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Monday the 11th
Tuesday the 12th
Wednesday the 13th
08:00 — 09:00
Conference Open
09:00 — 10:00
Networking Breakfast and Acceleration Stage: Showcase Pavilion Dublin

The Forum

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Luke Kehoe
10:00 — 12:30
Mainstage Day 1: Accelerate Your Deployments

The Auditorium

Emcee of event opens the day.

 

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Lorraine Curham
10:00 — 10:15
Mainstage Day 1: Welcome Address from TIP's Chairman

The Auditorium

A lot has happened in the industry and within TIP since Fyuz23. Open RAN has become the
accepted architecture for future RAN development, and leading operators have announced
agreements with vendors and initiated procurement processes for large scale deployments.
Deployment of solutions based on work done in TIP’s OOPT and OpenLAN Project Groups is
accelerating, and new project groups have been established for exploring AI for TelCos, and for
developing new operational models for Neutral Hosts and shared infrastructure.

TIP’s chairman will reflect on the progress in the industry and how TIP is enabling acceleration
of development and deployment, for the benefit of the community as a whole.

 

Rob Soni picture
Rob Soni
10:15 — 10:30
Mainstage Day 1: TIP Opening Keynote

The Auditorium

During 2024, the TIP community has been focusing on activities that accelerate development
and deployment of solutions and operational models defined in its Project Groups. A new
membership model has been introduced, many new industry participants have joined TIP to
participate in its initiatives, and the governance of the community has been developed further.

TIP’s Executive Director Kristian Toivo will give an update on progress within the community
during 2024, and highlight focus areas for 2025.

 

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Kristian Toivo
10:30 — 10:40
Mainstage Day 1: Welcome from the Host City

The Auditorium

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Jamie Cudden
10:40 — 10:50
Mainstage Day 1: Case study 1: Open RAN - ATT + Ericsson

The Auditorium

Rob Soni picture
Rob Soni
Sibel Tombaz picture
Sibel Tombaz
10:50 — 11:00
Mainstage Day 1: OOPT Case Study: Benchmarking of Commercially Available Optical Coherent Pluggables for IPoDWDM Solutions in Telefónica Group

The Auditorium

Telefónica group is one of the leading operators worldwide fostering innovation in the standardization of open APIs and pioneers in the commercial deployment of open transport solutions.

One of the areas Telefónica is putting their attention is the transformation of the Optical Transport network architecture with the advent of new high-capacity pluggable optics in small form factors such as ZR and ZR+ and its introduction in routers. 

In this regard, Telefonica will unveil their conclusions about internal benchmarking activities to qualify optical coherent pluggables in their networks and share with the audience their prevision of the impact this technology can make in the upcoming years.

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Cayetano Carbajo
14:00 — 15:30
Mainstage Day 1: Panel 1: Open Transport – State of the Business

The Auditorium

Join us for an insightful session on the evolution of the open and disaggregated networking solutions for Open Transport. Discover the shape of Tier-1 operators' use cases for open transport and gain insights into the continuous innovation and collaboration driving the next generation of disaggregated routers at TIP, where the leaders of the Open Optical & Packet Transport community will share the results of key milestones of the project. The audience will benefit from getting deeper insights from both telcos and OEMs case studies showcasing the economic and efficiency benefits of Disaggregated and Distributed Router solutions.

Moreover, the market for aggregation routers in telecom networks is poised for significant growth, driven by advancements in 5G, cloud computing, and increasing data traffic. While incumbent vendors dominate the market, disaggregated solutions are emerging as a viable alternative, promising cost savings and flexibility. A panel discussion will delve into the open questions from operators on whether disaggregated technologies can offer equal performance and features than incumbent solutions and at the same time overcome the integration challenges and market perception to compete effectively with established players.

This session is essential for network operators, infrastructure providers, and system integrators seeking to understand the latest trends and overcome hurdles in the implementation of open and disaggregated network solutions.

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Cayetano Carbajo
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Kenji Kumaki
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Lloyd Mphahlele
Anders Lindgren picture
Anders Lindgren
Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma  picture
Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma 
J
Jose Antonio Gómez
11:30 — 12:00
Mainstage Day 1: Panel 2: Open RAN State of Business - Regional Updates and Case Studies

The Auditorium

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Sadayuki Abeta
Caroline Chan picture
Caroline Chan
Thomas Lips picture
Thomas Lips
Atoosa Hatefi picture
Atoosa Hatefi
12:00 — 12:30
Mainstage Day 1: Panel 3: OpenWiFi State of Business: Deployment Case Studies and Impact

The Auditorium

OpenWiFi deployments have gained significant traction globally since its launch in 2021, with increasing adoption across various sectors and continued technological advancements. The open-source, community-driven nature of OpenWiFi is enabling more flexible, cost-effective, and innovative Wi-Fi solutions worldwide. This panel will showcase the latest developments in enterprise, hospitality, MDU, MVNO, and carrier offload verticals.

