Mobile test summit 2023

Date

November 28 - 29, 2023

Registration is closed

Location

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Mühldorfstraße 15
81671 München

Rohde & Schwarz Mobile Test Summit returns to Munich as a live, in-person event!

Join us for two days of insights and discussions on mobile device and infrastructure testing. Network with fellow professionals and meet subject matter experts, technology specialists and industry leaders in person.

5G is now reality; O-RAN networks are emerging; Wi-Fi 7 is ready for the rollout; satellite communication is enabled on smartphones; and 6G research is already in a full swing.

That makes it high time to talk about testing challenges across the whole mobile ecosystem and in all stages: from R&D and verification to certification and manufacturing.

We have compiled the most interesting trends in mobile device and infrastructure testing, touching on the latest developments such as 5G NTN, 5G RedCap, mission critical services, Wi-Fi 7, O-RAN and the application of AI/ML to optimize radio communications. This event will shed light on all these topics with the help of industry experts and Rohde & Schwarz technology and testing specialists.

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Key topics

Preparing for the next wave of 5G

We will explore upcoming 5G features and demonstrate novel test solutions. Key topics include: reduced capability and complexity (RedCap), non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and adaptations for mission-critical services (MCX).

Ensure the ultimate broadband experience

We will uncover the latest broadband technologies required for delivering the ultimate broadband experience anytime and anywhere. Key topics: 5G eMBB, Wi-Fi 7 and fixed wireless access (FWA).

Making open virtualized networks a reality

Our experts will explain O-RAN-based networks, elaborating on the importance of testing and certification to ensure interoperability in the emerging diverse and open ecosystem.

Unlocking the full potential of densification

We will delve into the topic of network densification with small cells as well as how to improve network efficiency with advanced MIMO and beamforming schemes, together with related test solutions.

Agenda

You can find the draft agenda below for travel planning purposes:

Day 1 – November 28, 2023
8:00	Registration
9:00	Welcome	Alexander Pabst – Vice President Market Segment Wireless Communications, Rohde & Schwarz
9:15	5G Advanced – the ongoing evolution of 5G	Reiner Stuhlfauth – Technology Manager Wireless, Rohde & Schwarz
NTN applications and test solutions
9:40	Never lose coverage: direct-to-device satellite connectivity	Marko Keskinen - GM and Managing Director Finland, Skylo Technologies
10:05	Perspectives of a mobile operator concerning NTN	Tilo Heckmann, Senior Technology Strategy Manager, Telefonica Germany
	Coffe break
11:00	5G NB-IoT NTN coverage extension for mobile operators in low earth orbit (LEO) for delay and disruption-tolerant networking	Marco Guadalupi - Co-founder and CTO, Sateliot
11:25	From integrated to unified and resilient 3D networks	Sandro Scalise - Head of Satellite Networks, German Aerospace Center
11:50	Ensuring NTN device performance	Goce Talaganov – Market Segment Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
	Networking lunch
	Rohde & Schwarz Test Solution Tour
Open RAN challenges and test solutions
14:00	Open RAN – a European radio vendor’s perspective	Adrian O’Connor- CEO Benetel
14:25	Open RAN solutions for lab and field	Sanna Brandt, Market Segment Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
14:50	Testing next generation infrastructure equipment in production	Mahesh Basavaraju - Market Segment Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
	Coffee break
5G device test challenges for new services
15:45	Expanding the IoT devices and usecases with 5G RedCap	Lars Wehmeier - Head of Global Verification & Validation, Telit Cinterion Volker Breuer - Head of Standardization, Telit Cinterion
16:10	Mission critical services - device aspects and conformance	Harald Ludwig - Managing Director, Arico Technologies
16:35	Accurate power consumption measurements for 5G RedCap	Christian Hof – Product Manager Mobile Radio Testers, Rohde & Schwarz

Day 2 – November 29, 2023
The future of wireless
9:00	The bright future of wireless technologies above and beyond communication	Jörg Köpp – Market Segment Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
9:25	Gamechanger: WiFi 6E and WiFi 7	Michael Grundl - VP Sales Strategic Accounts, LANCOM
9:50	How to best test WiFi in R&D	Günter Pfeifer – Senior Product Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
	Coffee break
5G eMBB device testing challenges
10:45	Accelerating R&D time with callbox testing	Markus Bühler - Product Manager Mobile Radio Testers, Rohde & Schwarz
11:10	Conformance Testing – Vodafone view	Hans Joachim Schulze - Head of Section Device Certification, Vodafone
11:35	5G conformance and operator acceptance testing	Wolfgang Kalau - Product Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
	Networking lunch
Challenges in base station and antenna design
13:00	Critical design considerations in massive MIMO	Peadar Forbes- Director Radio Platform Development, Analog Devices
13:25	Challenges in base station test from FR1 to sub-THz	Johan Nilsson – Product Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
13:50	Maintaining high speed of test in light of an increased RF testing complexity	Sascha Laumann – Product Owner for Digital Products, Rohde & Schwarz
	Coffee break
Setting the course of 6G through comprehensive testing
14:45	Characterization of THz Propagation Channels	Prof. Kürner - University Professor, TU Braunschweig
15:10	Spectrum for 6G – from THz to cm-range and back	Meik Kottkamp - Technology Manager Wireless, Rohde & Schwarz
15:35	Metaverse & XR – Spectrum considerations and an early test & measurement perspective	Andreas Rößler – Technology Manager Wireless, Rohde & Schwarz