This comprehensive course is specifically designed to give business managers an in-depth understanding of 5G technology and its significant economic and legal implications.

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.

Target audience

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.

Certificate of attendance

Participants can obtain a certificate of attendance.

Practical organisation

Time schedule

The dates for a possible future edition have not yet been determined.

Location

Vrije Universiteit Brussel 

Language

English is used in all presentations, exercises and documentation, so ready knowledge of English is necessary.

Organisation

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. The courses are coordinated by Prof. Johann Marquez-Barja (Universiteit Antwerpen), Peter Schelkens (VUB), Jeroen Hoebeke (Universiteit Gent) and Ingrid Moerman (Universiteit Gent).

Doctoral training

PhD students may obtain credits for their Doctoral Training Programme by registering this activity as an attended seminar. All relevant information on how to add an activity to the PhD Portfolio can be found here. 

Future edition

Are you interested in a future edition of the programme? Please send an email to facultyofengineering@vub.be with the subject line: “INTEREST THE ABC OF 5G” 

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