Agenda

Morning

09:00 – 10:00

Opening Keynote Session:

Moderator: Paul Adamson, Chairman, Forum Europe

09:00 – 09:15

Keynote Presentation: IoT - Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and Society – The view from the European Commission

Pearse O'Donohue, Director, Future Networks, DG CONNECT, European Commission

09:15 – 09:30

Keynote Presentation: The view from the Consumers

Monique Goyens, Director General, BEUC

09:30 – 09:45

Keynote Presentation: An International Perspective

H.E Ambassador Kim Hyoung-Zhin, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to EU, Mission of the Republic of Korea to the EU

09:45 – 10:00

Discussion with the above speakers

10:00 – 11:15

Session 1: IoT and the DSM: Will a European single market for IoT be achieved? What to expect post-2019?

A key ambition of the Digital Single Market strategy is to create and support an appropriate environment for the successful rollout of IoT in Europe. A year before the end of the mandate of the current Commission, this session will be the opportunity to look at what has been achieved through initiatives (including the creation of AIOTI, the Digitising European Industry initiative and the European Data Economy Communication) analyse the state-of-play of IoT in Europe and crucially will explore what remains to be done to boost the take-up of IoT, unleash its potential and create a Single Market for IoT- allowing Europe to become a global leader in its development. This session will serve as an introduction to the rest of the conference.

Possible questions

- What are Europe’s next policy objectives for The Internet of Things and what can be done to ensure the EU takes the lead in IoT innovation and adoption?

- What existing barriers still prevent the take-up of IoT in the context of the DSM and is new legislation specific to IoT needed to address these challenges?

- What have the different approaches and collaborative efforts in establishing standards for the billions of devices making up the Internet of Things achieved? What further efforts are needed?

- What remains to be done to ensure that data sharing is promoted to support European innovators, allowing them to create new partnerships, reach out to new customers, and establish scalable business models?

-What can Europe learn from the development of IoT in other regions of the world?


Moderator: Paul Adamson, Chairman, Forum Europe

Mechthild Rohen, Head of Unit for Internet of Things, DG CONNECT, European Commmission
Michal Boni, Member, European Parliament
Lise Fuhr, Director General, ETNO
Damir Filipovic, Secretary General, Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation
Loïc Rivière, CEO, TECH IN France

11:15 – 11:35

Morning Coffee Break

11:35 – 13:00

Session 2 - Data privacy and control: Empowering the Smart Consumer, enabling innovation

For Europe to fully leverage the potential of the Internet of Things and to further encourage consumer adoption, the creation of an environment of trust and confidence in consumer-focused IoT systems, and the protection of the data that they generate is undoubtedly essential. The issues regarding data privacy and IoT have been thoroughly explored for a number of years and while policymakers, businesses and consumers are increasingly realizing the potential socio-economic benefits of IoT-generated data, a number of concerns still impede the widespread adoption of connected solutions.
This session will examine the main privacy risks linked to IoT and discuss the current efforts undertaken to address these, whilst also exploring the additional work needed. It will identify how policymakers and industry actors can build an IoT privacy framework that both maximizes value and builds trust and confidence. The issues around data sharing and the challenges in defining data control in the realm of consumer-focused IoT will also be addressed. In addition, participants will explore ways to empower users and help them become ‘Smart Consumer’ so that they remain aware and educated about the evolving risks, keep questioning their own perception of privacy, and have full control over their data.
Ultimately it will focus on the collective responsibility of all involved to ensure a coherent approach regarding trust and confidence in IoT solutions.

Possible questions

- What are the main IoT-related privacy risks that businesses have to address and what practical solutions are available to add tighter privacy controls and manage risk effectively?

- Are the privacy principles in Europe fit for purpose when it comes to IoT devices? How can it be ensured that regulatory frameworks around IoT-generated data keep up with future technological innovations?

- What privacy engineering opportunities exist for apps, software and IoT systems developers?

- How can users be reassured that they are not threatened, but empowered by IoT? How can an individual’s control over the use of their personal data be enhanced? Does the answer lie in concepts such as IoT Trust Marks? Will this be enough to drive wider IoT devices adoption?

- How can regulators and IoT developers keep addressing the dynamic needs of consumers as well as responding to the ‘privacy paradox’ where consumers demands for data privacy is not reflected in their behaviours? How can it be ensured that consumers become Smart Consumer making informed decisions by remaining aware of the permanent balancing act between IoT benefits and risks?

