The 6th Annual Internet of Things European Summit, organized by Forum Europe, took place from May 11 to 13, 2015, at the Management Centre Europe in Brussels, Belgium. This three-day event convened over 200 delegates, including key European decision-makers and leading industry stakeholders, to discuss the evolving IoT landscape and its implications across various sectors.
The summit featured high-level discussions on key policy considerations and numerous commercial opportunities available to companies in sectors such as Transport, Retail, Health & Wellbeing, Energy, and the Industrial Internet. Sessions included 'Smart Retail: The Internet of Things as a 'game-changer' for the retail industry' and 'Smart Healthcare and Wellbeing: Revolutionising a sector,' focusing on how IoT technologies are transforming these industries.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in sector-specific 'smart sessions' that emphasized innovation, challenges, and collaborations within the IoT ecosystem. Notable speakers included Thibaut Kleiner, Head of Unit, Network Technologies at the European Commission; Michal Boni, Member of the European Parliament; and Fátima Barros, President of ANACOM and Chair of BEREC.
The summit was designed for industry professionals, policymakers, and academics interested in the development and implementation of IoT technologies. Participants gained insights into the latest trends, networked with peers, and explored collaborative opportunities to drive IoT innovation forward.
Speakers(56)
Adrian Grilli
Managing Director at Joint Radio Company
Adrian Grilli is the Managing Director of the Joint Radio Company, specializing in radio spectrum management for the utility and transport sectors.
Alain Louchez
Managing Director at Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT)
Alain Louchez is the Managing Director of CDAIT, focusing on IoT research and development.
Alexander Mathieu
Head of Strategy Development at Nokia
Alexander Mathieu is the Head of Strategy Development at Nokia, responsible for shaping the company's strategic direction in the telecommunications sector.
Alicia Asín
Co-Founder & CEO at Libelium
Alicia Asín is the Co-Founder and CEO of Libelium, a company that designs and manufactures wireless sensor network devices for the Internet of Things.
Alin Stanescu
Head of IoT Business Development at Vodafone
Alin Stanescu is the Head of IoT Business Development at Vodafone, focusing on IoT strategies and partnerships.
Andreas Geiss
Head of Unit, Radio Spectrum Policy at European Commission
Andreas Geiss is the Head of Unit for Radio Spectrum Policy at the European Commission, focusing on spectrum management and policy.
Bernard Barani
Deputy Head of Unit, Network Technologies at European Commission
Bernard Barani is the Deputy Head of Unit for Network Technologies at the European Commission, focusing on research and innovation in network technologies.
Bernard Celli
Head of Department, Health Emergency Response at French Ministry of Health
Bernard Celli is the Head of the Health Emergency Response Department at the French Ministry of Health, focusing on public health emergencies.
Björn Block
Business Leader, IKEA Home Smart at IKEA
Björn Block is the Business Leader for IKEA Home Smart, focusing on integrating smart technologies into home furnishings.
Cees Links
Founder & CEO at GreenPeak Technologies
Cees Links is the Founder and CEO of GreenPeak Technologies, a company specializing in wireless communication technologies for smart home applications.
Ceyhun Burak Akgül
Vice President, IoT Business Development at Turkcell
Ceyhun Burak Akgül is the Vice President of IoT Business Development at Turkcell, focusing on IoT strategies and partnerships.
Chris Greer
Director, Smart Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Chris Greer is the Director of the Smart Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office at NIST, focusing on standards and technologies for IoT and smart grids.
Chris Kangas
Director, Smart Grid and IoT at Enel
Chris Kangas is the Director of Smart Grid and IoT at Enel, focusing on integrating IoT technologies into energy systems.
Colin Blackman
Director, Digital Forum at The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
Colin Blackman is the Director of the Digital Forum at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), focusing on digital policy research.
Cécil Ameil
Head of Public Affairs at Sigfox
Cécil Ameil is the Head of Public Affairs at Sigfox, focusing on regulatory and policy issues related to IoT.