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Monica Paolini
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Ciara McCarthy
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Mario Di Dio
Rob Soni picture
Rob Soni
Mark Schaps picture
Mark Schaps
12:30 — 14:00
Networking Lunch and Acceleration Stage

The Forum

14:00 — 15:30
Open Optical Transport – State of the Business

Wicklow Hall 2a

Join us for an insightful session on the evolution of the open and disaggregated networking solutions for Open Transport. Discover the shape of Tier-1 operators' use cases for open transport and gain insights into the continuous innovation and collaboration driving the next generation of disaggregated routers at TIP, where the leaders of the Open Optical & Packet Transport community will share the results of key milestones of the project. The audience will benefit from getting deeper insights from both telcos and OEMs case studies showcasing the economic and efficiency benefits of Disaggregated and Distributed Router solutions.

Moreover, the market for aggregation routers in telecom networks is poised for significant growth, driven by advancements in 5G, cloud computing, and increasing data traffic. While incumbent vendors dominate the market, disaggregated solutions are emerging as a viable alternative, promising cost savings and flexibility. A panel discussion will delve into the open questions from operators on whether disaggregated technologies can offer equal performance and features than incumbent solutions and at the same time overcome the integration challenges and market perception to compete effectively with established players.

This session is essential for network operators, infrastructure providers, and system integrators seeking to understand the latest trends and overcome hurdles in the implementation of open and disaggregated network solutions.

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Keynote - Evolution of Disaggregated Open Routers market
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM Fireside Chat: Evolution of distributed cell site gateways
2:40 PM - 3:50 PM Drivenets & Ufispace main achievements in TIP DDBR project
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Panel - Disrupting the Status Quo: Can Disaggregated Aggregation Routers Compete in the Modern Telecom Arena?

Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma  picture
Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma 
Jose Angel Peréz picture
Jose Angel Peréz
Paul Gunning picture
Paul Gunning
14:00 — 15:30
Status of Open RAN

Wicklow Hall 2b

Join us at FYUZ for an in-depth session on the status of Open RAN, hosted by the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). This session will explore regional adoption, policy support, and ecosystem growth under the theme "Driving Open RAN Volume." We will compare past Open RAN forecasts with actual deployments and discuss the enabling factors for Open RAN in detail. The discussions will cover the shift from single-vendor to multi-vendor environments, the strategies for transitioning from purpose-built RAN to Cloud RAN platforms, and TIP's efforts in bringing the community together to accelerate Open RAN deployments.

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM: Status of Open RAN presentation
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM: Panel 1 Insights for OpenRAN deployment strategies Macro deployments (Brownfield, greenfield in rural and suburban areas)
2:40 PM - 3:05 PM: Panel 2A practical guide to Open RAN deployment in brown field - Telus Case Study
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM: Panel.3 OpenRAN for small cells, enterprise, & private networks
Closing remarks

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Abdel Bagegni
Stéphane Téral picture
Stéphane Téral
Udayan Mukherjee picture
Udayan Mukherjee
Patrick Lopez picture
Patrick Lopez
Sushil Rawat picture
Sushil Rawat
Keith Dyer picture
Keith Dyer
Seán Keating picture
Seán Keating
Atoosa Hatefi picture
Atoosa Hatefi
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Iain Goetz
Billy O’Connor picture
Billy O’Connor
Mikael Lundman picture
Mikael Lundman
Tadhg Kenny picture
Tadhg Kenny
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Nasser Alyousef
14:00 — 15:30
The Voice of Cities: Future Needs Led by City of Dublin

Wicklow Hall 1

Cities of all sizes are facing common challenges as their telecoms infrastructure evolves from traditional locations like buildings and rooftops to street-level assets such as bus shelters and lighting columns. Without proactive collaboration with the industry, cities risk struggling to secure positive outcomes for their citizens. 

Preserving urban aesthetics, promoting digital inclusion, and ensuring environmental sustainability are key priorities that must be integrated into today’s city approach to telecoms. Dublin, having deployed Europe’s first small cell-based neutral host testbed and published a landmark case study on its telecoms journey with the World Economic Forum, brings together city leaders from across Europe in this panel session to share diverse perspectives on telecoms. 

The discussion will focus on future needs, examining how cities can align with upcoming developments in telecoms infrastructure, including the commercialisation of the neutral host mobile network model and small cell densification. This session aims to provide valuable insights, supported by the City Telecoms Association (CTA) network, for cities seeking to balance telecoms developments with their broader community and environmental goals.

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Dublin City Council presentation
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM City panel
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM Playbook and Q&A
3:25 PM - 3:30 PM Closing

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Jamie Cudden
Luke Kehoe picture
Luke Kehoe
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David Wilkins
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Max van Meerten
Sylvie Lienard picture
Sylvie Lienard
Andy Penley picture
Andy Penley
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David Nowicki
15:30 — 16:00
Networking Break and Acceleration Stage

The Forum

16:00 — 17:30
TIP OOPT Accelerating the Industrialization of Open Optical Transport Networks

Wicklow Hall 2a

This session will discuss the evolution of Open Optical Transport Networks and their increasing market momentum, driven by deployments from leading global operators like Telefónica, Vodafone, MTN, among others. We will explore successful case studies that highlight the benefits of these solutions for telecom operators, while also addressing the necessary improvements to expedite the industrialization of open optical solutions. A critical focus will be on the impact of coherent pluggable optics in small form factors as a transformative factor. Leading operators and vendors involved in designing adn deploying these solutions will be present to discuss the operational challenges and successes in deploying open optical disaggregated architectures.

