Download Call for Papers Metaverse and 6G

 

Workshop ORGANIZERS

• Neeraj Kumar (Nehra), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala (Punjab), India
• Kamal Kumar, National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand, India
• Keshav Sood, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
• Sachin Sharma, State Bank of India, Panchkula, India

SCOPE AND MOTIVATION

The rapid deployment of 5G technology has opened up new possibilities, but researchers and organizations are already looking ahead to the future with 6G, encompassing the metaverse as a pivotal aspect. Anticipated to emerge around 2030, 6G is expected to push the boundaries of cellular technology even further by integrating virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive experiences into mobile networks. This workshop aims to explore the evolution from 5G to 6G, focusing on metaverse-related services, air interface enhancements, and network capabilities. Key research directions toward sustainable development goals and societal challenges will be discussed alongside a vision for the future with 6G and metaverse integration. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, terahertz communications, blockchain, quantum communications, and metaverse capabilities will be explored to develop a robust 6G mobile wireless network architecture.

This workshop will delve into integrating the metaverse into future 6G mobile wireless networks, bridging the gap between real and virtual worlds. Discussions will encompass service advancements, air interface enhancements, and network capabilities, with a specific focus on metaverse-related technologies. Participants will explore how the metaverse can revolutionize communication, collaboration, and entertainment experiences. Additionally, the workshop will examine the potential applications of 6G and metaverse integration, addressing the challenges and opportunities in this emerging domain.

TOPICS OF INTEREST

This workshop is seeking conceptual, empirical, and technical papers that would eventually offer novelty to the following topics but are not limited to:

• 6G: New Requirements, KPIs, and Opportunities
• 6G Use Cases and Future Device Forms
• Advancements in PHY Technologies for 6G Wireless Networks
• Massive MIMO and Smart Beam Techniques in 6G Networks
• Tbit/s Communications and Millimeter-Wave/THz Links for 6G
• Terahertz Communication Beyond 100 GHz in Next-Gen Networks
• Addressing Challenges in the Transport Layer for Tbit/s Communication
• Cloud Nativeness for Efficient 6G Wireless Networks
• Pervasive AI and Trust in 6G Mobile Communication Networks
• Machine Type Communications in 6G Era
• Edge Clouds: User-Specific Computation and Intelligence in 6G
• Ensuring Data Privacy and Security: 6G Metrics
• Open-Source Platforms: Catalyst for Next-Gen Hardware and Software Solutions
• Quantum Computing Impact on 6G Wireless Technologies
• Metaverse Integration in 6G Networks: Exploring the Future

WORKSHOP PAPER SUBMISSION

All workshop papers should be submitted via EDAS, WS8: Next-Generation Networking: Exploring the Convergence of Metaverse and 6G track. Full instructions on how to prepare the paper are provided on the lEEE ANTS 2023 website: https://ants2023.ieee-ants.org/submission-guidelines