3rd Annual Australian Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit 2024
As the founder and host of the Australian Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, the NSW Connectivity Innovation Network is delighted to announce the 3rd Australian Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, to be held on 17 & 18 October 2024, at UTS in Sydney.
With a focus on Open RAN (Radio Access Networks), the inaugural Australian Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit in 2022 drew together industry leaders, researchers and government representatives. The keynotes speakers included prominent representatives from Japan, Europe, US and Australia.
With the deployment of 5G accelerating in Australia and around the world, the mobile communications industry and the research community are asking some important questions including:
How can we maximize the return on investment in 5G infrastructure?
What are the emerging technologies for beyond 5G (B5G) systems we should start embracing?
What would be the best strategy to prepare for future network transitions to 6G?
In 2023, the 2nd Australian Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit deepened and broadened the above discussions. In particular, the summit provided a forum to share the experience of those involved in the current 5G roll-out and the B5G roadmaps of leading global companies
3rd Annual Australian Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit
Dates: 17 & 18 October 2024
2024 Focus
The 3rd Australian Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit aims to provide insights into critical questions and promote research and development collaborations between the mobile communications industry and the research community. This year’s summit is expanding into a two-day event for the first time, with distinct tracks for industry and academia.
The first day will feature international vendors and members of the Australian mobile communications industry, who will deliver talks and participate in panel discussions.
Day 2: Research Track
The second day will focus on the research community, with world-leading researchers from Australia and abroad delivering talks and participating in panel discussions.
Speakers and agenda
Day 1: Industry Track
Professor Mischa Dohler – Vice President, Emerging Technologies, Ericsson Inc.
Louise Hyland – Chief Executive Officer, Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association
Professor Yonghui Li – Co-Technical Director, Connectivity Innovation Network
Jeff Owen – Head of Wireless Strategy, TPG Telecom
Dr Ian Oppermann – Director, Connectivity Innovation Network
Sam Stephens – General Manager, Wireless Technologies, NBN co
Distinguished Professor Jay Guo – Technical Director, Connectivity Innovation Network
Rania Wannous – Chief Customer Officer, NSW Telco Authority
| TIME | AGENDA | DAY 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 08:45am-09:30am | - | Arrival and registration |
| 09:30am-09:40am | Dr Ian Oppermann (CIN) | Welcome and introduction to the day |
| 09:40am-10:20am | Prof Mischa Dohler (Ericsson) | 5G, 6G, AI, AR and Spectrum matters |
| 10:20am-10:50am | Prof Mischa Dohler (Ericsson) | Fireside chat |
| 10:50am-11:10am | - | Morning Tea |
| 11:10am-11:40am | Dr Ian Oppermann (CIN) | The impact of AI on future networks |
| 11:40am-12:10pm | Louise Hyland (AMTA) | The importance of Mobile Connectivity for Emerging Technologies |
| 12:10pm - 01:00pm | - | Lunch |
| 01:00pm-01:30pm | - | TPG - UTS Network Sensing Lab tour |
| 01:30pm-02:00pm | Jeff Owen (TPG Telecom) | |
| 02:00pm-02:30pm | Distinguished Prof Jay Guo (CIN) | Antenna Solutions for 5G Advanced and 6G |
| 02:30pm-03:00pm | Sam Stephens (NBN) | Transforming Connectivity |
| 03:00pm-03:30pm | Professor Yonghui Li (USYD) | URLLC (Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications) for 5G and Beyond |
| 03:30pm-03:45pm | - | Afternoon tea |
| 4:30pm-4:40pm | - | Panel Discussion |
| 4:30pm-4:40pm | - | Closing remarks |
| 4:40pm-5:30pm | - | Networking & Drinks |
Day 2: Research Track
Sri Amirthalingam – Wireless Engineering Executive, Telstra
Professor Tao Gu – Professor IoT, Macquarie University
Professor Xiaojing Huang – Professor of ICT, University of Technology Sydney
Professor Lawrence Ong – Associate Professor, University of Newcastle
James Pickens – Chief Digital and Technology Officer, NSW Telco Authority
Assoc Professor Francisco Pizarro Torres – Associate Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile
Dr Akram Shafie – Post Doc Research Associate, University of NSW
Prof. Min Xu – Leader of Visual and Aural Intelligence Laboratory GBDTC, University of Technology, Sydney
Professor Andrew Zhang – Professor in Wireless Communications and Sensing, University of Technology Sydney
| TIME | AGENDA | DAY 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 08:45am-09:30am | - | Arrival and registration |
| 09:30am-09:40am | Dr Ian Oppermann (CIN) | Welcome and introduction to the day |
| 09:40am-10:10am | James Pickens (NSW Telco Authority) | |
| 10:10am-10:40am | Sri Amirthalingam (Telstra) | Beyond 5G: Telstra’s perspective |
| 10:40am-11:10am | Prof Andrew Zhang | 6G Perceptive Mobile Networks with Integrated Sensing and Communications |
| 11:10am – 11:30am | - | Morning Tea |
| 11:30am-12:00am | Prof Francisco Pizarro Torres (PUCV) | 3D Printed Antennas for Space Communications |
| 12:00am-12:30pm | Prof Tao Gu (Macquarie University) | Wireless Sensing Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities |
| 12:30pm - 01:10pm | - | Lunch |
| 01:10pm-01:40pm | Prof Lawrence Ong (Uni of Newcastle) | Integrated Sensing and Communications: An information-Theoretic View |
| 01:40pm-02:10pm | Professor Xiaojing Huang (UTS) | In-band Full-Duplex for 6G |
| 02:10pm-02:40pm | Prof Min Xu (UTS) | Multimedia Intelligence |
| 02:40pm-02:55pm | - | Afternoon tea |
| 02:55pm-03:25pm | Dr Akram Shafie (UNSW) | Novel Modulation Techniques for Beyond 5G |
| 03:25pm-03:35pm | - | Closing remarks |
Event Highlights
- Presentations and panel discussions covering the visions and roadmaps of leading companies such as Nokia and Ericsson
- Insights into European flagship projects
- Exploration of innovative concepts like utilising networks as sensors and High-Altitude Platforms (HAPs) for connectivity
- Discussions on AI integration, security, and privacy in future networks
Networking Opportunities
The summit will include a catered lunch and afternoon tea, providing ample opportunities for attendees to connect and collaborate.
Aerial Function Centre, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Building 10, Level 7
235 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
