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HERE Directions unites industry experts to discuss how location technology can help solve key market challenges.


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Alex Osaki Speaker image
Ali Maleki Speaker image
Annika Hundertmark Speaker image
Badrinath Jayaram Speaker image
Bart Coppelmans Speaker image
Bjarne Jensen Speaker image
Christian Schmidt Speaker image
David Rowan Speaker image
Deepak Patnaik Speaker image
Derek Burrows Speaker image
Divya Mehra Speaker image
Edzard Overbeek Speaker image
Erminio Di Paola Speaker image
Filip Klippel Speaker image
Gino Ferru Speaker image
Giovanni Lanfranchi Speaker image
Gregor Kugelmann Speaker image
Hervé Utheza Speaker image
Imran Sayeed Speaker image
Jaromír Beránek Speaker image
Javier Albares Speaker image
Jeffrey Frantz Speaker image
Jennifer Gill Didoni Speaker image
Joachim Mack-Goertz Speaker image
Johannes Springer Speaker image
Jonas Kjellberg Speaker image
Jonathan Abon Speaker image
Jørgen Behrens Speaker image
Lisa Åbom Speaker image
Lomme Devriendt Speaker image
Luis Manuel Faviani Speaker image
Magdalina Stavreva Speaker image
Mark Yao Speaker image
Mehdi Zahi Speaker image
Michael Bolle Speaker image
Michael Brown Speaker image
Michael Zagorsek Speaker image
Phil Christensen Speaker image
Phillip Parsons Speaker image
Rajkiran Kanagala Speaker image
Randall René Speaker image
Remco Timmer Speaker image
Sarah Thompson Speaker image
Simon Dechent Speaker image
Stephan Durach Speaker image
Stephan van Dijk Speaker image
Steve Beck Speaker image
Steven Schulting Speaker image
Tomas Robenek Speaker image
Tyler Van Houwelingen Speaker image
Vatsa Kalyanasundaram Speaker image
Wolfgang Möller Speaker image
Yao Zhai Speaker image
Agenda
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2:10 PM
- 2:30 PM
HERE for location with CEO Edzard Overbeek
HERE for location with CEO Edzard Overbeek
3:05 PM
- 3:25 PM
BMW’s connectivity chief Stephan Durach joins HERE CTO Giovanni Lanfranchi to talk about the state of 5G, its essential role in the efficient, sustainable and enjoyable mobility of the future – and how location technology and 5G go hand in hand to empower the data infrastructure vehicles and mobility services of the future need.

Stephan Durach, Senior VP, Connected Company Development at BMW
Giovanni Lanfranchi, CTO, HERE Technologies
BMW’s connectivity chief Stephan Durach joins HERE CTO Giovanni Lanfranchi to talk about the state of 5G, its essential role in the efficient, sustainable and enjoyable mobility of the future – and how location technology and 5G go hand in hand to empower the data infrastructure vehicles and mobility services of the future need.

Stephan Durach, Senior VP, Connected Company Development at BMW
Giovanni Lanfranchi, CTO, HERE Technologies
3:25 PM
- 3:50 PM
Today, only a small portion of human-machine interface (HMI) design concepts make their way to mass production. In this session, Unity tells us how their real-time 3D technology brings disjointed HMI design and development workflows together to create visually compelling, immersive HMI experiences, and how with HERE location data we are together reimagining in-car navigation experiences.

Derek Burrows, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Unity
Yao Zhai, Senior Product Manager, Unity
Mark Yao, Director Product Management, HERE Technologies
Today, only a small portion of human-machine interface (HMI) design concepts make their way to mass production. In this session, Unity tells us how their real-time 3D technology brings disjointed HMI design and development workflows together to create visually compelling, immersive HMI experiences, and how with HERE location data we are together reimagining in-car navigation experiences.

Derek Burrows, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Unity
Yao Zhai, Senior Product Manager, Unity
Mark Yao, Director Product Management, HERE Technologies
4:20 PM
- 4:45 PM
With Covid-19 altering ways of working, organizations across the globe are using ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) principles to accelerate digital transformation, turning challenges of the “new normal” into opportunities. Join us to learn more about how innovation is a driver in this arena, and the role location technology plays within it.

Imran Sayeed, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MIT Sloan School of Management
Jørgen Behrens, SVP and CPO, HERE Technologies
With Covid-19 altering ways of working, organizations across the globe are using ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) principles to accelerate digital transformation, turning challenges of the “new normal” into opportunities. Join us to learn more about how innovation is a driver in this arena, and the role location technology plays within it.

