RAN architecture for the AI-native 6G era

How will RAN architectures evolve as 6G and AI-native networking converge? What are the trends shaping long-term design and planning, and what are the implications for cost, sustainability and operational models? The panel considers how operators can prepare today by adopting modular architectures, flexible fronthaul and open interfaces. It aims to offer a forward view of RAN evolution that will help plan strategic investments for the next decade.

Recorded March 2026