Global view on 6G – 6G workshop series hosted by Hexa-X

Despite a target of commercial 6G deployments at the end of this decade, globally significant research efforts towards 6G have been ongoing for some time and requirement analysis in 3GPP is not far in the future. In 2030 and beyond, the world will face challenges and opportunities for growth and sustainability while proactively tackling the issues of green deal efficiency, digital inclusion, and protection of health and safety in a post-pandemic world. Wireless technologies are critical for our society and economy today; their importance for growth will continue to increase steadily. This panel will give a global update on the current status of actions towards 6G.

10.30 – 10.40
6G IA introduction and view
Colin Willcock, Chairman, 6G IA

10.40 – 10.50
Hexa-X general introduction
Mikko Uusitalo, Project Lead, Hexa-X

10.50 – 11.10
Update from Next-G Alliance
Mitch Tseng, Vice-Chair – Applications Working Group, Next G Alliance

11.10 – 11.30
Update from Hexa-X group on Design of service management and orchestration functionalities or Special-purpose functionalities: intermediate solutions
José Antonio Ordóñez, Technology Expert and Standards Specialist, Telefonica/ Hexa-X

11.30 – 11.50
Update from Hexa-X group on AI-driven communication & computation co-design: initial solutions
Sokratis Barmpounakis, WP4 Solutions Architect, Hexa-X

11.50 – 12.10
Perspective from China
Guangyi Liu, 5G Director and CTO of Wireless and Device Department, China Mobile Research Institute

12.10 – 12.30
Perspective from Japan: Activities in Japan toward Beyond 5G/6G
Satoshi Konishi, EVP and Head of Advanced Technology Laboratories, KDDI Research and VP, KDDI Technology Strategy Division

12.30 – 12.50
6G Perspective from South Korea
Takki Yu, Senior Director, Head of Access Development Team, SK Telecom

12.50 – 13.00
Hexa-X concluding remarks
Mikko Uusitalo, Project Lead, Hexa-X

NetworkX

Network X is where the telecom and mobile industry comes together to spark powerful debates and connections. This is the new home of the long-running 5G World and Broadband World Forum, which will be joined by the newly launched Telco Cloud, designed to cover the full spectrum of the telecoms ecosystem.

5G World

This event has a 19 year heritage, with audiences travelling from across the globe to hear from innovative operators, leading solution providers, disruptive new players and many more, who provide inspiration and innovation on how to successfully roll out 5G networks and monetise new use cases.