Key topics will include the operational challenges of introducing these architectures in brownfield network scenarios, the separation of IP and Optical traditional network domains through the IPoDWDM architecture, and the examination of successful industrialization processes that can be replicated in the Open Optical Transport segment. This session is ideal for telecom operators, system integrators, vendors, manufacturers, regulators, and policymakers looking to understand and contribute to the future direction of open optical transport networks.

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Keynote/Presentation: The evolution of Transport SDN for Open Optical Networks
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Panel discussion: Key Enablers and Gaps for a Plug-and-Play Ecosystem in IPoDWDM
4:50 PM - 5:05 PM Presentation about TIP DOS/Phoenix project
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM Panel discussion: DOS/Phoenix evolution and next steps.
5:25 PM - 5:30 PM Closing remarks

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Abhijeet Prabhune
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Reza Rokui
Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma  picture
Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma 
Juan Pedro Fernández-Palacios Giménez picture
Juan Pedro Fernández-Palacios Giménez
Xiaocheng Zhang picture
Xiaocheng Zhang
16:00 — 17:30
Navigating Innovation: TIP Telco AI Project Group, Reference Architecture, and Deployments

Wicklow Hall 1

This session will bring together industry leaders, technologists, and telecom professionals to discuss the evolving role of AI in telecommunications, focusing specifically on the efforts and initiatives of the TIP Telco AI Project Group. We will explore the TelcoAI reference architecture and discuss use cases, hardware, and software needed for successful Telco AI deployments. The session will also include a panel with leading OEM vendors discussing practical telecom AI infrastructure deployments and what is needed to make AI deployments successful.

Attendees will learn about the progress of the TelcoAI PG and the ideal AI reference architecture for telecom operators, as well as hear from leading OEMs about the successful implementation of the AI infrastructure. This session is ideal for network operators, technology vendors, and anyone interested in the future of telecom AI and the contributions of the TIP Telco AI Project Group.

4:00 PM  -  4:20 PM    TelcoAI PG Progress
4:20 PM  -  4:50 PM    AI use cases, reference architecture and software framework
4:50 PM  -  5:20 PM    OEM vendors vision for AI in Telco and example deployments
5:20 PM  -  5:30 PM    Closing

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Elad Blatt
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Slawek Stawiarski
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Manish Singh
Juan Pedro Fernández-Palacios Giménez picture
Juan Pedro Fernández-Palacios Giménez
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Andreas Gladisch
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Anand Chandrasekher
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Julien Boudani
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Olli Andersson
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Michael Clegg
Rob Hughes picture
Rob Hughes
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Zahid Ghadialy
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Martin Halstead
16:00 — 17:30
Making Open RAN deployment-ready

Wicklow Hall 2b

Join us for an in-depth breakout session on the "Certification of Open RAN: Making Open RAN deployment-ready." This session will explore the critical role of end-to-end certification in driving Open RAN volume and industrialization.

Gain insights into how TIP's rigorous certification program ensures robust, carrier-grade solutions that meet the stringent demands of today's telecom operators. Learn about the latest data and metrics showcasing the impact of certified Open RAN solutions on network performance, reliability, and interoperability. The panels will feature experts who have successfully navigated the certification process, sharing their real-world experiences and strategies. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the certification process, its importance in reducing deployment risks, and actionable insights to accelerate the adoption of verified Open RAN solutions in their networks.

4:00 PM - 4:25 PM From Lab to Live Network: The Need for Rigorous Badging in Open RAN Testing

4:25 PM - 4:35 PM Industry Certification Framework

4:35 PM - 5:05 PM Panel 1 Industrializing System Level Testing through Labs

5:05 PM - 5:30 PM Panel 2 Building Scalable OpenRAN Multi-Vendor Systems

Rob Hughes picture
Rob Hughes
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Abdel Bagegni
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Rick Mostaert
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Ian Wong
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Maggie Chao
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Katja Henke
Femi Adeyemi picture
Femi Adeyemi
Anna Zakrzewska picture
Anna Zakrzewska
Julie Kub picture
Julie Kub
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Carsten Rossenhoevel
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Kalyan Sundhar
16:00 — 17:30
Future Networks: RAN Efficiency with CONNECT

Liffey Hall 2

Next-generation networks promise revolutionary capabilities, including ultra-low latency, high data rates, and ubiquitous connectivity. However, these goals can only be achieved by improving network capacity, reliability, and latency, which in turn requires using larger bandwidth and especially a tenfold to hundredfold increase in the number of mobile access points. 

