2 min read
Arthur D. Little invites to the traditional annual industry roundtable
<p>This year's theme: "The Internet of Things - Defining the Smart Ecosystems" (by personal invitation only)</p>
Arthur D. Little conducts its traditional industry roundtable, combined with an exciting evening on the Munich Oktoberfest. All our previous events: "The TV of the future" (2009) and "The Mobile Application Battle" (2010) have received strong attention and have created a unique and picturesque atmosphere for networking across our industry sector.
This year the conference will be focussed on the growing opportunity from vertical applications - "The Internet of Things - Defining the Smart Ecosystems". From Smart Metering to Connected Cars, the "Internet of Things" is now becoming a mass-market phenomenon. Innovative players from all vertical segments and the operator world are developing innovative offers around "Smart objects". However, the ecosystem is still very complex and requires a sound understanding of challenges and success factors to successfully establish a relevant business. Consequently, most industry players are have key questions, which will be addressed at the event
- What are successful business models / Go-to-market approaches?
- Which (technological) capabilities need to be established?
- What organizational challenges need to be addressed?
After an introduction from Arthur D. Little and a key note speech about the longer term evolution of "Smart Cities", we will share insights, experiences and best practices with a panel of 5 - 6 executives, complemented by your active and valuable audience contribution. As of today, following senior experts have already agreed to participate:
• Erik Brenneis, Global Head M2M, Vodafone Group
• Pierrick Hamon, SVP, Head of FT/Orange Home Business
• Adolfo Hernandez, President Alcatel Lucent's new Global Software, Services & Solutions Group
• Horst Leonberger, CEO Connected Car Deutsche Telekom
This line-up will be complemented by experts from leading industry players from the Automotive, Energy and Hardware / Service provider side.
The afternoon is reserved for an unique networking at the legendary Munich Oktoberfest - allowing you to connect and discuss one-to-one with the industries´ thought leaders.
This incredible event, will happen on September 22, 2011 in Munich. The conference itself will take place at the Hotel SOFITEL Munich Bayerpost, Bayerstrasse 12, 80335 Munich (just opposite to the main train station) from 13:00 - 16:00. After that, we have organised everything for you for an unforgettable evening at the famous "Schottenhamel" tent.
2 min read
Arthur D. Little invites to the traditional annual industry roundtable
<p>This year's theme: "The Internet of Things - Defining the Smart Ecosystems" (by personal invitation only)</p>
Arthur D. Little conducts its traditional industry roundtable, combined with an exciting evening on the Munich Oktoberfest. All our previous events: "The TV of the future" (2009) and "The Mobile Application Battle" (2010) have received strong attention and have created a unique and picturesque atmosphere for networking across our industry sector.
This year the conference will be focussed on the growing opportunity from vertical applications - "The Internet of Things - Defining the Smart Ecosystems". From Smart Metering to Connected Cars, the "Internet of Things" is now becoming a mass-market phenomenon. Innovative players from all vertical segments and the operator world are developing innovative offers around "Smart objects". However, the ecosystem is still very complex and requires a sound understanding of challenges and success factors to successfully establish a relevant business. Consequently, most industry players are have key questions, which will be addressed at the event
- What are successful business models / Go-to-market approaches?
- Which (technological) capabilities need to be established?
- What organizational challenges need to be addressed?
After an introduction from Arthur D. Little and a key note speech about the longer term evolution of "Smart Cities", we will share insights, experiences and best practices with a panel of 5 - 6 executives, complemented by your active and valuable audience contribution. As of today, following senior experts have already agreed to participate:
• Erik Brenneis, Global Head M2M, Vodafone Group
• Pierrick Hamon, SVP, Head of FT/Orange Home Business
• Adolfo Hernandez, President Alcatel Lucent's new Global Software, Services & Solutions Group
• Horst Leonberger, CEO Connected Car Deutsche Telekom
This line-up will be complemented by experts from leading industry players from the Automotive, Energy and Hardware / Service provider side.
The afternoon is reserved for an unique networking at the legendary Munich Oktoberfest - allowing you to connect and discuss one-to-one with the industries´ thought leaders.
This incredible event, will happen on September 22, 2011 in Munich. The conference itself will take place at the Hotel SOFITEL Munich Bayerpost, Bayerstrasse 12, 80335 Munich (just opposite to the main train station) from 13:00 - 16:00. After that, we have organised everything for you for an unforgettable evening at the famous "Schottenhamel" tent.