5GAA will take part in the DSP Leaders World Forum, organised by TelecomTV, taking place from 19 to 20 May 2026 at Fairmont Windsor Park.

5GAA CTO Maxime Flament and Board Members André Schlufter (Cubic³) and Colin Lee (JLR) will join the panel “Automotive: The SDV globalisation gap” on Tuesday, 19 May, from 16:00 to 16:45 (local time).

The panel will address the challenges facing software-defined vehicle (SDV) deployments at global scale, including fragmented connectivity models, eSIM lifecycle complexity, regulatory compliance requirements, and uneven market conditions. The discussion will explore how these factors limit the consistent delivery of connected vehicle services and how cross-ecosystem collaboration can help close the globalisation gap.

Further information on the event is available on the event website.

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 C-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.

Check out the video below for more information:

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

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their long-standing collaboration for 5G infrastructure deployment for mobility.

“This renewed agreement strengthens the bridge between current 5G deployment and the evolution towards 6G, ensuring that future networks are shaped by the needs of the automotive and mobility ecosystem from the outset. Working closely with 6G‑IA allows us to align innovation, trials, and standardisation with real deployment priorities,” said Christof Schmidt, Director General of the 5GAA.

“This agreement between the 5G Automotive Association and the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association is vital to ensure that we maximise the impact of 5G technology and ensure that 6G technology is developed in a manner that takes the requirements of the automotive industry into account”, said Dr Colin Willcock, Chairman of the 6G-IA.

5GAA is partnering up for the future with many different players. Find out more about our ecosystem here

In collaboration with our local host, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, the 5GAA Conference “From the Nordics to Europe: Scaling Digital Transport Services Across Borders” will bring together national road authorities, infrastructure operators, municipalities, OEMs and technology partners to present the concrete deployment of digital transport systems across the Nordic region—complete with Live Technology Demonstrations in the afternoon.

Date & Location

23 April 2026 | Gothenburg, Sweden

Discover the Full Agenda

Discover the key issues that will define the digitalisation of the Nordic transport system, policy direction, infrastructure priorities, and cross-border ambitions in the Nordic Region.

Explore the full agenda with confirmed sessions and speakers here!

Experience the Technology

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 AstaZero!

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

• Satellite Connectivity: These demos show vehicles staying connected through non-terrestrial networks. From satellite-enabled commercial fleet management to 3GPP-compliant satellite-supported emergency voice calls.

• Safe & Smart Roads: These demos highlight real-time safety intelligence, cross-border data exchange, and cloud-enhanced vehicle services.

• Cooperative Perception: This demo showcases how cooperative radar significantly enhances situational awareness by merging sensor data from multiple sources.

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 secretariat@5gaa.org!

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

Shanghai, 23 October 2025 —  In Jiading, Shanghai, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and Shanghai International Automobile City (SIAC) co-hosted the “C-V2X Implementation in China and International Cooperation” Conference. The full-day event brought together global experts for high-level strategic discussions and live demonstrations, highlighting China’s rapid progress in C-V2X innovation while fostering dialogue across the international connected mobility ecosystem and showcasing the capabilities powered by 5G-Advanced (5G-A)

“The Shanghai conference and demonstrations highlighted China’s proactive role in advancing C-V2X technologies. It is particularly significant as it showcases leadership and innovation that drive progress across the entire global ecosystem,” said 5GAA Director General Christof Schmidt.

Attendees witnessed live demonstrations of cutting-edge C-V2X technologies. China IMT-2020（5G）Promotion Group C-V2X Working Group and SIAC presented the “Four Layers Demonstrations”, which included scenarios such as sudden cut-outs by preceding vehicles, work-zone alerts, and connected-assisted driving. These tests highlighted how advanced onboard units can receive real-time data from multiple vehicles ahead, enabling rapid adjustments and improving safety. Additionally, demonstrations also showcased how C-V2X enhances vehicle awareness under challenging weather conditions.

In parallel, SIAC, AUMOVIO and China Unicom showcased C-V2X vehicle networking applications based on 5G-A network. Leveraging the 5G-A network, cross-operator real-time sensor information sharing between vehicles and on-demand information distribution between vehicles and infrastructure are achieved. The system supports typical application scenarios such as front-object detection, blind spot communication, and emergency collaboration. With end-to-end latency below 20ms, it meets the stringent low latency and high reliability requirements of C-V2X applications.

“We are honoured to co-host this international forum with 5GAA,” said Gang Chen, Chairman of Shanghai International Automobile City. “As China’s first national pilot zone for intelligent and connected vehicles, SIAC is actively contributing China’s practical experience and fostering global industrial synergy through our deep involvement in prestigious international organisations such as 5GAA and VDA. We are committed to building an open, integrated, and globally influential industrial ecosystem, accelerating the alignment and mutual recognition of Chinese solutions with international standards, and sharing ‘China’s Wisdom’ and the ‘Shanghai Model’ with the world. We look forward to joining hands with global partners in pioneering a new chapter for intelligent and connected mobility,” he said.

