The CTS 2013 Conference Agenda:

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Here's the full list of conference sessions that took place at CTS 2013:

8:30-9:05: 2013 and Beyond: A Forecast for the Consumer Telematics Arena

U.S. drivers spend 47.6 minutes on average per day commuting. Understand how to build a portfolio of services that an everyday driver will engage with.

• Exclusive data reveals the attitude of the consumer towards mainstream telematics: Understand how IVI can persuade a customer to purchase a particular type of vehicle and platformLearn which US driver demographics are willing to pay extra for connected services such as internet radio and advanced safety systems in order to further understand your target market
• Identify how forward-thinking technologies such as augmented reality, car-sharing models and info-diagnostic tools will enable you to stand out from the competition

Thilo Koslowski, Vice President Automotive Vehicle ICT, Gartner

9:05-9:40: Unlocking the Next Wave of In-Vehicle Revenue Opportunities

With 70% of an automaker’s profitability realized after the sale of the vehicle, examine how to work with OEMs to exploit this critical revenue opportunity.

• Determine how to harness IP-based advertising to provide relevant local services to customers and develop new in-vehicle revenue streamsExamine how the opening up of software development kits to attract 3rd party developers will bring fresh and innovative business opportunities to the traditional automotive space
• Hear how wireless carriers will work with OEMs to provide tailored automotive billing options and data bundling packages, such as family data plans to aid the uptake of IVI

John Ellis, Global Technologist, Connected Services & Solutions, Ford
Henry Bzeih, Head of Infotainment and Telematics, KIA Motors
John McLaughlin, National Manager Cross Car Line Planning Toyota Motor Sales, Toyota
Tim Johnson, Strategic Opportunities Manager, Sprint 
Moderator: Roger Lanctot, Associate Director, Strategy Analytics

9:40-10:15: Ultimate Content Delivery for Smart Connected Vehicles

Deliver the latest cloud-based content and discuss the need to take a multi-platform approach.

• Minimize costs for enterprise to update software, add features and introduce new applications in order to create personalization in the vehicleDesign solutions to provide a coordinated experience with personal devices (smartphones, tablets) to meet the demand for content synchrony, both inside and outside the vehicle
• Strike the right balance between native and cloud-hosted applications to provide customers with a seamless connected car experience

Frank Hirschenberger, Director of Product Innovation, Agero

10:15-10:50 - Key OEM Announcement: Update on KIA’s Telematics, Infotainment and Sustainability Strategy for 2013 and Beyond

Henry Bzeih, Head of Infotainment and Telematics, KIA Motors

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10:50 – 11:25 Networking Coffee Break

11:25-12:00: Driven by Data: The Internet of the Automobile

Understand how the connected car harnesses the power of ‘Big Data’ to deliver rich personalized navigation experiences to the driver that improve urban mobility, boost fuel economy and reduce pollution.

• Analyze how to integrate cloud-based traffic data with CAN bus data to leverage local, real-time, and predictive traffic information to create a more accurate navigation serviceGain insight into what connected driving services consumers are demanding and what to expect to see in dealer showrooms in 2013
• Discuss the real-world approaches OEMs are taking to integrate smartphone connectivity, app platforms into the car to deliver navigation services for the daily driver

John Ellis, Global Technologist, Connected Services & Solutions, Ford
Brian Inouye, National Manager of Advanced Technologies, Toyota
Toshiro Muramatsu, Chief Service Architect, Vehicle Information Technology Division, Nissan
Moderator: Jon Maron, Vice President of Marketing, INRIX

12:00-12:35: Avert Driver Distraction with Intelligent HMI Solutions

By 2013, the global HMI Industry is expected to be worth $1.3 billion. Hear how to develop an HMI system which safely and successfully taps in to this thriving market.

• Discuss innovative HMI technologies such as touch and gesture control to ensure the compliancy of your solutions in a landscape fraught with fears over driver distractionEvaluate latest developments in voice tech. to create a solution optimized for the auto. environment that outperforms the usability of offerings already available through the phone
• Is augmented reality ready for prime time? Discuss the feasibility of systems such as windshield speeding alerts to find the balance between driver convenience and distraction

 
Tom Schalk, Vice President Voice Technology, Agero
Stuart Macey, Senior Studio Engineer, Hyundai
Mitch Bainwol, CEO, The Automotive Alliance Andy Poliak, Director Business Development Automotive, QNX
Moderator: David McNamara, President, MTS

12:35-1:10: Bringing the Cloud to the Consumer

Explore how to utilize the power of the cloud to deliver customized infotainment services to today’s constantly connected consumer.   

