The 37th 5GAA Meeting Week  will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from 20–23 April 2026.

Our next gathering will bring together 5GAA members, partners, and key industry stakeholders to exchange insights, explore the latest advancements in connected mobility, and collaborate on shaping the future of C-V2X in North America and across the world.

5GAA Members, get ready to connect, collaborate, and innovate as we advance the future of mobility.

Sacramento, USA, February 5, 2026 – From satellite-enabled voice calls to automated connected vehicle tolling and real-time road hazard alerts, the future of connected mobility was on display as the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) brought next-generation vehicle connectivity technologies into real-world operations on U.S. roads.

5GAA hosted the Conference “Advancing Connected Mobility in California: C-V2X and Connected Vehicle Infrastructure,” which featured a keynote by Toks Omishakin, California’s 4^th Secretary of Transportation.

The demonstrations highlighted innovations in V2X tolling, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and safety and awareness and brought together leading automakers, telecom operators, technology, and solution partners to showcase solutions in real-world environments.

“The Sacramento demonstrations represent an important milestone for connected mobility in the United States”, said 5GAA Chairman Christoph Voigt. “Seeing these technologies in action underscores how our members are delivering practical, interoperable solutions that enhance safety, connectivity, and mobility for drivers and communities”.

The live demonstrations showed how connected tolling can streamline travel. 5GAA members, including Audi, Autocrypt, Cohda Wireless, Ettifos, Indra, Microsec, Qualcomm, Valeo, Verizon, and Volkswagen, together with partners FHWA Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), and Kapsch TrafficCom, demonstrated both Network V2X (Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange, MEC/5G solution integrating with STOL’s CV-MEC and Kapsch) and Direct C-V2X 5.9GHz-based tolling solutions (Audi, Indra, Cohda Wireless and Microsec in one demonstration, while Valeo showcased a solution integrated with CV-MEC and Kapsch). Vehicles approaching simulated toll zones securely exchanged information with roadside units and completed seamless transactions – illustrating how connected tolling can improve efficiency while supporting safer traffic flow.

The demonstrations also highlighted the power of connectivity beyond terrestrial networks. BMW, HARMAN, Qualcomm, Viasat and Fraunhofer showcased NTN satellite technologies, including a live bi-directional voice call over Narrowband IoT networks and satellite-enabled communications. These demonstrations illustrate how vehicles and connected devices can remain fully operational in remote areas, ensuring critical services are maintained even in difficult environments.

C-V2X enabled safety and awareness solutions technologies were another highlight, with HARMAN, Miovision and Qualcomm showing how connected vehicles can help drivers anticipate dangerous situations on the road.  The demonstrations included real-time traffic signal information and road hazard alerts, while AI-enabled roadside sensor systems shared information via Direct C-V2X about unequipped vehicles and other road users to support safety-critical services and improve protection of vulnerable road users

The Sacramento demonstrations underscore the association’s mission to accelerate the deployment of connected technologies, showing how future seamless connectivity is being accomplished today.

Access the 5GAA Demos Brochure and learn more about what to expect in Sacramento here.

Download the full press release here.

About the 5GAA

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organisation of more than +100 members. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5gaa.org.

Contact: Victoria Bech, Communications Coordinator / +32 472 66 61 17 / marcom@5gaa.org

Join 5GAA and the Team in Barcelona for our annual mission to the Mobile World Congress! Come visit us at our booth (6G25)!

Whether you are exhibiting or just attending, our CTO Maxime Flament and the Team will be more than happy to catch up onsite!

If you are a 5GAA member and have a stand showcasing connected mobility solutions and want to participate in our annual press tour onsite, taking place on Tuesday 3 March from 14.00, contact us at marcom@5gaa.org!

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) releases the 5G Strategic Deployment Agenda for Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) on Roads

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) welcomes the publication of the 5G Strategic Deployment Agenda for Connected and Automated Mobility on Roads (5G SDA for CAM). The 5G SDA for CAM provides guidance to stakeholders involved in the deployment and use of 5G for CAM systems on roads. This rich and diversified ecosystem includes mobile network operators, tower companies, telecom vendors, road operators, as well as vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) and their tier1/tier2 automotive suppliers.   

The SDA outlines the implementation strategy for the deployment of 5G connectivity infrastructures along the major European road transport networks (TEN-T corridors), or “5G corridors”,enabling advanced CAM use cases and 5G commercial services with uninterrupted coverage and seamless service provision at border crossing areas. 

Further guidance is provided on investment, definition of cooperation models and deployment roadmaps that will facilitate the roll-out of six service categories: Road CAM services, Logistics, Digital Twins, Connected Passenger Services, Software-defined Vehicles and Associated vertical services. 

Approved by the SNS JU Governing Board, the 5G SDA for CAM on roads aligns with the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) mission to coordinate pan-European 5G corridors and guide the second Connected Europe Facility programme, Digital Part (CEF2 Digital).  

In that respect, the5G SDA builds on best practices and lessons learnt from the first waves of 5G corridor deployment projects co-funded under the second Connecting Europe Facility programme, Digital Part (CEF Digital), between 2022 and 2025, involving 31 works and study projects.  Download the 5GSDA for CAM on roads here.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and the one6G Association have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a framework for closer collaboration on next-generation wireless technologies and their application to connected and automated mobility.

