Blue Ribbon Panel - The Mobility Ecosystem

Consumers are looking for automobiles that match their lifestyle choices; cars which are environmentally conscious, safe, connected and affordable. As the mobility ecosystem extends far beyond the vehicle's structure, it is being viewed as another node on the network with consumers wanting real-time access to both content and services. The panel will discuss opportunities for the convergence of new technologies and services to deliver on the promise of smart automotive mobility for tomorrow. Panelist will include representatives from the following companies:

• Leading software platforms companies
• Smartphone companies
• Data connectivity/communication companies
• Semiconductor suppliers

  Presenter
  John M. Waraniak, SEMA
  Henry Bzeih, Kia Motors America Inc.
  Kevin Dallas, Microsoft Corporation
  Timothy Johnson, Sprint Nextel
  Thilo Koslowski, Gartner Group
  Tyler Lessard, Research In Motion
  Tomas M. Metzger, ATX Group Inc.
  Steven Nelson, Freescale Semiconductor
  Nick Pudar, OnStar LLC