• Embrace the cloud to bring the consumer’s digital identity and preferences into the car (music choices, news, social networks) to deliver a highly personalized driving experienceAssess how to develop an interactive customer feedback system which utilizes cloud-based data to enhance the relationship between the consumer, the automaker and the dealer
• Harness the cloud to deliver User-Generated Content (UGC) to the driver including services such as navigation and parking with real-time data

Charles Koch, Manager New Business Development, Honda 
Rod MacKenzie, VP Business Development, AHA Radio
David Sullivan, Car Line Manager, Subaru
Michael Wanzeck, Product Leader Online Services, Porsche 
Moderator: Ralf Hug, President, The Trajectory Group

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1:10-2:15 - Networking Lunch Break

The telematics industry has witnessed its first major acquisition. Understand its significance for the future of telematics and debate the impact of consolidation as the industry continues to mature.

• Identify how to combine R&D resources to gain a competitive edge by reaching beyond automotive into unexplored M2M verticals such as health and home automationGauge how strategic alliances will improve connected-car capabilities for the consumer through combined dialogue between solutions providers, OEMs and wireless carriers
• Witness a key forecast of value chain activity from 2013 to 2020 and understand the key drivers and players behind future market movement

Kevin Link, Senior Vice President, Hughes Telematics
Mark Spain, Director Planning & Marketing, Verizon

2:50-3:25: The Future of Android in Vehicles

With its open source flexibility, powerful content delivery system, and consumer device ubiquity, Android is an intriguing choice for center stack designs. For OEMs, the opportunity is comprehensive, but not without significant challenges.

• Learn methods such as workload partitioning and data encryption that will enable driver safety and system security across Android-based automotive systemsExamine options for integrating car-friendly software frameworks, app stores, and mobile phone content for the consumer’s ultimate gain
• Identify important emerging hardware and software trends, including multicore processors and GPUs, virtualization and ultra-speed wireless networks that qualify the practical deployment of Android in automotive electronics

Dave Kleidermacher, CTO, Green Hills Software
Curt Moore, GM Automotive Business Unit, Texas Instruments

3:25-4:00: CRM for 2013 and Beyond: Strengthen Consumer Brand Experience and Loyalty with OEMs

Hear both the OEM and dealership angles in this session which considers the advantages and challenges related to embracing telematics for enhanced customer management satisfaction.

• Discover the real-time driver support services and UBI solutions that will be offered by dealerships via closer collaboration with OEMsUnderstand how key telecom industry players will exploit the surge of uptake in telematics services
• Get to grips with how both CRM and VRM will play an integral role into the commercialisation and ultimate business model proposal for the connected car

Andrew J. Sale, Americas Automotive Leader, Global Automotive Center, Ernst & YoungLukas van der Kroft, Automotive Business Development, Vodafone Wes Lutz, Dealer and Owner of Extreme Dodge/Hyundai Inc
Moderator: Holger Forst, Global Telecommunications Markets Leader, Ernst & Young

Constant high speed in-vehicle connectivity means that individualising each journey for drivers and passengers can become a reality. Learn how to provide a bespoke experience on the road.

• Harness personalization to minimise driver cognitive load through intelligent data filtering, displaying only profiled data, including historical POI searches and personal calendarsAnalyze how to utilize constant connectivity to generate granular vehicle data and transform the vehicle ownership experience through real-time and accurate vehicle health updates
• Identify how to enhance the passenger experience using 4G hotspot technology, enabling high speed streaming to laptops, tablets etc. to create a content portfolio for all vehicle users

Peter Virk, Senior Infotainment Specialist, Jaguar Land Rover
Steffen Neumann, Project Manager App Development Group, Mercedes-BenzDerek Kuhn, VP Sales and Marketing, QNX Software Systems
Cyril Zeller, Senior Sales Director Global Telematics Segment, Telit Wireless Solutions
Moderator: Roger Lanctot, Associate Director, Strategy Analytics

5:05-5:40: The Future of Personalized, Connected Navigation: Is The Embedded vs Smartphone Dichotomy Still Valid?

No longer does it have to be a choice of either embedded navigation or smartphone navigation. Learn what’s possible now and what the future of telematics holds.

• Incorporate the best of both worlds with telematics solutions that work seamlessly inside and outside the vehicleDifferentiate yourself with a highly personalized and connected experience using hyper-local advertising, voice-guided navigation and app companion sites
• Discover the crucial, seamless interplay between connected services, the phone and the car for next-gen high-end navigation systems

Niall Berkery, Executive Director of Business Development, Telenav

Summarize your key learnings from CTS 2013, and understand how this will be relevant for CES International and for the telematics space as a whole.

Roger Lanctot, Associate Director,  Strategy Analytics

6:00 – 7:30 Networking Drinks Party

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