Radio Access Networks - Active Antenna Evolution
Beam-steering, Technology Innovation and Massive MIMO
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When
September 15-17, 2015
Introduction
According to a recent research, the global market for LTE capable RAN antennas, including passive and active types, is projected to reach almost US$4.0 billion in 2015. Multi-band antennas are the hot segment, and although active antennas are a key driver for LTE, until now, we have seen limited uptake. This workshop will consider how active antenna systems will evolve to meet continuing RAN performance challenges and support denser capacity layers. We will explore challenges and opportunities for small cells, backhaul, and macro layer refresh. Core to the discussion will be Active Antenna Systems, Carrier Aggregation across multiple bands, Coordinated Multipoint and Cloud-RAN as well as Massive MIMO.
Workshop Goals
- Assess results from recent technology trials and integrated antenna deployment
- Understand the market and drivers for active antennas
- Explore trends and innovation in cellular base stations and active antenna technologies
- Understand alternative antenna systems and solutions
- Consider what technologies will be deployable prior to 5G and how will antennas evolve beyond 2020?
Agenda
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DAY 1 Tuesday September 15
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13:00 Tour Registration
14:00 Orange Innovation Garden
DEMONSTRATION: Active antenna systems tested in Orange Deutsche Telekom network. |
Transport to site from hotel |
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19:00 |
Evening Reception |
Hotel |
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DAY 2 Wednesday September 16
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Networking Breakfast and Continued Registration |
Hotel
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08:00 |
Opening Remarks and Self-Introductions Each person will be asked to introduce him/herself and show how they can contribute to this process. |
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09:00 |
Host Keynote Opening Remarks and Presentation
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Vertical Sectorisation Trial Conclusions and Future Developments Senior Project Manager
SON for Vertical and Virtual Sectorisation - SEMAFOUR Project R & D Engineer
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10:30 |
Networking Break |
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11:10 |
Mobile Operator Perspectives
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Challenges and Requirements for Active Antenna Deployments Senior Expert, Mobile Access
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11:50 |
Networking Lunch |
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12:50 |
Mobile Operator Perspectives (continued)
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Active Antenna Systems Standards Review, Future Requirements and Expectations Project Manager
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13:30 |
OEM Perspectives
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Reconfigurable Antenna Systems and 3D Channel Modeling (topic TBC) Expert, Multi-Antenna Systems
Active Antenna Systems - Value Leader for Mobile Broadband Networks Director of Joint Innovation Management Dept.
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14:50 |
Networking Break |
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15:30 |
OEM Perspectives (continued)
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Massive MIMO: Essential Component Technology for 5G Sr. Research Specialist
Advancing Network Capacity through Antenna Technology
Dir., Wireless Network Engineering
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16:50 |
Antenna Evolution Panel |
How can the Antenna
Eco-System Help Mobile Operations
Meet Continuing Network Challenges?
Technical
Dev. Strategist
Panelists Include:
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17:30 |
Adjourn |
Technical Dev. Strategist
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18:30 |
Networking Dinner
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Restaurant: Folk Gospoda | ||||||
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DAY 3 Thursday September 17 |
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08:00 |
Mobile Operator Perspectives (continued)
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Virtual Small Cells
R&D Engineer
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08:50 |
Technology Enablers
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Boosting the Capacity of Mobile Wireless Networks with High Definition Active Antenna Arrays CTO
Millimeter-Wave and Massive MIMO for 5G Program Director, Perceptive Systems for the Internet of Things
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09:50 |
Technology Enablers (User Equipment perspective) |
Handset Antenna Properties and Their Influence on Massive MIMO System Performance
Master Engineer,
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10:30 |
Networking Break |
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11:10 |
Technology Enablers (continued) |
OTA Testing of Base Stations Senior Antenna Specialist
Current Developments and Future Challenges in Radiated Testing of MIMO Devices Lead Technologist
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12:10 |
Networking Lunch |
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13:10 |
Antenna Evolution |
Passive
Antenna Considerations, Economics,
Evolution, and Innovation
Chief Technology Officer
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13:40 |
Technology Enablers (continued)
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RFIC Architectures and Technologies for Massive MIMO at mmWave Frequencies
Technical Marketing Manager
Active Antennas to Massive MIMO - System Analysis
Principal Systems Architect
High Frequency PCB Material Considerations for Use in Active Antennas
Senior Business Development Manager |
Advanced Connectivity Solutions
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15:10 |
Networking Break |
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15:40 |
Technology Enablers (continued)
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Adaptive Base Station Antenna Arrays - Concepts and Constraints
Professor, Institute of Radio Frequency Technology
New Architectures of Antenna Arrays with Beam Steering Boosting PhD Student
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16:40 |
Active Antenna System Investigation
RAN Principal Engineer
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17:10 |
Takeaways and Closing Remarks |
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17:45 |
Adjourn | |||||||
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18:30 |
Dinner (Dutch*)
*= in this context, Dutch is a term which means that each person will be responsible for their own dinner costs.
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For those who desire to join us, we get together to enjoy good friends, good food and good wine. |
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Hotel Novotel Warszawa Centrum
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00-510 WARSAW, Poland
Phone: +48 22 5960000
Fax: +48 22 5960647
Email: [email protected]
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