NOIDA: The 27th IEEE International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications (WPMC) 2024, organized for the first time in India, saw leading experts and global innovators sharing their ideas in Greater Noida, the participating Indian officials highlighting the country’s rapid progress in telecommunications innovation. , and move from the deployment of 5G to the vision of the future of 6G technology.

The four-day symposium, which began on Sunday, November 17, aims to serve as a platform for researchers, industry leaders and policy makers to explore cutting-edge advances in wireless communications with participants from different country and the theme being “Secure 6G – AI Nexus: where technology meets humanity. »

The event held at Sharda University brought together thought leaders and experts in the field of wireless communications. Discussions focused on innovations in personal wireless multimedia communications and the intersection of 6G and artificial intelligence (AI).

Dr. Shingo Omori, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Communication Research Laboratory of Japan, on the occasion expressed optimism about India’s growing capabilities in wireless communication, saying that the country’s innovation ecosystem is poised to make a significant contribution to the global telecommunications landscape. “India is expected to file around ten patents related to 6G technology soon, thereby strengthening its economic and technological influence,” he said.

SK Marwah, ‘G’ Scientist and Group Coordinator at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, spoke about the transition to 6G technology. He said, “India’s 6G vision aims to achieve unprecedented speeds of up to 1 terabit per second and ultra-low latency, poised to redefine global connectivity and socio-economic development. »

He said the initiative, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India’s leadership in the telecom sector, is expected to strengthen the country’s position as a hub of innovation and investment in telecommunications. 6G technologies.

Highlighting the transformative potential of 6G technology, YK Gupta, an expert, highlighted its role in enabling simple and portable devices with advanced digital capabilities. “The use of higher frequencies and minimum latency of the 6G network is expected to revolutionize rural ecosystems by facilitating remote health, education and agricultural services without on-site infrastructure. This is in line with India’s mission to bridge the digital divide and drive inclusive growth,” he said.