Track: Building Massive IoT with LoRaWAN | IOT Solutions World Congress

10:00h

Keynote | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

LoRaWAN: A Decade of Innovation, The Future Unfolding

Alper Yegin LoRa Alliance CEO Speaker

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14-05-2025 10:00 14-05-2025 10:20 Europe/Madrid LoRaWAN: A Decade of Innovation, The Future Unfolding In just ten years, LoRaWAN® has evolved from a promising wireless technology into a global force driving change across industries and communities. This keynote celebrates a decade of innovation through real-world success stories—from smart city rollouts to environmental wins like wildlife protection in Africa. Discover how tier-1 operators, industrial leaders, and global enterprises use LoRaWAN to achieve strong business outcomes while advancing sustainability. The speaker will explore LoRaWAN’s strengths—its open architecture, energy-efficient design, and the collaborative LoRa Alliance® ecosystem. The session also highlights key ecosystem growth metrics, underscoring LoRaWAN’s accelerating momentum. As we mark this first decade, we’ll look ahead—to a future where LoRaWAN underpins Massive IoT, evolves into utility-grade infrastructure, and stands as one of the most impactful wireless technologies shaping our connected world. IOT Room

10:00h - 10:20h IOT Room

10:25h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

IoT from Space: Solutions and Future Outlook

Telemaco Melia EchoStar Mobile Vice President and GM Speaker

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14-05-2025 10:25 14-05-2025 10:40 Europe/Madrid IoT from Space: Solutions and Future Outlook Dive into the exciting worlds of satellite-based IoT connectivity and the LoRaWAN standard coming together. The presentation will explore: the latest technology developments of Non Terrestrial Networks using LoRaWAN; the integration of satellite technology in cutting edge solutions; how end customers are adopting satellite technology with real-world insights and success stories; and how LoRa Alliance is ensuring satellite ecosystem sustainability through the standardization process. Discover how LoRaWAN and satellite are converging to redefine the future of wireless IoT communication and the limitless possibilities of connecting the planet! IOT Room

10:25h - 10:40h IOT Room

10:45h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Smart Metering – a Driver of Transformation and Sustainability

James Wilson Yorkshire Water Manager of Smart Metering Delivery Speaker

Vadim Lyu Netmore Managing Director, UK and Ireland Speaker

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14-05-2025 10:45 14-05-2025 11:00 Europe/Madrid Smart Metering – a Driver of Transformation and Sustainability Discover how Yorkshire Water is revolutionizing water management with one of Europe's largest LoRaWAN smart meter projects (1.3M meters) in lead partnership with Netmore. Yorkshire Water has an ambitious plan to reduce the demand for water from the environment: reducing leakage, water waste, and helping customers understand their consumption to make more water efficient decisions. Smart meters are the key tool in providing the relevant data needed to enable analysis and subsequent conservation actions to take place. As society increasingly extends beyond the physical and into the digital realm, building a future-oriented infrastructure is critical to resource sustainability. A project like Yorkshire Water’s smart water meters connected with an underlying Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is essential for the global green transition and a model for regional and global water sustainability initiatives. IOT Room

10:45h - 11:00h IOT Room

11:05h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

A Fresh Look on Indoor Positioning: AI-Enhanced, Zero-Infrastructure Zone Tracking

Henry Huang Browan Communications Inc. Chief Executive Officer Speaker

14-05-2025 11:05 14-05-2025 11:20 Europe/Madrid A Fresh Look on Indoor Positioning: AI-Enhanced, Zero-Infrastructure Zone Tracking It has always been an industry desire for real-time location tracking of personnel and assets as a critical factor for safety, efficiency, and optimization. Challenging the traditional solutions requiring complex infrastructure and high deployment costs, we’ll show attendees how to deploy solutions powered by LoRaWAN and AI-driven positioning to eliminate these problems. In this session, we’ll explore how LoRaWAN enables ultra-low power, wide-area coverage, and cost-effective indoor tracking, enabling a new standard for efficiency in asset and workforce management. IOT Room

11:05h - 11:20h IOT Room

13:15h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

LoRaWAN References from Germany: How Stadtwerke Amberg and Other Cities and Utilities Leverage IoT

Jan-Philipp Exner ZENNER Senior Project Engineer, Strategic Project Management Smart City Speaker

Florian Andersch Stadtwerke Amberg Business field development and innovation management Speaker

