Forging a Path to Autonomous 5G Networks
As networks evolve towards cloud architectures, virtualization and SDN, how do service providers deploy network automation and management ahead of 5G?
Assessing architectural strategies, Network slicing, SON and advances in highly automated systems
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When
June 14-16, 2016
Introduction
Virtualization offers service providers primary architectural benefits such as elasticity, nimbleness, and openness, however, these represent challenges in themselves, such that operators will need to dramatically increase automation and real-time control of both physical and virtual resources.
Can management, security, and visibility strategies also become flexible and adaptable enough to address hybrid environments which encompass both legacy and newly virtualized functions?
As networks evolve towards cloud architectures, virtualization and SDN, this workshop will consider how service providers can automate the network towards 5G, while minimizing complexity and reducing operational costs?
Workshop Goals
- Assess core network architecture strategies
- Review progress towards network slicing
- Understand roadmaps and assessing learnings from SON deployments
- Explore advances in highly automated management systems
Agenda
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DAY 1 Tuesday |
PM Tour of Deutsche Telekom Labs
Tour of 5G Lab |
1:00 pm registration at hotel 1:30 pm bus to depart
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Evening reception |
Registration at hotel |
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DAY 2 Wednesday
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Registration |
Hotel
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08:00 |
Welcome and Introductions
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08:30 |
Host Keynote Opening Remarks and Presentation
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Keynote Presentation
Senior Program Manager
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10:00 |
Networking Break |
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10:40 |
Service Provider Perspectives
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The Holistic View of Network Automation
Standards & Solution Architect
Senior Standardization Manager
EPC and beyond: 5G Core Network Perspectives
Manager, Network Research Group
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12:00 |
Networking Lunch |
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13:00 |
Service Provider and Regulator Perspectives
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Orchestration Vision for the Mobile Network and Open Source MANO (OSM)
Research Scientist
Multi-Service and Context-Aware Adaptation of Network Functions
Systems Engineer
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14:20 |
OEM Vendor Perspectives
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The 5G-ready Core – NFV and SDN as Key Enablers for IoT and Network Slicing
Expert Cloud SDN
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15:00 |
Networking Break |
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15:40 |
OEM Vendor Perspectives, continued
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Cognitive Network Management - Automation for Multi-Tenant 5G Mobile Networks
Head, Cognitive Network Management
Pioneering the Road to 5G
Principal Architect/CTO Group
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17:00
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End of Day Panel |
Host and invited Service Providers
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17:45 |
Adjourn for Day |
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19:00 |
Networking Dinner (OSMAN 30) |
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DAY 3 Thursday 08:00 |
Carrier/Vendor Perspectives, continued |
Where does Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) fit in this paradigm?
Director Open Edge Computing Initiative
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OEM Vendor Perspectives (continued)
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5G and the Next Gen Core
Consulting Engineer
Machine Learning Enabled SON (Self Organizing Network)
Senior Solution Design Architect
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10:00 |
Networking Break |
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Vendor Perspectives |
Delivering Flawless Connections on Mobile Networks
Founder & CTO
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11:20 |
Real World Deployments and Learnings |
SDN/NFV Deployment in Smart Environments
Professor High Performance Networks
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12:00 |
Networking Lunch |
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13:00 |
Technology Enablers
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Automation of the Service Assurance: Agile NFV/SDN Assurance Wireless Advisor
Creating self assured network slices and services as a matter of policy – the role of automation in service operations
CTO
Hardware Acceleration role and management in the virtualization of high performance network functions
Chief Marketing Officer
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15:00 |
Networking Break |
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15:30 |
Technology Enablers, continued
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Wireless Backhaul for Mobile Edge Computing
Research Scientist
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16:10 |
Closing Panel |
Host and invited Service Providers, OEMs and Technology Enablers
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17:00 |
Meeting Adjourn |
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18:30 |
Dutch Dinner |
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Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials: Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
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NH Cologne Mediapark Hotel
Im Mediapark 8b
50670 Cologne, Germany
Phone: +49-30-22388599
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Business casual suggested. No ties, please!
- How will handout materials be provided?
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