Improving energy efficiency becomes of paramount importance to keep this growth sustainable, as the Radio Access Network (RAN) uses 70-80% of the total energy consumption of cellular networks. Energy needs to be saved both horizontally (end-to-end from user to cloud) and vertically across all levels, from hardware chips to infrastructure deployments and software. 

In virtualized RANs, energy efficiency need to be developed across the different components: at the RU; in the DU and CU implementation, making use of hardware acceleration and use of low power states in the general purpose processors; in the implementation of energy-efficient schedulers; and in the orchestration of the RAN cloud. In addition, ORAN brings the additional challenge of coordinating and synchronizing these energy-saving approaches. 

This session brings together vendors involved in the development of different parts of the ORAN chain to discuss current challenges and possible solutions ahead.

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Open RAN energy savings

4:15 PM - 4:35 PM Intel and Dell presentation

4:35 PM - 5:20 PM Panel “Challenges and solutions for energy efficiency in Open RAN

5:25 PM - 5:30 PM Closing

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Marco Ruffini
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Andre Puschmann
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Sean Ahearne
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Merim Dzaferagic
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Pooria Varahram
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Sheila Kavanagh
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Niall Power
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Holger Claussen
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Lorcan Burke
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Holger Erkens
17:30 — 18:30
Happy Hour sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Level 3 Foyer

Enjoy great networking with the added perks of some drinks and nosh!

 

19:00
Conference Closes

 

 

08:00 — 09:00
Workshops (How to buy: OOPT) Acceleration stage

The Forum

09:00 — 10:00
Networking Breakfast and Acceleration Stage: Taiwanese Pavilion Showcase

The Forum

10:00 — 12:30
Mainstage Day 2: Accelerate Your Business

The Auditorium

Emcee of event opens the day.

 

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Elizabeth Starr Miller Coyne
10:00 — 10:20
Mainstage Day 2: Fireside chat: Accelerating Open RAN - learning's from early deployments.

The Auditorium

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Francisco Martin Pignatelli
10:20 — 10:30
Mainstage Day 2: Case study 2: IP Infusion and NTT Unveil the Next Steps in Telecom Innovation through TIP

The Auditorium

Last year, it was announced that IP Infusion would provide technical support to realize NTT Corporation (NTT)’s IOWN concept. As a result of the partnership, NTT, IP Infusion and third-party optics vendors are working together to accelerate the realization of IPoDWDM architectures through different IOWN Global Forum and TIP OOPT activities meanwhile IP Infusion starting to commercialize their bundled solution.

During this joint presentation, IP Infusion and NTT will share the following:

How IP Infusion and NTT are working together to deliver IOWN, which blends advanced technologies to enhance telecom networks, focusing on cost efficiency and streamlined operations.

The outcome of TIP MANTRA IPoDWDM Proof of Concept.

The successful outcomes of showcasing the integration of 400G transceivers using standard open interfaces.

Future goals are to enhance compatibility and ease of operation across various systems.

Attendees will understand how advancements from IP Infusion and NTT can streamline your operations and contribute to significant cost savings.

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Atsushi Ogata
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Hideki Nishizawa
10:30 — 10:40
Mainstage Day 2: Case study 3: BT and TIP on ARIANE

The Auditorium

British Telecom, as a TIP Board member and co-chair of the TIP OpenRAN RIA subgroup, is assuming a leadership stance in the standardization and industrialisation of OpenRAN RAN Intelligence & Automation.  BT with a set of TIP member vendors has been working with TIP on various UK Government funded projects trialing a series of vendor built xAPPs and rAPPs on OpenRIC platforms using real world test scenarios in a test BT OpenRAN environment.  These form valuable technical insights into a TIP led industry wide agenda looking to progress the industrialisation and commercialisation of Automation and AI to manage RAN workloads, and offer insight towards industry challenges such as onboarding and portability of applications across multiple RIC platforms, conflict management, performance management using operator data & digital twins.

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Kevin Holley
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Vishal Mathur
10:40 — 10:50
Mainstage Day 2: Case Study 4: Telus and Samsung Deploying Multi-vendor Open RAN

The Auditorium

Bernard Bureau picture
Bernard Bureau
Stephen Wiktorski picture
Stephen Wiktorski
10:50 — 11:00
Mainstage Day 2: Case Study 5: stc

The Auditorium

Abdullateef AlSenan picture
Abdullateef AlSenan
11:00 — 11:30
Mainstage Day 2: Panel 1: Operational Challenges on the Procurement Process of Disaggregated Technologies

The Auditorium

Panel discussion about the procurement process of disaggregated technologies and the role of system integrators on it (highly interested to showcase these problems in emerging markets). Which are the challenges observed in real deployments when it enters on assuring hardware stock to customers, and offering buying customers (operators, infra providers) end of life replacement of kit (gateways, transponders, routers).

