Round Table

Round Table topic:

«AI in wireless communication»

Moderators:

Evgeny Khorov, D.Sc., Head of Wireless Networks Lab, IITP RAS, Russia

Vladimir Lyashev, Department of Multimedia Technologies and Telecommunications, MIPT, Russia

Annotation:

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into wireless telecommunications will allow breakthrough network optimization, resource management, and user experience. This panel explores the transformative potential of AI in enhancing future wireless communication systems including 5G/6G cellular and NTN systems, local and personal networks, Industrial Internet and Internet of Things. Experts will discuss cutting-edge advancements in machine learning (ML) for automating network operations, reducing latency, and improving energy efficiency. Key topics include AI-driven network slicing, intelligent beamforming, dynamic spectrum sharing, real-time anomaly detection, and the role of federated learning in preserving privacy while leveraging distributed data. The session will also address challenges such as scalability, interpretability, and regulatory considerations. Join industry and academic leaders as they debate the future of AI-powered wireless systems and their impact on next-generation connectivity.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Value Proposition: Does AI deliver a fundamental advantage, or are we rebuilding well-established solutions for minimal gain? What is the "killer app"?

• The Architecture Dilemma: Do we need a complete "AI-native" air interface, or should AI remain a supporting tool? We'll dissect the trade-offs between performance and immense complexity.

• The 6G Vision: What does "AI-native" truly mean for the next generation of networks, and how will it handle the emerging wave of "AI traffic"?

• Trust & Control: How do human engineers build trust with an AI that may "hallucinate" or propose unexplainable configurations? How do we protect the network?

• The New Paradigm: Can we move from data transmission to "meaning" transmission for AI-to-AI communication?

This session is essential for anyone involved in network strategy, R&D, engineering, and the future of connectivity.

Participants:

Linghe Kong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Artem Krasilov, IPPI RAS

Andrey Klimakov, Lomonosov Research Institute

Andrey Ivanov, Skoltech

Mikhail Lyakh, KNS

Mérouane Debbah, Khalifa University,

Giovanni Geraci, University Pompeu Fabra