June 5, 2026

The latest gathering of the mioty alliance left no doubt: the mioty ecosystem is accelerating at a remarkable pace, driven by bold ideas and real‑world innovation. Anyone shaping the future of IoT on a global scale will inevitably cross paths with mioty.

The mioty Global Summit 2026 showcased how powerful the community becomes when visionaries, developers and industry leaders rally around one shared foundation: open standards. They are the backbone of scalable, secure and future‑proof IoT solutions – and the mioty alliance demonstrated why building on openness is no longer optional but essential for global interoperability. What participants took away were not just sharp insights and hands‑on inspiration, but a renewed sense of momentum: a community committed to pushing boundaries, solving real problems and shaping an IoT landscape where openness drives innovation rather than limiting it.

The importance of IoT extends far beyond technical considerations – a message underscored right at the beginning by Hildegard Bentele in her address from the European Parliament. With her statement, “We must give future generations a livable future. That’s why events like the mioty Global Summit are so important,” she captured the essence of why digital innovation and European sovereignty must go hand in hand.

In times of geopolitical crises and international conflicts, Jürgen Sturm, Chairman AIOTI Management Board, powerfully emphasized that Europe once again stands at a crossroads. His message underscored that digital sovereignty, resilience and strategic independence are no longer distant ambitions but urgent imperatives for safeguarding the continent’s future. Within the IoT context, it became unmistakably clear how crucial it is for Europe to maintain technological capability, reduce dependencies and drive innovation from within. The takeaway was unmistakable: the choices we make today will define how resilient and autonomous Europe can be tomorrow.

Presentations. Keynotes. Discussions.

The presentations and keynotes highlighted the remarkable breadth of IoT applications today. Smart Metering, Smart City, Industrial IoT, Public Safety, Critical Infrastructure, Smart Building – across all these domains, mioty emerged as the connective layer enabling real‑world impact. The showcased use cases were not only technically impressive but also a powerful signal of how European IoT solutions can transform industries and set new standards.

The discussions were as dynamic as the content itself. Participants debated passionately, challenged assumptions and explored new ideas together. New connections were made, networks expanded and collaborations sparked that will continue well beyond the event. The Content Corner quickly became a hotspot: attendees shared spontaneous feedback, recorded video statements and voiced their visions for the future of IoT with enthusiasm and optimism.

The overall sentiment was unmistakable

Participants were thrilled – by the depth of insights, the openness of the conversations and the feeling of being part of a movement strengthening Europe’s digital future. Many described the event as a “family reunion” of sorts, where expertise, exchange and inspiration naturally come together.

The energy and clarity of voices from the mioty alliance reflect how powerfully innovation is being driven across Europe – here are some of the statements that shaped the summit.

Hildegard Bentele, Member of  the European Parliament: “We need scalable and resilient structures. The decision of the Berliner Wasserbetriebe to adopt mioty sends a strong signal. By doing so, BWB is taking on a pioneering role in Germany and internationally.”

Dr. Lena Yoshihara-Lisch, Diehl Metering: “mioty represents best‑in‑class IoT technology made in Europe – independent, free of external dependencies and built on true interoperability, the key to future‑proof IoT ecosystems.”

Jens Sonnenburg, BWB: “Smart Metering requires optimal reception and full scalability – areas in which mioty technology delivers decisive advantages.”

Wolfgang Esch and Thomas Blank, Weptech: “Smart Metering should ideally be green and sustainable – enabled for example through a multifunctional OMS ecosystem for wireless M‑Bus combined with mioty.”

Dmitriy Sternharz, Exolaunch: “SAT4Energy is a true game-changer for public safety infrastructure, combining space‑technology expertise, the energy transition and national security to build a resilient future for Europe.”

Jürgen Sturm, Chairman AIOTI Management Board: “mioty and AIOTI comes at the right time, sovereignty resilience is important acting independently in the digital world is necessary. We need more innovation to implement a made-with-Europe. How to remain sovereign? With innovation. mioty alliance and AIOTI is the new powerhouse for European infrastructure.”

Andreas Rottmair, AST-X: “mioty wins were cities hurt most – hot, dry summers challenge both people and urban trees – and the solution lies in soil‑moisture sensors embedded directly in the trees.”

Benjamin Becker and Marcello Cianciulli, abl solutions: “Innovation should be a project – innovation should be infrastructure.”

Mark Lernerman, ifm electronic: “mioty and IO‑Link form the perfect combination for Industrial IoT, enabling robust and efficient data flows in demanding environments.”

Christian Ludwig, INTEC International, and Alexander Raimondi, Miromico: “Predictive maintenance of bridges using mioty enables continuous, comprehensive structural monitoring to detect damage at an early stage.”

Josef Bernhard, Fraunhofer IIS and Martino Marcelli, Swissphone: “Critical infrastructure is the most vulnerable part. Innovative solutions for public safety can strengthen resilience and operational readiness.”

Christoph Grundig, Greatech: “mioty’s massive IoT connectivity enables reliable operations even in difficult terrain, making it ideal for drone applications.”

Giovanni Del Galdo, Director Fraunhofer IIS: “Talking about the mapping strategic dependencies and risks  = digital sovereignty 2026. Turning dependencies into strategic advantages is not only necessary but achievable – with mioty.”