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Kelly LeBlanc
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Alan Fagan
Sanjay Kumar picture
Sanjay Kumar
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Nanda Ravindran
11:30 — 12:00
Mainstage Day 2: Panel 2: Industrializing Open Transport and IPoDWDM

The Auditorium

This panel will discuss the operational challenges and headwinds faced by Multi-Vendor Open Optical initiatives and try to shed some light on whether the emergence of IP over DWDM optical interfaces seated directly on the subtending router might become the application which definitely pushes forward the wide deployment of Multi-Vendor Open Optical networks.

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Francois Moore
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Paul Gunning
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Christopher Aspell
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Harald Bock
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Dimitra Simeonidou
12:00 — 12:30
Mainstage Day 2: Panel 3: Enhancing Connectivity with Neutral Host and Infra Sharing Business Models

The Auditorium

Experts from around the Globe will discuss the benefits, challenges, and prospects of neutral host business models and infrastructure sharing, highlighting their potential to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate network deployments.

 

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Dean Bubley
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Brendan O'Reilly
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Jennifer Artley
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Dr. Ir Ismail
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Kunal Bajaj
12:30 — 14:00
Networking Lunch and Acceleration Stage: Amdocs Session

Taking the Fast Track to OpenRAN

In this panel discussion, industry leaders from global CSPs and vendors will explore the rapid deployment of multi-vendor OpenRAN on a national scale. Panelists will share insights into the advantages, challenges, and real-world solutions they’ve encountered, offering a roadmap to successfully industrialize and implement OpenRAN. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to streamline multi-vendor collaboration for seamless, large-scale OpenRAN deployments.

 

Caroline Chan picture
Caroline Chan
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Rob Soni
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Monica Paolini
14:00 — 15:30
Open RAN Breakout - Sponsored by Ericsson

Wicklow Hall 2b

Panel 1: Predicting the exact evolution of Open RAN by 2025 is challenging, as the technology landscape and market dynamics are subject to various factors. However, based on current trends and industry developments, several potential directions for the evolution of Open RAN by 2025 can be considered, and this will of course vary between regions in terms of underlying factors, such as network architecture, competition, business needs, regulator/government, etc.

Panel 2:This panel will explore the journey of Open RAN innovation, from the foundational advancements at the cell site to the potential of the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC). Experts will discuss the latest breakthroughs in radios, software, and network orchestration, as well as the transformative impact of SMO, and rApps on modern telecom infrastructure. The session will connect these innovations to real-world deployment strategies, offering insights on how they drive network efficiency, service innovation, and business growth. 

2:00 PM – 2:05 PM: Intro
2:05 PM – 2:15 PM Keynote 1: How will Open RAN evolve
2:15 PM – 2:40 PM Panel 1: Open RAN – what does it take to get there?
2:40 PM – 2:55 PM Keynote 2: Customer case (AT&T): On the path to industrialize Open RAN
2:55 PM – 3:20 PM Panel 2: The Open RAN Ecosystem: A Practical Look at Deployment and Innovation
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM Fireside chat: Summary and key takeaways

 

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Lindsay Beall
Juan Ramirez picture
Juan Ramirez
Cristina Rodriguez picture
Cristina Rodriguez
Francisco Martin Pignatelli picture
Francisco Martin Pignatelli
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Gillian Leetch
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Martin Bäckström
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Sean Kinney
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Ray Le Maistre
14:00 — 15:30
The Role of Open Forums and Standard Bodies in the Industrialization of Open Transport

Wicklow Hall 2a

In line with the "Accelerate" theme of Fyuz 2024, this session will showcase the collaborative efforts of organizations like TIP, IOWN Global Forum or Linux Foundation in advancing open transport solutions. Attendees will gain insights into the shared goals and objectives driving these initiatives, with a focus on the development and standardization of Open APIs for transport.

The session will emphasize the importance of open testing and integration practices to ensure interoperability and performance consistency across diverse network environments. Market players, including system integrators, test/certification labs, and vendors, will discuss the challenges and opportunities in integrating open and disaggregated networks in production deployments.

Key takeaways include understanding the synergies among different open forums pursuing open transport and how they can collaborate together, exploring the challenges on the industrialization of Software Defined Networking and Open APIs in open transport networks, discussing industrial-wide models to introduce efficiencies into the integration, testing, certification, and deployment processes, and reviewing case studies of successful open testing frameworks and methodologies.

This session is ideal for telecom operators seeking insights into collaborative frameworks and standardization efforts, system integrators discussing integration challenges and opportunities, vendors and manufacturers exploring synergies and efficient testing and certification processes, and regulators and policymakers understanding the industry's direction and supporting necessary regulations for open network technologies.

Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma  picture
Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma 
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Hans Werner Bitzer
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Behnam Shariati
14:00 — 15:30
Dogpatch Innovation Lab

Liffey Hall 2

15:30 — 16:00
Networking Break and Acceleration Stage

The Forum

16:00 — 17:30
AI Solutions for Open Transport, Where is the Revolution Coming From?

