Deploying robust mobility and logistics services sustainably that work seamlessly irrespective of the users location – whether rural or urban - poses an interesting challenge for ITS connectivity. Both satellite and terrestrial operators play an important role in the deployment of enabling infrastructure. Current trends towards the convergence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial (satellite) communications within 6G is set to empower stakeholders in vertical markets to address their connectivity challenges head-on. The significant benefits of these technologies is achieving sustainability from financial, environmental and commercial angles. With 6G and new satellite constellations (Starlink,OneWeb, Iridium Next, etc), along with the convergence of terrestrial and satellite technology, the provisioning of seamless connectivity on the move – in urban, rural and wilderness - will become a reality and pave the way for richer ITS services. The deployment of such ITS services in countries with extended urban areas, sparsely populated area, large geographical landmass and extensive road networks poses technological challenges. In many cases such challenges can only be addressed adequately by combining terrestrial and space technologies in a number of innovative ways. The session will bring together leading experts from across the spectrum of connectivity solutions as well as innovative applications to share their views on the cutting edge innovations taking place, what it will enable and how it can be exploited/shaped by the ITS community for mobility and logistics.

Organiser:

• Ashweeni Beeharee, Satellite Applications Catapult    

Moderator:

• Ashweeni Beeharee, Satellite Applications Catapult    

Speakers:  

• Angel Almeida, Satellite Applications Catapult     
• Markus Dillinger, Huawei Düsseldorf GmbH 
• Maxime Flament, 5G Automotive Association     
• Joel Schroeder, Intelsat