The C-V2X Chinese Solutions and International Cooperation Conference marked a milestone in advancing global dialogue on connected mobility. By combining strategic discussions with practical demonstrations, the event reaffirmed the shared commitment of 5GAA and SIAC to driving forward C-V2X innovation and international cooperation.

About the 5GAA

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organisation of more than 110 members, including leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, and test equipment vendors. 5GAA members work together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transport services. 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility, automated vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5gaa.org.

Media contact: marcom@5gaa.org

• The 5GAA Day One Deployment Guide was instrumental in enabling the largest C-V2X deployment during the “Day One Deployment District” in Atlanta.
• 5GAA members demonstrated real-world C-V2X applications showing immediate public value and nationwide scalability.

ATLANTA, U.S. – 3 September 2025 — The U.S. connected vehicle ecosystem took a major step forward as Atlanta became home to the nation’s first “Day One Deployment District” for Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology. The 5GAA Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communications Day One Deployment Guide was instrumental as a benchmark for C-V2X roadside infrastructure installations such as those earning the spotlight at the ITS World Congress 2025 for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the permanent enhancements for the downtown district.

5GAA members played a key role in showcasing ready-now applications for C-V2X technology in a live urban traffic environment and the clear potential for deployment in other states and cities.

This milestone comes at a moment when vulnerable road user traffic fatalities remain near the highest levels ever recorded, and with traffic congestion costing the U.S. economy more than $36 billion[1] annually. With an estimated nationwide deployment cost of $6.5 billion, as estimated in the ITS America National V2X Deployment Plan, C-V2X offers a powerful solution to enhance road safety.

“Day One Deployment District” also builds a bridge for establishing the C-V2X ecosystem in Atlanta, as OEMs progress from pilot projects toward production-ready architectures. Live demonstrations by 5GAA members and other industry leaders illustrated how C-V2X can offer immediate public value through:

• Faster emergency response with traffic signal preemption and real-time alerts
• Enhancing safety for vulnerable road users
• Lower local agency expenses, reducing costs for school buses and public fleets
• Streamlining tolling and parking through seamless digital transactions

John F. Kwant, Executive Director Americas, 5GAA, said, “Atlanta’s Day One Deployment District proves that C-V2X is ready for prime time. As the global cross-industry association for connected vehicle technologies, 5GAA has worked with its members, public agencies, and technology leaders to turn C-V2X deployment guides into reality. This milestone shows what’s possible when we align standards, infrastructure, and industry commitment”.

With the “Day One Deployment District” anchoring C-V2X in Atlanta, opportunities will also emerge for streamlined revenue streams for local agencies and toll operators. The deployment confirms the State of Georgia’s position as a champion of connected-transportation innovation.

Please see our brochure about the 5GAA members’ innovations here.

About the 5GAA

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organization of more than 110 members, including leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, and test equipment vendors. 5GAA members work together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transport services. 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility, automated vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5gaa.org. Media contact: marcom@5gaa.org

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[1] The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019 (Revised): https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813403.pdf

Panel Discussion: Supporting the market growth of connected vehicles

Date & Time: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 | 14:40 – 15:25
Location: The Fairmont Windsor Park, Windsor, UK

As the connected and autonomous vehicle market accelerates, the global value of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology is expected to soar within the next decade. This evolution—culminating in the widespread deployment of 5G-V2X—marks a critical shift toward the software-defined vehicle (SDV), where advanced connectivity features are embedded from the ground up.

This panel brings together industry leaders to explore how the automotive ecosystem is preparing for this transformation and what is needed to support large-scale market growth. From evolving business models and cross-sector collaboration to overcoming deployment barriers, the discussion will also examine the crucial role that telecommunications providers must play to meet rising demands for seamless, reliable, and secure connectivity.

5GAA will be represented by CTO Maxime Flament, who will offer insights from the association’s work at the intersection of telecom, automotive, and infrastructure, and highlight key enablers for achieving truly connected mobility.

• In a global premiere, 5GAA members demonstrated connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN), complementing terrestrial 4G and 5G networks
• The event featured the first on-the-road, live-traffic demonstration of 5G-V2X Direct technology capabilities for advanced connected mobility services
• 5GAA members showcased ready-to-deploy vehicle-to-network (V2N) technologies improving road safety in real traffic conditions

PARIS, 15 May 2025 — For the first time worldwide, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for emergency messaging, as well as 5G-V2X Direct for advanced detection of vulnerable road users (VRU) in real-traffic conditions. 5GAA members also demonstrated the readily available capabilities of Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) services.

“Today, we saw real vehicles on real roads, connected through cutting-edge technologies such as satellite, 5G-V2X Direct and commercial networks. This is the future of automotive connectivity, and it’s closer than you think,” said 5GAA Chairman Christoph Voigt.

