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Episode #2: IoT-based automotive emergency response system

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12:00 – 14:00 CEST


This webinar is part of ITU’s webinar series on Digital transformation for cities and communities.

The Internet of Thing (IoT) is playing an increasing important role in transforming the automotive industry. IoT devices and capabilities are enabling emergency vehicles to respond to an emergency quickly and efficiently. Crucial information, including dispatch coordination, current traffic, driving conditions, route to destination, can be obtained in nearly real time.

This webinar will look at the IoT ecosystem required to facilitate effective automotive emergency response and preparation. It will bring together experts to discuss the latest development of IoT and its application in the automotive and emergency service industries. The webinar will place a unique emphasis on the role of international standards in fostering the IoT environment for public safety and emergency responses. ​


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Programme



12:00 – 12:05


Opening Remarks
12:05 – 13:55


Round table on “Harnessing innovation, standards and emerging technologies in Africa”
Digitalization is a powerful tool for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals but how can African countries strengthen and shape its digital potential with the use of standards and digital emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, digital twins, drones, etc., and other information and communication technologies?

Moderator: Bilel Jamoussi, Chief of Study Groups, TSB, ITU

Questions & Answers

13:55 – 14:00

Wrap-up and closing remarks