Dan Caprio
Co-Founder and Chairman at The Providence Group
Dan Caprio is the Co-Founder and Chairman of The Providence Group, focusing on privacy and cybersecurity policy.
Danny Lousberg
Head of Product Management at Irdeto
Danny Lousberg is the Head of Product Management at Irdeto, focusing on security solutions for digital platforms.
David Francis
Chief Security Officer at Huawei
David Francis is the Chief Security Officer at Huawei, responsible for cybersecurity strategies and policies.
Dirk Weiler
Chairman at ETSI Board
Dirk Weiler is the Chairman of the ETSI Board, overseeing the strategic direction of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute.
Francisco J. Jariego
Director, Industrial Internet of Things at Telefonica
Francisco J. Jariego is the Director of Industrial Internet of Things at Telefonica, focusing on IoT solutions for industrial applications.
Frank Hansen
Group Planning & Product Strategy at BMW Group
Frank Hansen works in Group Planning and Product Strategy at BMW Group, focusing on integrating IoT technologies into automotive products.
François Lhemery
Director, Standardization and Technology at ETSI
François Lhemery is the Director of Standardization and Technology at ETSI, focusing on ICT standards development.
Fátima Barros
President at ANACOM; and Chair, BEREC
Fátima Barros serves as the President of ANACOM, the Portuguese communications regulator, and is the Chair of BEREC, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications.
Gary Clemo
Principal Technology Advisor at Ofcom
Gary Clemo is the Principal Technology Advisor at Ofcom, focusing on telecommunications and spectrum management.
Gilad Rosner
Founder at Internet of Things Privacy Forum
Dr. Gilad L. Rosner is a privacy and information policy researcher and the founder of the Internet of Things Privacy Forum, focusing on privacy challenges in the IoT ecosystem.
Gilles Brégant
Director General at ANFR; and Chair, RSPG
Gilles Brégant is the Director General of ANFR, the French National Frequency Agency, and serves as the Chair of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG).
Gilles Robichon
Head of Sector, Internet of Things at European Commission
Gilles Robichon is the Head of Sector for the Internet of Things at the European Commission, focusing on IoT research and policy.
Graham Louth
Partner at Aetha Consulting
Graham Louth is a Partner at Aetha Consulting, specializing in telecommunications regulation and strategy.
Gustavo Orozco
EU Liaison Officer at Barcelona City Council
Gustavo Orozco serves as the EU Liaison Officer for the Barcelona City Council, focusing on smart city initiatives and European collaborations.
Gérard Pogorel
Professor of Economics at Telecom ParisTech
Gérard Pogorel is a Professor of Economics at Telecom ParisTech, specializing in telecommunications economics and policy.
Ilkka Lakaniemi
Director, Global Political Dialogue and Initiatives at Nokia
Ilkka Lakaniemi is the Director of Global Political Dialogue and Initiatives at Nokia, focusing on policy and regulatory affairs.
Jacques Durand
Director of Standards and Engineering at Fujitsu North America, Inc.
Jacques Durand is the Director of Standards and Engineering at Fujitsu North America, Inc., and a Steering Committee Member of the Industrial Internet Consortium.
Johan Beckers
Director, IoT Solutions at Proximus
Johan Beckers is the Director of IoT Solutions at Proximus, focusing on IoT service development and deployment.
Jonathan Litchman
Co-Founder and CEO at The Providence Group
Jonathan Litchman is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Providence Group, focusing on privacy and cybersecurity policy.
Karine Iffour
Head of IoT Strategy at Bouygues Telecom
Karine Iffour is the Head of IoT Strategy at Bouygues Telecom, focusing on IoT business development and strategy.
Kevin O'Donovan
Vice President, Sales at Intel
Kevin O'Donovan is the Vice President of Sales at Intel, specializing in IoT and smart city solutions.
Laurent Bouskela
Senior Specialist, ICT at Inter-American Development Bank
Laurent Bouskela is a Senior Specialist in ICT at the Inter-American Development Bank, focusing on digital development projects.
