The ABC of 5G
TECHNICAL, BUSINESS, AND REGULATION PERSPECTIVES
11, 18 & 25 September 2025
This comprehensive course is specifically designed to give business managers an in-depth understanding of 5G technology and its significant economic and legal implications.You will delve into the technical details of 5G, explore the techno-economic implications, and gain an understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the deployment and use of 5G.
Through a combination of engaging lectures, practical case studies and interactive discussions, you will unlock the true potential of 5G so that you can make informed decisions and successfully navigate the challenges inherent in implementing 5G solutions, ultimately leading to improved connectivity for your organization.
This course is co-organized by professors and research experts in the field of mobile telecommunication networks, 5G in particular, from three universities: Universiteit Antwerpen, Universiteit Gent and Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
As this course provides a comprehensive introduction to 5G, it is tailored for companies looking to explore and implement the transformative potential of 5G. Designed to cover multiple facets of 5G technology, our course is ideal for forward-thinking organizations that want to understand the fundamentals, explore various applications and strategically integrate 5G into their unique context.
Background in telecommunications networks is a plus, but not required.
Participants can obtain a certificate of attendance.
- An Braeken, VUB
- Asma Chiha Ep Harbi, Ghent University
- Yarno De Bie & Pierre-Yves Dethy, BIPT
- Vasilis Maglogiannis, Ghent University
- Johann Marquez-Barja, University of Antwerp
- Dries Naudts, Ghent University
- Nina Slamnik-Krijestorac, University of Antwerp
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
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
Practical info
Fee
€ 1.200,-
The participation fee includes the tuition fee, course notes, soft drinks, coffee and sandwiches.
Payment occurs after reception of the invoice.
All invoices are due in thirty days. All fees are exempt from VAT.
Reduction
- When a participant of a company subscribes for the complete course, a discount of 20% is given to all additional subscriptions from the same company. In that case, only one invoice is issued per company.- PhD students receive a discount of 10%.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation must be done in writing. Our cancellation conditions can be consulted on www.ugain.ugent.be/cancellationTraining vouchers
Ghent University accepts payments by KMO-portefeuille (www.kmo-portefeuille.be; authorisation ID: DV.O103194).Opleidingsverlof (VOV)
This course has too few contact hours to qualify for VOV.