2024 IEEE OPEN RAN, 6G, AND RAPID REACTION STANDARDIZATION ACTIVITY (RRSA) SUMMIT
Unlock the Future of Wireless Communication
21-22 AUGUST 2024 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM ET
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Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | Online
The next generation of cellular networks will consist of disaggregated Open RAN and advanced 6G core technologies to support state-of-the-art applications. Open RAN is a key enabler of 6G technologies that will make the Radio Access Network of an end-to-end 6G system more distributed and disaggregated. In addition to the disaggregation of
various RAN components, namely, the centralized unit and the distributed unit, Open RAN technologies will introduce additional functionalities such as software-defined networking, virtualization, programmability, closed-loop automation, and orchestration in the RAN that will make the network more resilient, enable dynamic resource scheduling, dynamic spectrum sharing, and implement edge security
monitoring.
Gain Cutting-Edge Insights into Open RAN + 6G
- Gain access to experimental results from various trials, deployments, testing, and integration methodologies.
- Learn how these findings can be applied to solve real-world challenges in Open RAN deployment.
- Discover how operators and enterprises can leverage Open RAN technologies to optimize their networks for scalability, cost-efficiency, and performance.
Network with Industry Leaders and Innovators
- Engage with vendors, operators, academics, and regulators who are at the forefront of Open RAN and 6G development.
- Participate in discussions on research, standardization, trials, and deployment to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and future trends.
Impact the Future of Connectivity
- Learn more about the O-RAN Alliance, 3GPP, IEEE standardization efforts, Open RAN security, RAN slicing, RAN optimization, and more.
- Help pave the way for further collaboration for next-generation Radio Access Networks and 6G Core networks.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience that will redefine the way we think about wireless communication.
AGENDA – 21 AUGUST 2024 – Open RAN & 6G Summit
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Coffee
08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
IEEE Rapid Reaction Standardization Activity (RRSA), Open RAN, and 6G
Purva Rajkotia, IEEE SA; Ashutosh Dutta, JHUAPL; Mehmet Ulema, Manhattan College New York
08:50 AM - 09:10 AM
Gap Analysis and Alignment for 6G
Chih Lin I, China Mobile
09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
AI-Enabled Resource Pooling and Multi-Operator Orchestration to Augment 5G/6G Roaming with Open RAN
Tracy Van Brakle, AT&T
09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Pursuit of ZTA for Open RAN
Scott Poretsky, Ericsson
09:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Open RAN and MEC Enabled “Network-as-a-Sensor” Platform for Spectrum Sharing Scenarios
Venkatesh Ramaswamy, MITRE
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Open Source Software As A Catalyst for Innovation In the O-RAN Ecosystem
Alex Stancu, LF/Aether
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Coffee Break
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Open Source and Open RAN on the PAWR Testbeds
Mari Silby, NSF/US Ignite
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Real World 5G and Open RAN Experience and Path Towards 6G
Rajeev Gopal, Hughes
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Future proof 6G with Open RAN in 5G
Kamakshi Sridhar, Mavenir
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
IEEE 5G/6G Innovation Testbed
Anwer Al-Dulaimi, Veltris; Ashutosh Dutta, JHUAPL
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Leveraging O-RAN Fronthaul for Advanced Spectrum Sharing and Channel Modeling Techniques
Robert Stephens, Keysight
12:30 PM - 01:10 PM
Lunch Break
01:10 PM - 01:30 PM
From Open RAN to Open Source RAN: Completing the End-to-End Open Source Network
Arpit Joshipura, Linux Foundation
01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
An O-RAN Open, Programmable, Multi-vendor Facility for Experimentation, Testing and Evaluation
Aloizio Dasilva, Virginia Technology
01:50 PM - 02:10 PM
Open6G: Innovation and Prototyping with Open and Programmable RAN
Rajeev Gangula, Northeastern
02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
IEEE Data Port - A Data Storage Platform to Share and Collaborate
Rakesh Kumar, IEEE/TCX Technology Connexions
02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
Applications of 5G Physical Resource Block Blanking for Spectrum Agility in Spectrum Sharing, Interference Mitigation, and Energy Saving
Dominic Bonaduce, Verizon; DJ Shyy, MITRE
02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
AI, ML, and Security in Next-Gen Networks
Sumit Pal, NIKSUN
03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee Break
03:30 PM - 03:50 PM
Best Practices for Installation of Open Radio Units
Reza Vaez-Ghaemi, Viavi Solutions
03:50 PM - 04:10 PM
rAPP Based Intent-Driven RAN Automation
Deepak Kataria, Principal Consultant, Ericsson; IEEE FNTC AI/ML
04:10 PM - 04:30 PM
