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Keynote Speech 1
5G Mobile Transport

Mr. Glenn Parsons
Principal Standards Advisor, Ericsson;
Chairman of ITU-T SG15;
Chair of IEEE 802.1 WG

Abstract

5G mobile transport is a pivotal element in the advancement of fifth-generation (5G) communication networks, offering a robust and efficient infrastructure to support the immense data demands and ultra-low latency requirements of the 5G mobile ecosystem.
Optical transport is fundamental in enabling high-speed and high-capacity data transmission for 5G networks. Fiber-optic cables provide the necessary bandwidth and low latency required to meet the exponential growth in data traffic. But multiplexing, modulation, and framing techniques can all be tuned to the mobile transport application to effectively accommodate the massive data volumes generated by the proliferation of 5G connected devices and bandwidth-intensive applications.
Mobile transport networks for fronthaul and backhaul solutions facilitate the seamless integration of base stations and core networks, ultimately enhancing network performance and reliability. Virtual network slices can also be enabled, each tailored to specific use cases and service requirements. This dynamic network slicing capability enables efficient resource allocation, enabling diverse applications such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and virtual reality.
ITU-T SG15 and IEEE 802 continue to develop foundational standards that are leveraged for mobile transport. They are playing a vital role in enabling the rapid evolution of communication networks, providing the necessary speed, capacity, and reliability to meet the demanding requirements of the 5G era.

Biography

GLENN PARSONS is an internationally known expert in packet networking, including mobile transport. He is a standards advisor with Ericsson Canada, where he coordinates standards strategy and policy for Ericsson, including network architecture for 5G radio transport networks. Previously, he has held positions in development, product management and standards architecture in the ICT industry. Over the past number of years, he has held several management and editor positions in various standards activities including IETF, IEEE, and ITU-T. He has also been an active participant in the IEEE-SA Board of Governors, Standards Board and its Committees. He is currently involved with 5G transport standardization as the chair of ITU-T SG15, as well as the chair of the IEEE 802.1 WG. In addition to being the founding Editor-in-chief for IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, he was previously a Senior Technical Editor for IEEE Communications Magazine. He graduated in 1992 with a B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Keynote Speech 2
NoCode and LLM not open the new era

Mr. Andrew Yongjoon Kong
Cloud Technical Director, Kakao

Abstract

Everyone believes that the convergence of NoCode platforms and Language Models (LLM) has the potential to revolutionize software development by enabling non-technical individuals to create sophisticated applications without the need for traditional coding skills. But I want to talk The machine generated code and application was always there under the humans intention and convenience. I also want to talk that these technology now brings the well-crafted definition of software design.

Biography

Andrew Kong is the head of cloud computing technology at Kakao. He is researching, developing, and applying AI/machine learning platform development, data center automation, private/public cloud services, and the technologies required for them to actual services. In 2015, he presented his new network model "SDN without SDN" at the OpenStack Summit for the first time. In 2016, he also presented on cloud and networking at the Netdev Conference. He received a master's degree in combustion analysis and is studying neuroscience at medical school. He is also a member of the Korea Information Society Development Institute's Small and Medium Enterprise Technology Advisory Committee and the Korea Database Promotion Institute's Advisory Committee. His major works include "Developer Principles" (Golden Rabbit, 2022), "The Real Story of Cloud Transition" (Aeon, 2020), "Kafka: The Strongest in Data Platform" (Bookman, 2018), and "Big Data Analysis Using Cloud API" (Aeon, 2015).
Keynote Speech 3
6G vision and enablers from the European Flagship projects Hexa-X and Hexa-X-II

Dr. Mikko A. Uusitalo
Head of a Research Department, Radio Systems Research Finland, Nokia Bell Labs;
EU Hexa-X-II Project Lead

Abstract

6G has gathered momentum via industrial and academic research as well as especially via some large regional research consortia. In Europe the Flagship projects have been Hexa-X and now Hexa-X-II. This talk will tell about the 6G vision and use cases as recognized by Hexa projects. The status of the work on the needed enablers and architecture are also revealed. Importance of the underlying values sustainability, inclusion and trustworthiness are extended based on the project work.

