Session Abstract: The IoT Grand Slam 2025 opens with a forward-looking executive briefing designed to set the narrative for a landmark year in the evolution of IoT, Edge, AI, and the emerging GenAIoT™ ecosystem. In this keynote welcome, the IoT Community leadership team will frame the major technology, business, and societal shifts shaping the global connected world as we enter 2026. This opening session will spotlight the convergence of intelligent edge systems, real-time data fabrics, AI-driven automation, and secure, resilient digital infrastructure — and what these advancements mean for enterprises scaling IoT in complex, distributed environments. We will share insights... Read More

Session Abstract: In today’s hyperconnected world, IoT is no longer just about devices and data — it’s an engine for business transformation. This keynote will begin by surveying the cutting edge of IoT innovation: trends such as ambient IoT, edge-device AI/ML, federated learning, and the evolving edge-cloud continuum. Examining how these innovations are enabling new classes of low-latency, context-aware, intelligent systems, and how they are reshaping the way organizations design, deploy, and scale IoT in sectors such as public safety, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail supply chains. Highlighting the importance of the ecosystem and partnership dimension: why no player can go... Read More

Session Abstract: The confluence of Generative AI and the IoT – or GenAIoT, continues to develop, affording many business and societal benefits. Such as increased efficiency and cost savings as AI can analyze data from IoT sensors to predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance proactively, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs. And, AI automated operations and decision-making, based on data analysis, optimizing processes across various industries. To highlight the state of the art and the future outlook, Dr. Tom Bradicich, IoT Community Board Chair, will moderate a panel featuring the weekly IoT Coffee Talk Show, hosted by Leonard Lee, Founder & Executive Analyst, NeXt Curve. Expert panelists will discuss... Read More

Session Abstract: With the Internet of Things (IoT), industries can be transformed. Join this session to explore how underlying technology is moving IoT forward and how IoT leaders are driving value today. Speakers: Brian is a seasoned business and organization leader with expertise in leading multiple, complex programs across Verizon designed to deliver customer-centric experiences underpinned by profitable revenue growth. Brian currently leads Strategic Business Operations for Verizon’s Industrial IoT and Automotive organization – establishing and maturing the connective fabric among critical front-and back-office functions across the practice. Danny Johnson is a visionary executive with over two decades of proven... Read More

Session Abstract: Mobility is now a data problem. This CoE panel shows how to combine private 5G, Wi-Fi 7, satellite-NTN, and edge computing to keep vehicles, assets, and crews connected with deterministic performance. We’ll unpack patterns for V2X, EV charging, ports/airports, and logistics; security and compliance; and a pragmatic way to measure ROI—downtime avoided, energy saved, safety incidents reduced. Speakers: Dr. Divya Gupta brings over 11 years of experience in cloud computing, distributed systems, fault tolerance, big data analytics, technical consulting, and business collaborations. Divya is Senior Solutions Architect at SAS Global IoT Division. Her current work involves the integration... Read More

Session Abstract: Industrial IoT (IIoT) platforms—built on legacy protocols, siloed data, and reactive analytics—are struggling to deliver the real-time autonomy manufacturing demands in 2025 and beyond. Agentic AI changes everything: autonomous agents that perceive, reason, plan, act, and learn can transform rigid IIoT architectures into self-optimizing systems that predict failures, dynamically  reconfigure production, and reducing factory downtimes. Drawing from KMS Technology’s experience modernizing enterprise workflows and building agentic AI systems, Guy Merritt, CTO of KMS, will reveal a practical roadmap for evolving legacy IIoT (SCADA, PLCs, historians) into agentic architectures using Agentic AI design patterns, edge-based reasoning, and multi-agent orchestration.... Read More