Optimizing Security Frameworks in Open Radio Access Networks: Challenges, Considerations, and Zero Trust Paradigms
Taha Sajid, Xecurity PUlse
04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
6G Technologies and Platform Challenges
Dragan Samardzija, Nokia
04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
New Metrology for Open Radio Access Networks
David Griffith, NIST
05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
5G Security Monitoring in Control Plane and User Plane
Ashutosh Dutta, JHU/APL
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Reception
AGENDA – 22 AUGUST 2024 – Open RAN RRSA
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Coffee
08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Welcome
Ashutosh Dutta, JHUAPL; Purva Rajkotia, IEEE SA; Mehmet Ulema, Manhattan College New York
08:40 AM - 09:10 AM
RRSA Introduction
Alex Gelman, IEEE
09:10 AM - 09:40 AM
PAR Discussion on Heterogeneous RIC
Dilip Krishnaswamy, C-DOT
09:40 AM - 10:10 AM
PAR Discussion on Resilience
Cagatay Buyukkoc
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
The Need for Data Exposure
Paul Stephens, Nokia
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Coffee Break
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Securing the Future of Open RAN: Tackling AI/ML Security Challenges with Continuous Monitoring
Ole Reinartz, Nokia
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Integrating Open RAN with Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Enhanced Robotic Surgery
Jaspreet Kaur, University of Glasgow
11:30 AM - 12:10 pM
Advancing RAN Management with dApps and Real-Time RIC
Nishant Tiwari, Fujitsu Research
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Satellite Open RAN
Kishore Pasi, Space
12:30 PM - 01:10 PM
Lunch Break
01:10 PM - 01:30 PM
6G Open RAN Security
Nishant Tiwari, Fujitsu Research
01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Resource Allocation and Service Provisioning for Softwarized Network Slicing using Game Theory: A Techno-economic Approach
Deborsi Basu, IIT Kharagpur
01:50 PM - 02:10 PM
O-RAN Future for Network Infrastructure
Jonah Salang, IEEE Computer Society
02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
How to Improve the Security of Open Fronthaul for Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks
Alessandro Vizzarri, University of Rome Tor Vergata
02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
Leveraging AI/ML in Open RAN Networks
Antony Ndolo
02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
MIND-ORAN: Multi-Stream Intelligent Network Drift Handling for ORAN
Venkateswarlu Gudepu, UT Dallas
03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Integrating Human-Centered Design into Open RAN and 6G Standardization: Enhancing User-Centric Deployment and Resilience
Rafi Soule, Old Dominion University (ODU)
03:30 PM - 03:50 PM
Federated Learning Architecture for Open RAN
Kim Khoa Nguyen, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, University of Quebec
03:50 PM - 04:10 PM
Coffee Break
04:10 PM - 05:00 PM
Next Steps on Pre-Standardization PAR (Project Authorization Request)
Purva Rajkotia
Connectivity & Telecom Director, IEEE SA
Ashutosh Dutta
Senior Scientist & 5G Chief Strategist, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labs
Mehmet Ulema
Professor Emeritus, Manhattan College New York
Chih Lin I
Chief Scientist,
CMCC
Venkatesh Ramaswamy
Chief Technologist, NextG, MITRE Labs
Rajeev Gopal
Hughes Networks
Reza Vaez-Ghaemi
Director of RF & Wireless Architecture, VIAVI Solutions
Anwer Al-Dulaimi
Senior Strategy Manager, Veltris
Arpit Joshipura
General Manager, Networking, Edge & IoT, Linux Foundation
Deepak Kataria
Principal Consultant, Ericsson; IEEE FNTC AI/ML
Robert Stephens
5G Application Specialist, KeySight
Kamakshi Sridhar
VP RAN Technology and Strategy, Mavenir
Scott Poretsky
Director of Security, North America, Ericsson
Aloizio DaSilva
CCI xG Testbed Director, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, Virginia Tech
Alex Stancu
Senior Systems Engineer & O-RAN Expert, LF/Aether
Tracy Van Brakle
Lead Member of Technical Staff, AT&T
Taha Sajid
Founder, Xecurity Pulse
Rajeev Gangula
Research Assistant Professor, Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things, Northeastern University
Mari Silbey
Telecom and Wireless Specialist, US Ignite
Rakesh Kumar
Founder & President, TCX Technology Connexions
Alessandro Vizzarri
Adjunct Professor, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Dominic Bonaduce
Senior Manager Product Strategy, Verizon
Jaspreet Kaur
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Glasgow
Ole Reinartz
System Architect, Nokia
Paul Stephens
Senior Technologist, Nokia
Deborsi Basu
Research Fellow, IIT Kharagpur
David Griffith
Supervisory Electronics Engineer, NIST
Sumit Pal
Executive Director of Product Management, NIKSUN
IN-PERSON DETAILS
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
11100 Johns Hopkins Road
Laurel, MD 20723-6099
Parsons Auditorium (Building 1)
Local Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia/Laurel
7531 Montpelier Road
Laurel, MD 20723
Within walking distance from the venue
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