IoT Summit: Simplifying the Future of Connected Innovation

Future-Proof IoT – Simplification, Global Reach, and Long-Term Trust

Global IoT is entering a new phase in which scale, longevity, and geographic reach place fundamentally new demands on connectivity, security, and operations. As devices are deployed globally and expected to operate for more than a decade, traditional approaches to provisioning, lifecycle management, and security no longer scale.

This keynote explores how interoperable standards, hybrid terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity, and long-term, crypto-agile security form the foundation for sustainable IoT growth. It highlights the shift toward automated, zero-touch IoT operations and the increasing importance of trusted device identity and updateability over the full lifecycle.

In the second part of the session, an OEM shares real-world experience from deploying SGP.32-based eSIM technology in vehicle production, illustrating how standardized IoT eSIM management enables global deployment, operational simplicity, and long-term security in one of the most demanding IoT environments.

The Rapidly Expanding IoT Ecosystem: Anticipating & Solving for Complex Connectivity Demands

As use cases for wireless connectivity evolve, connectivity providers must innovate, collaborate, and most importantly, anticipate complex connectivity demands from their customers.

This segment will focus on specific IoT market insights and how technologies such as eSIM, Satellite, RedCap, private networking and others address the increasing demand for AI and over-the-top applications.

On one hand, low-data use cases such as metering and asset tracking continue to grow rapidly, and on the other, highly complex use cases like autonomous and teleoperated vehicles are taking to our streets and airspace; customers expect a ubiquitous and simple global connectivity solution in both cases and all in between.

Join us as we explore the importance of innovation, collaboration and partnership toward developing an effective, cohesive IoT ecosystem that delivers for diverse customers with wide-ranging connectivity needs.

Non-Terrestrial Networks and the opportunity for hybrid cellular/satellite connectivity

Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) is one of the most talked-about topics in IoT connectivity today, incorporating the use of LEO and GEO satellite constellations to deliver an expanded footprint for technologies more traditionally used in terrestrial cellular networks. The arrival of NTN heralds particularly the arrival of a more effective hybrid of cellular and satellite connectivity.

This panel – featuring satellite connectivity experts from Deutsche Telekom, Giesecke+Devrient, Sateliot, Skylo and Verizon Business – will discuss the current state of play and prognosis for hybrid cellular-satellite offerings to meet the global connectivity requirements of many key IoT use cases.

Key topics for discussion will include the current state of the NTN standard and associated issues of interoperability and certification, different models for spectrum, commercial models for hybrid satellite/terrestrial NTN offerings, approaches to how seamless global connectivity propositions will be delivered, key use cases for hybrid offerings, and the roadmap for future developments.

Moderator:

Matt Hatton, Founding Partner, Transforma Insights

Panellists:

Jens Olejak, Head of Satellite IoT, Deutsche Telekom, Vijay Krishnan, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Skylo, Shahbaz Ali, Vice President Products & Standards, Sateliot, Sam Colley, Senior Product Strategist, Giesecke+Devrient, Mark Custodio, Associate Vice President, Cellular Connectivity Practice, Verizon Business

SGP.32 From Standard to Scalable Reality – Driving IoT Connectivity Along the Value Chain

SGP.32 is no longer a concept—it’s a reality. But reality alone doesn’t guarantee success. To scale IoT in the real world, simplicity is non-negotiable: single SKU solutions that are tested, certified and interoperable are essential. With our trusted partners, we’ve achieved seamless bootstrap capabilities that simplify global deployments and ensure devices are ready from day one. Yet, the journey doesn’t stop there.

As IoT ecosystems scale, dynamic connectivity management becomes the cornerstone of resilience and business continuity. CMP platforms and SPOG (Single Pane of Glass) solutions are emerging as convergence points—not just dashboards, but orchestration engines. They unify device, network, and data management under one interface, leveraging MNO APIs for real-time provisioning and lifecycle control. This means enterprises can automate workflows, enforce policies, and adapt connectivity and security strategies across regions and partners effortlessly.

