Programme

Explore the provisional programme for three days of keynote presentations, technical sessions, working groups and discussion at WWRF Meeting 55.

Three days of research and discussion

WWRF Meeting 55 will take place from 28–30 October 2026 at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

The programme below provides an initial overview of the planned sessions. It will continue to be updated as speakers, presentation titles, session chairs, timings and room allocations are confirmed.

Programme Overview

Day 1

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Opening and Private Networks

Conference opening, keynote contributions, private-network discussions and WWRF working group activity.

  • Conference opening
  • University of Strathclyde keynote
  • InterDigital contribution
  • Private networks session
  • WWRF General Assembly and elections
Day 2

Thursday 29 October 2026

Future Communications and Quantum Technology

Technical sessions exploring semantic communications, quantum technology and collaborative WWRF working groups.

  • Semantic communications
  • Quantum technology
  • WWRF working groups
  • Research discussion
  • Conference networking
Day 3

Friday 30 October 2026

Critical Infrastructure and Emerging Networks

Sessions covering critical national infrastructure, integrated sensing and communications, satellites and non-terrestrial networks.

  • Critical national infrastructure
  • Integrated sensing and communications
  • Satellites and NTN
  • WWRF working groups
  • Conference close

Programme at a Glance

This programme is provisional. Exact timings, speakers, presentation titles and room information will be added as they are confirmed.

Day 1

Wednesday 28 October

Session 1
Opening Session

WWRF and University of Strathclyde welcome, University of Strathclyde keynote and InterDigital contribution.

Break
Coffee
Session 2
6G – A New Private Network Universe

Session led by representatives from the University of Strathclyde.

Break
Lunch
Session 3
General Assembly, Elections and Working Groups
Break
Tea
Session 4
WWRF Working Groups
Day 2

Thursday 29 October

Session 1
Semantic Communications

Mehdi Bennis, University of Oulu — to be confirmed.

Break
Coffee
Session 2
Quantum Technology

Lina Baria, Khalifa University.

Break
Lunch
Session 3
WWRF Working Groups
Break
Tea
Session 4
WWRF Working Groups
Day 3

Friday 30 October

Session 1
Communications for Critical National Infrastructure

Session led by Kinan Ghanem, University of Strathclyde.

Break
Coffee
Session 2
Integrated Sensing and Communications

Session led by Angela Alexiou, University of Piraeus.

Break
Lunch
Session 3
Satellites and Non-Terrestrial Networks

Session led by Rakesh Kapur.

Break
Tea
Session 4
WWRF Working Groups and Conference Close

Further details are coming soon

The programme will be updated as keynote speakers, panel contributors, session chairs, presentation titles and timings are confirmed.

A detailed timetable containing room allocations and a downloadable programme PDF will be published closer to the conference.

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