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As the host city for Fyuz, Dublin showcases Ireland's thriving telecom ecosystem. This session, moderated by Dublin City Council, explores Ireland's unique approach to advancing telecom innovation and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Panelists will discuss Ireland’s contributions to radio advancements, software innovation, and private network deployments, with insights from the pioneering CONNECT Centre at Trinity College. Gain an in-depth understanding of how Ireland’s ecosystem is pushing the boundaries of connectivity, creating robust frameworks for innovation and enabling cutting-edge solutions that set new benchmarks in telecom.
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MC of event opens the day.
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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.
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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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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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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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This panel brings together industry leaders to explore the practical realities of Open RAN deployments. The session will provide critical insights into certification processes, policy frameworks, and the global progress of adoption. Attendees will hear real-world case studies that shed light on the standards and certifications essential to ensuring interoperability and network performance, the regulatory landscape driving policy developments, and efforts toward widespread adoption.
This session promises a deep dive into how the Open RAN ecosystem is maturing, paving the way for innovation, increased competition, and vendor diversity in telecommunications infrastructure. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on driving success in their own Open RAN initiatives.
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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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At the Vanguard of Open RAN Deployments
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 Evolution of Disaggregated Cell Site Gateways Market
2:40 PM - 3:50 PM Drivenets & Ufispace main achievements in TIP DDBR project
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Panel - Open and Disaggregated IP Transport Architectures - Bridging the gap between the Access and Core Network
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
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
Liffey Hall 2
The concept of an open, virtualized, and disaggregated RAN solution has been around for more than a decade and most of the architectural principles and technical specifications are already available. POCs and field trials have proven the functionality of OpenRAN systems, while proving that performance and security aspects, initially questioned, are becoming on par with traditional RAN systems.
In this roundtable, we explore some of the factors that will make OpenRAN mainstream and a solid alternative for brownfields, even in hard macro environments. But OpenRAN will not be enough to cover the challenges operators face in terms of CAPEX intensity, margin erosion, and value capture. To be effective and compete in RAN's top tier, OpenRAN must also exploit the benefits of its built-in flexibility through innovative operating and business models while embracing extensive use of new technologies like AI.
This roundtable will explore many of the topics the industry needs to address in order to make open and disaggregated solutions part of a real paradigm shift.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Panel 1: Telco AI & Data Layer
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Panel 2: Neutral Hosts
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Panel 3: Open RAN & OREX/SAI
Acceleration Stage
We will demonstrate and discuss how 5G enhances the quality and reliability of live broadcasts and also supports advanced use cases and future-proofs broadcasting infrastructure.
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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
4:00 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 - 5:15 PM Presentation about TIP DOS/Phoenix project
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM From Simulation to Reality: How GNPy Drives Efficient Network Design in SoSmart Planner
5:30 PM - 5:30 PM Closing remarks
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
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
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
Level 3 Foyer
Enjoy great networking with the added perks of some drinks and nosh!
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Session description for the website: Taiwan, home of the largest ICT suppliers in the world, proudly presents 5 companies with their excellent capability in open and disaggregated solutions to the world.
09:00 - 09:05 Opening
09:05 - 09:15 400G OpenZR+ Evolution and the Road to 800G
09:15 - 09:25 Edgecore Networks
09:25 - 09:35 G REIGNS 5G Solution & Actual Use-Cases
09:35 - 09:45 Quanta Cloud Technology
09:45 - 09:55 Securing AI-powered O-RAN world
09:55 - 10:00 Closing
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MC of event opens the day.
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The panel will discuss how cloud technologies and AI will impact the development and accelerate the deployment of Open RAN. Cloud-native Open RAN can become a flexible and scalable platform for applying AI to improve performance and facilitate operations, as well as enable new services to be offered by operators to their customers. The panelists will discuss how the move towards cloud-native technologies and AI enable acceleration of Open RAN deployment, and how this, in combination with offering AI services over the network, requires changes to the operational model for planning, building and operating mobile networks. This panel with senior executives leading technology development, planning, build and operation of networks, as well as driving industry adoption of Cloud and AI, provides the audience a view on how Open RAN is key to the transformation of mobile networks.
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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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British Telecom, as a TIP Board member and co-chair of the TIP OpenRAN RIA subgroup, is participating in the standardization and testing of OpenRAN RAN Intelligence & Automation systems whilst helping to shape the ecosystem to allow for new applications that support the management & optimisation of (Open)RAN workloads. 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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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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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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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.
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.
