excellent customer service as part of their mission to get people choosing the train as their first choice for inter city travel. This includes the role of a more reliable onboard Wifi especially for younger people. David will discuss the business case for investing in Wifi and the potential role for satellite and other bearer technologies to provide this.
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15:45 Vodafone IoT
Driving the Future of Mobility: Vodafone IoT in Automotive Connectivity
Muhammad Shahid Bilal
Pre-Sales IoT Architect
Vodafone is redefining the future of mobility by delivering secure, resilient, and truly global connectivity for the automotive sector. Leveraging our leadership in managed IoT, we enable seamless communication for vehicles across all network generations ensuring that automakers and mobility providers can deliver advanced digital services, real-time data, and next-generation safety features anywhere in the world.