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Keynote Speakers

Adrian Garcia-Rodriguez
Ericsson Research

Title: The role of artificial intelligence in the 6G air interface

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a prominent role in the next generation of wireless networks, including within the 6G air interface. With the 6G standardization journey just starting, we will begin by encapsulating the lessons learned during the 5G Advanced work and the latest 3GPP updates. We will also provide clarity on the key potentials, achievements, and obstacles that need to be overcome to enable widespread adoption of AI for air interface functionalities. Throughout our presentation, we will share the latest insights and vision from the Ericsson labs. Finally, we will conclude by highlighting the key areas we believe the research community should focus on to make the effective integration of AI in 6G a reality.

Biography: Adrian Garcia-Rodriguez is a team leader at Ericsson Research, where he investigates standard and proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques for the 6G air interface. For his work on this area, he was recognized with the Ericsson Impact Award in 2023 and as a Key Ericsson Contributor for having the potential to drive the long-term strategic priorities in 2022 and 2024. Adrian is a co-inventor of 50+ filed patent families, for which he received the Nokia Bell Labs Ireland Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for co-authoring the highest number of filed patents in 2019. He is a recipient of the 2021 IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher Award for EMEA and the Best Paper Award in PIMRC’19 for his work on “UAV-to-UAV cellular communications”. Adrian has been an active contributor to IEEE ComSoc conferences, having organized 9 workshops, and delivered 20 between keynotes, tutorials, and industrial seminars.

Luiz A. DaSilva
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative

Title: 6G: Evolution or Revolution?

Abstract: As we rapidly move from the ideation phase to the standardization of 6G, it is time to reflect on how this new generation of mobile networks will be shaped by the current moment and how it will potentially influence how we live and work. Every mobile generation to date has brought performance gains, but not every generation has significantly altered the way the network has been used for communications, commerce, and entertainment. Whether 6G represents an evolution or a revolution will depend on how we leverage the key technologies that are being integrated into this generation. More than anything else, Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds enormous promise to revolutionize how the network is managed and used. There are also inherent dualities at play here, in the use of AI to run the network and in AI’s dependence on robust network infrastructure, as well as in the potential of AI to improve network security and in the need for new cybersecurity mechanisms to prevent and mitigate attacks on AI. Similar dualities are present in other areas. For example, there is an urgent need to reduce the energy consumed by networks, while at the same time there is great potential for communication networks to increase the efficiency of smart energy grids, transportation, and other verticals. And integrated sensing and communication can potentially introduce new and innovative use cases for mobile networks while raising important privacy concerns. This talk will discuss these dual aspects of 6G technologies and how they can be navigated to make this a truly impactful generation.

Biography: Luiz A. DaSilva is the inaugural executive director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), an organization comprising 47 institutions of higher education in Virginia, USA, with a common mission of research, innovation, and workforce development in cybersecurity. He is also the Bradley Professor of Cybersecurity in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Prior to that, he was the telecommunications chairholder at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and director of CONNECT – the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Future Communications and Networks. DaSilva is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) for his contributions to cognitive networking and to resource management in wireless networks. He pioneered the application of game theory to analyze and design wireless networks. He has also been an IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecturer, a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, and a Virginia Tech College of Engineering Faculty Fellow.

Dong Seog Han
Professor, the School of Electronics Engineering, Kyungpook National University (KNU)

Title: Evolving AI Architectures Toward On-Device Intelligence

Abstract: In recent years, artificial intelligence has made dramatic advances, fueled by breakthroughs in neural network architectures, scalable compute infrastructure, and the availability of massive datasets. However, the next wave of innovation is increasingly shifting toward on-device AI, where intelligence is brought closer to the data source—whether it be a smartphone, autonomous vehicle, wearable, or sensor node. This keynote traces the evolution of AI architectures from early convolutional neural networks to recent trends such as transformers, efficient neural networks (e.g., MobileNet, EfficientNet), and foundation models. We will explore how these architectures are being adapted and optimized for deployment on resource-constrained edge devices, through techniques such as neural architecture search (NAS), quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation. Moreover, the talk will address how on-device AI enables real-time inference, privacy preservation, low-latency interaction, and enhanced reliability, all of which are essential for next-generation applications in autonomous systems, healthcare, smart mobility, and wearable computing. This talk aims to provide both a technological roadmap and a strategic vision for researchers and engineers building the next generation of AI-powered edge systems.

Biography: DONG SEOG HAN is a Professor in the School of Electronics Engineering at Kyungpook National University (KNU). He began his career at Samsung Electronics, where from 1987 to 1996, he developed transmission systems for HDTV receivers. He joined the faculty at KNU in 1996. Professor Han has held several key leadership and visiting positions. He is the Director of the Center for ICT and Automotive Convergence (CITAC) at KNU and previously served as the Director of the Center for Digital TV and Broadcasting at the Institute for Information Technology Advancement (IITA) from 2006 to 2008. In 2004, he held a visiting appointment as a Courtesy Associate Professor at the University of Florida’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his B.S. degree in electronic engineering from KNU in 1987, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in 1989 and 1993, respectively. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, V2X communications, and autonomous driving systems.

Xiaofeng Tao
Professor, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Title: 6G Immersive Communication: Current Developments and Key Technologies

Abstract: The talk first introduces the theoretical foundation and technical requirements of immersive communications, which is one of the six major scenarios of 6G. We then analyze the technical challenges in supporting full-sensing holographic immersive communications, including transmission and networking, content capture and reconstruction. Finally, we summarize the research progress in full-sensing holographic immersive communications.