Imran Sayeed, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MIT Sloan School of Management
Jørgen Behrens, SVP and CPO, HERE Technologies
4:45 PM
- 5:10 PM
Differing road surfaces, tires and weather constantly change traction conditions and impact driver safety. In this session, NIRA Dynamics tells us how their use of the HERE platform to map traction conditions is enhancing road safety for drivers and enabling continued exploration and innovation in this important space, now and in the future.

Lisa Åbom, CEO, NIRA Dynamics
Jonathan Abon, VP Product Management, HERE Technologies
Differing road surfaces, tires and weather constantly change traction conditions and impact driver safety. In this session, NIRA Dynamics tells us how their use of the HERE platform to map traction conditions is enhancing road safety for drivers and enabling continued exploration and innovation in this important space, now and in the future.

Lisa Åbom, CEO, NIRA Dynamics
Jonathan Abon, VP Product Management, HERE Technologies
5:10 PM
- 5:35 PM
Whether you are trying to locate a vehicle or precisely pinpoint the location of a consumer with a smartwatch, accurate positioning of devices, equipment and assets using satellite system is more attainable and in demand than ever. In this session, Sony Semiconductor Solutions tells us how, by integrating HERE positioning technology into their dual-band chipsets, they can locate devices with centimeter-level precision with only low power consumption, opening up opportunities for innovation in fleet, automotive, tech and beyond.

Steve Beck, General Manager, Systems Engineering Group, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Europe
Divya Mehra, Senior Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
Whether you are trying to locate a vehicle or precisely pinpoint the location of a consumer with a smartwatch, accurate positioning of devices, equipment and assets using satellite system is more attainable and in demand than ever. In this session, Sony Semiconductor Solutions tells us how, by integrating HERE positioning technology into their dual-band chipsets, they can locate devices with centimeter-level precision with only low power consumption, opening up opportunities for innovation in fleet, automotive, tech and beyond.

Steve Beck, General Manager, Systems Engineering Group, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Europe
Divya Mehra, Senior Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
6:05 PM
- 6:30 PM
More and more people are relying on rail as a reliable, safe, environmentally friendly way to travel. Track networks are reaching their maximum capacity, yet expanding them is time-consuming, costly, and disruptive to the landscape. In this session, Deutsche Bahn tells us how their Digitale Schiene Deutschland project, through collaboration with Siemens, Ibeo, Bosch and HERE, can achieve significantly higher track utilization without building a single new track.

Annika Hundertmark, Head of Railway Digitalisation, Digitale Schiene Deutschland, Deutsche Bahn
Tomas Robenek, Industry Solutions Manager, HERE Technologies
More and more people are relying on rail as a reliable, safe, environmentally friendly way to travel. Track networks are reaching their maximum capacity, yet expanding them is time-consuming, costly, and disruptive to the landscape. In this session, Deutsche Bahn tells us how their Digitale Schiene Deutschland project, through collaboration with Siemens, Ibeo, Bosch and HERE, can achieve significantly higher track utilization without building a single new track.

Annika Hundertmark, Head of Railway Digitalisation, Digitale Schiene Deutschland, Deutsche Bahn
Tomas Robenek, Industry Solutions Manager, HERE Technologies
6:30 PM
- 6:55 PM
With connectivity becoming an increasingly integrated part of the automotive industry, how data is collected and managed has changed greatly over the past decade. In this session, we explore how the quality, reliability and security of location data is crucial in powering the future of the automotive industry and how it is helping to transform another key space – vehicle safety.

Michael Bolle, Advisor, Entrepreneur, Board Member and Independent Industrial Advisor, Gaia-X
Gino Ferru, SVP and General Manager EMEAR, HERE Technologies
With connectivity becoming an increasingly integrated part of the automotive industry, how data is collected and managed has changed greatly over the past decade. In this session, we explore how the quality, reliability and security of location data is crucial in powering the future of the automotive industry and how it is helping to transform another key space – vehicle safety.

Michael Bolle, Advisor, Entrepreneur, Board Member and Independent Industrial Advisor, Gaia-X
Gino Ferru, SVP and General Manager EMEAR, HERE Technologies
6:55 PM
- 7:00 PM
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2:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- 2:55 PM
Managing site visits across multiple customers’ locations can be a complex process to plan and requires an advanced planning tool based on historical and precise, real-time information. In this session, SAP tells us how HERE location technology is powering their software solutions to boost the efficiency of sales workforces with ad-hoc prioritization of scheduling and routing customer location visits.

Simon Dechent, Global Market Development, SAP Sales and Service Core, SAP
Gino Ferru, SVP and General Manager EMEAR, HERE Technologies
Managing site visits across multiple customers’ locations can be a complex process to plan and requires an advanced planning tool based on historical and precise, real-time information. In this session, SAP tells us how HERE location technology is powering their software solutions to boost the efficiency of sales workforces with ad-hoc prioritization of scheduling and routing customer location visits.

