The Internet of Things – Where is it going? A global overview

This session focuses on brief reports from around the world. Speakers will present different challenges. Different interpretations and these views confirm the decision of the Commission to take a lead role in supporting and developing  a significant global harmonization  programme.

Co-Chairs:  Ian Smith ( Co-ordinator CASAGRAS2) .  Philippe Cousin (Co-ordinator PROBE-It)

13.00    A Global Overview, Ian Smith

13.10    Global IoT Interoperability, Philippe Cousin

13.20    From Japan, Ryo Imura, Vice-President and Executive Vice President,, Hitachi Systems
13.35    From USA, Daniel W. Caprio, Jr. | Senior Strategic Advisor McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
13.50    From USA, Stephen Halliday, President, High Tech Aid
14.05    From Korea, Yong-Woon Kim, ETRI, Korea
14.20    From Brazil, Jose Roberto Amazonas, University of Sao Paulo
14.35    From India, Rajeev Prasad, Global ICT Standardisation Forum for India
14.50    From  China, Mrs Zhang Xueli, CATR (China Academy Telecom &Research)
15.05    From Taiwan, Grace Lin , Shou-Yan –Chou, III (Institute Information Industry)
15.20    From Africa (as a whole), Louis Coetze, CSIR South Africa
15.35    From Australia, Marimuthu Palaniswami, University of Melbourne

15.50    Panel Discussion