Advances in Wireless Connectivity: Technologies, Systems, and Network Evolution

Dates: 8-10 December 2025
Location: Online

Organized by: IEEE Communication Society (ComSoc) Student Chapter, Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS Deemed to be University), Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh – 517325, India

Organizing Committee: Dr. C. Yuvaraj, Vice Chancellor (I/c);   Dr. P. Ramanathan, Principal;  Dr. S. Rajasekaran, Professor & Head of ECE;   Dr. C. Kumar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of ECE;   and Dr. E. Aravindraj, Asst. Prof., Dept. of ECE (Chair)

About the Program

This IEEE ComSoc School Series event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in wireless communication systems, focusing on the technologies and architectures enabling the next generation of global connectivity. The program will examine key developments in radio access networks, open and cloud-native architectures, machine-type communications, and future-ready antenna systems. It will highlight how these advancements contribute to the evolution of wireless networks in terms of capacity, flexibility, scalability, and sustainability, preparing students and professionals to engage with emerging trends and future communication paradigms.

Learning Objectives:

• Next-Gen Technology Exploration: Familiarize participants with cutting-edge wireless communication technologies, including 5G NR, mMTC, Open RAN, Massive MIMO, and emerging antenna systems.
• Network Evolution Perspectives: Provide a holistic understanding of the evolution of wireless networks from traditional architectures to open, virtualized, and software-defined systems.
• Research and Development Engagement: Encourage active participation in exploring challenges, trends, and research opportunities in radio access technologies, network management, and connectivity solutions for diverse applications.
• Future Connectivity Readiness: Equip participants with the knowledge of how emerging technologies contribute to enabling large-scale, efficient, and adaptive wireless networks for future applications such as IoT, industrial automation, and smart environments.
• Skill Enhancement and Professional Growth: Develop participants' competencies for applying theoretical and practical knowledge in real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between academia, research, and industry in the domain of wireless communication systems.

Featured Speakers

Prof. Bighnaraj Panigrahi, Nokia, Bangalore, INDIA
Prof. Carlo Fischione, KTH Royal Inst. of Tech., SWEDEN
Prof. Mischa Dohler, VP Emerging Technologies, USA
Prof. Jacopo Iannacci, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, ITALY
Prof. David Lopez-Perez, Bell Labs, Alcatel-Lucent, Ireland
Prof. Rui Dinis, NOVA University, PORTUGAL
Mr. Sapthagiri Elumalai, Alpha Data LLC, UAE
Prof. G. Nagarajan, Puducherry Technological University, INDIA
Prof. Maxime Guillaud, INRIA, Lyon, FRANCE
Dr. Saumya Chaturvedi, MathWorks, INDIA
Dr. Narasimhulu Thoti, University of Oulu, FINLAND
Prof. Eiji Oki Kyoto University, JAPAN
Prof. Ruidong Li, University of Tsukuba, JAPAN

We hope you can join us for exciting lectures from these leading experts and also have the opportunity to network with other students from around the world in the virtual event platform!

Registration

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Registration Deadline:  1 December 2025