Simon Dechent, Global Market Development, SAP Sales and Service Core, SAP
Gino Ferru, SVP and General Manager EMEAR, HERE Technologies
2:55 PM
- 3:20 PM
Combining location technology with 5G and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) offers endless opportunities across industries, including powerful solutions that provide better mobility experiences for drivers. In this session, Vodafone tells us how, together with HERE location intelligence, they are harnessing these technologies to making roads safer and more efficient for all.

Vatsa Kalyanasundaram, Cloud & Security Director, Vodafone Business
Jennifer Gill Didoni, Head of Cloud and Edge Computing Portfolio, Vodafone Business
Bjarne Jensen, Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
Combining location technology with 5G and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) offers endless opportunities across industries, including powerful solutions that provide better mobility experiences for drivers. In this session, Vodafone tells us how, together with HERE location intelligence, they are harnessing these technologies to making roads safer and more efficient for all.

Vatsa Kalyanasundaram, Cloud & Security Director, Vodafone Business
Jennifer Gill Didoni, Head of Cloud and Edge Computing Portfolio, Vodafone Business
Bjarne Jensen, Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
3:20 PM
- 3:45 PM
Vehicle automation is advancing rapidly, and there is little that excites the technology world more than a future with self-driving cars. But how far are we from that reality? In this session, Mercedes-Benz tells us how their innovations, combined with HERE location data and services, are helping them achieve Level 3 automation, bringing new levels of comfort, efficiency and safety for drivers.

Gregor Kugelmann, Senior Manager ADAS development, Mercedes Benz
Filip Klippel, Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
Vehicle automation is advancing rapidly, and there is little that excites the technology world more than a future with self-driving cars. But how far are we from that reality? In this session, Mercedes-Benz tells us how their innovations, combined with HERE location data and services, are helping them achieve Level 3 automation, bringing new levels of comfort, efficiency and safety for drivers.

Gregor Kugelmann, Senior Manager ADAS development, Mercedes Benz
Filip Klippel, Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
3:45 PM
- 4:10 PM
4:10 PM
- 4:35 PM
Better infrastructure planning is key to making cities more efficient, safer and greener, thereby enhancing citizens’ quality of life. In this session, Bentley Systems tells us how digital twins are transforming infrastructure planning, and how by collaborating with HERE Technologies and Microsoft we are together opening up opportunities for cities and Departments of Transportation (DoTs) and addressing some of the most pressing challenges of today.

Phil Christensen, VP - Digital Cities, Reality+Spatial Modeling, Bentley Systems
Lomme Devriendt, Senior Manager, Business Development, Bentley Systems
Steven Schulting, Senior Product Manager Infrastructure Planning, HERE Technologies
Better infrastructure planning is key to making cities more efficient, safer and greener, thereby enhancing citizens’ quality of life. In this session, Bentley Systems tells us how digital twins are transforming infrastructure planning, and how by collaborating with HERE Technologies and Microsoft we are together opening up opportunities for cities and Departments of Transportation (DoTs) and addressing some of the most pressing challenges of today.

Phil Christensen, VP - Digital Cities, Reality+Spatial Modeling, Bentley Systems
Lomme Devriendt, Senior Manager, Business Development, Bentley Systems
Steven Schulting, Senior Product Manager Infrastructure Planning, HERE Technologies
4:10 PM
- 4:35 PM
The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains across the globe, exposing their complexity and fragility and the need for new solutions in a world still adapting to the repercussions. In this session, Amazon Web Services (AWS) shares their views on today's trends and challenges, and how, with the help of the HERE platform, they're solving supply chain problems for all industries and markets.

Michael Brown, Supply Chain Leader - Global and Strategic Accounts, AWS
Aaron Golden, Senior Director, Head of Strategic Partners and Alliances at HERE Technologies
The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains across the globe, exposing their complexity and fragility and the need for new solutions in a world still adapting to the repercussions. In this session, Amazon Web Services (AWS) shares their views on today's trends and challenges, and how, with the help of the HERE platform, they're solving supply chain problems for all industries and markets.

Michael Brown, Supply Chain Leader - Global and Strategic Accounts, AWS
Aaron Golden, Senior Director, Head of Strategic Partners and Alliances at HERE Technologies
4:35 PM
- 5:00 PM
While most companies have moved towards some form of digitization, end-to-end supply chain visibility continues to be elusive. In this session, Siemens Digital Logistics tells us how, by building intelligent supply chains and leveraging digital twins, they are helping to improve visibility, efficiency, safety and sustainability in the movement of goods across the world.

