ITS World Congress 2026

5GAA will be present at the ITS World Congress 2026 in Gangneung, Korea, from 19 to 23 October 2026.

As part of the programme, 5GAA will organise the Special Interest Session “Shaping the Next Generation of Connected & Automated Services for Automotive,” which will examine how future connectivity technologies, including 5G Advanced and 6G, will enable connected and automated mobility services. Industry experts will discuss evolving connectivity requirements, key technological enablers, deployment timelines and the regulatory considerations needed to support future automotive innovation.

It is scheduled for 20 October 2026, 16:00-17:30 (local time), in Conference Room 102, Convention Centre.

It will be moderated by our CTO, Maxime Flament, and feature:

• Suman Sehra, Global Vice President, Harman
• Li Zhao, Senior Standardisation Expert, CATT
• Tim Leinmueller, Senior Technical Manager, DENSO
• Jyoti Sharma, Associate Director, Verizon

The 5GAA CTO will also contribute to more sessions during the Congress.

– Global Connectivity Solutions to Support Connected and Automated Driving, organised by LG Electronics on 22 October 2026 at 11:00-12:30 (local time.

– Accelerating C-V2X Deployment to Enhance Road Safety, organised by CATT, scheduled for 20 October 2026, from 14:00-15:30 (local time).

He will also speak at the first Executive Session of the event,”‘Pilots to Platforms: Scaling Nationwide Connected & Automated Mobility in the 5G/6G Era”. The session is scheduled for 20 October 2026 at 11:00-12:30 (local time).

Also, 5GAA’s member DENSO is organising 5G Enabling “Beyond Mobility, Connected World scheduled for 20 October 2026, from 11:00 to 12:30 (local time).

The discussion will address how future connectivity technologies can support increasingly connected, automated and software-defined vehicles, as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with deploying next-generation mobility services. Industry leaders will also share perspectives on connectivity requirements, standardisation, network evolution and the future deployment of 5G-enabled Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

It will be moderated by Tim Leinmueller, Head of DENSO’s European Fundamental Technology R&D Department and Vice Chair of the 5GAA Board, and the speaker will be:

• Alexander Kiening, Senior Technical Manager, DENSO
• Jim Misener, Senior Technical Manager, WSP
• Ralf Weber, Technical Director, Qualcomm
• Robert Gee, Senior Technical Manager, AUMOVIO
• Eetu Pilli-Sihvola, Senior Technical Manager, VTT
• Paul Gray, Chief Technology Officer, Cohda Wireless

More 5GAA members will be active throughout the event, contributing to sessions, panels, and technology demonstrations, and serving as exhibitors. Download our brochure for an overview of what 5GAA is organising and how members are contributing to the programme at the ITS World Congress in Gangneung.

5GAA looks forward to engaging with members, partners and stakeholders during the Congress in Gangneung. If you would like to schedule a meeting with our CTO, or if you are a 5GAA member organising a session, demonstration or side activity during the event, please contact us at marcom@5gaa.org.

Find out more on the ITS World Congress 2026 website and stay informed about the event.