Wicklow Hall 2a

Discover how AI technologies are revolutionizing open transport networks in this engaging session. We will explore the profound impact of AI on network operations, maintenance, and service delivery, and delve into how AI is shaping the capacity needs of transport networks and their architecture in telecom networks. Learn about the synergy between AI and open network architectures, enhancing operational efficiency and automation. Real-world case studies will showcase disruptive AI technologies driving network management efficiencies. Understand how AI supports the evolution of open optical networks and see how AI addresses network automation and energy efficiency. Join us to uncover the future of AI in open transport networks and its role in driving innovation and operational excellence.

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM Opening Remarks
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM AI towards Telco infrastructure networking
4:25 PM - 4:45 PM Fireside chat - Open Transport solutions for Distributed AI
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Leveraging AI to address transport network automation and energy efficiency presentation
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM AI-Supported Open Optical Network Evolution with GNPy as Digital Twin
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM Closing Remarks

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Vittorio Curri
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Harald Bock
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Andrea D'Amico
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Daniel Bernier
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Arturo Mayoral López de Lerma 
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Rajesh Gadiyar
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Keyur Patel
16:00 — 17:30
Indoor and City Connectivity Developments from a Neutral Host & Infra-Sharing Perspective

Wicklow Hall 1

As a follow-up to the noon Neutral Host Main Stage Panel on day 2 and the earlier Voice of the Cities Breakout Session on day 1, this breakout session will detail the latest neutral hosts, infra sharing, and related open business model trends. We will hear from a panel of experts on indoor connectivity, city / urban connectivity, and service provider considerations regarding the neutral host business models, including both mobile/cellular and WiFi examples. Learn about the collaborative ecosystem work done by the Neutral Host and Infra Sharing Project Group at TIP, especially regarding the partnership with the City Telecom Association. Join us to understand commercial deployment dynamics, how to overcome barriers to further success, and where the whole neutral host ecosystem is headed.

4:00 PM - 4:05 PM Kickoff
4:05 PM - 4:30 PM Panel: Indoor Connectivity
4:30 PM - 4:55 PM Panel: Operator Considerations for Neutral Hosts
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM Case Study
5:05 PM - 5:30 PM Panel: City and Outdoor Densification Connectivity

Sylvie Lienard picture
Sylvie Lienard
Mikael Lundman picture
Mikael Lundman
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Juan De Miguel
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Tadhg Kenny
David Nowicki picture
David Nowicki
Dean Bubley picture
Dean Bubley
Luke Kehoe picture
Luke Kehoe
Shirish Nagaraj picture
Shirish Nagaraj
Daniel Herb picture
Daniel Herb
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Andy Penley
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David Morris
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Andrew Conway
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Howard Buzick
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Amit Kaushal
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Sadayuki Abeta
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Jamie Cudden
16:00 — 17:30
RIC Open RAN

Wicklow Hall 2b

Dive into the transformative potential of "Automation of Open RAN" in this technical session at Fyuz by TIP.

Delve into the intricacies of automating Open RAN systems, focusing on the orchestration, zero-touch provisioning, and dynamic network slicing that enable seamless network operations.

Explore how advanced algorithms, AI, and machine learning are being leveraged to optimize radio resource management (RRM), self-organizing networks (SON), and fault management.

This session will feature detailed technical discussions on closed-loop automation, real-time analytics, and end-to-end automation frameworks. Attendees will gain deep insights into implementing automation tools, best practices for integrating AI-driven solutions, and strategies for achieving higher efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced network resilience in their Open RAN deployments.

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM Presentation: OpenRAN RIC Market Update by Patrick Lopez
4:10 PM - 4:45 PM Panel 1
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM Presentation: Industry Collaboration on Accelerating RIC Development & Deployments by Richard Mackenzie, BT
4:55 PM - 5:30 PM Panel.2: Driving Automation in Open RAN: ARIANE’s RIC and App Ecosystem

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Patrick Lopez
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Abdel Bagegni
Ramesh Sriraman picture
Ramesh Sriraman
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Ayan Ghosh
Chris Murphy picture
Chris Murphy
Ultan Kelly picture
Ultan Kelly
Richard Mackenzie picture
Richard Mackenzie
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Rasoul Behravesh
16:00 — 17:30
Future Networks: Are we ready for the AI Tsunami? in partnership with CONNECT

Liffey Hall 1

The recent wave of Generative AI applications is taking the world by storm. As we look to get the most value from these new tools, these applications are increasingly using video and other technologies that demand higher capacity and lower latency. At the same time core networks are already being restructured to support the flow of data across data center interconnect (DCI) systems to better support the heavy training workloads. This session will examine these changes and discuss the potential for building tools within networks to better support AI applications and the use of AI in networks including 6G.

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM State of AI Presentation
4:10 PM - 4:45 PM Panel 1. Generative AI and Network Transformation: Challenges and Opportunities
4:45 PM - 5:20 PM Panel 2. 6G and AI
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM Closing and next steps

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Holger Claussen
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Martin Mevissen
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Paola Soto Arenas
Nikoleta Garini picture
Nikoleta Garini
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Seshu Tirupathi
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Heiko Lehmann
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Ligia Zorello
17:30 — 18:30
Happy Hour Sponsored by Dell Technologies

Level 3 Foyer

Enjoy great networking with the added perks of some drinks and nosh!

