Day 1 – Aligning the Global 6G Direction
08:00 – 09:00
Registration and Networking Light Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30
Opening Plenary: One Vision for 6G: Where the World Is Heading
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Bharat Bhatia, Vice Chairman, Wireless World Research Forum Asia and President, ITU-APT Foundation of India- 09:00 – 09:05: Housekeeping
- 09:05 – 10:15 Keynote Speeches:
- WWRF: The evolving WWRF 6G vision – Dr. Nigel Jefferies, Chairman, Wireless World Research Forum
- Host Organisation: Opening Welcome Remarks – Dr. Hüseyin Arslan, Professor and Dean of Engineering College, Istanbul Medipol University
- Industry: Dr. Wen Tong, CTO, Wireless Network, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. & President, Huawei Canada R&D
- Industry: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özdem, Director, Turk Telekom
- ITU: Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director (Elected Official), Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Türkiye Government Guest of Honour: Dr. Omer Ileri, Deputy Chairman, (responsible for ICT), AK Party and Ankara Member of Parliament
- 10:15 – 10:30: Fellow Presentation and Group Photo: Presentation of WWRF Fellow award to Dr. Halim Yanikomeroglu, Chancellor’s Professor, Carleton University, Canada
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Tea/Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30
Session 1: Global 6G Standards, Trials & Roadmaps – Regional Voices
Session Chair: Dr. Hendrik Berndt, Vice Chair Europe-Middle East-Africa, Wireless World Research Forum- Keynote: Standards and Roadmap for IMT-2030 – Mr. Uwe Loewenstein, ITU-R SG5 Counsellor, International Telecommunication Union
- Panel Discussion on following Topics:
- Common goals vs regional priorities
- Where alignment is essential, where diversity is valuable
- Lessons from recent 6G accomplishments and national programs
- Speakers:
- Japan - Mr. Takehiro Nakamura, Chief Standardization Officer, NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
- Europe Standards and trials - Prof. Rahim Tafazolli, Regius Professor of Electronic Engineering, Professor of Mobile and Satellite Communications, Founder and Director of 5GIC, 6GIC and ICS
- Middle East - Dr. Lina Bariah, Adjunct Professor/Lead AI Scientist, Khalifa University
- South Africa - Ms. Thabisa Faye, Councillor, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30
Session 2: Many Technologies, One Architecture
Session Chair: Prof. Angeliki Alexiou, Professor, University of Piraeus, Greece- Keynote: Dr. Halim Yanikomeroglu, Chancellor’s Professor, Carleton University, Canada
- Panel Discussion on following Topics:
- Integrated Sensing & Communication (ISAC)
- AI-native & intent-driven networks
- Terahertz & sub-THz systems
- Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
- Integrated Terrestrial–Non-Terrestrial Networks (TN-NTN)
- Quantum Technologies
- Speakers:
- Dr. Halim Yanikomeroglu, Chancellor’s Professor, Carleton University, Canada
- Dr. Sudhir Dixit, Vice Chair Americas, Wireless World Research Forum and Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Basic Internet Foundation
- Prof. Mohamed-Slim Alouini, Al-Khwarizmi Distinguished Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Associate Vice President, Research, UNESCO Chair, Education to Connect the Unconnected
- Prof. Sinem Coleri, Professor, Koç University – Beyond Connectivity: Explainable and Robust AI for 6G Control Systems
15:30 – 16:00
Networking Tea/Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:30
Session 3: Many Disciplines, One Trust Framework
Session Chair: Prof. Knud Erik Skouby, Professor Emeritus, Aalborg University, Denmark- Keynote: Dr. Hüseyin Arslan, Professor and Dean of Engineering College, Istanbul Medipol University
- Focus Areas:
- AI governance & explainability
- Security and resilience
- Privacy
- Trust in autonomous networks
- Physical layer & system-level security
- Child protection and young persons
- Speakers:
- Ms. Bilge Baykurt, Security Governance Manager, Paycell
- Mr. Alex Leadbeater, Technical Security Director, GSMA
- Dr. Michelle Chibba, Co-Instructor and Privacy & Information Management Expert, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
- Dr. Abdulkadir Çelik, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of Centre for IoT and Pervasive Systems School of Electronics and Computer Science University of Southampton
18:00 Onwards
Gala Reception
Day 2 – Many Voices: Turning Vision into Impact
08:00 – 09:00
Registration and Networking Light Breakfast
09:00 – 10:15
Session 4: Many Policies, One Inclusive 6G World – Spectrum and Key Policy Aspects of 6G
Session Chair: Mr. Bharat Bhatia, Vice Chairman, Wireless World Research Forum Asia and President, ITU-APT Foundation of India- Keynote Presentations:
- Opening Keynote Address: Industry: Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Turkcell
- Opening Keynote Presentation on Spectrum for Private and Captive 5G/6G Networks: Dr. Tamer Kadous, General Manager, Terrestrial Networks at Globalstar
- Keynote Presentation on 6G Spectrum and Policy Roadmap: Mr. Bharat Bhatia, Vice Chairman, WWRF Asia and President, ITU-APT Foundation of India
- Keynote Presentation on 6G Spectrum and Policy Roadmap: Mr. Luigi Ardito, Sr. Director, Qualcomm
10:15 – 10:45
Networking Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:30
Session 5: Role of GSO and NGSO Satellites in One Connected Future – Integrating Space Networks into the 6G Vision
Session Chair: Ms. Thabisa Faye, Councillor, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa- Panel Discussion on following Topics:
- Clarify the complementary roles of GSO and NGSO systems in IMT-2030 – Both traditional GSO and emerging NGSO mega-constellations are now essential voices in the global connectivity story, enabling resilience, inclusion, and ubiquitous coverage.
