Applied 5G

Opening talk – overview of sessions and key highlights.

• Enabling new and optimised services through digitisation. 
• Using DevOps to revamp legacy systems for new connectivity capabilities and 5G.  
• A closer look at cloud migration.  

• The role of autonomous decision making and mass knowledge sharing.  
• Digital deployment – is a hybrid approach of public and private networks best? 
• AI and ML as part of critical infrastructure for operations and maintenance optimisation.

• How the layered connectivity of 5G enables real-time monitoring of assets and data insights for actionable outcomes.  
• What new levels of automation are now capable? Pro-active rather than reactive solutions. 
• How to process the mass data collected at heightened speeds.  
• Moving beyond sectors; how will this enable a sustainable future?  

• Where we are with adopting Edge platforms in the 5G space.  
• Enabling multi-access edge computing (MEC) as the key for optimum response.  
• Localised hosting – the benefits and drawbacks for network solutions.  
• Examples of 5G Edge platforms in action.

• Combining AI at the Edge as the ultimate game-changer.  
• Using trials and testing to see where AI can really impact opportunities and experiences.  
• Examples of AI-applications deployed in 5G. 

• What have we learnt so far in relation to network speeds and security when deployed?  
• Private network (MPN) adoption – how to approach spectrum licensing.  
• Understanding the different levels of connectivity needed for different use-cases.  
• Examples across verticals of 5G running live.  

• A look at the progression from core, non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) 5G. 
• Unlocking mass coverage with capabilities through SA 5G, from heightened speeds to network slicing. 
• Where do we go from here with this next-gen connectivity?  

• How analysing real-time complex data will allow for true business transformation, from enhancing on-site engagement to rural operations.  
• A shift from the quality of service to quality of experience and personalisation.  
• What will the full functionality of 5G mean for businesses and how will this network evolution provide increased opportunities and ROI? 
• How far can connectivity capabilities go before network data encryption becomes invasive/ intrusive and barriers of ethical issues come into play?  

• How the 5G roll-out has been hindered by the lack of structure in how to commercialise services.    
• What new revenue streams are open to suppliers and operators to monetize 5G enabled services?  
• The need to define standards.  
• Constant reliability is key – ensuring services are not overpromised is essential to the network’s reputation and success.  

• Creating audience immersion through AV, VR, ML and robotics.  
• The extensive capability of user personalisation now available.  
• Using Edge, AI and digital technologies to enable higher bandwidth and stronger coverage.  
• How MNO’s are preventing true 5G adoption across the sectors.  
• Trials and testing for the future of 5G optimised entertainment. 

• How to break the public perception of 5G.   
• The need to focus on 5G led business models, MNO platforms and services as the next step for commercialisation.  
• Private Vs Public networks – understanding the convergence of these and how it is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to connectivity.  
• Why MNO’s need to work together to create a digital eco-system for 5G to reach its potential. 

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