Introduction to 6G and the Future of Wireless Networks Training Course

Introduction to 6G: Vision and Drivers

• Historical perspective: the progression from 1G to 6G and pivotal milestones.
• Strategic drivers: latency, capacity, reliability, and pervasive AI.
• High-level timeline and key development stakeholders.

From 5G to 6G: Key Differences and Evolution

• Addressing 5G limitations through 6G capabilities.
• The transition toward AI-native networks and distributed intelligence.
• Fusing sensing, communication, and control functions.

Enabling Technologies

• Terahertz (THz) communications and associated propagation challenges.
• Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and advanced antenna systems.
• Evolution of Massive MIMO, full-duplex radios, and photonics integration.
• Network AI, distributed learning, and intent-driven network orchestration.

Spectrum, Standards, and Policy Considerations

• 6G spectrum requirements and international coordination challenges.
• Roles of standards bodies, research initiatives, and public-private partnerships.
• Regulatory implications regarding privacy, coexistence, and safety.

Architectures and Cloud-Native Network Design

• The edge, fog, and cloud continuum for 6G services.
• Service-based architectures, network slicing, and programmable infrastructure.
• Interoperability within legacy and multi-cloud environments.

Use Cases and Industry Verticals

• Extended reality (XR), holographic communications, and immersive collaboration.
• Industry 4.0, digital twins, and the tactile internet for manufacturing.
• Autonomous systems, V2X, and mission-critical mobility.
• Applications in smart cities, healthcare, and environmental sensing.

Security, Privacy, and Ethical Considerations

• Threat models for ultra-connected systems and supply-chain vulnerabilities.
• Data governance, privacy-preserving communications, and trust frameworks.
• Ethical and societal impacts of pervasive sensing and AI.

Deployment Challenges and Business Impact

• Infrastructure investment, business models, and total cost of ownership.
• Interoperability, vendor ecosystems, and mitigation of vendor lock-in risks.
• Skills development, organizational readiness, and change management.

Workshop: Organizational 6G Readiness and Roadmap

• Identifying priority use cases and pilot opportunities.
• Assessing gaps in infrastructure, skills, and data readiness.
• Developing a 6–18 month pilot and stakeholder engagement plan.

Summary and Next Steps