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Keynote / Special Speech 5/25 (THU)
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| 10:20 | 10:20 ～ 13:20S2-1 Flexible Society Project: Recent Trend of Wireless Utilization for Supporting DXNEC Kazufumi Gouta KOZO KEIKAKU ENGINEERING Inc. Michio Miyamoto NTT Communications Kazuhiko Ota | |
| 10:30 | 10:30 ～ 11:10K2-1 Improving Society with Innovation! - Toward Beyond 5G / 6G Era -NEC Corporation Corporate EVP and President of Business Unit ExecutiveMichio Kiuchi | |
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| 11:30 | 11:30 ～ 12:10K2-2 Platform toward Beyond 5G and 6G eraNational University Corporation, Kyoto University Graduate School of Informatics ProfessorHiroshi Harada | |
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| 12:30 | 12:30 ～ 13:10K2-3 Socioeconomic system in 5G/Beyond 5G EraThe University of Tokyo Faculty of Economics ProfessorNoriyuki Yanagawa | |
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| 13:30 | 13:30 ～ 14:10K2-4 Latest Trends in Wireless Communications Using the Digital TwinMathWorks Japan Senior Application EngineerAkemi Tanaka | |
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| 14:00 | 14:00 ～ 16:30S2-2 Latest Trends in R&D of Wireless Communications at NICT | |
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| 14:30 | 14:30 ～ 15:10K2-5 How the Evolution of 5G Will Enable a Digitalized Society in the Near FutureSoftBank Corp. Senior Vice President & CNOTomohiro Sekiwa | |
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| 15:30 | 15:30 ～ 16:10K2-6 DOCOMO R&D’s challenges toward the realization of a “Wellbeing” SocietyNTT DOCOMO, Inc. Executive Vice President Chief Technology Officer / Executive General Manager of R&D Innovation DivisionNaoki Tani | |
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| 16:30 | 16:30 ～ 17:10K2-7 Rakuten Mobile's 5G/B5G Strategy and Overseas Expansion of Telecommunication PlatformsRakuten Mobile, Inc. Executive Officer, Deputy CTO and Division Manager, Mobile Networks DivisionHiroshi Takeshita | |
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Keynote / Special Speech 5/25 (THU)
5/25/2023 (THU) 10:30 ～ 11:10K2-1Keynote Speech Venue
Improving Society with Innovation! - Toward Beyond 5G / 6G Era -
In this session, we will talk about NEC's vision; changes in the industry and the future society in Beyond 5G / 6G era . According to the rapidly changing social conditions, we introduce the "values" provided by NEC to realize a society in which people can lead affluent daily lives.
NEC Corporation
Corporate EVP and President of Business Unit ExecutiveMichio Kiuchi
5/25/2023 (THU) 11:30 ～ 12:10K2-2Keynote Speech Venue
Platform toward Beyond 5G and 6G era
At present, various application modeling in Beyond 5G/6G age are examined. These various types of applications will be operated on a common "platform" using ICT. One of the keys to develop "platform" successfully is to effectively utilize both public wireless communication systems represented by 5G systems and self-managed wireless communication systems. However, this "platform" should be viewed based on not only the technological trend of the wireless communication but also various technological trends other than the wireless technology, standardization in the communication until now, and success and failure examples of the the standardization and its practical applications. In this presentation, we will look at the prospects for platforms in the Beyond 5G/6G era, based on research results to date and various trends.
National University Corporation, Kyoto University
Graduate School of InformaticsProfessorHiroshi Harada
Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Harada is a professor of Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. He joined the CRLy, Ministry of Posts and Communications, in 1995 (currently NICT). Since 1995, he has researched Software Defined Radio (SDR), Cognitive Radio, Dynamic Spectrum Access Network, Smart Utility Network (SUN) and broadband wireless access systems. He served on the board of directors of SDR Forum, White Space Alliance, and Wi-SUN alliance. He also has served as the chair of IEEE Dyspan Standards Committee (formerly, IEEE SCC41 and IEEE 1900) and the vice chair of IEEE P1900.4, IEEE P802.15.4g and IEEE P802.15.4m. He received the achievement award and fellow of IEICE in 2006 and 2009, respectively and the achievement award of ARIB and Funai Prize for Science in 2009 and 2010, respectively, on the topic of cognitive radio research and development.
