Programme

Opening

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Peter Gräf, Director Applications and Science, German Space Agency at DLR

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Francisco-Javier Benedicto Ruiz, Director of Navigation and acting Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, European Space Agency (ESA)

Session 1: The connected car: opportunities and trends

After initial discussions in 2022, representatives from the automotive sector, 5G Automotive Association, mobile network operators, the space industry, as well as the European Commission, ministries and space agencies will meet to discuss current developments related to secure connectivity for the car of the future. What has changed since last year, where is action still needed? The opening session of the workshop highlights the status of current developments for secure connectivity solutions for the automotive industry.

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Impulse statements

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Christoph Voigt, Head of R&D Connectivity, Mobile Communication & Car2X Audi AG & Chairman of the Board 5G Automotive Association

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Francisco-Javier Benedicto Ruiz, Director of Navigation and acting Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, European Space Agency (ESA)

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Panel discussion

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Panelists:

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Francisco-Javier Benedicto Ruiz, Director of Navigation Director of Navigation & acting Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, European Space Agency (ESA)

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Peter Gräf, Director Applications and Science, German Space Agency at DLR

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Celine Laurent-Winter, Vice President Connectivity, BMW

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Gianaldo Mantovani, Director Telecom, OHB

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Stefano Scarda, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG DEFIS

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Johannes Springer, 5GAA Director General

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NN, German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport*

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Moderator:

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Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director, European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)

Lunch

Session 2: Expectations of the automotive industry to the evolution of satellite networks

Automotive sector representatives share use cases, needs, expectations, and requirements for integrated connectivity solutions. Representatives from TN & NTN industries comment on how these needs translate into the current developments of connectivity systems, including satellites.

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Impulse statement

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Olaf Eckart, Senior Expert Cooperations R&D, Industry Customers, BMW/5GAA

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Panel discussion

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Panelists:

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Francesco Lilli, Global Head of Advanced Connectivity, Stellantis

Katrin Bacic, CEO, UNIO

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Jean-Hubert Lenotte, Director of Strategy and Resources, EUTELSAT*

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Olaf Eckart, Senior Expert Cooperations R&D, Industry Customers, BMW/5GAA

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Ina Köchling, Director Telco Player, Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

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Berthold Panzner, Connected Mobility Standardization Chief Architect, Nokia

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Moderator:

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Antonio Franchi, Head of the Space for 5G and 6G Strategic Programme,    European Space Agency (ESA)

Afternoon Tea

Session 3: Current initiatives & space-driven European solutions for the car of the future

The panel will present current initiatives and space driven solutions for the automotive sector. It will discuss how needs and requirements of the users, the automotive industry, will be taken up in the development of current and future secure connectivity constellations such as IRIS2 or One Web 2nd Generation.

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Impulse statement

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Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director, European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)

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Panel discussion

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Panelists:

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Jurry de la Mar, Head of International Sales, Public Sector at T-Systems

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Javier Albares Bueno, Head of 5G/6G Programs, Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)

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Andreas Knopp, Professor, Institute of Information Technology, Universität der Bundeswehr München

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Klaus Michel, Head of Telecommunication Systems Germany, AIRBUS DS

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Rainer Wansch, Head of RF and SatCom Systems Department, Fraunhofer IIS

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Moderator:

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Bärbel Deisting, German ESA Business Applications Ambassador & Director of Space & Space Applications, Cluster Aerospace bavAIRia e.V.

Session 4: Advancing innovation for automotive: Support mechanisms

The session will highlight existing support mechanisms and tools to foster solutions, services and applications integrating space technologies and data for various sectors, especially the automotive sector.

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Presenters:

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Franziska Zeitler, Head of Department, Innovation & New Markets, Space Agency at DLR

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Frank Bensch, Head of the German JCB Delegation, Satellite Communications, Space Agency at DLR

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Teodora Secara, Innovation and Ventures Officer, European Space Agency (ESA)

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Xavier Priem, Director of CELTIC Office

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Moderator:

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Franziska Zeitler, Head of Department, Innovation & New Markets, Space Agency at DLR

Wrap Up & Conclusions

Bärbel Deisting, German ESA Business Applications Ambassador & Director of Space & Space Applications, Cluster Aerospace bavAIRia e.V.

Teodora Secara, Innovation and Ventures Officer, European Space Agency (ESA)

End of the Workshop