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Course Outline

Introduction to 6G: Vision and Motivations

  • Historical progression: from 1G to 6G and significant milestones
  • Strategic drivers: focusing on latency, capacity, reliability, and embedded AI
  • Overview of the development timeline and key stakeholders

Transitioning from 5G to 6G: Differences and Progression

  • Addressing the limitations of 5G through 6G innovations
  • Embracing AI-native networks and distributed intelligence models
  • Converging sensing, communication, and control functions

Core Enabling Technologies

  • Terahertz (THz) communications and associated propagation hurdles
  • Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and advanced antenna configurations
  • Advancements in Massive MIMO, full-duplex radios, and photonics integration
  • Network AI, distributed learning, and intent-based network management

Spectrum, Standards, and Policy Frameworks

  • 6G spectrum requirements and global coordination challenges
  • Roles of standards bodies, research initiatives, and public-private partnerships
  • Regulatory impacts on privacy, network coexistence, and safety standards

Network Architectures and Cloud-Native Design

  • Leveraging the edge, fog, and cloud continuum for 6G services
  • Implementing service-based architectures, network slicing, and programmable infrastructure
  • Ensuring interoperability with legacy systems and multi-cloud environments

Applications and Industry Sectors

  • Extended reality (XR), holographic communications, and immersive teamwork
  • Industry 4.0, digital twins, and the tactile internet in manufacturing
  • Autonomous systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), and critical mobility solutions
  • Smart city infrastructure, healthcare enhancements, and environmental monitoring

Security, Privacy, and Ethical Frameworks

  • Threat landscapes for highly connected systems and supply chain vulnerabilities
  • Data governance, privacy-focused communication methods, and trust models
  • Ethical and societal impacts of widespread sensing and AI integration

Implementation Hurdles and Business Outcomes

  • Infrastructure investment, business model development, and total cost analysis
  • Navigating interoperability, vendor ecosystems, and lock-in risks
  • Building skills, organizational preparedness, and managing change

Workshop: Organizational 6G Readiness and Strategy

  • Pinpointing priority use cases and potential pilot projects
  • Evaluating gaps in infrastructure, workforce skills, and data preparation
  • Creating a 6–18 month pilot strategy and stakeholder engagement plan

Conclusion and Future Actions

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of networking and telecommunications principles
  • Interest in technology strategy, policy frameworks, or digital transformation
  • Ability to interpret technical summaries and assess their business relevance

Target Audience

  • IT specialists and network architects
  • Policy experts and regulatory bodies
  • Enterprise executives and digital transformation champions
 7 Hours

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