Session Abstract: The era of agentic AI has arrived in manufacturing. No longer limited to dashboards and alerts, autonomous AI agents now perceive real-time IoT streams, reason across silos, plan optimal actions, and execute decisions—often without human touch. This powerhouse panel brings together three battle-tested leaders who are deploying agentic systems today. They will reveal measured outcomes, the unexpected cultural and technical hurdles, and the exact roadmap manufacturers must follow to stay competitive in an Industry 5.0 world. Expect candid conversation on ROI realities, workforce evolution, ethical governance, and the strategic moves you can start Monday morning. Speakers: Guy Merritt is... Read More

Session Abstract: In this session, SAS and Hypercube explore how agentic AI platforms transform the management of energy project lifecycles in the Utilities sector. By deploying intelligent, collaborative agents for planning, risk tracking, and reporting in real-time, agentic AI can reduce friction and accelerate delivery, while keeping human oversight at its core. Learn how explainable AI, traceability, and multi-agent orchestration are reshaping how the utilities sector executes projects at scale. Speakers: George Berekos is the Business Development Lead for SAS in EMEA, helping organizations harness the power of IoT, AI and Generative AI to drive innovation and create intelligent, adaptive... Read More

Session Abstract: Ransomware in plants, exposed OT gateways, compromised APIs, poisoned models, and now GenAI-driven attack chains—IoT and AIoT sit squarely on the front line of cyber-physical risk. At the same time, factories are embracing wireless on the shop floor, from private LTE for deterministic connectivity to emerging standards like DECT NR for dense sensor deployments. Every new link in the chain expands the attack surface. This IoT Security CoE panel cuts through the noise to show how leaders are securing large-scale IoT and converged OT/IT environments for the next decade. We’ll examine the full stack—from device and software supply... Read More

Session Abstract: IoT leaders have become experts at connecting devices and capturing data – but many still struggle with the “last mile”: turning those connections into clean, scalable, recurring revenue. In this session, the IoT Community will lift the lid on a new collaboration with Oracle NetSuite, designed specifically to close that monetisation and operations gap for IoT solution providers, OEMs, industrials, and smart infrastructure players. Drawing on recent IoT Community referrals that have already converted into live Oracle NetSuite projects, we’ll explore how organisations are: Moving from one-off product sales to subscription and usage-based models Aligning IoT platforms with... Read More

Session Abstract: From bearings and drivetrains to radios and grids, modern operations generate high-rate streams that don’t wait for the cloud. This panel gathers domain experts to explain how they model high-frequency data, what problems they’re solving (early-fault detection, spectral anomalies, power events, precision motion), and the use cases delivering value today. We’ll contrast common challenges—time sync/jitter, sensor drift, label scarcity, concept drift, rare-event detection, and edge compute limits—with domain-specific hurdles in manufacturing, energy, mobility, and healthcare. Speakers: Zohreh leads a team of researchers and developers at SAS R&D, where she focuses on developing tools for Internet of Things applications.... Read More

Session Abstract: In the current IoT ecosystem, the blending of edge computing, AI/ML, and connectivity is enabling a new architectural paradigm: converged edge. This panel will explore how enterprises are collapsing previously siloed infrastructures—AI pipelines, data analytics, device control, and network orchestration—into unified converged edge nodes. We will examine use cases across public safety, smart manufacturing, healthcare, and connected cities where the edge is not just a data pre-filter, but a full-fledged compute, storage, and intelligence layer. Panelists will share expertise and lessons on deploying at the edge, managing lifecycle, and the delicate balance of local autonomy versus centralized control.... Read More

Session Abstract: Join this session at IoT Grand Slam 2025 to explore how the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming manufacturing for smarter, more sustainable, and predictive operations. We will delve into: Intelligent Plant Operations: Leveraging IoT for efficient resource management and sustainability. Real-World Impact: Examining how leading manufacturers deploy IoT for carbon neutrality, enhanced product quality, and optimized processes. Let’s explore how organizations can build scalable, reliable, and secure solutions for intelligent manufacturing. Speaker: With a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and a post-graduate degree in Networking, Richa is as technical as you can... Read More