The Big 5G Debate

CEO Mitch De Geest debated with, among others, Minister Petra De Sutter about the importance of 5G for society and industry.

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May 19, 2021

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5G promises much more than just faster mobile internet. The range of new applications will play an important role in the digital transformation of the economy. On 27 April 2021, the following guests explained their vision on the importance of 5G for innovation, the societal applications, but also the impact of radiation:

Petra De Sutter - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Service, Public Enterprises, Telecommunications and Posts
Mitch De Geest - CEO Citymesh - AIG Engineer of the Year 2020
Wout Joseph - lecturer Information Technology UGent
Sofie Pollin - lecturer Telecommunications and Microwaves KU Leuven.

You can watch fragments of the debate here.