Mastering 5G Network Planning & Optimization
About Event
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Kenya Chapter invites you to an in-person technical talk on 5G Network Planning & Optimization straight from the team building it at Kenya's largest network operator.
Tickets
IEEE ComSoc Members: KSh 150
Non-members: KSh 200
Tickets are non-refundable. Seats are limited Register early.
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5G is rewriting the rules of connectivity. This session pulls back the curtain on how 5G networks are actually planned, deployed, and optimized in the field with real KPIs, real trade-offs, and real lessons from the frontlines of rollout.
Speaker: Simon Mbogo, Safaricom Simon leads the conversation on 5G network planning and optimization at Safaricom, joined by two colleagues from his team to share hands-on insights from live deployments across Kenya.
What you'll learn
Fundamentals of 5G network planning
Coverage, capacity, and performance optimization
Network KPIs and optimization strategies
Real-world deployment challenges and lessons learned
Emerging trends in 5G and beyond
Who should attend
Open to telecom/ICT professionals, RF and systems engineers, students, researchers, software engineers working in wireless, IEEE members, and anyone curious about the future of connectivity no prior 5G expertise required.
Why attend
Insider insights from Safaricom's own 5G planning team
Direct Q&A with the engineers doing the work
Networking with engineers, researchers, students, and tech leaders
Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and career growth
Agenda
5:30 PM – Registration & networking
6:00 PM – Talk: 5G Network Planning & Optimization
7:15 PM – Q&A
7:30 PM – Open networking
8:30 PM – Close
Date: Friday, 14 August 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EAT Venue: PrideInn Azure Hotel, Nairobi Westlands Registration: https://luma.com/zhtuec24
Complementary Parking Available.
Connect. Learn. Network.