Keynote Title: Edge Computing: The driver behind the wheel of 5G-connected cars

Abstract: the talk will start from an overview of Multi-access edge computing (MEC) technology, from standards to open source and industry groups, with focus on automotive perspective. Special attention will be dedicated to Intel perspective and activities in 5GAA (5G Automotive Association), with particular reference to recent demonstration activities and delivery of predictive-QoS information through MEC, as key enabler for many advanced C-V2X services.

Biography: DARIO SABELLA is working with INTEL as Senior Manager Standards and Research, acting also as company delegate of the 5GAA (5G Automotive Association). In his role within Next Generation Standards division, Dario is driving new technologies and edge cloud innovation for the new communication systems, involved in ecosystem engagement and coordinating internal alignment on edge computing across SDOs and industry groups, in support of internal and external stakeholders/customers. In 2019 he has been appointed as ETSI MEC vice-chairman. Previously he was serving as MEC Secretary and Lead of Industry Groups, and from 2015 as Vice Chairman of ETSI MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) IEG. Prior to February 2017 he worked in TIM (Telecom Italia group), in the Wireless Access Innovation division, as responsible in various TIM research, experimental and operational activities on OFDMA technologies (WiMAX, LTE, 5G), cloud technologies (MEC) and energy efficiency (for energy saving in TIM’s mobile network). From 2006 he was involved in many international projects and technological trials with TIM’s subsidiary companies (ETECSA Cuba, TIM Brasil, Telecom Argentina). Since joining TIM in 2001, he has been involved in a wide range of internal and external projects (including FP7 and H2020 EU funded projects), often with leadership roles. Author of several publications (40+) and patents (20+) in the field of wireless communications, radio resource management, energy efficiency and edge computing, Dario has also organized several international workshops and conferences.