6G Force: Test to Innovate | i14y Lab Summit 2026

The i14y Lab Summit 2026: on Sept. 7, 2026, collocated with the Berlin 6G Conference (Sept 8- 10, 2026). i14y Lab Summit 2026: We talked about how Open RAN is the foundation for AI & 6G. Sessions: open source for digital sovereignty, Open RAN in 6G, OCUDU concept & testing, data access/protection/synthetic, international lab cooperation for repeatable testing, the AI-integrated RAN balancing complexity, stability, and efficiency. Welcome to the #summit26 Explore how 6G technology shapes the future of network infrastructure and AI integration. Learn key insights from the i14y Lab Summit. This session examines the critical role of Open RAN as a foundation for next-generation connectivity. Industry experts from Telefonica, Fraunhofer, Keysight, and ITRI discuss the complexities of balancing stability and efficiency in AI-integrated RAN architectures. We cover the shift toward digital sovereignty and the practical challenges of international lab cooperation for repeatable testing. Engineers will gain a deeper understanding of the OCUDU concept, data access strategies, and the cost implications of these technology shifts. Use these insights to refine your deployment strategies and approach to 6G network development. Subscribe for more technical deep dives on telecom architecture and network innovation. Chapters: 0:00 - Opening Remarks | Petr Ledl 6:00 - Opening Remarks | Hans Schotten 14:15 - How open interfaces and digital sovereignty are interconnected 17:35 - Without open RAN, forget about AI and 6G: ain’t gonna happen! 53:00 - The importance of open source for digital sovereignty and what that means for telcos 1:27:08 - Open RAN in 6G - How? 1:57:45 - OCUDU - an Idea and how to test it 2:43:00 - Data and data availability for testing and development: sources, taking data protection seriously, the use of synthetic data 3:10:00 - The international lab cooperation for repeatable and reproducible testing 3:36:30 - Quo vadis, AI-integrated 6G RAN – Complexity, Stability, and Efficiency 4:37:00 - One More Thing