1st Workshop on Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) in Milan

The Call for Papers is officially open:
We are pleased to announce the 1st Workshop on Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) in Milan, Italy, on March 24, 2025. This is an opportunity for researchers, industry experts, and enthusiasts to share their latest insights, developments, and research on Open Radio Access Networks.
Abstract: The Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) concept marks a transformative shift in the design and operation of Radio Access Networks (RAN). Unlike traditional, proprietary RAN solutions tied to specific vendors, Open RAN introduces an open, disaggregated, and programmable network architecture. This paradigm shift is reshaping the future of wireless networks to meet the evolving demands of 5G-Advanced and 6G, leveraging open interfaces to facilitate interoperability between RAN components from different vendors.
While this new approach promises greater flexibility, innovation, and competition, it also introduces significant challenges by disrupting the status quo of single-vendor RAN architectures. Various communities, including telecom vendors, network operators, and regulatory bodies such as the O-RAN ALLIANCE and the Open RAN Policy Coalition, have been formed to bring together stakeholders and accelerate the transition to Open RAN. However, these communities primarily focus on developing blueprints and standard interfaces, leaving a gap for academia and industry to address the technical challenges and explore innovative solutions.
This workshop will focus on the technical, architectural, and algorithmic advancements driving the Open RAN transformation, as well as the business and political barriers to its widespread adoption. It aims to address the key challenges currently faced in the Open RAN landscape, fostering collaboration and innovation to push the boundaries of future wireless networks.
Key dates to keep in mind:
Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: January 15, 2025
Camera Ready: February 1, 2025
Workshop: March 24, 2025

Submission Link: Submit your paper here
Organizers:
Nima Afraz, University College Dublin, Ireland
Mohammad Shojafar, University of Surrey, UK
Ahmed Al-Tahmeesschi, University of York, UK
David Owens, Telefonica, UK
We look forward to your contributions to open and interoperable mobile networks.
Submission Details:
The page length limit for all initial submissions for review is SIX (6) printed pages (10-point font) and must be written in English. Initial submissions longer than SIX (6) pages will be rejected without review. For further details please refer to https://lnkd.in/gK-i-zKE.
Submission Link: https://lnkd.in/gDHbDNKW
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