Laurent Verdier
Head of IoT Solutions at Orange
Laurent Verdier is the Head of IoT Solutions at Orange, focusing on developing and deploying IoT services.
Massimiliano Minisci
Policy Officer, Internet of Things at European Commission
Massimiliano Minisci is a Policy Officer for the Internet of Things at the European Commission, focusing on IoT policies and initiatives.
Michal Boni
Member of the European Parliament at European Parliament
Michal Boni is a Member of the European Parliament, having previously served as Poland's Minister of Administration and Digitization. He has a background in labor market policy and has been involved in various strategic initiatives, including the development of Poland's digital policies.
Nicolas Damour
Senior Manager, Business and Innovation Development at Sierra Wireless
Nicolas Damour is the Senior Manager of Business and Innovation Development at Sierra Wireless, focusing on IoT solutions.
Nigel Cameron
President and CEO at Center for Policy on Emerging Technologies
Nigel Cameron is the President and CEO of the Center for Policy on Emerging Technologies, focusing on policy issues related to emerging technologies.
Pasi Hurri
President & CEO at BaseN Corporation
Pasi Hurri is the President and CEO of BaseN Corporation, a company providing scalable and secure IoT platforms.
Paul Adamson
Chairman at Forum Europe
Paul Adamson is the Chairman of Forum Europe, focusing on European policy and regulatory affairs.
Peter Ohnemus
Chairman, Founder & CEO at dacadoo
Peter Ohnemus is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of dacadoo, a company that provides digital health engagement solutions.
Philip Moynagh
Vice President, Internet of Things Group at Intel
Philip Moynagh is the Vice President of the Internet of Things Group at Intel, overseeing IoT strategies and solutions.
Pierre Métivier
Managing Director at IoT Alliance
Pierre Métivier is the Managing Director of the IoT Alliance, focusing on promoting IoT adoption and collaboration.
Stephen Pattison
Vice President, Public Affairs at ARM
Stephen Pattison is the Vice President of Public Affairs at ARM, responsible for government relations and public policy.
Thibaut Kleiner
Head of Unit, Network Technologies at European Commission
Thibaut Kleiner leads the Network Technologies unit at the European Commission, overseeing research and innovation in wireless and optical networks, network architectures, the Internet of Things, and satellite communications. He has been with the European Commission since 2001, holding various positions, including head of unit in charge of coordination and member of Neelie Kroes' cabinet during her previous mandate.
Thomas Weber
Frequency Management, ECA and Satellites at European Communications Office
Thomas Weber is responsible for Frequency Management, ECA, and Satellites at the European Communications Office, dealing with spectrum management and satellite communications.
Thomas Zerdick
Head of Unit, Technology and Privacy at European Data Protection Supervisor
Thomas Zerdick is the Head of Unit for Technology and Privacy at the European Data Protection Supervisor, focusing on privacy and data protection issues.
Wassim Chourbaji
Vice President, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs, Europe & MENA at Qualcomm
Wassim Chourbaji is the Vice President and Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Europe and MENA at Qualcomm, focusing on regulatory and policy issues related to wireless technologies.
Werner Dorfmeister
Director Solutioning and Sales Support at HP
Werner Dorfmeister is the Director of Solutioning and Sales Support at HP, specializing in IoT solutions.
Wilfried Grommen
Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft
Wilfried Grommen is the Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, focusing on technology strategy and innovation.
Wojciech Wiewiorowski
Assistant European Data Protection Supervisor at European Data Protection Supervisor
Wojciech Wiewiorowski is the Assistant European Data Protection Supervisor, focusing on privacy and data protection issues within the European Union.
Yun Chao Hu
Senior Researcher at Huawei
Yun Chao Hu is a Senior Researcher at Huawei, focusing on IoT technologies and standards.
Event Details
- Date
- March 3-4, 2015
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
- Management Centre Europe
- Pricing
- €225 - €495
- Audience
- Industry professionals, policymakers, and academics interested in IoT technologies.
- Attendees
- Over 200 delegates