OAI Foundation Hands-on Workshop at North Carolina State University
The OpenAirInterface (OAI) Foundation will host the OAI Foundation Hands-on Workshop at North Carolina State University from 13 to 14 October 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This second edition advances the OAI Foundation’s workforce development mission. In collaboration with universities and U.S. Government agencies, OAI is committed to preparing the next generation of engineers through practical training in modern communication systems, open-source software development, and AI-assisted software engineering.
Over two days of hands-on sessions, participants will work directly with OAI instructors to develop the OAI software stack, covering RAN, Core Network, and Operations and Maintenance (OAM). The workshop combines guided hands-on exercises with real-world deployment scenarios to provide practical experience across the full OAI platform. Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with the engineers behind OpenAirInterface, discuss technical challenges, and gain insights into the latest developments in OpenAirInterface.
- 📅 Dates
13–14 October 2026- 📍 Location
NC State University, Raleigh, NC- 👥 Format
Two-day hands-on workshop
Call for demos
Timeline: Demo proposal deadline = 1 September 2026
We invite you to showcase your work through a live demonstration during the workshop. Selected demos will be included in the workshop program.
To submit a demo, please download and complete the Demo Proposal Form (PDF) and return it to workshop@openairinterface.org before the submission deadline.
Accommodation & access:
Accommodation: Here are different hotel recommendations near North Carolina State University:
Access: The workshop will take place in Duke Energy Hall, located on the second floor of the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State University’s Centennial Campus. If you enter the library from the street, simply follow the large yellow staircase to the second floor, where Duke Energy Hall and the surrounding commons are located.
Address:
Duke Energy Hall – James B. Hunt Jr. Library
1070 Partners Way
Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Getting to NC State Centennial Campus
- By air: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is approximately 15–20 minutes by car from the venue.
- By car: Parking is available on and around Centennial Campus.
- By taxi or rideshare: Uber and Lyft operate throughout the Raleigh area, providing convenient access to the venue.
- By public transportation: The NC State Centennial Campus is served by local GoRaleigh bus routes and the university’s Wolfline shuttle system, making it easily accessible from downtown Raleigh and other parts of the city.