5G Network Evolution and Automation to Support Slicing and Open Architectures

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When

June 27-29, 2023

Where

Verizon Innovation Center

 

100 Causeway Street Boston MA
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Register

Limited to 100 seats

First Registered, First Served!

Attendance open to all IWPC Members


Introduction

How does transport support slicing and low latency services in the RAN in near real time? Considering service requirements and policies, Real Time RIC, test and measurement perspectives to ensure performance objectives are achieved.

    

Workshop Goals

    • Understand how 5G evolution and automation will support slicing
    • Explore EDGE evolution and segment routing with MPLS or IPv6 choices
    • Assess maturity and future opportunities and challenges for Service Management Orchestration (SMO)
    • Understand how wireless complements fiber in 5G transport deployments

Agenda

Day 1

June 27
Tuesday

07:00 pm

Arrival & Registration

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

Day 2
June 28
Wednesday
08:00 am
Arrival & Registration at Verizon Innovation Center

Security Check-In (please be on-time)

100 Causeway Street, Boston

08:30 am

Welcome, Opening Remarks and Introductions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Host Introduction and Keynote

 


 

Keynote Presentation

Associate Fellow- Technical Staff,

 Verizon


 

 

 

 

Zero Trust Architecture for 5G Open RAN Critical Infrastructure

M.SC., CISSP, CCSP, Director of Security,

MANA Network Product Solutions,

Ericsson

 

 

Controller Functions for Network Slicing, Path Selection, and Automation

Senior Product Manager,

Nokia

11:00 am

Networking Break

11:40 am


New xHaul Transport Use Cases to Support Cloud RAN Architectures

 

Senior Director, Product Line Management, Solutions,

Ciena

 

 

Intent-based Platform + Programmable Networking = Self-Optimizing Edge

 

CEO,

EnterpriseWeb

 

 

01:00 pm

Networking Lunch


02:00 pm

Packet Optical Networking Architecture

Principal Solutions Architect, Packet Optical Networking,

Fujitsu

 

 

Enabling Network Slicing with Smart Streaming and Orchestration

 

VP RAN Technology & Strategy, Senior Fellow CTSO,

Mavenir

03:20 pm

Networking Break

 

04:00 pm

 

Network Slicing Architectures and Requirements from Infrastructure and the CaaS Layer

CTO,

Red Hat

 

 

 

SDN Service Automation Activities in ETSI mmWave Transport, Results from February 2023 Plugtest

PhD CEng, Chief Engineer,

NEC

05:20 pm Adjourn  
07:00 pm Networking Dinner / Boston Red Sox Game
at Fenway Park

DAY 3

June 29

Thursday

08:30 am

Arrival & Registraions at Verizon Innovation Center

Security Check-In (please be on-time)

 

100 Causeway Street, Boston

 


 

09:00 am

Network Slicing and Transport Networks

 

Squad Lead E2E Transport, Technology Delivery International and Senior Expert ICT Architecture & Design,

Deutsche Telekom Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spectrum for Future Wireless Transport Complementing Fibre

 

PhD CEng, Chief Engineer,

NEC

 


 

 

 

10:20 am

Networking Break

 

11:00 am



 

Extending O-RAN Service Management & Orchestration Architecture to Transport

 

Managing Director,

Highstreet Technologies

 

Implementing and Automating Open Transport Networks

Vice President, Tier-1 Accounts,

Ceragon

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Role of SMO & RIC in 5G Evolution, Automation and Slicing

Senior Director Product Management,

Juniper Networks

 

 

 

01:00 pm Networking Lunch  

02:00 pm



5G Architecture Evolution Aspects Pushing 5G into the Skies- Demystifying Terms Like NTN, UAV, ATG, HIBS

Technology Manager,

Rohde & Schwarz

 

NextG System Resiliency Improvements Through End-to-End Analytics

Chief Technologist,

MITRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Routing as a Unifying User Plane for Service Providers

Senior DistinguishedTechnologist,

Hewlett Packard Enterprises


 

 

04:00 pm Networking Break
 
04:30 pm  Closing Discussion   
05:00 pm Adjourn   

FAQs

  1. What is the deadline for presentation/handout materials?
  2. Who are the attendees?
  3. What are the costs/registrations fees?
  4. Hotel information?
  5. What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?
  6. Are there any audiovisual requirements?
  7. What is the dress code??
  8. How will handout materials be provided??
  1. What is the deadline for presentation/handout materials?

    Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials:  June 22, 2023

  2. Who are the attendees?
    • We do not permit the Press.
    • We do not permit Analysts.
    • We do not permit Consultants.
    • We do not permit 3rd party sales reps.
    • We only permit "first hand knowledge experts" in business and technology issues, prepared to contribute to the discussion.
  3. What are the costs/registrations fees?

    ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to cover out-of-pocket workshop costs such as conference room costs, food (Social Reception plus First Day breakfast/lunch/dinner plus Second Day breakfast/lunch plus Breaks), audio/visual costs, etc.

    These costs will be $1160 (USD) per person. (For IWPC Members only.)

    ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to pay this fee in advance with either Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash, personal check or business check. Make checks payable to IWPC.

  4. Hotel information?

    There are two hotel room blocks, both properties within a 2-min walk to The Hub on Causeway.

    Courtyard by Marriott Boston
    107 Beverly Street
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone: +1 617-725-0003
    Hotel Website

    The IWPC room block rate is $329/night. The deadline for hotel reservations was Sunday, June 4, 2023. After that date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate, you may call the hotel to request our rate.  Call +1 617-725-0003

    OR

    Hotel Indigo: Boston Garden
    28 Friend  Street
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone: +1 617-720-5544
    Hotel Website

    The IWPC room block rate is $289/night. The deadline for hotel reservations was Sunday, June 4, 2023. After that date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate, you may call the hotel to request our rate.  Call +1 617-720-5544

     

  5. What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?

    Uber, Lyft and Taxi

  6. Are there any audiovisual requirements?

    A Computer Projector will be available for the speakers.

    In addition, we audiotape all presentations and the interactive discussions. Post workshop, presentations are made available to IWPC Members on the IWPC WEB site, along with “recordings” of all presentations and panel sessions.

  7. What is the dress code?

    Business casual suggested. No ties, please!

  8. How will handout materials be provided?

    For ALL IWPC members:

    All IWPC members are invited to submit materials to be included in the online workshop folder in the IWPC Research Library. This should NOT BE SALES MATERIALS. Rather, we suggest it contain technical information about your technology as it relates to the workshop topics.

    For all companies who will be making a presentation at the Workshop:

    You are invited to submit an advance copy of your presentation, complete with graphics and illustrations.  Please use PowerPoint 16:9 format and embed .mp4 videos if have them.  Please do not use .wmv, .avi or other video format, .mp4 only.  No proprietary markings please.  Do not include any pages or images that require going online or have security requirements.  Everything needs to be embedded in the file and unprotected.  The laptop that will display the presentations during the workshop is not connected to the internet so external links to YouTube or anywhere else will not work.  All content must run locally in PowerPoint.

    These materials will be included on the IWPC website Research Library for member access in PDF format.

    SUBMISSION OF PRESENTATION:

    • Go to www.iwpc.org
    • Click on IWPC Activities Tab
    • Under Workshop: 5G Network Evolution and Automation to Support Slicing and Open Architectures
    • Click on Submit Presentation Proposal. Complete the form and attach your presentation.
    • Once we receive your presentation we will send an email confirmation.

    AS BACKUP, PLEASE BRING AN ELECTRONIC COPY USB STICK WITH YOU!