In this session, we delved into the ongoing debate surrounding the rollout of Open RAN technology and its relation to the future of 6G. Industry participants have raised concerns about rushing the deployment of Open RAN and argue that waiting for 6G could provide a more organic implementation.

Our panelists critically examined these viewpoints, exploring whether they hold merit and considering the potential implications for the industry. We discussed real-world deployment examples that challenge this perspective, highlighting successful implementations of Open RAN in existing networks.

Speakers:

• Will Townsend, Moor Insights & Strategy – Forbes Contributor, VP & Principal Analyst
• Timo Jokiaho, Red Hat, Telco Technologist
• Alexander Pabst, Rohde&Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Vice President Market Segment Wireless Communications
• Slawomir Pietrzyk, IS-Wireless, CEO and Founder
• David Taylor, UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Head of International Strategy – Telecoms Diversification & Future Telecoms