Webinar: Demystifying Private Networks: What Port Leaders Need to Know About 4G, 5G, and Beyond.

As ports accelerate their digital transformation, connectivity has become the foundation for every innovation, from automation and AI to real-time monitoring and safety systems. Yet, with so many options, acronyms, and evolving standards, understanding private networks can feel like a maze.

Join us for a clarity-driven, expert-led session that demystifies private 4G, 5G and emerging wireless technologies. Designed for port leaders, IT teams and operations professionals, this webinar will help you cut through the complexity and make confident, informed connectivity decisions that support your long-term digital strategy.

Our panel of experts will unpack the differences between LTE, 5G and proprietary wireless solutions, exploring where each technology fits best within the port environment. From performance and scalability to cost and implementation, you’ll gain practical insight into what each option can deliver and how to assess them for your own operations.

Whether you’re building the foundation for automation, enhancing data security or improving resilience, this session will equip you with the knowledge and frameworks to develop a private network strategy that truly delivers.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the core principles of private network technology, including 4G, 5G, network slicing and proprietary systems.
• Compare the strengths, limitations and ideal use cases for leading connectivity options in port operations.
• Gain clarity on cost factors, from infrastructure investment to lifecycle and scalability.
• Recognise the operational drivers such as automation, safety, data security and resilience that shape private network strategies.

SPEAKERS:

Nick Applegarth, Global Product Manager, Three Group Solutions

Nick leads the Private Networks offer at Three Group Solutions, working with Hutchison Ports and operators worldwide to support automation initiatives. With a background in telecoms and a linguist by education, he focuses on practical applications of private networks in port operations.

Barbara Balice, Senior Radio Design Manager, CKH Innovations Opportunities Development

Barbara has over 20 years’ experience in radio engineering, leading private network design and performance optimisation across technologies from 3G to 5G. She has played a key role in launching pioneering connectivity solutions and driving innovation in network strategy.

Loretta Liu, Principal Network Architect, CKH Innovations Opportunities Development

Loretta designs resilient, high-performance networks for critical environments including ports and industrial campuses. With extensive experience integrating 5G, spectrum management and automation technologies, she helps organisations strengthen connectivity for digital transformation.

Graham Wilde, Head of 5G Business Development, Three Group Solutions

Graham coordinates Private Network development across Hutchison Group operators and supports digitisation and automation projects in 24 countries. With a telecoms background and experience in deploying private networks at major ports, he brings deep practical insight into industrial connectivity.