About Open RAN Summit
Open RAN is transforming the telecommunications industry by fostering an open, interoperable ecosystem for network infrastructure. This virtual event will explore the latest developments in open RAN, including the key players, the development of standardized interfaces and the promises of innovation.
Industry leaders will also cover the benefits, challenges and future potential of open RAN as service providers seek more flexible, cost-effective solutions to meet the growing demands for 5G and beyond.
Speakers will debate drivers, challenges and opportunities and discuss the following key topics:
Status of open RAN builds in the U.S. and other parts of the world
Preparation of networks for automation and open RAN technology
RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs)
Multi-vendor interoperability
The work being done on open RAN by standards bodies
Leveraging artificial intelligence in open RAN networks
AGENDA
September 16–17, 2025
Day 1 – Tuesday, September 16
1:00 PM ET – Fireside Chat
1:20 PM ET – Partner Keynote: Cloud-native and open RAN - Abstract: Driving openness, interoperability and innovation to advance the open RAN ecosystem
1:40 PM ET – Panel: Unpacking Open RAN Technology and Its Related Standards
Open RAN is rapidly gaining momentum as a transformative force in mobile network architecture, driving disaggregated, interoperable and software-driven radio access networks. This panel will dive into the core technologies powering open RAN, including open interfaces, virtualized RAN functions, RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) and cloud-native deployments.
The panel will also look at the standards bodies that are playing a critical role in shaping its technical foundations, ensuring interoperability and driving industry-wide adoption. Panelists will discuss ongoing efforts to define open interfaces, ensure compliance and align open RAN specifications with broader 5G and 6G evolution. Attendees will gain insight into the current state of open RAN standardization and collaboration among standards groups. Join us for a deep dive into the technology reshaping the future of connectivity.
2:30 PM ET – Research: Fierce Network Research Open RAN Survey Data and Discussion
Led by Fierce Network Research’s Linda Hardesty, this session will discuss the results of a two-month survey of leading telecom operators to identify the drivers and barriers to the adoption of Open RAN. Leading vendors, ecosystem maturity, deployment scenario, architectures and more will also be discussed.
Day 2 – Wednesday, September 17
1:00 PM ET – Keynote
1:20 PM ET – Open RAN: The Fantasy, the reality and the future.
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