Biography: Xiaofeng Tao received the Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China, in 1993, and the Master and Ph.D. degrees in telecommunication engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, China, in 1999 and 2002, respectively. He is a Professor with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications , China and the Chairman of the IEEE ComSoc Beijing Chapter. His research interests are focused on 5G/6G technologies and he has authored or coauthored over 300 research papers and three books in wireless communications.

Tomoaki Otsuki
Professor, Department of Information and Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University

Title: Wi-Fi Sensing for Human Activity Recognition: Leveraging Deep Learning

Abstract: This keynote presentation explores the rapidly evolving field of human activity recognition (HAR) using Wi-Fi sensing technologies. The presentation focuses on using channel state information (CSI) and deep learning to detect and classify human behaviors. The presentation begins with an overview of Wi-Fi sensing, emphasizing its advantages as a noninvasive, cost-effective, and accurate HAR approach. Then, it examines key technical and practical challenges, including subject variability, environmental dynamics, and limitations in data quality. Advanced deep learning methodologies are then introduced to address these issues and enhance robustness and accuracy. These include refining feature extraction from Wi-Fi signals, integrating state-of-the-art classification models, and devising strategies to improve generalization across diverse users and environments. Particular attention is given to ensuring resilience under real-world conditions, such as noise and signal degradation. The keynote also addresses practical deployment aspects, focusing on lightweight, resource-efficient models suitable for edge devices. It also explores multi-label classification approaches capable of recognizing multiple concurrent activities. This allows for the capture of the complexity of everyday human behavior. Overall, this presentation aims to advance Wi-Fi-based human activity recognition (HAR) by addressing critical technical barriers and outlining pathways toward scalable, reliable, and real-world applications.

Biography: Tomoaki Otsuki (Ohtsuki) received the B.E., M.E., and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Keio University, Yokohama, Japan in 1990, 1992, and 1994, respectively. From 1994 to 1995, he was a post-doctoral fellow and a Visiting Researcher in Electrical Engineering at Keio University. From 1993 to 1995, he was a Special Researcher at the Fellowships of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for Japanese Junior Scientists. From 1995 to 2005, he was with the Science University of Tokyo. In 2005, he joined Keio University. He is now a Professor at Keio University. From 1998 to 1999, he was with the department of electrical engineering and computer sciences, University of California, Berkeley. He is engaged in research on wireless communications, optical communications, signal processing, and information theory. Dr. Ohtsuki is a recipient of the 1997 Inoue Research Award for Young Scientist, the 1997 Hiroshi Ando Memorial Young Engineering Award, Ericsson Young Scientist Award 2000, 2002 Funai Information and Science Award for Young Scientist, IEEE the 1st Asia-Pacific Young Researcher Award 2001, the 5th International Communication Foundation (ICF) Research Award, 2011 IEEE SPCE Outstanding Service Award, the 27th TELECOM System Technology Award, ETRI Journal’s 2012 Best Reviewer Award, 9th International Conference on Communications and Networking in China 2014 (CHINACOM ’14) Best Paper Award, 2020 Yagami Award, The 26th Asia-Pacific Conference on Communications (APCC2021) Best Paper Award, International Conference on Internet of Things, Communication and Intelligent Technology (IoTCIT) 2024 Best Paper Award, and the 2024 6th International Conference on Robotics, Intelligent Control and Artificial Intelligence (RICAI2024) Best Paper Award. He has published more than 315 journal papers and 540 international conference papers. He served as a Chair of IEEE Communications Society, Signal Processing for Communications and Electronics Technical Committee. He served as a technical editor of the IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine and an editor of Elsevier Physical Communications. He is now serving as an Area Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology and an editor of the IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials. He is also serving as the IEEE Communications Society, Asia Pacific Board Director. He has served as general-co chair, symposium co-chair, and TPC co-chair of many conferences, including IEEE GLOBECOM 2008, SPC, IEEE ICC 2011, CTS, IEEE GLOBECOM 2012, SPC, IEEE ICC 2020, SPC, IEEE APWCS, IEEE SPAWC, and IEEE VTC. He gave tutorials and keynote speeches at many international conferences including IEEE VTC, IEEE PIMRC, IEEE WCNC, and so on. He was Vice President and President of the Communications Society of the IEICE, also he was a distinguished lecturer of the IEEE. He is a fellow of the IEICE, a Fellow of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), a senior member of the IEEE, and a member of the Engineering Academy of Japan.

Yoshihisa Kishiyama
Senior Manager, Space RAN Business, Space Compass

Title: Initiatives toward Commercialization of HAPS in Japan

Abstract: HAPS is a technology that can deliver communications directly from the stratosphere to smartphones on the ground, extending coverage. This presentation introduces our initiatives for early commercialization of HAPS in Japan and our R&D activities for future advancement.

Biography: Yoshihisa Kishiyama received his B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees from Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan in 1998, 2000, and 2010, respectively. In 2000, he joined NTT DOCOMO, INC. Dr. Kishiyama was involved in the research and development of 4G and 5G radio access technologies, including concept development, standardization, and experimental trials at NTT DOCOMO. He was also engaged in 6G concept development as a writer of “DOCOMO 6G White Paper”. In 2022, he was temporarily transferred to Space Compass Corporation. He is currently a Senior Manager, Space RAN Business in Space Compass, and is engaged in research and development of non-terrestrial network, especially HAPS. He has been a Visiting Professor at Hokkaido University since 2023. He has more than 400 granted patents in the area of mobile communications. In 2012, he received the ITU Association of Japan Award for global contributions to LTE.