5GAA members, vehicle manufacturers BMW Group and Stellantis and technology partners Anritsu,Cubic³, Deutsche Telekom, HARMAN, Jember, LG Electronics, Qualcomm Technologies, MediaTek, Rohde & Schwarz, Rolling Wireless, Skylo, VEDECOM Institute and Viasat demonstrated NTN satellite connectivity. Demonstrations focused respectively on realising hazard warning and emergency messaging use cases in the vehicle, as well as illustrating how NTN will complement terrestrial 4G and 5G networks in the future. Demonstrations on public roads emphasised the vision of how NTN can support ubiquitous automotive connectivity for connected services with seamless integration and switching between NTN and terrestrial networks to enable voice communication. In the future, car drivers may not even realise that satellite connectivity is being established instead of using a terrestrial network. According to 5GAA 2030 Roadmap, the initial market deployment of satellite connectivity in vehicles is expected by 2027 (based on IoT NTN 3GPP Release 17).

Anritsu, Keysight Technologies, Rohde & Schwarz, and MediaTek complemented the NTN demonstrations with parallel test equipment measurements for performance verification.

For the first time on the road, 5GAA member Valeo, in collaboration with Marben, demonstrated 5G-V2X Direct, in which two vehicles shared sensor data, triggering a warning of a pedestrian crossing at an obstructed intersection. This demonstration illustrated how 5G-V2X Direct (based on 3GPP Release 16) will enable vulnerable road users’ advanced protection by leveraging sensors and camera feeds from other vehicles to alert drivers, paving the way for smarter mobility. As per the 5GAA Visionary 2030 Roadmap, 5G-V2X is expected to be mass-deployed in commercial vehicle models starting from the time horizon 2026-2029.

The public road demonstrations continued with V2N technology for road users’ protection. 5GAA members, including Nokia, Orange, Stellantis, Valeo, and VEDECOM Institute, showcased interoperable V2X Platforms with vehicles, mobile applications and smart intersections (equipped with cameras and connected via the 5G networks) sharing collective perception to enhance road users’ safety. Additionally, HARMAN and u-blox showcased Emergency Electronic Brake Light (EEBL) near-real-time alerts to prevent hard braking events, in line with the upcoming 2026 Euro NCAP local hazard requirements, and used precise positioning techniques to prevent false alerts.

5GAA members Rohde & Schwarz, S.E.A., Keysight and Orange alsoexhibited Next Generation Emergency Call (NG eCall) verification and network performance.

The event, hosted by Telecom-Paris, highlighted how 5GAA is developing new standards for safety and innovation in automotive connectivity in Europe and globally.

Please see our brochure about the Paris demonstrations here.

A French version of this press release is also available for our French-speaking audience here.

Discover What Our 5GAA Members Are Saying here.

About the 5GAA

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organisation of more than 110 members, including leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, and test equipment vendors. 5GAA members work together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transport services. 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility, automated vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5gaa.org.

Washington, D.C., 6 February 2025 – For the first time, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and members of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) have partnered to showcase the complementarity of Cellular Vehicle-To-Everything (C-V2X) direct and mobile network communications at the Federal Highway Administration’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. 

The live demonstrations illustrated the potential of connected-vehicle technologies to make American roads safer and more efficient. This public-private initiative also outlined the benefits of interworking communication modes for a unified transportation system.  

“5GAA commends USDOT for its leadership in advancing V2X technology through government-industry collaboration, critical for nationwide deployment,” said 5GAA Chairman Christopher Voigt. “We applaud USDOT’s commitment to seizing the full safety potential of V2X by integrating direct and mobile network communications to achieve 360° awareness.” 

Participants had the opportunity to experience several use cases: 

• Verizon showcased near real-time alerts enabled by C-V2X mobile network communications and mobile edge computing (MEC). Demonstrated capabilities included connected signalized intersection and delivery of pedestrian alerts, variable speed warnings, and weather warnings. 

• Audi, in collaboration with Spoke and the Coalition for Cyclist Safety, used C-V2X direct communications to address safety scenarios that often result in cyclist fatalities. The seamless integration of aftermarket solutions and in-vehicle systems is a clear example of leading automakers’ increasing interest in this technology. 

• Autotalks illustrated how C-V2X direct communications can prevent same-lane accidents: in their demo, a car swerved abruptly to avoid a stopped bicycle, showcasing the system’s potential to protect cyclists outside intersections. 

5GAA also gathered industry and government leaders to identify main drivers for deployment, such as the reauthorization of federal transportation funding. The event underpinned the critical role of C-V2X in achieving USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy targets, as well as the industry’s commitment to help implement the National V2X Deployment Plan released in August 2024.  

With this, the foundation is laid to leverage the existing tens of millions of connected road users and accelerate the nationwide rollout of connected-vehicle and connected-road infrastructure technologies, bringing us closer to the shared vision of zero traffic fatalities on American roads. 

About 5GAA   

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organization of more than 110 members, including leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, and test equipment vendors. 5GAA members work together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transport services. 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility, automated vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5GAA.org.  

For further information please contact:  

5GAA Marketing & Communications –  Marcom@5GAA.org