The agreement, concluded in December 2025, sets the basis for closer interaction between the two organisations as the wireless ecosystem progresses. By joining forces, 5GAA and one6G aim to align their expertise across telecommunications, automotive, and digital technologies to address societal and industrial needs for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation systems.   

As part of the LoI, 5GAA and one6G 5GAA and one6G intend to cooperate across a range of strategic technology areas expected to play a central role in future 6G systems and services, including:

• Digital twin and metaverse 
• Distributed/Federated AI 
• Integrated Sensing and Communication 
• Non-terrestrial Networks 
• 6G empowered Robotics 
• Cooperative, Connected, and Automated Mobility 
• Agentic AI-based Mobile Communication Systems 

By strengthening alignment between the automotive and telecommunications communities at an early stage of 6G development, 5GAA and one6G aim to contribute to interoperable, resilient, and future-ready communication technologies that will underpin connected, cooperative, and automated mobility in the coming decade.

On 5 February 2026, the Conference “Advancing Connected Mobility in California: C-V2X and Connected Vehicle Infrastructure” will take place in Sacramento, U.S.

Organised by 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), join California transportation leaders, industry experts, and regional planning organizations for a focused discussion on how C-V2X and next-generation digital infrastructure can advance safety, efficiency, and innovation across the state’s transportation system. Hosted at the California Secretary of State auditorium, this event highlights California’s priorities and leadership in deploying connected vehicle technologies.

The Conference will explore how C-V2X supports key use cases, including advanced roadway safety, tolling, and other emerging mobility applications. Speakers from state and regional agencies will share perspectives on policy direction, infrastructure modernization, and real-world deployment considerations, offering insight into how connected technologies are being evaluated, piloted, and integrated into California’s transportation network.

Discover the Agenda

The program opens with an overview from 5GAA, followed by our keynote speaker, Toks Omishakin, California’s 4th Secretary of Transportation, and senior representatives, who will provide complementary state-wide and industry views on planning, implementation, and coordination.

Discover the program for the full day here.

Discover the program of the conference highlighting the key sessions and discussions here.

Speakers: 

• Toks Omishakin, California State Transportation Agency
• Kathleen Aziz, AICP, Principal Planner, Sacramento Area Council of Governments
• Jyoti Sharma, Associate Director, Network Planning, Verizon
• Brad Stertz, Director of External Affairs, AUDI AG and the Volkswagen Group 

Welcome Address by Maxime Flament, CTO, 5G Automotive Association (5GAA)

Designed for public-sector leaders, infrastructure owners and operators, and industry stakeholders, this Conference provides a platform to align on priorities, share lessons learned, and identify opportunities to accelerate the deployment of connected vehicles and infrastructure in California and inform broader national adoption.

Experience the Innovation

In the afternoon, attendees will engage with cutting-edge Live C-V2X Technology Demonstrations. Access the 5GAA Demos Brochure and learn more about what to expect in Sacramento.

5GAA is bringing together top global players — from automakers to telecom giants — for groundbreaking demonstrations of connected vehicle technology, including an exclusive showcase of:

• Live demonstrations of bidirectional voice over NB-IoT and satellite-enabled communications, demonstrating critical and emergency communications for vehicles and IoT devices in remote and challenging environments.
• Real-world demonstrations of connected vehicle safety applications using V2N and SmartRSU edge devices, providing live traffic and hazard alerts.
• Live tolling demonstrations showing secure vehicle-to-roadside communications and automated toll transactions.

Contact Information

Stay tuned for more information, event highlights, and key takeaways!

If you wish to participate or cover the event, please get in touch with us at marcom@5gaa.org before 29/01/2026 (EOB CET)

We look forward to welcoming you to Sacramento for this landmark event in C-V2X collaboration and global smart mobility.

Meet with 5GAA and discover how 5GAA members are shaping the future of connected mobility at CES 2026!

From 6 to 9 January at CES® 2026, the entire global tech community will come together for four days that define what’s next. From breakthrough product launches and immersive activations to thought-provoking sessions and visionary keynotes, CES is where innovation takes center stage.

As an official allied association, we’re excited to invite you to join us at this unmissable event. Registration is open, and there’s still time to make your plans.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with us, or if you are a 5GAA member and wish to have your activities promoted, please contact us at marcom@5gaa.org.

You can also navigate the exhibition floor using our members’ guide to discover the latest C-V2X advancements in North America and beyond.

Your Guide to 5GAA Member Exhibits

Don’t miss the chance to connect with 5GAA! We hope to see you in Las Vegas.

The next 5GAA Meeting Week is heading to Sacramento, California, from 2–5 February 2026!

Our next gathering will bring together 5GAA members, partners, and key industry stakeholders to exchange insights, explore the latest advancements in connected mobility, and collaborate on shaping the future of C-V2X in North America and across the world.

5GAA Members, get ready to connect, collaborate, and innovate as we advance the future of mobility.

Meet the Sponsor of the 5GAA Meeting Week

We are pleased to share that our 5GAA members, Verizon Business & Skylo, will be sponsoring the Coffee Breaks at our 36th Meeting Week in Sacramento. This sponsorship provides members with an enhanced opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and build relationships in a relaxed and collaborative setting.