The ABC of 5G: technical, Business, and regulation perspectives

This course delivers a comprehensive overview of 5G, covering RAN/Core architecture, AI/ML integration, security, regulation, and economics to equip professionals for its industrial application.

Timing

• Course day 1: Thursday September 11, 2025
• Course day 2: Thursday September 18, 2025
• Course day 3: Thursday September 25, 2025

A detailed Table of contents is below:

• An overview of 5G technologies
  • Evolution from 4G to 5G
  • Key features and benefits of 5G technology
  • Overview of 5G use cases and industrial applications
  • Overview of radio access network (RAN) and core network

  • Introduction to network slicing and virtualization

     

• 5G Radio Access Network (RAN)
  • Introduction to 5G RAN 5G RAN architecture
  • Functionalities and features of 5G RAN

  • Rollout and optimization of the 5G RAN

     

• 5G Core Network (5GC)
  • Introduction to the 5G core network
  • 5G Core Network architecture
  • Functionalities and features of 5G Core Network

  • Stand-alone vs. non-stand-alone implementations

     

• Regulation and legislation
  • Introduction to 5G regulations and legislation
  • Regulatory frameworks for 5G
  • Policy and regulatory challenges
  • Privacy, security and data protection in 5G from a legal perspective (technical aspects will be covered in the session on security)

  • GDPR Data Management Act AI/ML in 5G Systems

     

• Overview of AI/ML in 5G Networks
  • Why AI/ML is needed in 5G (complexity, automation, real-time optimization)
  • High-level integration points: RAN, Core, and Management layers AI/ML in the 5G Core
  • Key functions: NWDAF (Network Data Analytics Function), PCF with AI policies
  • Use cases: traffic prediction, anomaly detection, slice SLA assurance AI/ML in the RAN
  • Focus on O-RAN
  • O-RAN architecture and the role of the RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller)
  • dApps, xApps, rApps: use cases like dynamic spectrum allocation, interference management
  • ML model lifecycle in near-RT and non-RT RICs Challenges and Standards Landscape
  • Challenges: data availability, model portability, trust, explainability

  • Standards and initiatives: O-RAN Alliance, 3GPP (e.g., NWDAF), ETSI ENI, IEEE, ITU

     

• Security
  • Introduction to 5G security
  • Security challenges in 5G
  • Security/privacy challenges posed by new technologies (SDN, NFV, MEC, slicing)
  • Security/privacy challenges in Open-RAN 5G security architecture
  • Methods for privacy, security and data protection

  • Authentication/access control

     

• Techno-economics
  • Introduction to 5G techno-economics
  • Business models
  • Cost drivers in 5G networks
  • Revenue Opportunities Return on investment
  • Business strategies and value chain Verticals & paths
  • Introduction to 5G verticals
  • Key use cases and applications
  • Challenges in conducting trials
  • Vertically specific tests
  • Vehicles
  • Smart mobility
  • Smart cities and infrastructure
  • Industrial IoT Future trends