WEMA9: Future Technologies for Wireless Communications and 6G

Presentation Abstract
As the communications industry moves towards higher data rates, lower energy consumption, and AI powered algorithms, the latest technology trends including antenna/radio design, modulations, and transmission technologies towards 6G will be reviewed. The new role of technologies such as ISAC, THz bands, and RIS will be discussed, the impact of AI will be considered, as well as the technical challenges to bring these to maturity. Finally the roadmap to development and deployment of 6G will be reviewed, and the key targets that are currently being discussed.