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5G - Rethinking

Wireless Infrastructure

Exploring Evolutionary and Disruptive
System and Technology Concepts

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Introduction

With fourth generation LTE (4G) now beginning to be deployed widely around the world, Fifth generation (5G) mobile and wireless communication technologies are emerging into research fields. New services, applications and devices will drive requirements on data rate, ubiquity of data services, latency, cost and reliability and further drive data traffic growth. Networks, services and devices will be more heterogeneous and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications will connect billions of devices to the internet. Therefore, compared with 4G communication systems, significantly higher wireless transmission rates are expected in 5G communication systems.

Workshop Goals

• Identify new service and business opportunities which fifth generation mobile networks could enable
• Provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in technology and theory for “5G Wireless Communication Systems” considering inputs from the complete eco-system and value chain
• Present a holistic view of research challenges and opportunities in the emerging area of 5G mobile and wireless communications
• Explore disruptive technologies with the potential to provide a step function in mobile network performance

Agenda

DAY 1 April 1 Tuesday 6:15 PM	Social and Networking Registration Open	Hotel - Bus to Depart at 6:45 PM for Reception at Trout Inn Trout Inn - 195 Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8PN, United Kingdom - +44 1865 510930
7:00 PM	Social and Networking Reception - Trout Inn	Bus to Return to Hotel at 9:00 PM
DAY 2 April 2 Wednesday 7:00 AM	Networking Breakfast and Continued Registration	Hotel
8:00 AM	Opening Remarks and Self-Introductions Each person will be asked to introduce him/herself and show how they can contribute to this process.	IWPC
9:00 AM	Host Keynote Opening Remarks and Presentation Objectives for the Workshop Considering Generic Technology Choices: Do We: Embark on a Linear Evolution of Today's Networks? Adopt a New Approach? A Combination of the Above Considering Use-Cases, Applications, Devices and Requirements beyond 2020 Bringing the Global Industry Together, Avoiding the Market Hype Exploring the "What, When and How's" for a 5th Generation Mobile Network Meeting Traffic Demands Over Time - 1000x by 2020? Building a Network from the Ground Up to Meet Huge "Connected Device" Increases - 10-100x by 2020? What New Device Types Can We Imagine? Probes, Sensors, Meters, Machines, etc. What New Sectors Will Emerge?	Thoughts on 5G Head of Research & Development
10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	What Are New Services for 5G? What Could Be Enabled with New Features? Low Latency, Ultra Reliable, Wider Bitpipe Tactile Internet Control/Automation/Transport Services Ultra-Reliable Communications (for Emergency Services, etc.)	The 5D Hypercube of 5G Requirements Professor     CMCC Views on 5G Manager     Self-Driving Cars and the Role of Connectivity Professor of Information Engineering     European Research Towards 5G Systems in Global Context Chairman - 5GPPP European Public Private Partnership
12:30 PM	Networking Lunch
1:30 PM	Panel: How Can the Mobile Industry Create Value with 5G?   Considering Vertical Industries such as: Car Industry and Public Transport Logistics Public Utilities IT, Manufacturing	5G - Enabling the Big Data Cycle Professor     Driving Towards 5G Senior Researcher - Wireless Enablers     Use-Case Considerations Beyond 2020 CTO & Technology Office Director Semiconductor & Electronic Solutions     Panelist Senior Representative
3:00 PM	Networking Break
3:30 PM	Architectural Considerations Architectural Centralized System (Similar to Cloud RAN) or Smart Edge Node? What is the Right Architecture? Small Cell with Backhaul vs. RRH with Fixed/Wireless Fronthaul	NTT DOCOMO's Views and Activities on 5G Director, Radio Access Network Development     5G - Opportunities and Challenges Director
4:30 PM	Roll-Out of New Mobile Technology Generation	Roll-Out of New Mobile Technology Generation - What Can We Learn from 3G and 4G? Vodafone Ambassador
5:30 PM	Adjourn for Day
6:30 PM	Bus Leaves for Dinner - Oriel College Hall	Bus Transportation provided to and from hotel.
DAY 3 April 3 Thursday 7:00 AM	Networking Breakfast	Hotel
8:00 AM	The Road to a Fifth Generation Wireless Network (5G)	5G - The Challenges Ahead Sector Head, Network Technologies Unit
9:00 AM	Architectural Considerations (Continued) Architectural Centralized System (Similar to Cloud RAN) or Smart Edge Node? What is the Right Architecture? Small Cell with Backhaul vs. RRH with Fixed/Wireless Fronthaul	Splitting the Data and Control Functionality - Scalable Deployment Solution for 5G Cellular Networks Reader in Communications     5G Network Architecture Considerations Intel Fellow & Chief Wireless Technologist
10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	What are Disruptive Technology Building Blocks? (Continued) New non-orthogonal radio techniques Scenarios of using mmWave - Use-cases, How can we make it happen, input for WRC, etc.	A First View on the Design of a 5G System Lead Next Generation Wireless     Building a Virtual Zero Latency Gigabit Experience Head - North America Radio Systems     Adaptive and Software Defined 5G Air Interface Huawei Fellow     Capillary Networks - Embracing Diversity for a 5G World of Connected Devices Principal Researcher, Wireless Access  Networks
12:30 PM	Networking Lunch
1:30 PM	What are Disruptive Technology Building Blocks? (Continued)	A New Modulation and Demodulation Approach for Communication over Non-linear Channels Industry Standards Manager     New Network Architecture Enablers General Manager     5G Backhaul Demands Director - Product Management
3:00 PM	Networking Break
3:30 PM	Panel: Spectrum Allocation for New and Existing Bands With Carrier Aggregation and Primary/Secondary Carriers, Traditional Uplink/Downlink Becomes Very Blurry Already Need to Have Industry Alignment Very Early On to Influence Shall We Do FDD, TDD, Half Duplex or Downlink Only or a Combination? Does Simultaneous Tx/Rx Really Work and What Would it Enable? Do Services Remain Downlink Traffic Dominant? What Could High Frequencies (mm-Wave) and Very Low Frequencies (Below 1 GHz) Enable?	5G Vision Head of Standards and Industry Affairs     Panelist Chief Engineer     Panelist Professor - Radio Systems Engineering
4:30 PM	Panel, Chaired by Vodafone: Summary of Findings, Closing Discussion and Next Steps	Host and Invited Operators
5:30 PM	Takeaways and Closing Remarks	IWPC
6:00 PM	Adjourn
7:15 PM	Dinner (Dutch*) * = in this context, Dutch is a term which means that each person will be responsible for their own dinner costs.	For those who desire to join us, we get together to enjoy good friends, good food, good wine, and (really) bad jokes.
DAY 4 April 4 Friday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Tour: Vodafone Network Operations Centre Limited capacity; first come, first served.	Transportation provided from/to hotel - Departs at 8:30 AM