 

19:00
Conference Closes

 

 

09:00 — 10:00
Networking Breakfast and Acceleration Stage

The Forum

09:40 — 12:45
Mainstage Day 3: Accelerate Your Network

The Auditorium

Emcee of event opens the day.

 

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Eugina Jordan
09:45 — 10:00
Mainstage Day 3: NVIDIA Keynote: The Telco AI Journey

The Auditorium

 

 

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Chris Penrose
10:00 — 10:35
Mainstage Day 3: Panel 1: Role of Automation in Telecom

The Auditorium

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Francisco Martin Pignatelli
Subha Shrinivasan picture
Subha Shrinivasan
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Andrew Thiessen
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Sameh Yamany
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Ray Dolan
10:35 — 11:10
Mainstage Day 3: Panel 2: Operator Vision: Transforming Future Networks with AI

The Auditorium

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform the Telecom Industry. Generative AI and Telco based LLMs are transforming Customer Services, Operations and Network Management while AI is being utilized in the far edge and even at Wireless Air Interface. Telcos are in a position to leverage their infrastructure for new AI services and offer AI infrastructure and services also to their B2B customers. 

This panel will discuss AI implementation strategies of the leading operators and how the telecom industry should embrace AI.

 

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Cayetano Carbajo
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Laurent Leboucher
11:10 — 11:40
Mainstage Day 3: Panel 3: Evolving Infrastructure for AI in Telecoms

The Auditorium

How future compute platforms will evolve to support Telecom and AI computing? Panel discussion with industry leaders to discuss how Telecom compute systems are evolving, what type of architecture and systems are being deployed for AI services, and what are biggest challenges and opportunities in meeting the needs of Telcos around the world.  

In this session we hear learnings from practical Telco AI deployments and how the computing and server infrastructure will evolve in the era of AI.

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Gilles Garcia
Cristina Rodriguez picture
Cristina Rodriguez
Michael Clegg picture
Michael Clegg
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Martin Halstead
11:40 — 12:10
Mainstage Day 3: Panel 4: TelcoAI and Cloud: Balancing Cloud and On-Prem Solutions

The Auditorium

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform the Telecom Industry. Generative AI and Telco based LLMs are transforming Customer Services, Operations and Network Management while AI is being utilized in the far edge and even at Wireless Air Interface. What are the infrastructure options for Telecom Operators? What learnings, innovations and approaches can Telecom Operators get from scalable AI implementations?

This panel will discuss AI implementation strategies by the leading AI cloud providers, case studies of successful AI applications and how the Telecom Operators can balance public and on-prem solutions for AI computing.

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Jean-Claude Geha
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Iain Thornhill
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Attilio Zani
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Juan Carlos Garcia
12:10 — 12:40
Mainstage Day 3: Panel 5: Application-Level QoE

The Auditorium

This panel session will explore the critical importance of application-level Quality of Experience (QoE) in the telecom industry, emphasizing the need for collaboration between content providers, connectivity service providers, and infrastructure suppliers. Experts will discuss how industry initiatives like edge computing, 5G, L4S, and AI-driven network optimization are crucial for delivering consistent QoE across diverse networks and devices, highlighting the necessity of cross-industry partnerships to drive innovation.

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Jason Livingood
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Jefferson Wang
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Renuka Bhalerao
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Des Keane
12:40 — 12:45
Mainstage Day 3: TIP Closing Remarks

The Auditorium

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Kristian Toivo
12:45 — 14:00
Networking Lunch and Acceleration Stage

The Forum

Sponsored by ARIANE

14:00 — 15:30
Fixed Broadband

Wicklow Hall 2a

Fixed Broadband is a cornerstone of modern society, being a key enabler of economic growth and development. Given the sustained growth of over-the-top (OTT) services and the normalization of working-from-home (WFH) and flexible working environments, the demand for robust solutions that cater towards the capacity needs of the home is ever present. This, however, does come with its set of challenges.

Join us as we take a deeper dive into how the industry has tackled these challenges, where we explore technology transitions in the access network to support the capacity needs of the home, the importance of interoperability, maximizing operational efficiency, why “green is the mean” environmentally, and how open and disaggregated solutions underpin all of these.

We’ll also touch on the impact of AI in the space.

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Opening | Fixed Broadband State of Play
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM Fireside Chat | Fixed Access Networks - The Road to 10G Acces
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Panel Discussion | Achieving Operational Efficiency in Multi-Vendor Broadband Networks

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Jason Livingood
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Uwe Schlichting
Fabian Schneider picture
Fabian Schneider
Oğuzkağan Kanlıdere picture
Oğuzkağan Kanlıdere
14:00 — 15:30
Telco AI: Operator Insights: Case Studies of Telco AI Implementations

Wicklow Hall 1

Join us for "Telco AI in Action: Operator Insights and Case Studies," where leading telecom operators from North America, Europe, and Asia will share their real-world AI deployment experiences. This session looks at the current state of AI in telecoms and discusses practical implementations of AI by telecom operators via two panels. We will hear about successful AI implementations for operations and efficiency, often targeting cost reductions or better service delivery with more efficient operations. Finally, the session discusses examples of new services and use cases that telecom operators can offer with AI implementations. 

