About Private Wireless Networks Summit
The Private Wireless industry is growing. Evolving business needs is fueling growth in this area, and many are deploying private wireless solutions to meet their connectivity requirements. Join Fierce’s Private Wireless Networks Summit to understand some of the biggest trends in this space, and how private wireless solutions could help your business. Registration is open and available here.
TUESDAY, MAY 2
11:00AM-12:30PM ET
Private Wireless Networks - Motivations, Opportunities and Achievements to Date
11:00AM-11:15AM: Keynote
11:15AM-11:30AM: Partner Keynote
11:30AM-12:15PM: Panel Discussion
12:15PM-12:30PM: Closing Partner Keynote
It’s no secret that the private wireless industry is booming. With an estimated market value of $1.45 billion in 2021, the market is on track to exceed a value of $41.8 billion by 2030. And it’s not hard to understand why. Industry 4.0 has increased our dependency for specialized local area networks, particularly as many industries are adopting industrial robotics and sensor-based technologies to enhance production and optimize processes. Seamless, secure, and reliable connectivity lies at the heart of these technologies, and as the evolution of 5G continues, we are poised to see many more industries deploy private wireless solutions. Join this session as speakers discuss the private wireless achievements, opportunities, and the road ahead.
TUESDAY, MAY 2
12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Enabling Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7 for Private Networks: What You Need to Know
Presenter: Mark Gibson
The promise of higher power Wi-Fi is just around the corner. However, to take advantage of this promise for private networks, an Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system is required to help manage spectrum use. In this session, Mark Gibson demystifies the AFC and explains why it’s needed, how it works, when to expect availability, and how to prepare to select and use an AFC.
TUESDAY, MAY 2
2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Bringing 5G Indoors - Best Practices & Overcoming Challenges
2:00PM-2:15PM: Keynote
2:15PM-3:00PM: Panel Discussion
When we imagine private wireless networks, you’d be forgiven for thinking of large shipping docks, mining facilities, or general outdoor facilities spanning large distances. However, indoor facilities such as manufacturing, arenas and educational establishments are some of the most common adopters of private LTE and 5G networks as well. Although 5G standouts for its download speeds, the same cannot always be said for its coverage, which is often superior with its 3G and 4G predecessors. One of the biggest drawbacks of deploying 5G technologies indoors is that the mmWave signals do not penetrate walls or glass, thus hindering indoor performance. However, there are solutions. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Small Cells tend to dominate in terms of viable solutions for propagating 5G coverage in both small and large indoor venues, nevertheless, both are subject to challenges relating to mobility and capacity. As such, what are the best practices and considerations for brining 5G indoors? What testing needs to be done to ensure your indoor 5G has the capacity to support multiple users in every corner? What role can virtualized and disaggregated radio access networks play in deploying indoor 5G connectivity?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
11:00AM-11:45AM ET
Open RAN Private Networks
11:00AM-11:45AM: Panel Discussion
Everyone in telco will be aware of the ORAN hype. The open interface will not only create competitiveness in the industry, but also allow operators to run their networks in a more cost efficient, and readily upgradable way. Although there is uptake in many green field sites, mass adoption is still a while off. Private Network deployment is a costly venture for many enterprises, but could ORAN Private Networks be a mutually beneficial solution? Although Open RAN Private Networks are rare, they may offer benefits for both businesses and operators. Being able to mix and match elements allows enterprises to better manage CAPEX and thus run the network more efficiently. Likewise, deploying an Open RAN, or at least, an Open RAN-ready private network places many enterprises in a better position to grow their network. On the other hand, operators could look to deploy more Open RAN private networks as a proof-of-concept to demonstrate heightened network performance and viability, making the case for large-scale deployment. With this in mind, what do enterprises need to take into account when deploying an Open RAN private network? What are some of the pros and cons compared with proprietary private networks, and how can operators utilize Private ORAN Networks to their advantage?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Use Case Show Case: Exploring the Impacts of Private LTE/5G Networks in the Transport & Logistics Industry
2:00PM-2:15PM: Keynote
2:15PM-3:00PM: Panel Discussion
A recent article published in ACCEDIAN predicts that by 2024, 94% of the Transport & Logistics industry will deploy a private 5G network. For decades, trucking, railroads, warehousing, ports as well as other industry members have used cellular to track and evaluate the condition of their assets and it is in turn one of the most bandwidth-intensive sectors. Many different businesses within the industry deploy different variants of private networks ranging from a network slice of a public network, to deploying a hybrid model. As such, why is this industry one of the biggest adopters of private wireless? Join this session as various industries showcase their private wireless success, and understand the various trends in this space. Private wireless has come a long way in recent years. Renowned for their ability to enhance operational efficiencies, they can be better still. Private Wireless and Edge Computing will allow enterprises to analyze data at the point of generation and enable real-time decisions thus further enhancing efficiency. Edge computing can also help MNOs verticalize their offering for sector-specific use cases and allow them to reach more industries. Network slicing will also help more enterprises go private. Whether it be the reduced CAPEX/OPEX, or the convenience of having an operator-managed network, Network Slicing is a popular option for deploying, or adapting, a private LTE or 5G network. Join this session to understand how these technologies are innovating the private wireless space, and what the future looks like.