ITU-T partnered with one of the world's largest automobile events - the Geneva Motor Show - to host a second workshop focusing on the synergy between the information and communication technologies (ICT) and automotive sectors. The workshop took place 2-4 March, 2005, during the 75th Geneva International Motor Show.

ICT in cars is an area of significant interest and impact. All major car manufacturers are looking to incorporate some level of ICT functionality into their vehicles. The fully-networked car is a goal of manufacturers seeking to offer improved safety and a better driver experience. 

ITU-T's 2003 workshop, Workshop on Telecommunications for Motor Vehicles had a programme led by leading players in the field and more than 80 attendees from car and systems manufacturers. The event saw the formation of the 'Advisory Panel for Standards Cooperation on Telecommunications related to Motor Vehicles', which has held several meetings, and is spearheading the 2005 event. 

As with the 2003 programme, the 2005 workshop offered the automotive and ICT industries an opportunity to exchange ideas on the future of ICT in motor vehicles, with an emphasis on standardization. 

The 2005 event included several segments specifically targeting high-level decision-makers. These sessions examined topics such as the need for consensus between the public and private sectors and business models for interlinking the car and telecom businesses. Additional technically oriented sessions examined topics such as telematics and diagnostics, safety, the integration of in-vehicle systems with existing and future telecommunications infrastructures, and communications and the mobile office.

• exchange ideas on the future of ICT in motor vehicles, with an emphasis on standardization between the automotive and telecommunication industries;
• examine topics important to decision-makers such as the need for consensus between the public and private sectors and business models for interlinking the car and telecom businesses;
• examine technical topics such as telematics, diagnostics, safety, the integration of in-vehicle systems with existing telecommunications infrastructures, communications and the mobile office.