Network Virtualization
Exploring the Evolution of the Mobile Network -
Applications,
Benefits, Challenges and Trade-Offs
Keynote by:
When
January 19-21, 2015
Register
Limited to 100 seats
First Registered, First Served!
Attendance open to Network Infrastructure, mmWave Thrusts or Full IWPC Members
Introduction
Software Defined Networking &
Network Functions Virtualization claims to fundamentally
change management & deployment of global mobile
services. This workshop will assess current trials,
proof of concepts and technology roadmaps. Global
industry leaders and innovators will discuss and debate
technology enablers and the path towards flexible,
scalable and cost effective networks.
Workshop Goals
- Assess the impact of NFV and SDN Deployments and Strategies on mobile network architectures and technologies
- Engage with evolving global mobile network ecosystem
- Report Consider ETSI initiatives, use-cases and specifications as well as current and planned proof of Concept activities
- Identify opportunities, benefits and challenges for NFV
- Assess state-of-the-art and explore evolutionary paths for backhaul and fronthaul capabilities
Agenda
DAY 1 Monday 19:00 |
Evening Reception |
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DAY 2 Tuesday 08:00 |
Opening Remarks |
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09:00 |
Carrier Keynote Remarks
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Launching the Revolution - NFV in Vodafone Germany Head, Network Evolution Concepts
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10:00 |
Networking Break |
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10:40 |
Carrier Perspectives
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NFV: Network Management Aspects, Operations and Issues around OSS Integration Senior Program Manager
Opportunities and Challenges with NFV/SDN from a Mobile Operator's Perspective Research Scientist
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12:00 Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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13:00 |
Carrier Perspectives (continued)
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NFV and Mobile Core Networks Senior Network Architect
SDN/NFV: Experience, Learnings & Future Plans Senior Network Architect, Network Strategy & Architecture
NFV: Network Management Aspects, Operations, and Issues around OSS Intergration Head, Energy Efficiency Project
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15:00 |
Networking Break |
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15:40 |
OEM Perspectives
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Introduction to ETSI Mobile Edge Computing Senior specialist
Network Functions Virtualization: Standardization Status and Next Steps Principal Strategist
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17:00 |
End of Day Panel
Having heard operator perspectives and OEM viewpoints during the day, what have we learned and what do we want to hear from the disruptive players and technology innovators tomorrow? |
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17:40 |
Adjourn for Day |
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18:30 |
Networking Dinner (Brauerei Zum Schiffchen) |
Bus transportation provided to and from hotel |
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DAY 3 Wednesday 08:00 |
OEM Perspectives
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Service Provider SDN - Abstraction and Granularity in Controlling Network Services Chief Architect
Network Virtualization: first act - the plot thickens (the Reality of Today) Director Engineering
Service POP with NFV Consulting Engineer
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10:00 |
Networking Break |
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10:40 |
OEM Perspectives (continued)
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Network Virtualization and the WAN VP & CTO
Software-Defined Telco - Considerations for Operationalizing NFV in Production CTO Ambassador
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12:00 |
Networking Lunch |
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13:00 |
Technology Enablers and Drivers
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Virtualizing all Layers of Base Station and Functions to Overcome Current Radio Access Networks Challenges VP Products & Marketing
Mobile Fronthaul: the Key to C-RAN Senior Product Manager
Road to SDN/NFV in Wireless - A Perspective Senior Product Marketing Manager
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14:30 |
Networking Break |
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15:00 |
Service Assurance
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Challenges to Troubleshoot and Assure Partially Virtualized Networks Wireless Advisor
NFV Success Dependent on a New Generation of Assurance Solutions Product Marketing Manager
Performance Validation of a Virtualized Network Senior Technical Product Manager, Mobility
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16:30 |
CLOSING PANEL
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17:40 |
Takeaways and Closing Remarks |
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18:00
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Adjourn |
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19:00 |
Evening
Reception |
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Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials: Friday, January 9, 2015.
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Hilton Dusseldorf
Georg-Glock Strasse 20,
D-40474, Dusseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49-221-43770
Hotel WebsiteRoom Reservations can be made by email: [email protected] ; please mention 'IWPC' when you do so. The IWPC room block rate is 159 Euros.
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Business casual suggested. No ties, please!
- How will handout materials be provided?
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