Christian Schmidt, CTO & Managing Director, Siemens Digital Logistics
Magdalina Stavreva, Product Portfolio Management & Strategic Alliances, Siemens Digital Logistics
Bart Coppelmans,Head of Global Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Solutions
While most companies have moved towards some form of digitization, end-to-end supply chain visibility continues to be elusive. In this session, Siemens Digital Logistics tells us how, by building intelligent supply chains and leveraging digital twins, they are helping to improve visibility, efficiency, safety and sustainability in the movement of goods across the world.

Christian Schmidt, CTO & Managing Director, Siemens Digital Logistics
Magdalina Stavreva, Product Portfolio Management & Strategic Alliances, Siemens Digital Logistics
Bart Coppelmans,Head of Global Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Solutions
4:35 PM
- 5:00 PM
Advancements in location data and technology are rapidly opening up opportunities for governments and businesses across the world, helping them solve their city’s unique problems. In this session we hear from NTT Data about their innovative Smart Cities solution for mobility and traffic simulation, which harnesses the power of location to make cities more connected, sustainable, and run more efficiently for citizens and tourists alike.

Wolfgang Möller, Global Director Discrete Industries & Internet of Things, NTT DATA Business Solutions
Joachim Mack-Goertz, Partner Account Manager, HERE Technologies
Advancements in location data and technology are rapidly opening up opportunities for governments and businesses across the world, helping them solve their city’s unique problems. In this session we hear from NTT Data about their innovative Smart Cities solution for mobility and traffic simulation, which harnesses the power of location to make cities more connected, sustainable, and run more efficiently for citizens and tourists alike.

Wolfgang Möller, Global Director Discrete Industries & Internet of Things, NTT DATA Business Solutions
Joachim Mack-Goertz, Partner Account Manager, HERE Technologies
4:45 PM
- 5:10 PM
Voice assistants are appearing everywhere in our lives, enabling humans to interact with everything that’s connected in the way they interact with each other. In this session, SoundHound tells us how their voice AI platform, powered by HERE data, is helping brands build custom voice experiences and how 5G will provide even greater opportunities for innovation in this space, benefiting every industry and consumer.

Michael Zagorsek, COO, SoundHound
Hervé Utheza, Senior Director Emerging Technologies, HERE Technologies
Voice assistants are appearing everywhere in our lives, enabling humans to interact with everything that’s connected in the way they interact with each other. In this session, SoundHound tells us how their voice AI platform, powered by HERE data, is helping brands build custom voice experiences and how 5G will provide even greater opportunities for innovation in this space, benefiting every industry and consumer.

Michael Zagorsek, COO, SoundHound
Hervé Utheza, Senior Director Emerging Technologies, HERE Technologies
5:10 PM
- 5:50 PM
Fleet managers and owners continue to look for ways to reduce costs and optimize the comfort and safety of their drivers. In this session, Traxen tells us how their unique solution, with the help of location technology, is helping their customers provide a new level of drivability and safety, as well as make significant cost-savings through reduced fuel consumption and advanced safety features.

Ali Maleki, Founder and CEO, Traxen
Deepak Patnaik, Senior Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
Fleet managers and owners continue to look for ways to reduce costs and optimize the comfort and safety of their drivers. In this session, Traxen tells us how their unique solution, with the help of location technology, is helping their customers provide a new level of drivability and safety, as well as make significant cost-savings through reduced fuel consumption and advanced safety features.

Ali Maleki, Founder and CEO, Traxen
Deepak Patnaik, Senior Product Marketing Manager, HERE Technologies
5:15 PM
- 5:50 PM
Urban mobility providers face numerous challenges, ranging from tight revenue margins over new regulations to growing customer expectations. In this session, panelists from AMS Institute and City of Prague tell us their views on the most pressing challenges they face today and how location data is helping mobility providers to optimize their operations to enable seamless intermodal journeys.

Jaromír Beránek, Chairman of the IT and Smart City Committee, City of Prague
Stephan van Dijk, Director of Innovation, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions
Panel moderator: Remco Timmer, Senior Director Product Management, HERE Technologies
Urban mobility providers face numerous challenges, ranging from tight revenue margins over new regulations to growing customer expectations. In this session, panelists from AMS Institute and City of Prague tell us their views on the most pressing challenges they face today and how location data is helping mobility providers to optimize their operations to enable seamless intermodal journeys.

Jaromír Beránek, Chairman of the IT and Smart City Committee, City of Prague
Stephan van Dijk, Director of Innovation, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions
Panel moderator: Remco Timmer, Senior Director Product Management, HERE Technologies
5:55 PM
- 6:00 PM