Europe's senior execs converge for connected car forum
Telematics Munich 2013, Europe's largest and most influential business conference and exhibition for the connected car industry, will host twelve hours of networking sessions across two days, 11 and 12 November.
The official agenda is the result of six months of independent research, reflecting the latest trends, market activities and exciting growth in the European connected car space.
October 8, 2013
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6224 Telematics Munich 2013, Europe's largest and most influential business conference and exhibition for the connected car industry, will host twelve hours of networking sessions across two days, 11 and 12 November.
The official agenda is the result of six months of independent research, reflecting the latest trends, market activities and exciting growth in the European connected car space.
Key speakers from 1731 BMW, 1685 Mercedes Benz, 6027 Allianz Group, 278 Ford, 1684 Hyundai, 994 Volkswagen, EU Commission, 609 Volvo, Generali Group and 1674 Fiat will share their insights into the industry’s significant trends and technologies, including: LTE deployment; closing the gap between the OEM and consumer; bespoke billing; car sharing as the future of mobility; and integrating infotainment with the consumer electronics world.
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