Techritory Podcast

With Open RAN set to potentially disrupt the industry, there are still a number of technical and interoperability issues that need to be tackled. At the same time, the expected benefits of a wide network, potentially lower prices, and an increased user experience may be well worth the effort. Listen as experts who are working on Open RAN weigh in on the technological challenges and expected advant...

The Metaverse has been one of the hottest topics in the industry this year. We have seen that many companies have their own definition of the Metaverse and are crafting their plans accordingly. However, the question remains, what will the end product look like, what will be the real value and what technological advancements will it take to make it come to life? Speakers: Sylvia Lu Head of Technolo...

With an ambitious mandate for European Digital Innovation Hubs – to serve as one-stop shops supporting companies to respond to digital challenges and become more competitive – EDIH programs are about to be launched in the EU. However, for many policymakers the confusion still remains, how to use this program to meet real needs in the most suitable way. From a practical EDIH activity implementation...

LMT has a long list of innovative achievements under its belt. As a mobile operator from the relatively small country of Latvia, no one was demanding this innovation from them. Yet they've repeatedly found themselves brushing shoulders with global innovators – on various stages, in awards nomination lists, and more. Where is this drive coming from, and what is next for this unexpected innovator fr...

Listen to Marios Nicolaou and Leslie Shannon discuss the latest technology developments that are being deployed in Silicon Valley and the world, the impacts on society, potential benefits for artists and much more.

One of our favorite 5G PPP projects is 5G MED. The projects objective is to investigate a sustainable 5G deployment model for future mobility in the Mediterranean Cross-Border Corridors. In this panel, we have the honor to hear directly from the leaders of this project on the latest findings and lessons from their various test beds. Speakers: Xavier Jofre Head of Digital Innovation, Mobile World C...

During 2021 we saw a tremendous update of private networks across regions and sectors. Most of these deployments are still under trial, but we’re starting to see some commercial applications. In this panel discussion, we will explore the status of such networks globally, along with success stories as well as challenges. Most importantly, we will explore lessons and explore if such networks bring r...

5G is valuable but also expensive. One of the best ways to reduce the cost is to find synergies between players to share infrastructure for value and speed. In this panel discussion, we will hear the latest global trends on the new business models that are implemented to reap such benefits. A neutral host will be at the center of this discussion along with various other models. Speakers: Dean Bubl...

Nothing beats hands-on experience for learning. The 5G ENCODE project has been running for some time now and the experts have gathered extensive insights on both 4G and 5G private networks. In this exciting fireside chat we will hear first-hand from the experts on their experience with such networks. Speakers: Vassilis Seferidis CEO, ZEETTA NETWORKS Marc Funnell Director of Digital Engineering, Na...

Once you deploy a private network, it’s essential to have the right Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in place to avoid disaster. If the production line stops or it the robots don’t work right, there must be a clear set of rules that establishes ownership, responsibility, and success. In this session, we will hear from the experts on both the vendor and customer sides on the best practices for setti...

In this throwback episode from 2020 we will hear large Mobile Operators will give their view on the 1st year of 5G deployment in the regions where they operate.

5G and the digitalization of vertical sectors are necessary but also expensive. Recognizing the value, various funding organizations have a special focus to enable innovation and commercialization of the emerging digital technologies. In this panel, we gather some of these important stakeholders to explore their motivation, their ambition, and their requirements. Most importantly, we will explore...

Recently we’ve been seeing daily announcements of network function migrations to the cloud. In this fascinating session we will hear from a leading European Operator and a Cloud Operator on their motivation and experience to undertake on such a disruptive project. Speakers: Mark Düsener Head of Mobile Network and Mass Market Communications, Swisscom Mariano Vecchioli Head of Technology & Solut...

The mission of 5G Techritory is to drive the development of 5G Ecosystems in the Baltic Sea region but also across Europe and beyond. This is one of the most important sessions of the forum because here we will focus on how such Ecosystems can be enabled and even accelerated. We have the honor to welcome speaker from all across Europe to discuss how they see such developments in their respective r...

Few companies have more hands-on experience and knowledge in the domain of building multivendor telecom networks than Telenor and Red Hat. In this exciting session, we will hear directly from the experts on their multivendor, cloud based vision and vision and edge-cloud vision and real value of doing this. Speakers: Timo Jokiaho Chief Technologist - Global Telco, Red Hat, Inc. Patrick Waldemar Vic...

One of the most interesting applications of 5G is in the real estate industry. In this sector they are extensively using digital twins, XR and AI to ensure quality, speed, and safety. In this session we have some of the thought leaders in the area to discuss these applications and look at a specific collaboration on Private 5G in Paris. Speakers: Aaron Partouche 5G & Edge Innovation Director,...

The most unexpected development of 2021 were the mega announcements in Cloud Native migrations in the US and Europe. This topic is generating significant discussion in terms of benefits and disruption, but also has brought security concerns to light. In this executive panel, we will have representatives across regions to capture the status but also to discuss if this migration has real value of 5G...

One of our favorite use cases for 5G is Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and this trend seems to be catching on globally. One of the best examples of such a case is by Mikrotik and LMT, who will be sharing their experience in this interesting discussion.

Roundtable organised by the UK5G with various key stakeholders sharing insights of the 5G activities in the UK and the value they bring to the economy and society. This discussion is part of 5G Techritory World Day. Speakers: Robert Franks , Managing Director of West Midlands 5G (WM5G) Catherine Gull , Head of UK Private Networks, Cellnex/Edzcom Dritan Kaleshi , Director of 5G Technology, Digital...

Satellite and terrestrial networks are increasing their collaboration for a full coverage solution. We at 5G Techritory see these technologies as complementary to each other and necessary to bring the extensive coverage required for rural communities and specific use cases in agriculture, mining, and many others. In this important session, we will hear from the European leaders in satellite on the...

Autonomous vehicles are becoming a reality and the global leadership of 5G AA is setting the course. In this discussion, we will hear the latest in this area from the experts. Speakers: Dr. Johannes Springer Director-General, 5G AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION (5GAA) Andreas Schaller V2X Technologie Strategie bei Robert Bosch Mobility Solutions

The Finnish case study on Mission Critical Networks is considered one of the best examples across Europe. In this fascinating session, the key players will tell us about the steps to prepare commercial networks for public safety, and what 5G will change. Speakers: Thomas Rehberg Head of Public Safety Market Segment, Nokia Ville Syrjänen GTM Corporate Mobility Solutions, Elisa

Europe has placed 5G very high on it’s agenda towards a more connected, digital and sustainable continent. We see important policy being implemented, but also new funding instruments such as Horizon Europe and Digital Europe, as well as activities from the ESA. In this unique panel discussion, we will hear directly from the leaders on their vision, strategies, but also expectations for this new am...

Drones is a great use case for 5G, but one that is complex because it involves airtraffic control and many other safety dimensions. One of our favorite cases in happening in Latvia and in this exciting session, we will hear the details from the leaders of this project. Speakers: Thomas Neubauer VP Innovations, TEOCO Aigars Benders Technical Director, LMT

2021 was an exciting year for 5G deployment. All around the Globe we see extensive activity across all sorts of 5G flavors. GSA is one of the organizations closer to these activities and they have a wide and deep view across the board. In this session they have assembled an expert panel to discuss the key findings and what to look forward to with 5G. Speakers: Joe Barrett President, Global mobile...