This 90-minute session explores the ongoing evolution of the network. We look at how 5G Advanced (3GPP Releases 18, 19 and 20) enables the continuing transformation of the network into an increasingly resilient, flexible, and intelligent platform capable of supporting a much wider set of advanced consumer, and (especially) industrial use cases.  By exploring key features and concepts like Non-Terrestrial (Satellite) Networks, the AI-driven air interface, and enhanced positioning - and developments in both the architecture and protocols of the underlying system that bring a range of performance benefits – we will see how 5G Advanced can meet the rigorous demands of industrial automation and immersive eXtended Reality (XR). We then shift focus to the early research and architectural pillars of 6G, examining the leap toward "AI-Native" networks and Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), where the network functions as both a data carrier and a radar-like sensor. From Terahertz (THz) frequencies to "zero-energy" IoT devices that harvest ambient power, this session provides an initial look at the emerging and potential technologies that are expected to fuse the digital and physical worlds into a single, ubiquitous ecosystem. Evolutionary Roadmap - towards 6G 5G Advanced Fundamentals Enhanced Industrial IoT Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Next-Gen Immersive Media Green Connectivity AI-Native Networking Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) The Terahertz (THz) Frontier Future Use Cases

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This webinar explores how 5G-Advanced is transforming satellites from isolated backhaul pipes into integrated, high-performance access nodes that are fully integrated within the global 5G architecture and ecosystem.  We will dive into the shift from proprietary constellations to 3GPP-standardised Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), including a focus on how Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are now capable of providing Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity to unmodified smartphones. We will address the "physics of the problem," including the engineering required to manage massive Doppler shifts and latency over thousands of kilometres. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the architectural trade-offs between Transparent (Bent-pipe) and Regenerative (gNodeB in space) payloads. Whether you are within an MNO looking to eliminate coverage "dead zones" or a hardware developer designing next-gen chipsets, this session provides the technical and strategic roadmap for the next era of advanced NTN networks. Key Discussion Topics Include: Comparing LEO, MEO, and GEO roles in 5G+ throughput and latency Spectrum Strategy 3GPP Standardisation - enabling seamless satellite-terrestrial roaming NTN Architecture Options Bent-Pipe vs. Regenerative Payloads Direct-to-Device (D2D): - connecting standard smartphones Managing the extreme Link Budget Doppler & Timing Compensation Massive IoT-NTN - leveraging NB-IoT and eMTC The developing market, Case Studies, and evolution to the 6G Vision

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This 90-minute technical session explores the architectural shift from static, hardware-defined connectivity to a dynamic, software-centric ecosystem.  We examine how the "TechCo" model leverages 3GPP Releases 16, 17, and 18 to transform the network into a programmable interface, allowing external applications to request and trigger specific network behaviours on-demand. By analysing the critical interplay between exposure, management, and service layers, we look at the actual protocols required to safely open the 5G Service-Based Architecture (SBA) to third-party developers without compromising core integrity.  We explore how standardized frameworks like CAPIF and SEAL act as the essential middleware, abstracting 5G complexity into high-value functional blocks for vertical industries.  From ensuring secure northbound communication via the NEF to enabling "Network-as-Code" for industrial automation, this session provides a comprehensive blueprint for building a production-grade Network as a Platform (NaaP) that is scalable, interoperable, and ready for the global API economy. The Transition from Telco to TechCo The NEF as the SBA Frontier Core Northbound APIs & Traffic Influence Security, Rate-Limiting, and Topology Hiding CAPIF: The Common API Framework Automated API Discovery & Governance Multi-Provider & Cross-Operator Interconnection SEAL: Service Enabler Architecture Layer Vertical Middleware: Group & Location Management The Vertical Application Layer (VAL) Integration

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