- How does the current thinking with regards to the definition of data control in the realm of IoT fit with current data protection and privacy regulation?


Moderator: Dan Caprio, Co-Founder, The Providence Group

Karolina Mojzesowicz, Deputy Head of Data Protection Unit , DG Justice and Consumers, European Commmission
Michela Palladino, Director, European Policy and Government Relations, Developers Alliance
Jeremy Rollison, Director of EU Government Affairs, Microsoft
Frédéric Donck, Director, Internet Society European Regional Bureau
David Martin Ruiz, Senior Legal Officer, BEUC

Afternoon

13:00 – 14:15

Lunch

14:15 – 15:30

Session 3: Is cyber Security keeping up with IoT developments?

Despite an increased focus on cyber security, the number of cyber incidents is growing, and IoT vulnerabilities, in particular, are on the rise. In the last 18 month, several DDoS attacks of unprecedented scale affecting networks linked to IoT products - including the Wanna Cry, NotPetya and KRACK attacks - have highlighted how damaging an unsecure network and poor security hygiene of connected devices can be. As companies focus and spend more on security, cyber criminals are stepping up their efforts. The continued proliferation of interconnected devices are enlarging the ‘attack surface’, making IoT systems attack targets and creating the risk of criminals ‘weaponising’ insecure IoT devices.
Participants in this session will explore the evolving security requirements that are specific to IoT and the technologies that can help meet these requirements. They will also debate whether the broader IoT community is acting quickly enough to tackle advanced persistent threats (APTs) directed at IoT devices and the infrastructure. In addition, they will discuss whether the current cyber security regulatory framework for IoT is fit for purpose, and explore progress made in relation to cyber security standardisation initiatives and IoT products certification and labelling. Finally it will focus on the responsibility of all stakeholders in the supply chain to develop a trusted IoT ecosystem that remain appropriate and proportionate to each potential risk – raising crucial questions about liability.

Possible questions

- What specific security challenges are posed by IoT connected devices and how can existing security solutions be adapted and effectively used to respond to these? How can it be ensured that security awareness keeps up with the pace of innovation?

- What role can IoT technology itself and AI play in helping to tackle security threats and what additional support does the European cyber security industry need to keep developing cutting edge IoT security solutions?

- To what extent do current regulations around cyber security address IoT risks and is this sufficient to deal with the specific challenges that IoT raises?

- Taking into account the number of actors in the IoT value chain what is being done to address issues related to the vulnerability of a complex supply chain? What measures to clarify liability around IoT security are being proposed?

- How can the harmonization of IoT security strategies, standards, IoT products certification and labelling initiatives be further promoted in Europe and with global partners?

Moderator: Dan Caprio, Co-Founder, The Providence Group

Jakub Boratyński, Head of Cybersecurity and Digital Provacy Unit, DG CONNECT, European Commission
Evangelos Ouzounis, Head of Secure Infrastructures and Services Unit , ENISA
Stephen Pattinson, VP Public Affairs, ARM
Katerina Megas, Commercial Adoption Lead for the Trusted Identities Group, Program Manager for the Cybersecurity for Internet of Things program, US Department of Commerce, NIST
Els Bruggeman, Domain Head Advocacy & Enforcement, Test-Achats

15:30 – 15:50

Afternoon coffee break

15:50 – 17:10

Session 4: Powering the IoT revolution - Connectivity solutions, technologies and bandplans

A successful IoT ecosystem needs to be underpinned by a fast, reliable and ubiquitous communications network. To deliver this will require a mixture of different technologies and spectrum bands - there is no single, fit-for-all-purposes connectivity solution. And for the potential of IoT to be truly realised, there is also a need for regulators to work together and take a co-ordinated approach – the harmonisation of spectrum at a European and global level is seen by the tech sector as one of the key factors in driving the rollout of IoT services.
This session will look at the different solutions and technologies that will play a part in meeting the connectivity requirements of IoT devices and use cases both today and tomorrow. With 5G set to be right at the centre of this mix in the long term, it will look at the potential that 5G technologies offer for IoT developers and stakeholders, and at how these and other connectivity solutions will power the IoT ecosystem going foward. And with wide-scale 5G roll-out still some time away, it will also look at solutions that are being put forward in the meantime to meet today’s immediate demand for low-power, wide-area connectivity.
It will also look at the work that is being done to deliver an EU and globally harmonised approach to spectrum allocation for IoT, and at the bands that are being considered to deliver the required connectivity in both high and low frequencies. With the 915-921MHz band being put forward by some as a potential globally harmonised IoT band, it will discuss the feasibility of this and at the obstacles that would need to be overcome in order to deliver this.

