Iquadrat’s researcher John Vardakas presented a tutorial on converged optical-wireless networks at the International Conference on Modern Circuits and Systems Technologies (MOCAST) on Electronics and Communications, which was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 7 to 9 May 2018. The tutorial covered both the current and future optical and wireless networking schemes, while highlighting those configurations that are applicable for 5G implementations. Moreover, Iquadrat’s research efforts on the application of converged network solutions for 5G fronthauling where discussed in detail, as well as challenges that are related to network components and management functions.