Implementing Open Radio Access Networks, Virtualization and Automation
Considering industry initiatives to open up the Radio Access Network (RAN), SDN and disaggregation – Exploring implementation of open interfaces and analytics to deliver new service opportunities - How do carriers manage disaggregated network elements?
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When
June 19-21, 2019
Introduction
As the industry evolves towards 5G, the question of virtualization and opening up the mobile radio access network (RAN) is becoming a central theme. Industry leaders appear to be embracing the challenge and are beginning to set out a route forward for Open RAN, but there are many technical and commercial challenges to be addressed as well as fundamental cultural issues forged over many years.
Workshop Goals
- Can the RAN leverage the same principles applied in cloud, SDN and white box networking and apply that to radio access?
- Will service providers accept 2G, 3G and 4G RAN solutions based on a general-purpose vendor-neutral hardware and software-defined technology?
- How can next-generation RAN deliver on new cost models, scale and operating models?
- Understand the impact and how Open RAN will disrupt the market?
- Explore how RAN components, subsystems and software sourced from multiple suppliers will be integrated
- Assess the willingness on key industry stakeholders to move to open interfaces
- Can programmable RAN solutions based on general purpose processing platforms (GPPP) and disaggregated software meet efficiency targets and operational demands?
Agenda
DAY 1 Wednesday 7:00 PM |
Evening Reception & Registration |
At Hotel |
DAY 2 Thursday 7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Welcome and Introductions
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9:00 AM |
Introduction and Keynote
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Keynote Presentation
Director
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10:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:40 AM |
Telecom Infrastructure Project (TIP)
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Exploring Whitebox 5G Initiatives
Product Management and Strategy
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11:20 AM |
Carrier Perspectives
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Innovative Network Initiatives
Principal Research Scientist
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12:00 Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
OEM Perspectives
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Building an Open RAN
Senior Manager, Product Line Management
Considering RRU Hardware and Interfaces
CTO and EVP
Radio Virtualization Enabling Densification
Solutions Architect
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2:30 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:00 PM |
Carrier Perspectives, continued
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O-RAN: Virtualization, Automation and More
Chief Scientist
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3:40 PM |
System Perspectives
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Opening up the RAN - Myth vs. Reality
End-to-End Solutions Architect
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4:20 PM |
End-of-Day Panel |
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6:00 PM |
Adjourn |
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7:00 PM |
Networking Dinner at Orchestra Palm Court |
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DAY 3 June 21 Friday 7:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:00 AM |
Enabling Technologies, The Future of Next-Generation Networks:
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How open APIs, Open RAN Solutions, and CBRS, Combine to Enable Disaggregation and Virtualization at the Network Edge
Business Development Director - Mobility Engine
5G NR: How Intel Enables Standards - Based End-to-End VRAN Solutions
Strategic Wireless Business Developer
5G From the Bottom Up - A Silicon Perspective of the Evolving Mobile Networking Ecosystem
Technical Director
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10:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:30 AM |
Enabling Technologies, continued
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How Composable Infrastructure and SDN-R will support 5G Deployments
Director of Engineering
O-RAN Fronthaul (WG4) Conformance and Interoperability Testing
Program Manager
Making Virtualized RAN a Reality
Principal Network Architect
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12:30 Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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1:30 PM |
Closing Discussion
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2:15 PM |
Closing Remarks |
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2:30 PM |
Adjourn |
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San Jose, CA 95136
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