Abstract

The panel, supported by Women in Communications Engineering (WICE), will explore how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are reshaping the landscape of next-generation wireless networks. Key topics include AI-native 6G network architectures, the role of AI/ML in Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), and emerging real-world use cases. Alongside these exciting technical frontiers, the session will feature inspiring stories from expert researchers with diverse backgrounds who are actively shaping the future of wireless communications and mobile networking. Their experiences will offer valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating and building a successful career in this fast-evolving field.

Abstract

As the amount of data generated by edge devices continue to increase, traditional models of centralized processing are no longer sufficient. This keynote explores how Machine Learning (ML) can be leveraged to jointly address the challenges of data communication and edge computing, enabling a new paradigm of distributed intelligence. We will discuss how ML techniques can help select which data should be transferred and determine how data should be transmitted over the radio link, while supporting real-time data fusion and decision-making at the network edge. Addressing resource allocation and adaptive compression, the talk will highlight how integrating ML into edge devices as well as into the fabric of edge networks allows for more resilient, efficient, and context-aware systems. The keynote will also discuss open research questions and the importance of a unified approach to data communications and computing toward scalable edge intelligence.

Biography

Dr. Carla Fabiana Chiasseriniis ; Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino, Italy, and a Research Associate with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) and the NationalInter-University Consortium for Telecommunications(CNIT). She is also a WASP Guest Professor at Chalmers Institute of Technology, Sweden. She was a Visiting Researcher at UC San Diego (1998-2003), and a Visiting Professor at Monash University (2012, 2016), the Berlin Technische Universität (2021,2022), and the HPI, Potsdam University (Mercato Fellow, 2023and 2024). She is an IEEEFellow and an ACMFellow. She is the director of the Advanced Wireless Experience (AWE) Lab at Politecnico di Torino. Her research interestsinclude Next-generation MobileNetworks, Edge Computing, Machine Learning, andMobile Autonomous Systems. She has published over 350 journal andconference papersandhas received several awards for her scientific work. She serves as ViceEditor-in-Chief of Computer Communicationsand as Editor-at-Large of the IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking.

Abstract

The next generation of cellular technology 6G has been under research for many years and has now entered the initial stage of technical specifications at 3GPP. The combination of new services, device expansion and surge in AI usage are fueling data traffic growth. This challenge needs to be addressed in a sustainable way, from point of view of environmental, social and economic sustainability. This presentation will give an overview of the current status with 6G.

Biography

Mikko Uusitalo is Head of Research Department Radio Systems Research Finland at Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Bell Labs Finland Site Lead. Mikko is the Chair of the Board of the Nokia Foundation. Mikko has been leading the European 6G Flagship project Hexa-X-II and was leading Hexa-X. He obtained a M.Sc. (Eng.) and Dr.Tech. in 1993 and 1997 and a B.Sc. (Economics) in 2003, all from predecessors of Aalto University. Mikko has been at Nokia since 2000 with various roles, including Principal Researcher and Head of International Cooperation at Nokia Research. Mikko is a founding member of the CELTIC EUREKA and WWRF, the latter one he chaired for 2004-2006. Mikko is a WWRF Fellow. In 2020 Mikko received the Cross of Merit of the Order of White Rose from the President of Finland. Mikko has and has had numerous board and advisory positions in many important groups in the industry, academia or government side.