Open RAN

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Open RAN

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By 5G Techritory
December 23, 2021
11:00 am

Open RAN has been one of the most “hottest” 5G topics of 2021. We read weekly announcements across regions of major new deals, deployments and even acquisitions. During this exciting discussion, we will separate myth from reality and explore the benefits but also disruption potential of Open RAN. Most importantly, we will explore IF and HOW this technology brings real value to 5G.

Speakers:

Jaroslaw Ponder

Head of the ITU Office for Europe, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Rabih Dabboussi

Chief Revenue Officer, Rakuten Symphony

John Baker

SVP, Business Development, Mavenir

Alexander Pabst

Vice President Market Segment Wireless Communications, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG

Sami Rajamäki

Vice President, Network Services, Elisa Oyj

Franz Seiser

VP Access Disaggregation, Deutsche Telekom

Valentina Stadnic

Digital Ecosystem Expert, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

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