Possible Questions:

- What spectrum and connectivity options currently support IoT development in Europe and how are these technologies expected to evolve in the future?

- What is expected to be the right technology mix to deliver a fast, resilient and reliable infrastructure for IoT in both the short term and long term?

- What makes 5G particularly appealing for IoT and how can IoT stakeholders prepare for the 5G world? To what extent will 5G meet the promise that many are suggesting of being the true ‘enabling technology’ for IoT?

- What options are available to meet today’s immediate demand for low-power, wide-area IoT connectivity and how can it be ensured that the connectivity requirements are delivered prior to the widespread roll-out of 5G networks?

- How Important is it that a harmonised approach to spectrum allocation for IoT is achieved at a European and Global level, and what benefits would this bring? What work is being done to achieve this?

- How realistic is a globally harmonised IoT band, and what potential does the 915-921MHz band offer to provide this? Are there other band options that could also be considered? What benefits would this bring, and what challenges need to be overcome for it to be achieved?

Moderator: Amit Nagpal, Partner, Aetha Consulting

Philippe J. Lefebvre, Head of Sector for 5G Deployment Strategy, DG CONNECT , European Commission
Assia Bahri, Head of Spectrum and Regulatory Affairs, SigFox
Stefano Nicoletti, IoT Policy Director, GSMA
Elena Scaramuzzi, Head of Americas Telecoms, Media and Digital Economy, Cullen International
Fulvio Sansone, Senior Advisor, ESOA

17:10 – 18:15

Cocktail Reception

Morning

09:20 – 09:45

Session 5 - IoT as a driver for innovation and new business models

This speech and discussion will serve as an introduction to the day and explore the role of IoT as a value-generator enabling the sustainable creation of new business models.

By enabling technology companies to become players in traditional sectors through partnerships with different vertical industries players, IoT is disrupting business models and leads companies to ask themselves “what business am I in?”
Indeed, in order to generate more value and remain competitive, companies have to implement more creative and innovative ways of working together. This creates opportunities for start-ups and innovative organisations with expertise in capturing, managing and exploiting information to enter new sectors.

Kirsi Ekroth-Manssila, Head of Unit, DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission

Moderator: Rob Van Kranenburg, Founder , Council

09:45 – 10:55

Session 6: Revolutionising a sector - A Focus on Smart Health

It is estimated that IoT-enabled Smart Health solutions could deliver savings of €99 billion in the European Union in the years to come. By delivering insights into levels of fitness and levels of clinical care provided, by supporting the remote monitoring of patients, and managing the prevention of diseases more efficiently, IoT can considerably help improving people’s healthcare experience.
Given the existing healthcare priorities in Europe and evolving demands of patients in different geographical areas and demographics, this session will explore the potential for IoT to deliver the digital transformation of healthcare systems that will revolutionise the sector, and alter the mindset of patients and of medical professionals.

Possible Questions:

- How is IoT being harnessed by the healthcare sector in Europe?

- What role are wearables devices and smart clothes playing in empowering individuals by motivating them to adopt and sustain positive lifestyles through personalized analysis of their data? What other health-related IoT technologies have emerged and how are these helping to address the urgent need for affordable, accessible care?

- How is the use of IoT technologies impacting the way in which all players of the supply chain in the health sector operate? What new operating models are emerging?

-What is the latest thinking around liability and ethics in relation to IoT-generated health data?

- What progress is being made to ensure security, service continuity, interoperability and standardisation globally across different healthcare IoT applications?


Moderator: Tobias Gantner, Founder and CEO, The HealthCare Futurists

Horst Krämer, Programme Officer EU Policies, DG CONNECT , European Commission
Greta Kreuzer, CEO, Cosinuss
Lars Rohwer, Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Siemens Healthineers
Piret Hirv, Connected Health Cluster Manager, Tehnopol
Anne Kristin Vie, Director of Public Services and Health, Norwegian Consumer Council

10:55 – 11:15

Morning coffee break

11:15 – 12:30

Session 7: Revolutionising a sector - A focus on the Industrial Internet of Things

More and more businesses involved in traditional industries are now starting to realise the full potential of the Internet of Things in Europe, having implemented IIoT strategies to prepare for tomorrow’s industrial landscape. By connecting the physical world with the digital world, the IIoT disrupts traditional value chains and is enabling organizations to improve products, services and operations, to reduce cost as well as to deliver new business models. It has led manufacturers across all sectors to rethink the way they do things.
This session will explore what the state of play of IIoT is to date, will examine the adequacy of the current architecture and platforms in place for the digitisation of the European industry and will discuss the additional work that needs to be done by all stakeholders in order to fully maximize its potential.

