RIG #99
RIG #99 will convene in Anchorage, Alaska from May 5 through May 9, 2026. This event represents a significant opportunity for our North American members to participate in a week of substantive dialogue, technical training, and collaborative engagement.
Registration is open now for RIG #99. Members can register via members gateway. This will be a hybrid event, with in-person sessions complemented by remote participation via Microsoft Teams.
Featured Session: 5G SA Deployment Workshop
Tuesday,May 5, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM AKDT
Registration is open now for the 5G SA Deployment Workshop, bringing together industry experts and ecosystem leaders to explore the current regional landscape. Members can register via members gateway, we invite non-members to register for the workshop via this link.
Explore the Agenda
North America Services Working Group
The North American Services Working Group will be meeting from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (AKST). The Services Working Group will discuss MWC Barcelona 2026 highlights, regulatory updates, and key developments in eSIM, secure elements, and applet verification. View the full agenda below:
- Introduction
- Anti-trust and Agenda Review
- Overview of the Technology Group meeting in MWC Barcelona -2026
- Managing Trust in Applet in a multi stakeholder Secure Element Deployment
- Regulatory Updates
- Evolution of PQC
- Java Applet Bytecode Verification – The MNO Responsibility
North America 5G SA Deployment Working Group
The 5G SA Deployment Workshop will bring together industry leaders, technology experts, and regulatory voices. This session will cover 5G SA global adoption, deployment challenges, cloud‑native core evolution, migration strategies, operational readiness, RAN upgrades, and the real‑world benefits of 5G SA at scale. View the full agenda here:
| 13:30–13:40 (AKST) | Opening and Welcome. Why 5G SA ? |
| 13:40–14:00 (AKST) | 5G Standalone Worldwide: Deployment Status, Market Trends, and Monetization Opportunities |
| 14:00–14:15 (AKST) | 5G SA deployment challenges from an operator perspective |
| 14:15–14:35 (AKST) | Deploying the 5G Core: Cloud-Native Architecture, Integration with EPC, and Operational Readiness |
| 14:35–14:55 (AKST) | Migrating from NSA to SA: Deployment Strategies, DSS, Spectrum Refarming, and Operational Lessons |
| 14:55–15:20 (AKST) | Coffee Break |
| 15:20–16:00 (AKST) | Operational Challenges of SA Migration -> 1. Devices, Preparing Systems, Provisioning, and Subscriber Management 2. SIM strategy moving towards 5G SA |
| 16:00 – 16:20 (AKST) | RAN Evolution for 5G SA: Network Upgrades, Optimization, and Deployment Considerations |
| 16:20 – 16:40 (AKST) | 5G SA Benefits at Scale: Network Efficiency, Performance Gains, and Impact on the Full Subscriber Base |
| 16:40 – 17:00 (AKST) | Charging & Billing in 5G SA Networks: New Operational Requirements |
| 17:00–17:05 (AKST) | Closing Remarks |
North America Networks Working Group
The North American Networks Working Group will be meeting from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (AKST). The North America Network Group will discuss network strategy updates, AI initiatives, and key issues shaping 5G SA deployment and future 6G readiness.
| 09:05 AM | Welcome, Anti-trust, US Entity list statement | |||
| 09:07 AM | Agenda approval | |||
| 09:10 AM | Minutes and Action Item Follow-up | |||
| 09:15 AM | NG Global Updates | |||
| 09:45 AM | Horizon Discussion/ Survey | |||
| 10.00 AM | VENUS Update | |||
| 10:30 AM – 11.00 AM | Coffee Break | |||
| 11.00 AM | Network topic | |||
| 11.30 AM | GSMA Open Telco AI Initiative | |||
| 12.00 AM – 01.00 PM | Lunch Break | |||
| 01.00 PM | 5G SA MRR in the context of 6G | |||
| 01.30 PM | Discussion on issues/challenges regarding 5G SA deployment | |||
| 02.00 PM | Improving Public Safety | |||
| 02.30 PM | Conclusion – Voice and Data Support for Private LTE Networks | |||
| 03.00 PM | Coffee Break | |||
| 03.30 PM | Any Other Business / Closing & Administration | |||
North American WEE Working Group
The North American Empowerment and Education Working Group will be Wednesday, May 6th from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This two-part session will focus on a local activity and then be followed by updates regarding the GSMA Wireless Industry Skills Study. Full agenda to come shortly
North American Verticals (NAVA) Working Group
The North American Vertical Applications Working Group will be meeting from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (AKST). The NAVA Working Group will cover regulatory updates, drone and aviation industry developments, and key technical initiatives shaping airborne connectivity. View the full agenda here:
| 09:00 AM | Welcome, Anti-trust, US Entity list statement | |||
| 09:02 AM | Agenda approval | |||
| 09:04 AM | Summary of previous meeting Notes of the February 19, 2026, NAVA meeting in Miami, FL Action Item review | |||
| 09:10 AM | Industry Checkpoint: IoT, Q1 2026 | |||
| 09:25 AM | Recent FAA/ FCC Drone related Activities | |||
| 09:45 AM | Regulatory Update – Drone Dominance | |||
| 10:00 AM – 10.30 AM | Coffee Break | |||
| 10.30 AM | Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program (MNAAP) and Electronic Conspicuity Update | |||
| 10.55 AM | Aerial to Everything (A2X) capability | |||
| 11.20 AM | Foundry UAV Testing update | |||
| 11.45 AM | Industry Updates 3GPP ANSI UASSC ASTM GSMA/GUTMA ACJA GSMA Foundry (other than NA) RTCA Others | |||
| 11.52 AM | Future Meetings a. Additional virtual meeting(s) TBD b. Next F2F Meeting with GSMA NA RIG#100 | |||
| 11.59 AM | Any Other Business | |||
| 12.00 PM | Adjourn | |||
North American Terminals Working Group
The North American Terminals Working Group will be meeting from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (AKST). This session will focus on eSIM strategy moving towards 5G SA. Full agenda to come shortly.
North American WAS/IDS Working Group
The North American WAS/IDS Working Group will be meeting from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (AKST) The WAS/IDS Working Group will review program updates, explore 5G SA roaming developments, and engage members in shaping priorities for upcoming meetings.
| 9:00-9:30 | Welcome and Introductory Session Anti-Trust Reminder Approval of Agenda Delegate Introduction Approval of Minutes |
| 9:30-10:30 | WAS Updates |
| 10:30-11:00 | Break |
| 11:00-12:30 | 5G SA Roaming Overview |
| 12:30-13:30 | Open Mic discussion to identify and define interesting topics to be included in the upcoming agendas. Meeting Closure Next Meetings AOB Feedback and Closure |
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