6GNet 2025 Keynotes

Keynote #1

Title: Towards Integrated, Intelligent and Ubiquitous 6G Mobile Communications

Abstract: TBA

Bio: Tommy Svensson is Full Professor in Communication Systems at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, where he is leading the Wireless Systems research on air interface and wireless backhaul networking technologies for future wireless systems. He received a Ph.D. in Information theory from Chalmers in 2003, and he has worked at Ericsson AB with core networks, radio access networks, and microwave transmission products. He was involved in the European WINNER and ARTIST4G projects that made important contributions to the 3GPP LTE standards, the EU FP7 METIS and the EU H2020 5GPPP mmMAGIC and 5GCar projects towards 5G and the Hexa-X-II and Hexa-X, RISE-6G SEMANTIC,and emerging ROBUST-6G and ECO-eNET projects towards 6G, as well as in the ChaseOn/Bridge Center/emerging WiTECH antenna systems excellence centers at Chalmers targeting mm-wave and (sub)-THz solutions for 5G/6G access, backhaul/ fronthaul and V2X scenarios.

His main research interests are in design and analysis of mobile communication systems, physical layer algorithms, multiple access, resource allocation, cooperative/ situational-aware communications, mm-wave/ sub-THz communications, C-V2X, ISAC, physical-layer security, non-terrestrial-networks, sustainable design, end-to-end architecture. He has co-authored 6 books, 114 journal papers, 156 conference papers and 80 public EU projects deliverables. He is founding editorial board member and editor of IEEE JSAC Series on Machine Learning in Communications and Networks, has been Chairman of the awards winning IEEE Sweden joint Vehicular Technology/ Communications/ Information Theory Societies chapter, editor of IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, Guest editor of several top journals, organized several tutorials and workshops at top IEEE conferences, Lead local organizer of EuCNC & 6G Summit 2023, and served as coordinator of the Communication Engineering Master’s Program at Chalmers. Since 2022 he is board member of Swedish telecommunications regulator PTS.

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Keynote #2

Title: Secrets of Semantic Communications in the Era of 6G Networked Intelligence

Abstract: 6G is expected to revolutionize AI, making it less artificial by seamlessly connecting the biological world and AI, thereby bridging the gaps between physical, cyber (digital) and sapience spaces. Simultaneously, AI will advance semantic cognition, understanding, and reasoning, driving the evolution of self-synthesizing networks and fully autonomous network management. This Keynote talk explores latest breakthroughs and emerging trends in AI-enabled Semantic Communications within 6G and beyond, a paradigm shift that will define the next generation of intelligent, adaptive, and autonomous systems.

In sharp contrast with 5G, in which signal transmission for raw data is optimized to transport data without considering its relevance or informativeness for the recipient, semantic-native communications are designed to connect intelligence, infer, reason, actuate and control. The goal is to share less while understanding more, unlocking greater efficiency while enabling AI agents to make informed decisions, reason about causality, and distinguish correlation from causation. The talk will conclude by discussing recent research advancements and identified challenges, drawing insights from ongoing academic and industry initiatives, including 6G-GOALS, 6G-DISAC, and 6G-ARROW projects.

Bio: Dr. Emilio Calvanese Strinati obtained his Engineering Master degree in 2001 from the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ and his Ph.D in Engineering Science in 2005 from Paris Telecom. He then started working at Motorola Labs in Paris in 2002. Then in 2006 he joint CEA LETI as a research engineer. From 2007, he becomes a PhD supervisor. From 2010 to 2012, he has been the co-chair of the wireless working group in GreenTouch Initiative, which deals with design of future energy efficient communication networks. From 2011 to 2016 he was the Smart Devices & Telecommunications strategic programs Director, then, until January 2020 he was the Smart Devices & Telecommunications Scientific and Innovation Director.

Since February 2020 he is the Nanotechnologies and Wireless for 6G (New-6G) Program Director focusing on future 6G technologies. He has published around 300 papers in journals, international conferences, and books chapters, and he has given more than 350 international invited talks, keynotes and tutorials. He is the main inventor of more than 100 patents. He has also a rather strong and successful experience in leading and coordinating research activities having been the main coordinator of successful projects such as 5G-CHAMPIONS, 5GAllstar or RISE-6G and he is the coordinator of 6G-GOALS, 6G-DISAC and 6G-ARROW.

CEA has also coordinated other FP7/H2020 and national projects, and/or serving regularly as project’s Technical Manager, Work Package and Task leader in more than 50 European projects. His current research interests are on Semantic communications, Goal-oriented communications, AI-native technologies, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces and sustainability in the context of future 6G networks.

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Keynote #3

Title: 6G From Space: Converging terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks towards Direct-to-Device

Abstract: The future of 6G communications is set to revolutionise connectivity, making it a fundamental necessity for societies, governments, and industries. As we look towards this landscape, resilient connectivity will be crucial in sectors such as logistics, education, emergency response, navigation, and surveillance.
We are witnessing a convergence of technologies that merges advanced terrestrial mobile networks (5G/6G) with non-terrestrial communication platforms, including aerial systems, drones, stratospheric planes, and space-based solutions. This integration is essential for achieving ubiquitous coverage.
A key focus of this transformation is Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, which stands as a disruptive target resulting from the convergence of these technologies. Furthermore, this shift necessitates the development of digital, interoperable, and automated infrastructures that enable multi-technology connectivity providers to dynamically create network solutions through the aggregation of multi-orbit and multi-provider services.
The keynote will provide an overview of the convergence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks towards D2D. It will highlight use cases across various vertical industries, address key challenges and technology enablers, discuss progress in standardisation efforts, and outline strategic choices for the future.

Bio: Dr. Amina Boubendir is Head of Research and Standardisation at Airbus Defence and Space. She leads the research and technology activities on secure satellite communications, 5G/6G NTN connectivity, software-defined networks, automated AI-based systems, and earth observation. Sitting at leadership boards, Amina oversees cross-national military and governmental satellite solutions and Airbus contributions to major European and global SDOs like, 3GPP, TMForum, ETSI, and IEEE. She represents Airbus at the European Smart Networks and Services JU and at the 6G Industry Association. She is a member of the Advisory Group of the European 6G Flagship Hexa-X I and II. Amina led a number of research and standardisation projects and is a senior telecommunications expert acting as member and chair at key scientific committees. Amina holds a PhD in networks and computer science from Télécom Paris, multiple awards, and a publication record of 40+ publications.