Possible Questions:

- What progress has been made with regards to the development of smart factories in Europe?

How is the Industrial Internet of Things changing the competitive landscape of industries? How do innovative manufacturing companies use IoT technologies to fuel innovation and find value in unexpected areas?

- Are the current architecture and digital platforms in place adequate for the digitisation of the European industry?

- What role do policymakers have to play to create the appropriate environment for IIoT to thrive, and ensure that the European industrial sector - a key pillar of the European economy –remains a world leader in this area?

- What technologies provide the foundations for smart manufacturing? How crucial will the roles of 5G, IIoT Gateways, common connectivity standards and Edge Computing be for the digital transformation of the European Industry?

- Is there a need to review European legislations to address issues related to data ownership, liability or safety in the context of IIoT?

- Is the European data infrastructure currently fit-for-purpose to enhance the capacity of AI in boosting the value created by IoT deployments?

Moderator: Keshav Chintamani, Senior Researcher, Internet and Data Lab, IMEC, Ghent

Eric Gourrier, Senior Business Solutions Strategist, VMware
Vangelis Gazis, Chief Architect Security Internet of Things (IoT), Huawei
Peter Boras, CEO & Founder, Roboticsx
Željko Pazin, Executive Director, The European Factories of the Future Research Association
Yves Paindaveine, Head of Sector, Digitising European Industry Governance, DG CONNECT, European Commission

12:30 – 13:40

Lunch

Afternoon

13:40 – 14:00

Keynote Speech

Jyrki Katainen, Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, European Commission

14:00 – 15:20

Session 8: The Internet of Disruptors

A series of case studies, talk and interviews of innovative companies, presenting how their solutions have disrupted specific sectors.

Moderator: Rob Van Kranenburg, Founder , Council

14:00 – 14:20

The Internet of Disruptors

Alain Staron, Senior VP Digital Strategy, Offers and Partnerships, Veolia

14:20 – 14:40

IoT and the Future of Fashion Tech

Lisa Lang, Founder and CEO, The PowerHouse

14:40 – 15:00

The Internet of Robots

Alexandru But, Co-Founder, BrainyAnt

15:00 – 15:20

The Internet of Disruptors

Massimiliano Dragoni, Senior Policy Officer, European Commission

15:20 – 15:40

Coffee Break

15:40 – 16:40

Session 9: Looking at the future of Intelligent IoT - Boosting the Internet of Things benefits with the Power of Artificial Intelligence

Developments in machine learning and AI are rapidly enabling faster analysis of the data captured from the myriad of connected IoT devices and sensors. It is widely believed by industry experts that the true potential of IoT will be realised when combined with AI and Cloud Computing to form a single smart ecosystem.

This session will discuss how AI will be key to unlock IoT’s potential, by identifying patterns and developing new algorithms that can be used to solve real-world, real people's problems.

Possible questions:

- To what extent is Artificial Intelligence helping the IoT grow?

- How are EU lawmakers currently approaching AI and what we can expect over the next few years from a regulatory perspective, as the deployment of AI and its combination with IoT increase?

- Is the European data infrastructure currently fit-for-purpose to enhance the capacity of AI in boosting the value created by IoT solutions?

- To what extent does cloud-based Analytics-as-a-service optimize the value of IoT-generated data and create competitive advantages?

- What tools are available to businesses to strategically prepare their organizations and be ready with the necessary expertise, application and data center investments to using AI?

- What role do the big players in the tech industry have to play in making sure that the use of IoT and AI is responsible and remains ethical?

- What benefits will the AI-powered IoT bring to consumers? What will be necessary for consumers to reap the promised benefits?

Moderator: Paul MacDonnell, Executive Director, Global Digital Foundation

Juha Heikkila, Head of Unit, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, DG CONNECT , European Commission
Isabelle Buscke, Head of the EU Liason Office , Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband e.V. (Federation of German Consumer Organisations)
François Bordes, CEO, WeSmart
Kim Clement, CTO, Unmanned Life

16:40 – 17:00

Closing speech - IoT and the Next Generation Internet: Developing a vision for the next 20 years

Rob Van Kranenburg, Founder, Council