5/25/2023 (THU) 12:30 ～ 13:10K2-3Keynote Speech Venue
Socioeconomic system in 5G/Beyond 5G Era
The University of Tokyo
Faculty of EconomicsProfessorNoriyuki Yanagawa
5/25/2023 (THU) 13:30 ～ 14:10K2-4Keynote Speech Venue
Latest Trends in Wireless Communications Using the Digital Twin
◆Highlight
Application of AI/Digital Twin technology to wireless communication and radar
MBD (Model Based Design)/Simulation for communication/radar system development
Development environment that enables quality improvement and cost reduction
◆Outline
Recent wireless communication/radar systems are becoming more multifunctional and complex, making it more difficult than ever to estimate performance prior to development. In addition, the application of AI technology in this field is expected to improve performance, but it is also said that there is extremely little data for training.
By modeling communication/radar systems and utilizing digital twin technology, it is believed that it is possible to increase the amount of data for training. In addition, since the performance of the entire system can be evaluated at the stage of developing each component, it will contribute to improving the development efficiency of the communication/radar system as a whole.
This presentation will introduce a development environment in which MBD (Model Based Design), which is already commonly used in the automotive industry, can be applied to the development of communication/radar systems and performance can be evaluated through simulation, thereby improving quality and reducing costs at the same time."
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MathWorks Japan
Senior Application EngineerAkemi Tanaka
She is engaged in LSI/FPGA development for cellular system base stations. After working as a prototype hardware engineer for wireless communications, he has been in his current position since 2009. Focusing on communication systems such as local 5G, Bluetooth, and satellite communications, he assists in signal processing, image processing, and HDL implementation. She is also active as a member of the Executive Committee of IEICE/Smart Radio Research Group (SR).
5/25/2023 (THU) 14:30 ～ 15:10K2-5Keynote Speech Venue
How the Evolution of 5G Will Enable a Digitalized Society in the Near Future
To solve social issues and enable digital transformations (DX), 5G network infrastructure is becoming more important than ever.
As 5G service implementation shifts toward a growth and maturation phase, 5G network infrastructure needs to become even more sophisticated to meet a wide range of needs. In this session, Tomohiro Sekiwa, SoftBank Corp. Senior Vice President & CNO, will present what SoftBank Corp. is doing to enhance its 5G network and introduce DX case studies that show how SoftBank is utilizing its enhanced 5G infrastructure to implement digitalization into society.
SoftBank Corp.
Senior Vice President & CNOTomohiro Sekiwa
2005 Vodafone K.K. Geneeal Manager Service Platform Dept.
2007 SoftBank mobile Corp. Deputy Division Head Service Platform Management Dept.
2016 SoftBank Corp. Vice President Core Network&Device Technology Div.
2020 SoftBank Corp. Senior Vice President Head of Mobile Network Div.
2021 SoftBank Corp. Senior Vice President & CNO, Technology Deputy Unit
2007 SoftBank mobile Corp. Deputy Division Head Service Platform Management Dept.
2016 SoftBank Corp. Vice President Core Network&Device Technology Div.
2020 SoftBank Corp. Senior Vice President Head of Mobile Network Div.
2021 SoftBank Corp. Senior Vice President & CNO, Technology Deputy Unit
5/25/2023 (THU) 15:30 ～ 16:10K2-6Keynote Speech Venue
DOCOMO R&D’s challenges toward the realization of a “Wellbeing” Society
The current society is said to be in the era of VUCA due to the global pandemic, climate change and geopolitical economic instability, and companies are required to make further changes such as GX and SX to realize a sustainable society in addition to DX.
In such a social environment, the recent information and communication network is required to be resilient as a critical infrastructure of society, and in the future it will have a great significance as a social infrastructure that transcends industries.
Therefore research and development is essential for the advancement of 5G networks, the creation of new use cases such as next-generation mobile networks and "The human augmentation platform🄬", and the advancement of big data and information technologies such as AI, XR, and web3 that support social transformation, as well as the practical application of solution services using these technologies.
This presentation introduces the initiatives of DOCOMO R & D, which will create new value while combining advanced technologies of NTT Group and co-creation partners with the technological assets of DOCOMO Group's networks and services, contribute to the realization of the IOWN concept, create new customer impressions, and take on the challenge of realizing a Wellbeing Society in 203 x.
NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
Executive Vice President Chief Technology Officer / Executive General Manager of R&D Innovation DivisionNaoki Tani
Mr. Naoki Tani has been leading the R&D Innovation Division since June 2020 with the responsibility of the entire R&D activities of NTT DOCOMO.
Mr. Tani started his career at NTT and has continued his responsibility for network standardization, development and deployment for 3G/LTE networks, and for IoT/M2M Business also after moving to NTT DOCOMO.
Mr. Tani started his career at NTT and has continued his responsibility for network standardization, development and deployment for 3G/LTE networks, and for IoT/M2M Business also after moving to NTT DOCOMO.
5/25/2023 (THU) 16:30 ～ 17:10K2-7Keynote Speech Venue
Rakuten Mobile's 5G/B5G Strategy and Overseas Expansion of Telecommunication Platforms
Rakuten Mobile has revolutionized the mobile network with its advanced technology. This presentation will introduce the current status of Rakuten Mobile's network technology development, including 5G, beyond 5G and future outlook. It will also cover the business development of Rakuten Symphony, a subsidiary of Rakuten Group, in providing telecommunications platform services to overseas businesses.
Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
Executive Officer, Deputy CTO and Division Manager, Mobile Networks DivisionHiroshi Takeshita
Hiroshi Takeshita joined Rakuten Mobile, Inc. in 2018 and was initially responsible for packet core and domestic roaming deployment at the launch of 4G and 5G NSA services. From November 2020 he started end-to-end network performance assurance and capacity design, before becoming deputy head of network connectivity and product engineering including RAN and Core Network product in August 2021. In his current position since May 2023 Takeshita oversees the Radio Access Network product, network coverage and quality, as well as network performance and capacity.
5/25/2023 (THU) 10:20 ～ 13:20S2-1Special Seminar Venue
Flexible Society Project: Recent Trend of Wireless Utilization for Supporting DX
■"Problems of Wireless Utilization for Supporting DX in Flexible Society":Satoko Itaya(National Institute of Information and Communications Technology)
■"SRF Wireless Platform service for embedded systems.":Kazufumi Gota(NEC Corporation)
■"Advancement of wireless system simulation for evaluation of actual operational environment":Michio Miyamoto(KOZO KEIKAKU ENGINEERING Inc.)
■"Monitoring Methods of Wireless Communication Environment":Morihiko TAMAI(Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International)
■"Measurement Technology of Wireless Communication Environment for Smart Factory- Example of Spectrum Monitor Application-":Takashi Shiba(Tohoku University)
■"Medium Access Control Technologies Maximally Satisfying Arrival-Time Requests for Smart Factory":Hideki TODE(Osaka Metropolitan University)
■"Practical Application of Industrial Wireless Standard SRF":Shinichi Sato(Flexible Factory Partner Alliance)
■The latest trends in low latency and high reliability technology of wireless communication and the initiatives of NTT Communications"":kazuhiko Ota(NTT Communications)
■"Introduction of Publications from Flexible Society Project":YAMADA Ryota(National Institute of Information and Communications Technology)
NEC
Kazufumi Gouta
KOZO KEIKAKU ENGINEERING Inc.
Michio Miyamoto
NTT Communications
Kazuhiko Ota
5/25/2023 (THU) 14:00 ～ 16:30S2-2Special Seminar Venue
Latest Trends in R&D of Wireless Communications at NICT
14:00-14:15 「Mission and Research Vision of Wireless Networks Research Center in NICT」
Research and development for Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G are accelerating, and the realization of the advanced wireless communication networks is expected to connect the terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) seamlessly. B5G/6G will require further global spatial expansion of the network than the current 5G. In this talk, the mission and research vision of the wireless networks research center in NICT will be introduced.
Director General, Wireless Networks Research Center, Network Research Institute
Mr. Morio Toyoshima
14:15-14:30 「Wireless Extension and Verification Technology for Advancement of 5G/Local 5G」
In the Beyond 5G era, the main users of wireless communication will shift from humans to objects, and the diversification of requirements will progress further. In addition, as cyber-physical systems permeate various fields of society, the demand for wireless communication, such as increase of communication speed and capacity, and reduction of delay, will increase more than ever before. Against this background, the Wireless Systems Laboratory is engaged in research and development aimed at establishing new fundamental technologies for using radio waves that can coexist with existing systems and at developing design, verification, and evaluation platforms that support the expansion of wireless services in object-oriented systems. In this presentation, research and development especially for the advancement of 5G/local 5G are introduced.