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14-05-2025 13:15 14-05-2025 13:30 Europe/Madrid LoRaWAN References from Germany: How Stadtwerke Amberg and Other Cities and Utilities Leverage IoT Over recent years, cities and municipal utilities have adopted LoRaWAN in Germany to implement innovative IoT solutions, driving smarter, more sustainable operations. This presentation will showcase real-world examples, highlighting a focus on Stadtwerke Amberg's LoRaWAN implementation, highlighting their journey toward becoming a smart city. The presentation will cover applications like smart metering, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure management. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges faced, strategies adopted, and the measurable outcomes achieved. These case studies demonstrate the scalability and cost-effectiveness of LoRaWAN, underlining its vital role in enabling smart city initiatives and modernizing utility services. While this session will focus on deployments throughout Germany, the information and lessons learned are applicable worldwide, no matter where your city or utility is! IOT Room

13:15h - 13:30h IOT Room

13:35h

Roundtable/Panel Discussion | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Safeguarding People and Planet with LoRaWAN

Ivan Arkipof PV Hardware CTO Speaker

Robin Wulfes LORIOT IoT Solutions Lead Speaker

Christoph Wergen Wien Energie GmbH Project Manager Speaker

Olivier Beaujard Semtech Senior Director, LoRa Ecosystem Speaker

Yoav Ludmer SMBIT CEO Speaker

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14-05-2025 13:35 14-05-2025 14:20 Europe/Madrid Safeguarding People and Planet with LoRaWAN LoRaWAN is already making a significant impact across a wide range of real-world applications focused on protecting both the environment and human life. In this session, we will explore how LoRaWAN technology is deployed to address critical challenges: • PV Hardware (PVH) is optimizing the management of solar panels in high-density photovoltaic plants. • LORIOT is enabling urban wildfire risk assessment through real-time data collection. • Wien Energie is improving tree irrigation strategies by monitoring soil humidity levels. • SMBIT is helping to save lives by enabling the automatic opening of public shelters in conflict zones. Join us to discover how these innovative use cases demonstrate the versatility and value of LoRaWAN in creating a safer and more sustainable world. IOT Room

13:35h - 14:20h IOT Room

14:25h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Transforming Healthcare Facilities with LoRaWAN: Energy Efficiency and Smart Resource Management in Spanish Health Centers and Clinics

Alfonso Álvarez University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA) Logistics and Infrastructure Manager Speaker

Ángel Colao Aritium Co-founder & CEO Speaker

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14-05-2025 14:25 14-05-2025 14:40 Europe/Madrid Transforming Healthcare Facilities with LoRaWAN: Energy Efficiency and Smart Resource Management in Spanish Health Centers and Clinics SESPA (Health Service of the Principality of Asturias, Spain) faces significant challenges in managing over 200 health centers across a vast territory, requiring efficient energy use, real-time monitoring and comprehensive integration with existing infrastructure. To address these issues, partner Aritium has deployed private LoRaWAN networks and innovative solutions based on IoT and AI across multiple health centers, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, optimizing resource management and improving the comfort and well-being of both healthcare professionals and patients. Come hear how you too can leverage private end-to-end encrypted LoRaWAN® networks with cutting-edge IoT devices and advanced analytics to allow real-time data collection and insights, reducing operational costs and environmental impact - through the learnings of this success story revolutionizing the healthcare infrastructure by delivering measurable ROI, enhancing patient and staff experience and supporting energy efficiency and sustainability goals. IOT Room

14:25h - 14:40h IOT Room

14:45h

Roundtable/Panel Discussion | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

LoRaWAN’s Impact on Industrial Transformation

Jordan Nolen Digi International Product Manager Speaker

Michael Heider WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG Head of IIoT Engineering Speaker

Giorgos Tsapparellas CyRIC IoT Senior Pre-sales IoT Engineer Speaker

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14-05-2025 14:45 14-05-2025 15:30 Europe/Madrid LoRaWAN’s Impact on Industrial Transformation Join leaders from DIGI, WIKA, CyRIC IoT, and LORIOT as they explore Industrial IoT’s (IIoT) role in enabling smarter, more efficient operations. The panel opens with each organization's unique approach to IIoT, highlighting key technologies, systems, and challenges shaping their deployments. Discussion then turns to the technical and economic impact of IoT, focusing on data-driven improvements, cost savings, and operational gains. Panelists will share real-world use cases showing how IIoT enables automation, predictive maintenance, and resource optimization. The session concludes with a forward look at IIoT’s future, including emerging tech, advances in connectivity (like LoRaWAN), and innovations with the potential to transform industrial processes. Whether you're new to IIoT or looking to go deeper, this session delivers essential insights from companies at the forefront of industrial innovation. IOT Room

