6G IA

IEEE - 6th Workshop on ‘‘Emerging Topics in 6G Communications’’
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12
Workshop co-chairs
• Ruiqi (Richie) Liu – ZTE Corporation, China
• Nizar Zorba – Qatar University, Qatar
• Ana Garcia Armada – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
• Wei Zhang – The University of New South Wales, Australia
Main contact

richie.leo(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)zte.com.cn

Important Dates

Paper submission deadline: July 15, 2025
Notification of acceptance: Sept. 1, 2025
Camera-ready papers & registration: Oct 1, 2025

Submission link

https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34067&track=132189

Scope
5G networks and devices are now a reality with wide deployment and spread among population, but the demand for advanced data services as well as beyond-communication services is still booming, and will soon need for a new generation for wireless/cellular communication, the 6G. It will be a new standard that not only provides high data rates, extremely low delay, large connection density, but also will enable the integrated sensing and communications as well as AI-native designs. Novel beyond-communication usage scenarios and use cases are envisaged to be supported, and thus more computation and communication resources may be consumed, where their optimization is a must.
6G communications will bring new challenges due to their sensitivity to scenario conditions, thereby requiring highly adaptive techniques that will adapt fast, in order to guarantee a satisfactory delay. Spectrum and resources management will be crucial within 6G to account for the extremely heterogeneous scenario. The network complexity will also be unprecedented, due to the very diverse applications such as ultra-low latency requirements for critical vehicular communications, the growing demand of high positioning accuracy for location-based services, and dense heterogeneous architectures. Several emerging topics are encountered within 6G and this workshop will focus on such emerging topics, and potential solutions will be presented. Researchers and engineers from academia and industry are invited to submit their recent research results and innovations.
Topics
We seek original work not currently under review by any other journal/magazine/conference. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

AI applications for 6G.
Novel signal processing techniques for 6G.
Smart antenna designs for 6G.
6G communications at the Terahertz band.
Advanced Full Duplex strategies for 6G.
Meta-surfaces implementation at 6G.
New Quality of Service (QoS) metrics for 6G.
Multiple Access schemes suitable for 6G.
Dynamic spectrum access/sharing at 6G band.
New network architectures in 6G.
Self-organising 6G-enabled IoT.
Interference management at 6G.
New security concepts within 6G.
6G Testbeds and Applications.
Spectrum regulatory for 6G bands.

Paper Submission
All final submissions of accepted papers must be written in English with a maximum paper length of six (6) printed pages (10-point font), including figures. No more than one (1) additional printed page (10-point font) may be included in final submission,s and the extra page (the 7th page) will incur an over-length page charge of US$100. All final papers must be submitted to the IEEE Conference eXpress website.
For more information, please see IEEE Globecom 2025 official website: https://globecom2025.ieee-globecom.org/authors

Shaping the Evolution of CAM Towards Next Generation Networks
2025-12-12 11:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Insights from Policy, SNS JU Research, CEF, 3GPP, and Industrial Initiatives
https://bscw.sns-ju.eu/pub/bscw.cgi/d1124132/Shaping%20the%20Evolution%20of%20CAM%20Towards%20Next%20Generation%20Networks-20251212%201305-1.mp4

Details:

Online
Date: 12/12/2025
Time: 11:30 – 14:00 CET
Recording available here.

This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status, emerging trends, and future outlook of the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) ecosystem in Europe and beyond. As CAM continues to evolve toward the 6G era, the interaction between research, large-scale deployments, policy frameworks, and industrial innovation becomes increasingly crucial. By bringing together experts from European policy and regulation, SNS JU research projects, CEF deployments, 3GPP standardisation, and leading industry initiatives, the event will explore the latest developments shaping the CAM landscape. Participants will gain insights into the achievements to date and the strategic challenges that must be addressed to ensure a coherent and future-proof evolution of CAM systems.