From Connectivity to Continuity: Provider Independence and Resilience with SGP.32 – A Customer Case Discussion with emnify & Ohme 

With SGP.32, the SIM effectively becomes software - enabling instant-on connectivity, lifecycle flexibility and new approaches to business continuity. But as IoT connectivity underpins revenue-critical services, not all SGP.32 implementations deliver the provider independence and resilience businesses require over time.

In this customer case discussion, emnify’s Chief Commercial Officer is joined by long-time customer Ohme, a leading provider of smart EV charging for private driveways and shared parking spaces, to explore how automation-driven connectivity operations enable companies to scale rapidly without compromising reliability.

Using Ohme’s rapid growth in smart EV charging as a real-world example, the conversation highlights how evolving sectors such as the energy transition demand always-on, adaptable and future-proof connectivity. Together, they examine why SGP.32 is emerging as a foundational building block for resilient, flexible IoT deployments - not only in EV charging, but across industries where uptime, instant-on connectivity, true provider independence and structural resilience are essential.

For businesses under pressure to grow fast without breaking operations, the takeaway is clear: when connectivity fuels growth, resilience depends not just on the technology itself - but on the operating model and partner behind it.

Accelerating 5G IoT Adoption: Collaboration, Confidence and Real-World Impact

The IoT landscape is evolving fast—and the GSMA IoT Community plays a pivotal role in supporting industry progress.

This keynote highlights how mobile operators and technology partners are joining forces to unlock the full potential of 5G IoT. The GSMA IoT Strategy Group is creating community enablers and practical deployment guidelines for diverse topics such 5G Massive IoT, (e)RedCap, NTN, Security and embedded SIM management technologies to help enterprises create simpler, more robust and more scalable IoT solutions.

We will address the increasing importance of consistent network behaviour, seamless roaming and harmonised ecosystem practices. Additionally, we will show how the GSMA IoT Strategy Group transforms these goals into tangible results benefiting all participants in the market. By sharing insights, real-world examples and an outlook on upcoming GSMA resources, this keynote demonstrates how collective, international action can accelerate widespread adoption of 5G IoT.

Cellular IoT technology Roadmap - Future Proofing 5G IoT  

The session will focus on cellular technology evolution with an emphasis on IoT use cases, starting from size, cost, and power-constrained applications served by LTE-M and NB-IoT categories, ensuring IoT application longevity throughout the 5G era, to higher data rate applications served by 4G CAT1/CAT.1bis and their transition to 5G eRedCap technology in the near future.

eRedCap: Low Power Cellular for the Next Wave of IoT

As IoT deployments expand into the billions, the industry faces mounting pressure to transition legacy LTE based devices to modern 5G networks—without compromising size, cost, or battery life. eRedCap (enhanced Reduced Capability), introduced in 3GPP Release 18, is engineered precisely for this need. It provides device manufacturers with a low complexity migration path for LTE Cat-M, Cat 1bis and Cat 1 designs, allowing them to modernize products while maintaining the same low-cost and low-power capabilities they rely on today.

Equally important, the transition to eRedCap allows operators to accelerate refarming of 4G spectrum and, thanks to its improved spectrum efficiency, allows them to manage massive fleets of IoT devices with lower network load than legacy LTE.

A Blueprint for Connected Mobility: Uniting the Automotive and Telecom Worlds

The automotive vision for a safer, software-defined future requires a fundamental evolution in global connectivity. As the next frontier of IoT, the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) demands a level of dynamic, mission-critical connectivity that today’s networks weren't originally built for. This presents an innovation challenge for the telecom industry: how to evolve our infrastructure for these mobile IoT endpoints at scale.

As a key member of both the GSMA and the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC), KDDI is uniquely positioned to bridge this divide. This session introduces our strategy for building an open, interoperable ecosystem through cross-industry collaboration. We will showcase a groundbreaking Proof of Concept that makes seamless connectivity a reality, leveraging GSMA standards like SGP.32 (the eSIM IoT specification) and CAMARA API. See how a vehicle switches flawlessly between private 5G and public networks.

This represents a strategic model for scaling innovation. We will illustrate the power of this alliance, uniting the GSMA for standards, the AECC for automotive vision, and a leading telecom operator. Join us to explore how we are co-creating the foundation for the future of connected mobility and IoT.