Acceleration stage in the exhibit hall / Expo Floor
As the telecoms industry evolves future networks to be cloud native, software centric, AI driven, there is a parallel agenda to ensure the industry has the necessary skills and talent to shape and drive change.
The problem of upskilling and talent development is multi-faceted, but at its route, are 3 major chronic issues:
- The current telecoms workforce doesn’t have the pre-requisite hands-on skills to strategise, plan, design, build, test, integrate and deploy cloud native Open Network solutions.
- The telecoms sector as a whole in most regions is an aging workforce, and is dire need of fresh talent. There’s a lack of awareness and job prospect creation in organisations for those still in under or post graduate education. And with that comes an opportunity to harness the confluence or convergence in skills from IT, Telecoms, Cloud, AI and security.
- The need for industry recognised training & certification programmes, which are structured to allow for students and professionals those in and out of job to be able to upskill / reskill, and receive certification, that is recognised in the sector.
This session will be run with a panel of experts from industry associations, academic institutions, pure play training businesses and consultancies. At the heart of this panel is a global knowledge partnership, inspired by TIP Academy (a collaboration between TIP and Accenture), of like-minded institutes with the same objectives to transform the dearth of talent and skill in future networks development in the sector.
Wicklow Hall 2b
Join Ericsson and several industry experts to discuss and debate the status of Open RAN and to learn more about the requirements and opportunities that openness will bring to the table.
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
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.
2:00 PM - 2:05 PM Introduction
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Presentation - IOWN Global Forum and TIP partnership to realize All Photonic Networks
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM Bridging Innovation and Standards: The Industrialization Path of TAPI Streaming in Open Optical Networks
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM Field trial of disaggregated optical systems at CONNECT testbed
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Transport API (TAPI) Project: Transition, Ambitions, and Future Directions
Wicklow Hall 1
Application-level Quality of Experience (QoE) is critical in today’s rapidly evolving telecom landscape. Consumers demand seamless, high-quality experiences across various apps and services, so the industry is increasingly focused on enhancing QoE at the application level. This effort requires a coordinated approach between content application providers, connectivity service providers, and infrastructure suppliers. Current industry initiatives like edge computing, 5G deployment, L4S, and AI-driven network optimization drive this collaboration. However, the complexity of delivering consistent QoE across diverse networks, devices, and user environments means no single entity can achieve this alone. It takes a unified effort to ensure that end-users receive the best possible experience, regardless of where or what device they use. Our panel of experts will detail these challenges and explore how cross-industry partnerships can drive the next wave of innovation in network QoE.
This Birds of a Feather session will bring together experts from across the telecom sector to explore possibilities, understand collaborations already underway, and determine what needs more attention.
2:00 PM - 2:05 PM Kickoff
2:05 PM - 2:20 PM TIP Research: An engineering framework for QoE measurement
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM Application Level QoE on Mobile Networks
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM Application Level QoE on Fixed Networks
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Wrap-up and Next Steps
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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
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 - 4:35 PM Panel: Indoor Connectivity
4:30 PM - 5:05 PM Panel: Operator and Policy Considerations for Neutral Hosts
5:05 PM - 5:30 PM Panel: City and Outdoor Densification Connectivity
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 Delivering Innovation: SMO/RIC with rApps to Unlock Open RAN Potential
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
Liffey Hall 2
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
Level 3 Foyer
Enjoy great networking with the added perks of some drinks and nosh!
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In 2019, a change in Minister of ICT in Indonesia unlocked an economic development programme and a coming of age for Indonesia. Indonesia was on its way to becoming the leading digital nation in the region, with the advent of 5 pillars of change: human resource development, infrastructure construction, cut through red tape, prioritize investments that create jobs, economic transformation. This spurred a public – private collaboration with TIP as its centre, which has resulted in several successes: the development of a TIP lab in Telkom University; ignition of OpenRAN, Open Transport, Open WiFi trials with the incumbent telecom operators, ISPs, enterprises; US and Japanese Government bi-lateral trade with the Indonesian government and investment in infrastructure development programmes; a National Broadband plan, which includes targets for OpenRAN deployment; a USTDA funded feasibility study into deployment of 4G OpenRAN into Rural Indonesia; a showcase of NTT Docomo OREX SAI configuration working for 5G Indoor OpenRAN in the New Capital City project; expansion of international and national supplier collaboration and investments into Made In Indonesia tech.
This session is bringing together experts from both Indonesia and US Governments, representatives from telecom operators and vendors to talk through some of these success points.
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Emcee of event opens the day.