Event Agenda

Time CETPresentation TitleName & Organisation

11:30–11:40Welcome & IntroductionPouria Sayyad Khodashenas, i2CAT (Host)

11:40-11:55European Commission perspective on policy developments towards 5G+/6G for CAMChristian Micas, European Commission

11:55-12:20Current Status in Research: SNS PerspectiveKonstantinos Katsaros, ICCS / SNS JU Projects

12:20-12:40CEF Projects Insights ReportPierre-Yves Danet, Senior Consultant at 6G-IA

12:40-13:00Standards Perspective: 3GPP José Almodóvar Chico, TNO / 3GPP

13:00-13:20Related Initiatives: 5GAAMaxime Flament, 5GAA

13:20-13:55Panel DiscussionPanellists: All speakers

Moderator: Pouria Sayyad Khodashenas, i2CAT (Host)

13:55-14:00Wrap-Up & Next StepsPouria Sayyad Khodashenas, i2CAT (Host)

WiTaR Lunch Salon #3 - Building Inclusive 6G Through Technical Leadership, Research Collaboration and Contributions to Standardisation
2026-02-03 13:00 - 14:00
Date & Time:

Tuesday 3rd February 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CET)
The recording is online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoLe3BEB8CE

WiTaR Lunch Salon #3 – Building Inclusive 6G Through Technical Leadership, Research Collaboration and Contributions to Standardisation
Speaker: Dr. Albena Mihovska, CTO SmartAvatar B.V., WG3 Chair one6G, IEEE R8 Member Conference Coordination Committee (CoCC)
Topic: How do women shape the technologies that will define our future? This talk aimed to demonstrate that technical excellence and diversity are complementary forces driving innovation. In particular, the talk outlined the path from cutting-edge 6G research to real-world standardisation impact, showcasing how technical expertise combined with a commitment to inclusion can drive meaningful change in telecommunications.
Drawing from the personal experience in previous wireless generations, 6G research and participation in international collaborative and standardisation initiatives, the talk explored how diverse perspectives improve technical solutions, including robust security and sustainability-focused designs that serve broader populations and how inclusion within technical forums and research projects can drive the 6G ecosystem.
Teaser: What does it take to build credibility as a woman in highly technical 6G spaces? How can we leverage our own expertise to open doors for others? What specific technical contributions have made the biggest impact?
About the speaker:
Chief Technology Officer at SmartAvatar

Dr. Albena Mihovska has been actively contributing to ITU-R, ITU-T and ETSI standardisation since 2006. Most recently, she has been active within the IEEE SA P1955 for 6G Empowering Robotics.
In addition to her active role as a WG3 Chair of One6G Association, she has been appointed as a 2026 Member of the IEEE R8 Conference Coordination Committee (CoCC) and as a Vice-Chair of Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, IEEE Nanotechnology Council Joint Section Chapter, Denmark.
She is Founding member of the CTIF Global Capsule (CGC) network organisation, and a Board Member of Euromersive. Further, she has been serving as a Steering Committee member of IEEE WCNC (until 2017), IEEE BlackSeaCom (currently), and on the OC of IEEE GLOBECOM (’15, ’19), IEEE ICC’20, and other major conferences and workshops.
With her extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Albena Mihovska is a highly respected figure in the field of communication technologies, and her contributions have helped shape the future of 6G and beyond.

About WiTaR:
The Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) Working Group (WG) focuses on promoting gender equality, inclusion, and empowerment within the 6G Research & Innovation (R&I) community. Established as part of the European flagship project Hexa-X in February 2021 and expanded to the broader 5G Infrastructure PPP community in June 2021, the WiTaR WG continues to grow its influence. Launched in Fall 2023, WiTaR is dedicated to closing gender gaps and increasing the participation of women in the 6G R&I community.
Our mission:
WiTaR seeks to close the gender gap by fostering an inclusive environment, breaking down barriers, and inspiring the next generation of women leaders in telecommunications and research. The group’s efforts are focused on creating a more equitable and diverse workforce in these essential sectors, ensuring women have equal opportunities and recognition for their contributions.
More information: https://6g-ia.eu/witar/

Recording:

EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026 - Malaga, Spain
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-05
The 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC, in its 35th edition of a series, supported by the European Commission, and the 6G Summit, in its 8th edition, originated from the 6G Flagship programme in Finland, one of the very first in its area.
The conference is sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) and the European Association on Antennas and Propagation (EurAAP) and supported by the European Commission.
The conference addresses various aspects of Beyond 5G/6G communications systems and networks. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years close to 1000 delegates from more than 40 countries all over the world, to present and discuss the latest results, and an exhibition with more than 50 exhibitors, for demonstrating the technology developed in the area, namely within research projects from EU R&I programmes.
The conference program will include:

