On October 28, 2024, the IEEE Communications Society hosted the first edition of its 2024 Workshop on Emerging 6G Technologies at King’s College London, a significant gathering that brought together leading experts in next-generation communication technologies. The event attracted a diverse group of researchers, industry leaders, and early-career professionals, sparking discussions on innovations in 6G and beyond.
Keynote Sessions & Highlights
The workshop commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Aryan Kaushik from Manchester Metropolitan University, followed by a series of keynote talks from distinguished speakers:
- Goal-Oriented Semantic Communications for 6G – Prof. Yansha Deng, King’s College London
- Key 6G Enabling Technologies – Prof. Huseyin Arslan, Istanbul Medipol University
- Integrated Sensing and Communications – Prof. Christos Masouros, University College London
- Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces – Dr. Vincenzo Sciancalepore, NEC Laboratories Germany
- Non-Terrestrial Networks and Multiple Access for 6G – Prof. Wonjae Shin, Korea University
Engaging Sessions and Panel Discussions
A key feature was the panel discussion on “Emerging 6G Technologies: Industry and Academic Perspective,” moderated by Prof. Aryan Kaushik. The panel brought together perspectives from academia and industry, with contributions from Dr. Mona Ghassemian (Huawei, UK), Prof. Alessandro Guidotti (CNIT, Italy), Prof. Ramona Trestian (LDTRC, Middlesex University, UK), Prof. Haris Pervaiz (University of Essex, UK), and Prof. Purav Shah (LDTRC, Middlesex University, UK).
Sessions on advancements in machine learning and AI for 6G by Prof. Hina Tabassum (York University, Canada) and Digital Twin for 6G by Prof. Huan Nguyen (Director of LDTRC, Middlesex University, UK) further enriched the workshop’s discussions.
Celebrating Innovation: Poster Prize Competition
The workshop celebrated outstanding research through its Poster Prize Competition. The winners were:
- Yang Su from King’s College London for Energy-Efficient Cellular-Connected UAV Swarm Control Optimization.
- Alessandro Bigiotti from LDTRC, Middlesex University for Blockchain-enabled Traceability and Safety of Road Freight Transport.
- Mahnoor Yaqoob from LDTRC, Middlesex University for Digital Twin for Intelligent Resource Allocation for Multi-Tenant Networks Beyond 5G.
Looking Ahead
The IEEE Communications Society is thrilled to announce the second edition of this workshop on November 22, 2024, at LDTRC, Middlesex University in North London, with an expanded line-up of 6G experts and sessions.
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