IoT Days Fall: 5G Networks
Date
September 24, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Event Detail
How are 5G networks affecting the shape of the IoT sector? Sure, 5G provides more bandwidth and lower latency, but it’s also converging with other connectivity technologies – like low-power and satellite – to create entirely new application markets. This session will concentrate on the absolute latest in IoT connectivity technology.
Camera-Based IoT: Intelligent Vision Meets Connected Devices
Camera-based IoT applications are among Gartner’s top-20-volume applications projected for 2032, for applications as far a stream as CCTV monitoring for physical security to remote medical operating platforms. Among the special considerations for these applications are network connectivity that can provide the requisite bandwidth and reliability. This session will look at how video analytics and IoT are coming together to enable smarter monitoring, automation, and insights – be it in retail, transportation, infrastructure, or elsewhere.
Spotlight: LTE Cat-1 bis: Bridging IoT’s Connectivity Gap to 5G
5G gets the headlines, but 4G LTE is what’s connecting devices today. In this session we’ll compare the sweet spot of LTE connectivity (that being LTE Cat-1 bis) vs 5G, comparing latency, throughput, power consumption, and coverage profiles across real-world use cases. We’ll explore why Cat-1 bis is outperforming expectations in IoT applications like smart metering, cold chain monitoring, and remote industrial sensors (especially in regions lacking robust 5G infrastructure). You’ll walk away with a clear framework for selecting the right cellular tech based on device constraints, deployment geography, and data needs – all while preparing for a future when 5G becomes more realistic for the IoT.
Spotlight: When 5G Isn’t Enough
Choosing the Right Satellite Network for Your Remote IoTAs 5G networks extend the capabilities of IoT closer to real time, low power, high density deployments, there remains a blind spot: everywhere they don’t reach. That’s where satellite IoT steps in. This spotlight explores how satellite connectivity complements 5G by extending coverage globally, and what you need to know when choosing a satellite network. From data formats to latency tolerance, from power budgets to standards-based protocols, we’ll walk through the key considerations for picking the right satellite solution for your deployment.
Next-Gen Cybersecurity for IoT May Depend on 5G Networks
In the new regulatory environment that includes stiff penalties for lax security in IoT – the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is just one example – 5G is a game-changer. Better speed and bandwidth will not only improve response time, but also allow for more robust encryption, ID management, packet inspection, as well as AI tools and real-time breach detection. 5G also allows for network slicing to cordon off applications, as well as new protocols that protect against replay attacks. This session will cover the waterfront of 5G for IoT cybersecurity.