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Automation is transforming the telecom industry by streamlining operations, optimizing resource management, and enhancing network performance. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of automation in telecom, focusing on how it enables network efficiency, reduces operational costs, and simplifies deployments. Attendees will gain insights into how advanced automation frameworks and solutions are driving the future of telecom networks, improving scalability, and enabling seamless management. The discussion will also address emerging trends, such as cloud-native technologies, digital twins, and automation-driven spectrum management, highlighting the strategic importance of automation in staying competitive in an increasingly dynamic telecom environment.
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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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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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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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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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In this session, see live demonstrations of xApps and rApps.
ARIANE: Accelerating RAN Intelligence across Network Ecosystems
The ARIANE project is a TIP-led initiative funded by the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) under the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition. It aims to enhance RAN intelligence and support UK-based software development through advanced AI and machine learning (ML) applications in Open RAN environments.
Comprising nine partners—TIP, Accenture, Amdocs, Arqit, BT, HCL Technologies, Net Reply, Viavi Solutions, and VMware—the project tackles industry challenges like optimizing radio network performance and refining Open RAN standards. ARIANE specifically addresses the development and interoperability of RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) applications, which leverage AI/ML to enable real-time network adaptation, energy savings, and enhanced Quality of Service.
The project tests AI/ML applications on multiple RIC platforms, including energy savings, advanced traffic steering, dynamic QoS, and conflict mitigation and management. The Outcomes will foster a marketplace for certified RIC solutions, improve interoperability, and increase operator confidence in RIC applications for real-world RAN deployments.
01 ARIANE Overview by Accenture
Accenture will present the ARIANE project, detailing the vision and objectives behind Accelerating RAN Intelligence across Network Ecosystems. Focusing on ARIANE’s objectives, Accenture will highlight the collective strength of project partners, sharing insights into its architecture and innovative lab setup. The project benefits will be discussed, including efficiency, energy savings, Quality of Service, Advanced Traffic steering, and conflict management, paving the way for the future of Open RAN in the UK and beyond.
02 Energy Savings ARIANE Use Case by Amdocs:
Amdocs will showcase its advanced Network Optimization Suite, designed to reduce energy consumption in telecom networks. Leveraging AI-driven analytics and machine learning, the solution dynamically shuts down unused network elements during low-traffic periods, simulates energy savings impacts, and provides a comprehensive dashboard to monitor KPIs. As part of ARIANE, Amdocs’ rApp focuses on intelligent capacity layer shutdown to optimize energy efficiency without compromising network performance. This solution, tested in BT’s 5G lab, enables a flexible, data-driven approach to sustainable network operations.
03 E2 Performance Benchmarking ARIANE Use Case by HCL Technologies
HCLTech will showcase its innovative benchmarking solution, Bouncer xApp, designed to evaluate the scalability and performance of the near-real-time RIC (Near-RT RIC) in Open RAN. Deployed as an xApp on the RIC, Bouncer benchmarks the RIC’s capacity by simulating E2 nodes and subscriptions while exchanging messages via the E2AP protocol to ensure O-RAN compliance. Using service models like E2SM KPM and RC, it measures functional procedures and end-to-end latency, verifying that message exchanges fall within RIC-defined response times. This solution empowers operators with key insights into the RIC’s operational limits, enhancing network reliability and performance in Open RAN environments.
04 Quality-of-Service (QoS) ARIANE Use Case by Net Reply UK
Net Reply UK will present its innovative QoS-Based Resource Optimization xApp, tailored to optimize network performance in O-RAN-based mobile networks. Leveraging advanced AI/ML algorithms, this xApp dynamically allocates Physical Resource Blocks (PRBs) based on real-time traffic demand and QoS flow requirements, ensuring adherence to SLA targets. Seamlessly integrated with the MAC-scheduler via O-RAN E2 commands, the xApp makes instant policy adjustments to boost network efficiency and user satisfaction. Built on a modular, scalable architecture with deep learning models, it provides a powerful tool for precise resource allocation, SLA compliance monitoring, and an optional user-friendly interface for network engineers and service providers.
05 ARIANE Security By Arqit
Arqit will present the critical importance of quantum-safe security measures within the ARIANE project. As Open RAN networks evolve, ensuring robust security against emerging threats is essential. This session will discuss the project’s commitment to integrating advanced security protocols that protect network operations and sensitive data. By focusing on quantum-safe solutions, the ARIANE project aims to establish a secure foundation for future considerations, addressing the unique challenges posed by the rapidly changing technological landscape.