Biography

Mikko Uusitalo is Head of Research Department Radio Systems Research Finland at Nokia Bell Labs. Mikko is leading the European 6G Flagship projects Hexa-X and Hexa-X-II. He obtained a M.Sc. (Eng.) and Dr.Tech. in 1993 and 1997 and a B.Sc. (Economics) in 2003, all from predecessors of Aalto University. Mikko has been at Nokia since 2000 with various roles, including Principal Researcher and Head of International Cooperation at Nokia Research.
Keynote Speech 4
Prospects for advancement of next-generation communications

Dr. Seung Chan Bang
President, ETRI

Abstract

As the explosive increase in new services such as artificial intelligence, metaverse and XR has been a mainstream in cutting edge, the role of communications is becoming more significant than ever. Next-generation communications, represented by 6G, is a key enabler of digital transformation and is expected to be developed on the basis of openness, virtualization and intelligence to accommodate various needs in the future. In addition, it is predicted that the service area will be extended, rather than simply being confined on the ground, to provide hype-space communications that enables services such as free internet in the aircraft and the control of UAMs. Especially, in Korea, communication services utilizing low-orbit satellites are expected be developed for both civil and military use. In this presentation, I will introduce the current status of 6G-related research and discuss the development direction of next-generation communications.

Biography

Dr. Bang, Seung Chan is a current president of the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), Daejeon, Korea. As the president of ETRI since 2022, he is responsible for managing Korea ICT R&D, covering 5G+/6G, AI·SW, AI semiconductor and system semiconductor, metaverse, cyber-security, supercomputer and a quantum computer, and material/device technology.
Dr. Bang had Ph.D., Master, B.S. degree from Seoul national University all in Electronic engineering, 1994, 1986, 1984, respectively.
He joined Goldstar Central Institute in 1986, Digicom Information and Communication Research Institute in 1987, and ETRI in 1994, where he has been at the forefront of the telecommunications field serving in numerous R&D managing positions including Wireless Transmission, Future Technology, Communications and Media, etc. over the last 30 years.
Keynote Speech 5
SK Telecom's Al Technologies and Services for Better Future

Dr. Jongmin Lee
Vice President and Head of Future R&D, SK Telecom

Abstract

In the era of Al, the changes in technologies and the industrial landscape are accelerating even more rapidly.
In this presentation, he will introduce SK Telecom's technologies and services powered by Al to address these shifts in the industrial landscape. Furthermore, we will share how SK Telecom is leveraging Al technology to create a cleaner, healthier, and safer world, towards a better future.

Biography

Dr. Lee Jong-min is Vice President and Head of Future R&D Group at SK Telecom. In this role, he leads the company’s ICT R&D strategy and technology-based business development to expand technology portfolio and further strengthen SK Telecom’s leadership in global presence.
Prior to his current role, Lee served as Head of Media R&D Center where he dedicated to develop diverse media technologies such as immersive AR/VR and personalized recommendation. He had also led the commercialization of ultra-low latency real-time streaming technology that reduces stream delay. Dr. Lee, 200+ patents holder, has over a decade of experience in the ICT fields - Al, media and wired/wireless telecommunication.
He has been awarded a number of global and national prizes including the Presidential Recognition for his outstanding research and development (R&D) achievements. Also, he has been involved with MPEG and ITU-T as working group Chair and Rapporteur.
Dr. Lee received his M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea, in 2007 and 2010 respectively
Keynote Speech 6
Data Traffic Trends for an Evolving Mobile Network

Dr. Huaping Liu
Professor, Oregon State University

Abstract

Wireless networks are a key infrastructure that enables the accelerated development of artificial intelligence (AI). As we move into the 7th to 8th generations of the mobile network, smartphones might not be the main type of devices that consume the bulk of the data traffic; intelligent machines such as AI-enabled robots, drones, and transportation-oriented moving vehicles will join smartphones in driving the nonlinear growth of data traffic in the mobile network. We will first discuss the mobile network development trends and new technologies as well as the use of various frequency bands as the mobile network continues to evolve. After a brief analysis of the challenges of these strategies in meeting the accelerated data traffic growth, we present a new scheme that could potentially enable communication at ultra-high spectral efficiencies that are not achievable with any existing communication schemes. We conclude the presentation by discussing some preliminary findings that serve as a new information-theoretic support of this ultrahigh-spectral-efficiency scheme.

Biography

Huaping Liu is a professor with the School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Before joining OSU in 2001, he was with the Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies in New Jersey. His research interests include communication theory, wireless communications, and signal processing for communications.