We aim to strengthen collaborations and synergies among the
Open Testing and Integration Centres (OTIC) globally
Why OTIC Summit?
Multiple OTIC Hosts Gathering
for the first time, with an incredible opportunity to meet with multiple OTIC hosts in one single venue in Singapore.
Knowledge Sharing and Roundtables
OTIC hosts and industry leaders share the vision, plans, challenges encountered, best practices, solutions and recommendations.
Technology Showcase & Demos
Visit Singapore’s Future Communications Connectivity Lab(FCCLab), featuring O-RAN R&D and testing capability.
Foster Collaboration
With our common goal and vision; we work together to accelerate innovation and adoption of O-RAN solutions
Key Themes
Review Best Practices, Learning On Lab Setup, Testing and Certificate Processes
Accelerate O-RAN Adoption and Commercial Deployments
Progress Vendor Solutions Towards Commercial Deployment Readiness
Gain Operator Acceptance Of OTIC Certificate & Badges
Agenda
Note: Kindly check this website regularly for updates to the agenda.
Day 1 (23 Aug, Wed)
9:00am – 9:30am | Registration |
9:30am – 9:40am | Opening Address | Prof Tony Quek, Director, Future Communications R&D Programme (FCP) |
9:40am – 10:10am | Keynote: Singapore’s Future Communications Strategy | Dr Ong Chen Hui, Assistant Chief Executive, BizTech Group, IMDA |
10:10am – 10:40am | Keynote: O-RAN: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Essential Role of OTIC | Dr Alex Choi, Chairman, O-RAN ALLIANCE |
10:40am – 11:00am | Tea Break |
11:00am – 11:30am | Keynote: Open RAN – from trial to commercial – | Dr Sadayuki Abeta, Global Head, Open RAN, NTT DOCOMO, Inc. |
11:30am – 12:00pm | Keynote: 2022 and 2023 5G Challenge Interoperability Insights and Challenges | Ms Julie Kub, Programme Lead, DoD and NTIA 5G Challenge |
12:00pm – 1:20pm | Lunch |
1:20pm – 3:40pm | OTIC Hosts Sharing Session: Reflection on the Journey of OTIC |
3:40pm – 4:00pm | Tea Break |
4:00pm – 5:30pm | Panel I: Accelerate O-RAN Adoption and Commercial Deployment |
5:30pm | End |
6:00pm – 8:00pm | Dinner Networking Night (Optional) |
Day 2 (24 Aug, Thu)
9:00am – 9:30am | Keynote: Leveraging Test and Integration for O-RAN Innovation, and More | Dr I Chih Lin, O-RAN Alliance TSC Co-Chair |
9:30am – 10:00am | Keynote: OTICs’ Pivotal Role in Enabling Multi-Vendors Open RAN Deployments | Mr Cao Peng, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Test Group, Keysight |
10:00am – 10:30am | Keynote: Future Communications R&D Programme in Singapore | Prof Tony Quek, Director, Future Communications R&D Programme (FCP) |
10:30am – 11:00am | Tea Break |
11:00am – 12:30pm | Panel II: Progress Vendor Solutions Towards Commercial Deployment Readiness |
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Lunch |
2:00pm – 3:30pm | Lab Tour to Asia & Pacific OTIC in Singapore | FCCLab |
3:30pm | End |
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Dr Alex Jinsung Choi
Chairman, O-RAN ALLIANCE and SVP Group Technology, Deutsche Telekom
Dr Chih-Lin I
Co-Chair, O-RAN Alliance Technical Steering Committee (TSC) and Chief Scientist of Wireless Technologies, China Mobile
Dr Sadayuki Abeta
Global Head, Open RAN, NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
MS JULIE KUB
Programme Lead, Department of Defense (DoD) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 5G Challenge
MR CAO PENG
Vice President and General Manager, Keysight Technologies
DR ONG CHEN HUI
Assistant Chief Executive, BizTech Group, IMDA
Prof Tony Quek
Director, Future Communications R&D Programme (FCP), SUTD
Confirmed Speakers for OTIC Hosts Sharing Session
Mr mark poletti
Director, Wireless, CableLabs
Representing Kyrio O-RAN Test and Integration Lab
Mr Ivan Seskar
Chief Technologist, WINLAB, Rutgers University
Representing North American OTIC in NYC Metro Area/East (COSMOS)
Dr Michele Polese
Principal Research Scientist, Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT), Northeastern University
Representing North American OTIC in the Boston Area (Northeastern University)
Ms Selena Hsu
Vice President, Auray OTIC and Security Lab, Auray Technology Corp.
Representing Auray OTIC and Security lab
dr Aloizio P. Da Silva
Director, CCI xG Testbed, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Virginia Tech
Representing North American OTIC in Washington DC/Arlington VA (Virginia Tech)
Mr Mitsuhiro Kuchitsu
Vice Division Manager, Technology, Strategy & Compliance, Rakuten Mobile
Representing Japan OTIC
Mr Yu Shi
Director, Business Development, 7Layers
Representing Asia & Pacific OTIC by ritt7layers
Prof Chen Binbin
Deputy Director, Future Communications R&D Programme (FCP), SUTD
Session Facilitator representing Asia & Pacific OTIC in Singapore
Confirmed Moderators
Dr Ian Wong
Co-Chair, O-RAN Alliance Test and Integration Focus Group (TIFG) and Director, RF and Wireless Architecture, CTO Office,
VIAVI Solutions
Dr Chih-Lin I
Co-Chair, O-RAN Alliance Technical Steering Committee (TSC) and Chief Scientist of Wireless Technologies, China Mobile
Confirmed Panellists
Dr Alex Jinsung Choi
Chairman, O-RAN ALLIANCE and SVP Group Technology, Deutsche Telekom
Dr Sadayuki Abeta
Global Head, Open RAN, NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
Mr Nga Chee Wei
Director, Biz Tech Group/ Emerging Technology Office, IMDA
MR MUNISH CHHABRA
Head, Mobility Software and Services Business, Radisys
Mr mark poletti
Director, Wireless, CableLabs
Mr Koo Eng Wei
O-RAN Alliance Test and Integration Focus Group (TIFG) 1st Vendor Co-Chair, MVP-C & IEFG Co-Chair, Technology, Keysight Technologies
Ms Selena Hsu
Vice President, Auray OTIC and Security Lab, Auray Technology Corp.
Mr Thomas Rumbelow
Head, Open RAN Policy, UK Government
Mr Si Cheng Choon
Vice President, Technology, Strategy & Transformation, Singapore Telecommunications Limited
Mr Mitsuhiro Kuchitsu
Vice Division Manager, Technology, Strategy & Compliance, Rakuten Mobile
Mr James Chen
Director, Cloud Solution Engineering Division II, Quanta Cloud Technology
Asia & Pacific Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) in Singapore
Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)
8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372
23 – 24 August 2023
Singapore