The $540 billion question: Can open source topple the mobile network dinosaurs?

​Teaser
The 6G revolution is coming—and it will rewrite the rules of the $540 billion mobile network infrastructure market. By 2030, two seismic shifts will redefine connectivity: the rise of satellite-based networks replacing terrestrial cell towers, and the transformation of proprietary hardware into software running in data centers. This session starts by mapping the current landscape, core technologies, and market dynamics. Then, we’ll dive into how these shifts will disrupt the status quo, opening the door for a hyper-scale, open-source-driven ecosystem. The question isn’t just who will build 6G, but who will own it—and how open source could tip the balance.

Why is this topic relevant?
For a decade, mobile network operators have been squeezed between stagnant subscriber growth and the loss of technological sovereignty to Chinese and U.S. vendors. With 6G, the reckoning arrives: operators face a stark choice—submit to costly vendor lock-in or invest in the hard path to independence. The outcome of this techno-economic showdown will determine not just how we communicate for the next 20 years, but who controls our critical infrastructure—and who reaps the profits. The clock is ticking: will Europe seize the moment or cede the future?

The session will take place on the COMPUTA Planet at VENTURE SPRIND 2026, held at Futurium in Berlin. You will need a VENTURE SPRIND ticket to enter the venue and attend the session.
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