Evolving Small Cell Architectures Towards 5G
Exploring Licensed <6GHz and mmWave, Unlicensed Technologies and Shared Spectrum Densification, C-RAN, In-Building, DAS and Backhaul/Fronthaul Transport Opportunities and Challenges, CBRS, WiFi, MulteFire, LAA.
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When
November 28-30, 2018
Introduction
Small cells are likely to be a
key component of 5G networks, offering significantly
increased network capacity, density and coverage,
especially indoors. Considering the Heterogeneous nature
of 5G, where the different cell sizes using a mix of
microwave and higher frequency millimentre access radios
provide ultra dense coverage in defined geographic
areas, may promote the deployment of ever smaller small
cells. Private LTE and 5G networks deployed in licensed
spectrum with appropriate spectrum/network sharing
schemes may be an opportunity for existing operators,
while open access spectrum deployments with
interoperable shared equipment (such as CBRS and
MulteFire) are emerging concepts which are still to be
proven.
Workshop Goals
- Explore optimized RF Systems for multiple new access networks and architectures
- Assess future potential for small cell, DAS and other RAN architectures for 5G
- Understand potential for 28GHz beam forming and steering for 2x2 MIMO towards Massive MIMO
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Qualify real world results to support media claims,
especially RF performance and path loss issues
- Ensure 5G voice and data quality will meet enterprise private network demands
Agenda
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DAY 1 Wednesday 7:00 PM |
Evening Reception and Registration at Hotel |
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DAY 2 7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Welcome and Introductions
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Challenges associated with Small Cell Deployment
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Keynote Presentation
DMTS - MTCE RF Systems
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10:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:40 AM |
Carrier Challenges and Opportunities
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Small Cell Economics
Director, National Engineering
MulteFire Technology Update
Staff Engineer, Qualcomm
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12:00 Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
System Innovation
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Confessions of an Outdoor Street Cell
Director, Head of LTE Radio Access Network Evolution
Real World Lessons Learned from LAA Deployments
In-Building Technical Marketing
Impact of VRAN and Massive MIMO on 5G Small Cell Architecture
VP, Innovative Technologies
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3:00 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:40 PM |
System Innovation, continued
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Laying the Foundations of In-Building 5G
Director, Product Line Management
Enabling Small Cell Deployment
Senior Engineer
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5:00 PM |
Panel Discussion
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Invited Carriers and OEMs |
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5:40 PM |
Adjourn |
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7:00 PM |
Networking Dinner at Rei Do Gado |
Bus departs Lobb at 6:30pm
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DAY 3 Friday 7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
System Innovation and Technology Enablers
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The Game is Changing in Stadiums and Arenas
Senior Technical Advisor
Evolving Transport Architectures-Challenges and Practical Solutions
General Manager
Evolving 5G Transport for Macro and Small Cell Sites
Principal Solutions Architect PON
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10:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:40 AM |
Technology Enablers, continued
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Small Cell Architectures with Beamforming: Impacts in both 4G and 5G
Director of Product Engineering
Enterprise Virtual RAN-How the Vision, Standards and Current Deployments, can Continue and Evolve
Corporate CCO & General Manager
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12:00 Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
Technology Enablers, continued
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Beyond the 5G Hype: 5G mmWave RF Solutions for Small Cell Applications
CTO
NR-U @ 60GHz.
Principal Engineer
Small Cell GaN Power Amplifier Architecture and Performance
Chief Engineer
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3:00 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:40 PM |
Test and Validation
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Fronthaul Validation and Testing
Senior Technical Marketing Manager
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4:20 PM |
Closing Discussion |
Host and Invited Carriers |
FAQs
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- Hotel information?
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presentation/handout materials?
Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials: Monday, November 12, 2018
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- Who are the attendees?
- We do not permit the Press.
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- 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.
- 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.
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- Hotel information?
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122-US
Phone: (858) 552-6075
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- How will handout materials be provided?
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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.
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