14:45h - 15:30h IOT Room

15:40h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Building scalable LoRaWAN solutions with AWS

Gaurav Gupta AWS WW Principal IoT Partner Lead Speaker

14-05-2025 15:40 14-05-2025 15:55 Europe/Madrid Building scalable LoRaWAN solutions with AWS AWS IoT's managed LoRaWAN Network Server enables rapid solution deployment for smart utilities, home efficiency, and public safety. Leverage AWS IoT integration with other AWS services for quick scaling of applications like leak detection, remote meter reading, climate control, panic buttons, and asset tracking. IOT Room

15:40h - 15:55h IOT Room

16:00h

Roundtable/Panel Discussion | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

LoRaWAN® in Action – Success Stories from Smart Buildings, Facility Management & Beyond

Mario Schroder Thermokon Sensortechnik GmbH Business Development Manager IoT Speaker

Xabier Aláez INBIOT MONITORING S.L. CEO & Co-founder Speaker

Astrit Merditaj Swisscom IoT Solution Manager International Speaker

Boris Stoeckermann ZENNER Director BD, Strategy, Marketing & eCommerce Speaker

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14-05-2025 16:00 14-05-2025 16:45 Europe/Madrid LoRaWAN® in Action – Success Stories from Smart Buildings, Facility Management & Beyond Overload Warning: This panel will be packed with actionable insights from real-world LoRaWAN® solutions in smart buildings, facility management, and beyond. Expect to leave inspired—and ready—to launch your own LoRaWAN projects! Learn how to deploy solutions that drive operational excellence, sustainability, water and heat reduction, improved air quality, healthier building climates, safer food handling, efficient waste management, and holistic facility oversight. Hear from trailblazing experts: • Boris Stöckermann, ZENNER – The Power of LoRaWAN in Smart Buildings and Beyond • Xabi Alàez, inBiot – Enhancing Indoor Air Quality Monitoring for Sustainable, Efficient Buildings • Astrit Merditaj, Swisscom – Reducing Food Waste with Smart Temperature Monitoring • Mario Schröder, Thermokon – The Role of LoRaWAN in Smart Retrofits for Future-Ready Facilities Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of building intelligence and sustainable facility innovation. IOT Room

16:00h - 16:45h IOT Room

16:55h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

Pushing the Boundaries of LoRaWAN with Next-Gen Technologies

Olivier Hersent Actility S.A. CEO Speaker

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14-05-2025 16:55 14-05-2025 17:10 Europe/Madrid Pushing the Boundaries of LoRaWAN with Next-Gen Technologies LoRaWAN continues to evolve, unlocking new opportunities across industries. This session explores recent complementary technologies that extend its capabilities and drive IoT innovation: SCHC: Enabling all IP-based protocols over LoRaWAN, including DLMS for smart metering, for seamless integration of standardized protocols. (Case study: GS2E, Ivory Coast). Relay: Solving connectivity challenges in urban and remote areas, ensuring high service reliability for smart utilities and water metering. (Case study: Birdz and others). Ranging: Enhancing indoor and outdoor geolocation, supporting PGHM search & rescue operations with precise tracking. Ontology Adapters: Connecting BACnet and LoRaWAN, integrating building management systems with IoT for energy efficiency and compliance. (Case study: French "décret tertiaire"). Attendees will gain insights into real-world deployments, practical use cases, and LoRaWAN’s expanding role in next-generation IoT networks. IOT Room

16:55h - 17:10h IOT Room

17:15h

Talk (15min) | IOT SOLUTIONS WORLD CONGRESS

New & Upcoming Technical Features for LoRaWAN

Julien Catalano Kerlink / LoRa Alliance Deputy CTO / Technical Committee Vice-Chair Speaker

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14-05-2025 17:15 14-05-2025 17:25 Europe/Madrid New & Upcoming Technical Features for LoRaWAN Dive into the cutting-edge advancements of LoRaWAN technology with insights from the LoRa Alliance Technical Committee. Explore the exciting future developments of LoRaWAN standards and understand how members of the LoRa Alliance are pioneering the next generation of technical specifications. Discover the collaborative efforts that are driving these advancements and learn why becoming a part of the LoRaWAN community can be a transformative experience. IOT Room

17:15h - 17:25h IOT Room