The Power of Open Source in a 5G World

Explore the transformative potential of open source technologies in the 5G era through this keynote address by Mazin Gilbert, Vice President of Advanced Technology and Systems at AT&T Labs. Delve into the critical role of open source in accelerating the design, planning, development, and delivery of the 5G vision. Discover how AI, SDN, Edge Cloud, and Disaggregated RAN contribute to the planning, forecasting, building, and deployment of 5G networks. Gain insights into specific open source projects like ONAP, Acumos, ORAN, and Akraino, and learn how their interoperability is crucial for expediting the adoption of 5G-based applications for both consumers and enterprises. Understand the impact of 5G on various sectors, including autonomous vehicles, software-defined communication networks, mobile VR/AR, and intelligent IoT sensors. Follow the journey of open source at AT&T and explore future trends such as data explosion, network evolution, real-time networks, autonomous drones, edge-to-edge computing, and the integration of AI and machine learning in 5G applications.