Director, Wireless System Laboratory, Wireless Networks Research Center, Network Research Institute
Mr. Takeshi Matsumura
14:30-14:45 「Communication technologies for next-generation mobility in the air and sea」
Next-generation mobility is expected to operate in a variety of locations, including flying vehicles, HAPS, drones, undersea robots and sensors. These are expected to have applications in various fields such as agriculture, industry, fisheries, surveying, and surveillance. Under these circumstances, wireless communication to connect these mobirities is also attracting increasing attention. Our laboratory has been conducting research and development of mobility communication technologies in the air and sea, and we will introduce these technologies in this presentation.
Senior researchar, Wireless System Laboratory, Wireless Networks Research Center, Network Research Institute
Mr. Takashi Matsuda
14:45-15:00 「Integrated Network Control Technology for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN)」
In R&D for Beyond 5G, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) are attracting attention due to their scalability and wide coverage potential. To realize NTN, it is necessary to interconnect with terrestrial communication systems, adapt to time-varying propagation environments, and manage multiple satellite operators. This presentation will introduce NICT's efforts in constructing NTNs, including the status of research and development on integrated network control, and the details of the "Development and Demonstration of Inter-Satellite Optical Communication Network System Project" within the "Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross Community Collaboration Program" that started this fiscal year.
Researcher, Space Communication Systems Laboratory, Wireless Networks Research Center, Network Research Institute
Mr. Yuma Abe
15:00-15:15 「Latest progress in NICT towards high-speed laser communications with moving platforms」
NICT is leading an effort towards enabling high-speed laser communication technology in practical scenarios with moving platforms. This seminar will introduce NICT's latest progress in the development of versatile terminals that can be employed in a variety of scenarios, from isolated P2P links to global B5G networks.
Researcher, Space Communication Systems Laboratory, Wireless Networks Research Center, Network Research Institute
Mr. Carrasco-Casado, Alberto
15:15-15:30 「Portable SIP4D」
Senior Researcher, Sustainable ICT System Laboratory, Resilient ICT Research Center, Network Research Institute
Mr. Yasunori Owada
15:30-15:45 「Terahertz Radio Technologies Expected for Beyond 5G」
Associate Director General, Terahertz Technology Research Center
Mr. Akifumi Kasamatsu
15:45-16:00 「NICT’s activities for the testbed development and provision for the advanced and complicated systems in Beyond 5G era」
The lecture reports on the NICT’s activities for the testbed development and provision to enable effective evaluation environments for the advanced and complicated systems in Beyond 5G era especially by indicating “B5G/IoT testbed with high reliability and high elasticity,” which was established in 2022 and was launched on October 2022. In order to cope with the highly complicated use cases over the evaluation environment, the required NICT testbed should include not only network layer such as wired and wireless network infrastructure, but also middleware layer supporting digital-twin and wireless-emulation, and platform layer supporting dig-data analysis and application development. Especially, the wireless emulation environment provided by the testbed enables wireless system evaluation without any radio emissions, thereby provides required and detailed system validation without costs for prototype implementation and acquisitions of various radio licenses. Furthermore, the lecture also remarks that the NICT testbed should be flexibly customized according to the assumed use cases.
Director General, ICT Testbed Research and Development Promotion Center
Mr. Fumihide Kojima
16:00-16:15 「Realizing Ultra-High Density IoT by Asynchronous Pulse Code Multiple Access (APCMA)」
The realization of low-cost wireless networks with massive numbers of sensors has been hampered by the limited available wireless bandwidth. This presentation introduces a new method, called "Asynchronous Pulse Code Multiple Access (APCMA)", that allows tens of thousands of sensor nodes to transmit their data on the same frequency band at intervals of a few seconds. It uses sparse pulse sequences that are designed to achieve minimal interference with each other. Experiments have shown correct operation with 500 nodes on the 920 MHz band with pulses that are modulated by Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS). Applications range from assett tracking to factory automation.
Center for Information and Neural Networks
Mr. Ferdinand Peper
16:15-16:30 「Beyond 5G Design Initiative」
Director, Beyond 5G Design Initiative
Mr. Kentaro Ishizu