Telematics Berlin 2015: Confirm General Motors, Oracle and all new Start-Up Competition

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Apr 07, 2015, 04:00 ET


(PRWEB) April 07, 2015 -- Using Automotive Data as its focal point, Telematics Berlin will be entertaining the full connected car value chain including big name automakers, suppliers, content providers and legislative or industry bodies. General Motors will be speaking for the first time at the event, with Kenneth Malmberg, Business Development lead for Infotainment & Telematics, discussing the topic of the in-car operating systems alongside Ford, Pioneer and the CCC. Oracle, a growing force in the automotive space, will have their own dedicated stage time at the event. Lastly, this year’s Telematics Berlin will have its first Start-Up Competition, in which four local budding automotive start-ups will pitch to the audience, who will then vote for the most innovative start-up.

Project Director for Telematics Berlin, Chris Breger, called the event “…a unique opportunity to not only hear what the biggest companies are doing to shape the future of in-car telematics, but also the perfect site to foster new partnerships with established industry names and even start-ups – tomorrow’s tech giants.”

Data captivates the Connected Car Community at Telematics Berlin

Acting as the rallying point for the Automotive Industry, Telematics Berlin is the place to be for all the latest on connected car services, legislation and disruptors.

To find out more about Telematics Berlin and download the brochure - visit http://www.tu-auto.com/berlin/

Here’s a taste of the topics that will take centre stage at Telematics Berlin:

  • Apple Car - Dud or Danger? Described as laughable by some and as the next Tesla by others, get the latest on the Apple Car and the potential competitive threats it may pose to the automotive industry
  • Securing the Connected Car: To defeat one’s enemy one must first understand one’s enemy. Tackle the three security pillars of who, how and why to eliminate the serious threat that hackers pose to a network of connected vehicles
  • Rediscovering Revenue in the App Space: So you have created a useful app experience; where is the money? We look at how to maintain long-term revenue flows in the app space and whether there is ROI on providing connected car services
  • Laying the Foundations of the Smart City: The connected car is only the first step towards connected urban environments. What will this new ecosystem look like and where will the automotive industry fit in?
  • The Great OS Debate: Which Route to Choose? The OS forms the hub of the connected car; defining everything from UX, device integration and content ecosystem. Confront one of the industry’s hottest and most contentious issues
  • Traffic Management 2.0: Traffic has shot back to the top of the connected vehicle agenda. Get a handle on how traffic forms the foundations for the future of connected safety future

See the full agenda for Telematics Berlin by downloading the brochure at:
http://1.tu-auto.com/LP=484

Sample the Thought Leaders taking to the stage

The following speakers will be taking the stage at Telematics Berlin:

  • Kenneth Malmberg, Business Development - Infotainment & Telematics, General Motors
  • Terrence Barr, Senior Product Manager for Java & Embedded IoT, Oracle
  • Gerhard Menzel, Policy Officer, DG Move - European Commission
  • Scott Lyons, Partner & Business Development - Connected Services, Ford
  • Ulrich Fastenrath, Head - Traffic Information Management & Routing Optimization, BMW
  • Ralf-Peter Schäfer, Vice President for Traffic and Travel Information Product, TomTom
  • Francois Huere, Public Affairs Delegate for Road Safety and ITS, PSA
  • Redmeer Van der Meer, Division General Manager, Nissan
  • David Green, Director of Market Development, Volvo
  • Dr Johann Prenninger, Head of Field Data Analytics, BMW
  • Jörg Lützner, Director of Online Services, Continental    
  • Antti Aumo, Marketing Director, Car Connectivity Consortium
  • Martin Kristensson, Director Connected Services, Volvo

To find out about all the speakers including the four aspiring start-ups, download the brochure at:
http://1.tu-auto.com/LP=484

About TU-Automotive:

TU-Automotive is the reference point and communications hub for the evolving automotive technology segment as it converges with consumer electronics, mobile and IoT to re-define connectivity, mobility and autonomous use-cases.

Contact:

Chris Breger
Project Director | TU-Automotive
7-9 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX, UK
Office: +44 (0)20 7422 4329
Email: chris(at)tu-auto(dot)com

Chris Breger, TU-Automotive, http://www.tu-auto.com/berlin/, +44 207 422 4329, [email protected]