When the Rubber Meets Network APIs. Why Connectivity is the New Horsepower for the Automotive Industry

Virtual Council

May 21, 2025 - North America & EMEA

Visionaries

Alex Walling NOKIA
Alex Walling

Chief Strategy Officer

NOKIA

Council Speaker

Leading a team of API subject matter experts tasked with identifying and solving technical challenges for Rapid's enterprise customers. Alex is widely recognized as one of the keenest minds within the Silicon Valley Start-up community, traveling the globe to educate business and technology leaders about how to thrive in the API economy.

Arun Desouza
Arun Desouza

Managing Director

Profortis Solutions

Council Speaker

Arun DeSouza is an award-winning thought leader with more than two decades of experience in global security leadership and organizational transformation. Working as CISO, DeSouza's areas of expertise include strategic planning, risk management, identity management, cloud computing, and privacy. DeSouza has also earned numerous industry accolades, including Top Global CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine, Top 10 InfoSec Professional by OnCon, and induction into the CISO Hall of Fame by the global Cyber Startup Observatory. Arun DeSouza's proven ability to set the strategic direction for security within the organization aligns with enterprise stakeholders to build strategic roadmaps and implement flexible security solutions.

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Agenda

All times Eastern Time

3:00 PM-4:15 PM

When the Rubber Meets Network APIs. Why Connectivity is the New Horsepower for the Automotive Industry

The automotive world is racing toward a smarter, more connected future, but one essential piece remains missing from the stack: network APIs. This panel dives into how programmable networks are becoming mission-critical for modern mobility. Whether it’s about keeping vehicles updated, navigating dense cities, or delivering seamless in-car experiences, network APIs are the engine behind it all.

Autonomous driving and teledriving – where ultra-reliable, low-latency connectivity is essential, especially in congested or complex environments Over-the-air (OTA) updates – ensuring secure and complete software delivery, boosted by network quality of service controls Reliable device and vehicle location – especially in urban canyons, indoors, and parking structures where GPS alone falls short In-car entertainment – from video streaming to real-time contextual services, tied to connectivity status and driving conditions Whether you're building the next-gen vehicle or the infrastructure that powers it, this conversation will help you understand why the road to automotive success is paved with network APIs.


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