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on the tangible benefits and challenges of AI implementation, with actionable strategies to apply in their own networks. This session is ideal for telecom professionals and technology vendors looking to learn from successful AI implementations.

2:00 PM  -  2:10 PM    State of the market: AI in Telecoms
2:10 PM  -  2:45 PM    Panel: AI for Operations and efficiency
2:45 PM  -  3:20 PM    Panel: New services/use cases enabled by AI
3:20 PM  -  3:30 PM    Closing and wrap-up

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Mark Farbrace
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Daniel Bernier
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Julien Boudani
14:00 — 15:30
Unlocking Automation: Driving Efficiency in Open RAN Deployments

Wicklow Hall 2b

This session will explore the current status and future potential of RIC globally, focusing on its critical role in the Open RAN ecosystem. The ARIANE project by TIP aims to enhance operator trust in RIC applications, driving development and improving standards for interface design and security. Attendees will gain insights into regional adoption, the integration of AI and ML for optimized network performance, and the development of xApps and rApps ecosystems. Key objectives include understanding the strategic importance of RIC in Open RAN deployments, recognizing the benefits of a multi-vendor approach, and learning about TIP's efforts in fostering a robust certification framework. Takeaways will include practical knowledge on the latest advancements in RIC technology, its impact on network efficiency and automation, and the growing ecosystem of interoperable solutions.

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Presentation

2:10 PM - 2:45 PM Panel 1 MNOs Strategies Towards Network Management and Automation

2:45 PM - 3:20 PM Panel 2 Driving Towards Fully Autonomous Networks

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Closing Remarks

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Aurelio Nocerino
Ian Wong picture
Ian Wong
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Abdel Bagegni
Hanen Garcia picture
Hanen Garcia
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Neil Coleman
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Monica Paolini
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Song Toh
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Rahul Atri
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Richard Mackenzie
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Marjorie Hsu
14:00 — 15:30
Future Networks: The Next Step Beyond Convergence

Liffey Hall 2

As we look ahead toward 6G there is interest in moving beyond the network convergence that has been worked on for more than a decade and implementing true confluence in which radio, optical and data systems integrate to deliver end to end AI applications. Using a confluence of high capacity sub-terahertz and free space optical fixed wireless together with open and disaggregated optical and data networks will enable a meshed edge to realize cell-free wireless networks with high speeds and low latency. Building in distributed sensing systems will provide another layer of environmental awareness that will further enhance reliability.

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Presentation. Introduction to Confluent Networks
2:10 PM - 2:45 PM Panel 1. Going beyond convergence
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM Panel 2. Enabling technologies for confluent networks
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Closing remarks and next steps

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Dimitra Simeonidou
Daniel Kilper picture
Daniel Kilper
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Simon Pryor
Aleksandra Kaszubowska-Anandarajah picture
Aleksandra Kaszubowska-Anandarajah
Jasper Müller picture
Jasper Müller
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Paolo Monti
15:30 — 16:00
Networking Break and Acceleration Stage

The Forum

16:00 — 17:30
Telco AI: AI Transformation in Telecom: Vendor and Startup Pitches, Demos and Case Studies

Wicklow Hall 1

Join us for "AI Transformation in Telecom: Vendor and Startup Pitches, Demos and Case Studies," where innovative startups and established companies will showcase their AI solutions for the telecom industry with “speed dating” pitches and demos. This session features dynamic pitches, demos, and detailed case studies from leading vendors and suppliers, highlighting the latest technology, applications, and outcomes. 

Attendees will gain practical insights into cutting-edge AI applications, learn about supplier portfolios, and discover the latest trends shaping the future of telecom. Ideal for network operators, telecom professionals, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in the AI-driven telecom landscape.

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Udi Solomon
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Ittai Bareket
Simon Lok picture
Simon Lok
Shaun Chang picture
Shaun Chang
Scott Alexander picture
Scott Alexander
Maxim Kabenin picture
Maxim Kabenin
Olli Andersson picture
Olli Andersson
RaviKiran Gopalan picture
RaviKiran Gopalan
16:00 — 17:00
Open RAN: Enabling Technologies and Deployment Considerations

Wicklow Hall 2b

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM Presentation
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Case study
4:30 PM - 4:55 PM Open RAN enabling technologies
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM Closing Remarks

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Kalyan Sundhar
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Abdel Bagegni
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Dawid Kuchta
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Rob Hughes
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Venkatesh Ramaswamy
17:30 — 18:30
Exhibitor Floor Breakdown

The Forum

18:30
Conference Closes

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