Key Takeaways
- IoT Now hosted a successful networking event at Soho House in London, focusing on the future of connectivity.
- The evening featured insights from a new Pelion report and discussions on challenges in scaling IoT connectivity.
- This event kicks off a series of curated gatherings aimed at fostering deeper discussions in the IoT sector.
Event Overview
IoT Now hosted an impactful evening at Soho House, London, in collaboration with Pelion and Transforma Insights, bringing together a select group of IoT leaders and industry experts. This gathering aimed to foster meaningful discussions about the future of connectivity and the challenges faced in connected fleet deployments.
The event featured an informal setting that encouraged deeper engagement compared to traditional networking events. Key highlights included insights from “The Connected Fleet 2026,” a report by Pelion in partnership with ABI Research. The expert panel discussion delved into significant challenges influencing the scalability of IoT connectivity. Key topics included operating beyond core coverage areas, issues with unstable connectivity, risks of data breaches, weaknesses in threat detection, the skills gap in IoT expertise, the emergence of SGP.32 eSIM technology, and the growing interest of enterprises in Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
Moderated by Andres Pieczanski, Managing Partner at IA Global Capital, the panel included experts such as Jim Morrish from Transforma Insights, Carsten Fischer from IDEMIA, and Alan Tait from Pelion. Each contributed valuable insights into the realities of scaling connected fleet deployments, addressing key issues such as security, reliability, eSIM adoption, and optimal provider selection.
Attendees received early insights from the report and engaged in discussions centered around practical challenges and solutions in the IoT landscape. The success of the evening underscored the importance of curated gatherings that allow senior industry voices to connect in a focused, conversation-driven environment.
The ON TREND private evening marks the beginning of a series of curated in-person events organized by IoT Now. These gatherings aim to deepen discussions on technologies, partnerships, and business models shaping the next phase of the Internet of Things. The collaboration between industry leaders highlighted the critical importance of ongoing dialogue in addressing the evolving landscape of IoT connectivity.
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