Non-ARIANE demos:
06 Energy Savings with MIMO Adaptation (ESMA) by AirHop
ESMA delivers AI-based intelligent decisions to dynamically adapt the RAN among different MIMO configurations to minimize energy consumption while ensuring a high user Quality of Experience (QoE).
07 Energy Saving in an indoor Scenario led by Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
This demonstration will show how AI and digital twin technologies are applied to indoor small-cell energy-saving solutions. In the testbed, the rAPP/SMO platform is provided by NYCU(WISDON), and the indoor RU is provided by Compal. The digital twin is used for QoS calculation and indoor wireless channel simulator, and the developed rAPP will be tested and verified through the ITRI laboratory (a TIP Lab). Viavi TeraVM is used to generate multiple base station test environments. rAPP performs AI training and judgment according to PM/CM information collected by the O1 interface.
08 Energy Savings by Accelleran.
The demo will feature our x/rApp deployed on Accelleran’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) platform. During the demo, we will show the impact of our energy-saving x/App. These results will be visualised via an on-screen network dashboard, providing the data to support our demo. The demo will also be accessible throughout the event on the TV screen at the Accelleran booth.
09 O-RAN Hierarchical Traffic Management for an Advanced V2X Scenario Covering Emergency and Cybersecurity Services by Rimedo Labs
The 5G and 6G wireless networks are highly heterogeneous, introducing a wide range of new services and device types. This creates significant challenges for Radio Resource Management (RRM) in Radio Access Networks (RANs), as these networks must meet diverse throughput, latency, and service continuity requirements. One proposed solution to optimize the use of radio resources is Traffic Steering (TS). TS manages user traffic by routing it through the most appropriate resources, which can be achieved, for instance, by flexibly associating User Equipment (UE) with Base Stations (BS). Approaches such as load-balancing techniques or service-based TS are examples of this strategy.
This demo outlines an extension of TS within the O-RAN framework, known as Hierarchical Traffic Management (HTM). We evaluate HTM in a demanding scenario involving a heterogeneous network with high mobility, where UE behavior and service use change significantly over time. The use case focuses on dynamic network conditions, including the emergence of high-priority emergency services such as Emergency Special Services (ESS) and First Responders (FRs) and a challenging denial-of-service cyberattack in a high-demand situation.
10 Anomaly detector rApp & Root cause explainer rApp by Ericcson
11 Naavik by AIRA on Ericsson's EIAP platform
Naavik is Aira's generative AI-powered rAPP to design, build, optimize and automate mobile networks. They will be demonstrating the "Optimize and Automate" features.
12 FYRA Suite by FYRA on Ericsson's EIAP platform
Enhancing Telecom Operations with AI-Driven RAN Management. FYRA Suite enhances operational efficiency by visualizing base station data and providing AI chatbot support for easy interpretation. Its real-time visualization and AI-driven analysis help reduce costs and boost performance. With upcoming advancements in automatic network control, FYRA Suite is set to redefine telecom maintenance and operational quality.
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
Wicklow Hall 1
Join us for "Telco AI in Action: Insights and Case Studies," where leading telecom operators and vendors 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. We will hear about successful AI implementations for operations and efficiency, often targeting cost reductions or better service delivery with more efficient operations. The session discusses examples of new services and use cases that telecom operators can offer with AI implementations. Finally, we discuss the challenges in acquiring data for AI and solutions for data utilization and processing with practical solutions .
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, efficiency and new revenues
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM Panel: Data acquisition and utilization for AI
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Closing and wrap-up
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
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
The Forum
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.
Wicklow Hall 2b
This session covers the critical technologies driving Open RAN, including ORAN-compliant security protocols that safeguard network integrity, millimeter-wave spectrum for high-capacity access, and core network integration for seamless interoperability. Rigorous deployment testing is supported by AI-driven digital twins, providing simulated environments to stress-test and validate configurations. We’ll examine deployment scenarios in enterprise, telecom, and military applications, showcasing Open RAN’s secure, flexible, and performance-optimized connectivity across diverse operational demands. Tailored for network engineers, telecom strategists, and technology leaders, this session focuses on secure, scalable Open RAN deployments across enterprise, public, and defense sectors.
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM Presentation by Turk Telecom
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM Presentation by Dell “Trusting your O-RAN infrastructure”
4:25 PM - 4:30 PM Presentation by DoD
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM resentation: The journey to Real RAN Digital Twin – or How AI can test AI?
4:40 PM - 5:15 PM Panel Open RAN enabling technologies
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM Closing Remarks
The Forum