FAQs

1. What is the deadline for presentation/handout materials?
2. What can I do to prepare for speaking an at IWPC workshop?
3. Who are the attendees?
4. What are the costs/registrations fees?
5. Hotel information?
6. What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?
7. Are there any audiovisual requirements?
8. Will business cards be collected?
9. What is the dress code?
10. How will handout materials be provided?

1. What is the deadline for presentation/handout materials?

   Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials: Monday, March 24^th.

2. What can I do to prepare for speaking an at IWPC workshop?

   Click on the link below for a short video guide regarding preparing for and improving your IWPC presentation:

   Video: IWPC Speaker Guidelines

3. Who are the attendees?
• We do not permit the Press.
• We do not permit Analysts.
• We do not permit Consultants.
• We do not permit 3rd party sales reps.
• We only permit "first hand knowledge experts" in business and technology issues, prepared to contribute to the discussion.
  
4. What are the costs/registrations fees?

   ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to cover out-of-pocket workshop costs such as conference room costs, food (Social Reception plus First Day breakfast/lunch/dinner plus Second Day breakfast/lunch plus Breaks), audio/visual costs, etc.

   These costs will be $987 (USD) per person. (For IWPC Members only.)

   ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to pay this fee in advance with either Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash, personal check or business check. Make checks payable to IWPC.

5. Hotel information?

   The Oxford Hotel
   Godstow Road
   Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK OX2 8AL
   Phone: +44 (0) 1865-489-988
   http://www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotel/

   Please call hotel reservations directly at +44 1865 489933 or send your reservation details by email: [email protected].  The reservation number for the group booking is 14953992.  The IWPC room block rate is £95.00.

   The cut-off date for reservations is Friday, March 14^th. After that date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate.

6. What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?

   Directions and transportation options can be found on the Oxford Hotel website.  It is NOT recommended to take a taxi from the airport to Oxford. Travel from Heathrow Airport to Oxford is most cost effective using National Express Bus or Train via London.
   
   For Bus:  FROM: Heathrow and select Terminal 1-2-3, Terminal 4 or Terminal 5 (depending on your arrival terminal) TO: Oxford Bus Station
   
   You will need to get a taxi from Oxford Bus Station to the Hotel.
   
   For Train:  Take the HEATHROW EXPRESS from the airport to London Paddington: https://www.heathrowexpress.com/
   
   Then buy a ticket from London Paddington to Oxford:
   http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/?gclid=COqgv7j867wCFSgGwwodjQIAjA
   
   You will need to get a taxi from Oxford Train Station to the Hotel.
   
   There is also the Oxford Tube (a bus, but available from certain tube stations.)

7. Are there any audiovisual requirements?

   A Computer Projector will be available for the speakers.

   In addition, we audiotape all presentations and the interactive discussions. Post workshop, presentations are made available to IWPC Members on the IWPC WEB site, along with “recordings” of all presentations and panel sessions.

8. Will business cards be collected?

   Business cards will be collected at the door from all attendees. We will make copies of these cards, which will be available to all who provided a business card.

9. What is the dress code?

   Business casual suggested. No ties, please!

10. How will handout materials be provided?

    For ALL IWPC members:

    All IWPC members are invited to submit materials to be included in the online workshop folder in the IWPC Research Library. This should NOT BE SALES MATERIALS. Rather, we suggest it contain technical information about your technology as it relates to the workshop topics.

    For all companies who will be making a presentation at the Workshop:

    You are invited to submit an advance copy of your presentation, complete with graphics and illustrations.

    These materials will be included on the IWPC website Research Library.

    Please submit these materials either by email, as a Word for Windows file, Power Point files or PDF files.

    Please use this FREE FTP site to send electronic materials (any size file):

    IWPC FTP Transfer