Overcoming 5G Challenges and Fostering Collaboration: Reflections from the Nordic and Baltic countries

This session aimed to tackle this issue by bringing together speakers from various Nordic and Baltic countries who are active in the 5G ecosystem. The discussion revolved around how different organizations have been fostering collaboration among industry, business, and the public sector. The goal was to delve into successful initiatives that these organisations have undertaken to engage key stakeholders in the 5G ecosystem and debate challenges as well as future avenues through which the Nordic and Baltic regions can enhance collaboration, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices. Speakers: Heidi Himmanen, Chief Adviser, Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom Michael Nilsson, Project Manager, Centre for Distance-spanning Technology Elina Lidere, Head of Innovations Ecosystems, LMT Bård Reian, Senior engineer, NKOM Oliver Lekk, Head of Radio Network Department, Telia Eesti AS Thorgeir Sigurdarson, Head of Broadband Data Analytics, ECOI