First remote C-V2X Plugtests™ event with ETSI, 20-31 July
5GAA is proud to be again a partner of the European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI) in the second C-V2X-only Plugtests™ event, to take place remotely from 20 to 31 July 2020.
This interoperability test will be held with the support of the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Registrations are open until 12 June. For any further information, please consult the official event page.
On the right road with C-V2X
The 5G Automotive Association is excited to invite you to the webinar “On the right road with C-V2X” on June 11 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Join our webinar to find out more about C-V2X deployment activities.
With:
Anupam Malhotra – Director, Connected Vehicles & Data at Audi of America
Jason Ellis – Director, Automotive Business Development at Qualcomm
Alan Clelland – Vice President, West at Applied Information
The webinar is moderated by 5GAA CTO Maxime Flament
Did you miss our last webinar? Click here to watch the recording.

IoT WebTalk: How Can C-V2X Create an Environment that Improves Quality of Life for Everyone?
5GAA is co-hosting a webinar with GSMA on 1 July on “How Can C-V2X Create an Environment that Improves Quality of Life for Everyone?”
In this non-technical session, the CTO Maxime Flament will join the panel to discuss how C-V2X can enable more efficient driving and deliver improved road safety for all traffic participants:
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The socio-economic benefits of connected vehicles for people and the environment (V2P/V2I)
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The seamless evolution for V2X from 4G to 5G
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C-V2X trials and use cases
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C-V2X state of the market and deployment roadmap
For more information and to register, click here.

5G Spectrum for Industry Verticals
Reza Karimi, Director at Huawei and 5GAA Standards and Spectrum Working Group Chair, is going to be a speaker in the webinar entitled “5G Spectrum for Industry Verticals” organised by Global 5G.
The event will address the current state of play regarding verticals’ special spectrum requirements, such as guaranteed latency and cross-border harmonisation.
Webinar: V2X System Application Layer Reference Architecture
Following the publication of the Technical Report on V2X Application Layer Reference Architecture, 5GAA is pleased to invite the delegates to an internal webinar on this topic with Stefan Runeson, Senior Specialist Connected Vehicles at Ericsson and main rapporteur.
The webinar is scheduled on Tuesday, 7 July, at 3 PM (CEST).
IoT World
5GAA Board member Jim Misener is going to be a speaker at IoT World on 11-13 August.
The event is taking place online (register here) and he will join the following panel:
Panel Discussion – Set the automotive industry in motion with 5G and vehicle-to-everything (V2X)
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Discover how 5G will enhance road safety with vehicle-to-vehicle communications whilst adhering to new government requirements
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Identify how 5G will truly enable the autonomous vehicle and the impact it will have on network infrastructure going forward
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Gain real understanding into the shift from vehicle-to-grid to V2X and the resulting opportunities which will arise
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Managing automotive data when everything is connected: where does ownership lie?
The C-V2X Deployment Journey toward Next Generation Mobility
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is organizing the web-conference “The C-V2X Deployment Journey toward Next Generation Mobility” on August 7, 2020 at 09:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT. Speakers will discuss ongoing deployment activities in the US and services that will be delivered in the near future with C-V2X.
The web-conference is moderated by Jim Misener, 5GAA Board Member and Senior Director at Qualcomm
Program:
– Cities Continue to Break CV Barriers!
Alan Clelland, Vice President, West at Applied Information
– Neutral Host Digital Infrastructure For Intelligent Transportation
Youssef Abdelilah, Global Innovation – Office of CTO at American Tower
– Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) for C-V2X
Suman Sehra, Global Director at Intel
Ming Lei, Senior Platform Architect at Intel
– The role of MNOs in the Future of Transportation
Jyoti Sharma, Manager of Technology Strategy & Architecture at Verizon
REGISTER HERE
5G World
5G World will take place as a virtual event to deliver critical insights and enabling powerful connections between the full 5G ecosystem: service providers, vendors, enterprises, media and more to share insights, best practice and connect over 3 days.
With a refreshed virtual experience format, 5G World will deliver keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case studies from global operator leaders to help you understand learnings from 5G launches and to share best practices on technical deployments, 5G monetisation, enterprise 5G, network evolution and more. The unique 5G World Virtual Event Exhibition is an opportunity to explore the latest technology, meet with exhibitors, and view demos of products and services. It will be possible to connect with senior decision-makers from the telecom operator and enterprise community through enhanced networking provided by the event intelligent matchmaking service powered by AI.
5GAA CTO Maxime Flament will join the panel Don’t Drive Over the Edge: Connecting Vehicles with the Latest Technologies focused on:
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Understanding the role of edge computing in connected vehicles
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From three-wheelers to monster trucks: building technology to connect all vehicle types
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From connected vehicles to autonomous vehicles: understanding and overcoming technical challenges
Moderator: David Wong, Senior Technology and Innovation Manager, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Panellists:
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Leifeng Ruan, Chairman WG2, Automotive Edge Computing Consortium
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Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer, 5G Automotive Association
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Peter Stoker, Director: Vehicle Engineering, Millbrook Testbed
Virtual Showcase | C-V2X Deployment on US Roads
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is delighted to invite you to the virtual showcase of “C-V2X Deployment on US Roads” on Tuesday, October 27 at 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EDT / 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT.
We invite you to :
• See and hear more about existing C-V2X projects in the roads of Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and Michigan
• Listen to our on-site correspondents from the companies and local authorities involved
• Join our panel discussion focused on the state of play and future of ITS in the US with a mix of industry, state & local representatives
The virtual showcase will be moderated by industry expert Roger Lanctot while the panel discussion will be lead by Jim Misener, 5GAA Board Member and Senior Director & Global C-V2X Ecosystem Lead for Qualcomm.

Roadmap to 5G Connected Driving
Taking place in partnership with the Financial Times, and as part of the launch of its 2030 Roadmap for Advanced Driving Use Cases, this digital webinar asks how automotive connectivity will evolve over the next ten years and sheds a light on the conditions needed to unlock the true value of V2X services for businesses, consumers, society and the planet.
Time and date: 20 October, 2 PM (GMT+1)
Confirmed speakers:
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Oliver Bahns, Senior Vice President Connected Mobility, Deutsche Telekom AG, T-Systems, Digital Solutions
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Kelei Shen, Chief Technology Officer, Harman
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Stephan Durach, Senior Vice President, Connected Company Development, Technical Operations, BMW Group