Keynotes
Panels
Regular sessions (papers from open call, to be submitted for uploading to IEEE Xplore)
Special and Convened sessions, with papers on specific topics
Workshops, with papers and presentations on specific topics
Poster sessions
Tutorials
Demos and exhibitions, with pitches
Awards in several categories (paper, poster, booth, demo, startup, thesis)

KEY DATES

23 Jan. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Papers for Regular Oral Sessions
23 Jan. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Workshops, Special Sessions and Tutorials
06 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Extended Abstracts for Posters
09 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Workshops, Special Sessions and Tutorials
27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Exhibitions, Demos and Booths
27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of applications for Ph.D. Theses and Startups
30 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Papers and Extended Abstracts
10 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for final Papers for all sessions and Workshops
13 Apr. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of proposals for Exhibitions, Demos and Booths
17 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for Authors registration
27 Apr. 2026 – Draft Programme available

Steering Committee Chairs
Luis M. Correia, IST – U. Lisbon, PT (Chair)
Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU, BE (Vice-Chair)
Matti Latva-aho, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI (Vice-Chair)
Technical Programme Co-Chairs
Pedro Merino-Gómez, U. Malaga, ES
Ivan Seskar, Rutgers U., US
Ari Pouttu, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Track Co-Chairs
PHY – Physical Layer and Fundamentals
Mikko Uusitalo, NOKIA, FI
Mari Carmen Aguayo-Torres, U. Malaga, ES
Aggelos Bletsas, Rutgers U., US
WOS – Wireless, Optical and Satellite Networks
David Larrabeiti, UC3M, ES
Alessandro Vanelli, U. Bologna, IT
Chia-Pang Yen, ITRI, TW
NET – Network Softwarisation
Anna Brunstrom, Karlstad U., SE
Johann Marquez-Barja, imec-UAntwerp, BE
Paul Ruth, U. North Carolina, US
AIU – Applications, IoT, Use cases
Marc Emmelmann, Fraunhofer FOKUS, DE
Almudena Díaz, U. Malaga, ES
Tingjun Chen, Duke U., US
OPE – Operational & Experimental Insights
Spyros Denazis, U. Patras, GR
David Gomez-Barquero, U.P. Valencia, ES
Aloizio Da Silva, Virginia Tech, US
AI4C – AI/ML Solutions for Communications
Daniel Kilper, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Valerio Frascolla, Intel Deutschland GmbH, DE,
Jongwon Kim, GIST, KR
SAQ – Security Aspects and Quantum Communications
John Preuß Mattsson, Ericsson, SE
Javier Lopez, U. Malaga, ES
Vuk Marojevic, Mass. State U., US
NVS – Next-Generation Visions & Sustainability
Marja Matinmikko-Blue, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Christoph Schmelz, NOKIA, DE
Carlos E. Caicedo Bastidas – Syracuse U., US
CMA – Components, Microelectronics, Photonics & Antennas
Luís Manuel Pessoa, U. Porto – INESC TEC, PT
Nuutti Tervo, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Ashutosh Dutta, U. Johns Hopkins, US
Panels Co-Chairs
Håkon Lønsethagen, Telenor, NO
Özgü Alay, U. Oslo, NO
Special Sessions Co-Chairs
Čedomir Stefanović, AAU, DK
Nurul Huda Mahmood, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Filipe Cardoso, Polytech. Inst. Setubal, PT
Workshops Co-Chairs
Diego López, Telefonica, ES
Germán Madueño, Keysight Technologies, ES
Beatriz Lorenzo, U. Mass. Amherst, US
Tutorials Co-Chairs
Paweł Sroka, PUT, PL
Mir Ghoraishi, Gigasys Solutions, UK
George Sklivanitis, Florida Atlantic U., US
Exhibitions Co-Chairs
David Artuñedo, Telefonica, ES
Michael Dieudonne, Keysight Technologies, BE
Pablo Herrera, U. Malaga, ES
IEEE ComSoc Liaison
Stefano Bregni, POLIMI, IT
COST Liaison
Ralph Stübner, COST, BE
URSI Liaison
Sana Salous, Durham U., UK
EurAAP Liaison
Jose Molina Garcia Pardo, U. Cartagena, ES
EURASIP Liaison
Eva Lagunas, U. Luxembourg, LU
