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 JofreHead of Digital Innovation, Mobile World Capital BarcelonaPierre-Yves PettonTelecom & IoT Research Program leader, SNCFRaul Gonzalez PratsSenior Product Manager Collaborative Project, Cellnex TelecomXavier DauraInnovation manager, Abertis Autopistas

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 real value to 5G.Speakers:Joe BarrettPresident, Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)Marika MentulaMarket Unit Leader, Nordics, Baltics & Benelux, Nokia Solutions and Networks OyAndreas MuellerGeneral Chair of 5G-ACIA, 5G-ACIA / Robert Bosch GmbHGunars DanbergsVice President, CTO & Member of the Management Board, LMTFlorin TrandafirDirector Consulting Services, CGIPaolo CampoliVice President, Global Service Provider, Cisco

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 BubleyDirector, Disruptive AnalysisPatrick LopezGlobal VP Product management 5G, NECAlfonso ÁlvarezDeputy Managing Director, Cellnex UKMichael FerrisSenior Architect, Colt Technology ServicesEvijs TaubeDirector of the Technology Department, Latvia State Radio and Television Center

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 SeferidisCEO, ZEETTA NETWORKSMarc FunnellDirector of Digital Engineering, National Composites Centre

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 setting SLAs. A session not to be missed.Speakers:Nanda MenonDirector - Corporate Development, AthonetCatherine GullHead of UK Private Networks, Cellnex/Edzcom

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 where such experts see the real value of 5G.Speakers:Georgios MarkatatosChairman of the Board of Directors, SEKEE - Hellenic Association of Innovative Applications CompaniesReinis BērziņšChairman of the Management Board, Development Finance Institution ALTUMSalvator LevisExecutive Director, 5G Ventures SACasie MillhouseDirector of MetaVerse & Immersive Technology, Creative MBjorn TremmerieHead of Technology Investments, European Investment Fund

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 DüsenerHead of Mobile Network and Mass Market Communications, SwisscomMariano VecchioliHead of Technology & Solutions Architecture, AWS

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 regions and which actions are needed to strenghten and interconnect the various initiatives.Speakers:Ioannis TomkosProfessor, University of PatrasAthanasios Staveris-PolykalasSecretary-General, Telecommunications & Posts at Government of the Hellenic RepublicNeils Kalniņš5G Techritory Forum Director, Electronic Communications Office of LatviaIoannis NeokosmidisCEO, inCITES Consulting S.A.George MichaelidesCommissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Communications

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 JokiahoChief Technologist - Global Telco, Red Hat, Inc.Patrick WaldemarVice President, Telenor ASA