- Explore 6G-NTN integration and standards progress
- Discuss spectrum, regulatory, and coexistence challenges
- Highlight real-world use cases: rural broadband, maritime, aviation, disaster recovery, IoT
- Build a shared roadmap for “one connected future” across terrestrial + space
- Speakers:
- Mr. Tony Azzarelli, Vice President, Eutelsat Group
- Ms. Jennifer A. Manner, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and International Strategy, AST SpaceMobile
- Prof. Elif Uysal, Professor METU, Founder FRESHDATA Technology
- Mr. Reiner Stuhlfauth, Technology Manager – Wireless, Rohde & Schwarz
- Ms. Moloko Mmonwa, Radio Frequency Specialist, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30
Session 6: Parallel Mini Huddles – Many Use Cases, One Connected Future
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Mini Huddle A – Health, Education & Society, Telemedicine, Remote Care, Digital Inclusion
Session Host: Dr. M. Rehan Usman, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security, Kingston University, London Speakers:- Dr. Yusuf Emük, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Türkiye
- Prof. Dr. Gökhan Silahtaroğlu, Head of Management Information Systems Department, Istanbul Medipol University
- Dr. M. Arslan Usman, Director of R&D, Ubitech Limited, London, UK, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kingston University London, UK – 5G-MEC Enabled Connected Ambulance: Real-Time ECG Arrhythmia Classification via Self-Supervised Transfer Learning
- Prof. Ahmet KAPLAN, Assistant Professor, Istanbul Medipol University – Implementing Digital Health Solutions in Hospital Ecosystems: A Case Study from Medipol Hospitals
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Mini Huddle B – Connected and autonomous vehicles, CV2X, Car Connectivity, ITS
Session Host: Dr. Seshadri Mohan, Professor Emeritus, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Speakers:- Dr. Kentaro Ishizu, Research Executive Director, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan – Beyond Connectivity: Envisioning the Future of Connected Vehicles
- Dr. Nidhal Bouaynaya, Associate Vice Chancellor for Artificial Intelligence, Rowan University
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Mini Huddle C – Aerospace Communications, Air to Ground Connectivity
Session Host: Dr. Vinod Kumar, Treasurer, Wireless World Research Forum Speakers:- Dr. Metin Ozturk, Assistant Professor, Telecommunications, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Türkiye
- Prof. Dr. Lokman Kuzu – Professor, Karabük University, Former Deputy General Manager, Turkish Aerospace and Former Director General, TrAnten Inc.
- Dr. Nazlı Güney, Asst. Prof., Istanbul Rumeli University & R&D Projects Manager, TT Mobil (Turk Telekom), Türkiye
15:30 – 16:30
Session 7: Summary Session on the Outcomes of the Mini-Huddles
Session Chair: Dr. Nigel Jefferies, Chairman, Wireless World Research Forum- Presenters:
- Session Host for Mini Huddle A: Dr. M. Rehan Usman, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security, Kingston University, London
- Session Host for Mini Huddle B: Dr. Seshadri Mohan, Professor Emeritus, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Session Host for Mini Huddle C: Dr. Vinod Kumar, Treasurer, Wireless World Research Forum
16:30 – 16:45
Special Keynote Presentation on 6G Spectrum Roadmap towards WRC-27
- Speaker:
- Dr. Maria Myers-Hamilton, Managing Director, Spectrum Management Authority, Jamaica Regulator
16:45 – 17:15
Closing Remarks
- Speakers:
- Dr. Hendrik Berndt, Vice Chair Europe-Middle East-Africa, Wireless World Research Forum
- Mr. Bharat Bhatia, Vice Chairman, Wireless World Research Forum Asia and President, IAFI
- Dr. Sudhir Dixit, Vice Chair Americas, Wireless World Research Forum and Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Basic Internet Foundation
- Dr. Hüseyin Arslan, Professor and Dean of Engineering College, Istanbul Medipol University
- Dr. Nigel Jefferies, Chairman, Wireless World Research Forum
17:15 Onwards