2024 Open RAN Global Forum Mavenir LP

The real talk: Is Open RAN's original purpose delivering or has it shifted?
Panel Discussion | 9 AM ET

What are the original Open RAN drivers, and are they being delivered?
Is there currently such a thing as multi-vendor Open RAN deployments?
Can Open RAN's potential still be achieved with a single-vendor solution? What is the ultimate goal?
What are Open RAN vendors' roadmaps, and is this affecting the purpose of Open RAN?
Who will take on the role of system integrator and provide assurance in multi-vendor networks?
Why are Open RAN deployments at different stages across the world?
What is the role and future of Open RAN in the evolution to 6G?
Are interfaces designed to support interoperability between vendors delivering enough for telcos?
Is flexibility, innovation, and ROI becoming a reality?

Through a variety of panel discussions, interviews and presentations, we will discuss:

Direct feedback from Tier 1 carriers on Open RAN deployments and perceived hurdles
Current industry challenges and opportunities carriers are facing
Innovation and progress of the RIC
Discussions on the energy efficiency of Open RAN
Leveraging Open RAN to develop new revenue streams
Open RAN applications in public, macro networks versus private networks, rural environments
Development and evolution of the Open RAN vendor ecosystem
Progress in large scale deployments of Open RAN
Examination of parity of performance and interoperability
Digging into the true costs of Open RAN