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The Thinknet 6G Summit 2022 provided a platform for over 250 participants to exchange insights on the current state of 6G research, new projects, and key challenges. A particular focus was placed on sustainability and the migration to 6G networks. The event impressively demonstrated how far the technology has already advanced and what steps need to follow next.
The Thinknet 6G Summit 2022, held on September 16, 2022, at the Design Offices Munich Highlight Towers, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of 6G technology. As the second annual summit organized by Thinknet 6G at Bayern Innovativ, the event attracted over 250 participants both on-site and online, underscoring the growing global interest in next-generation mobile communications.
The summit's agenda was comprehensive, featuring insights from the four German BMBF-funded 6G research hubs and discussions on the newly launched flagship project, 6G-ANNA. A significant emphasis was placed on sustainability in 6G, addressing the environmental challenges and opportunities associated with the technology. Additionally, a thought-provoking panel delved into the complexities of migrating to and deploying 6G networks, offering diverse perspectives from industry, research, and policy sectors.
In summary, the Thinknet 6G Summit 2022 served as a pivotal platform for stakeholders to converge, share knowledge, and collaboratively shape the future of 6G technology.
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie,
Roland Weigert, MdL
Staatssekretär, Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie, München
Bayern Innovativ GmbH,
Dr. Susan Lindner
Head of Digitalization, Bayern Innovativ GmbH
Kimberley Parsons
+49 911 20671-219
Digitization, Head of ThinkNet 6G, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Eiman Mohyeldin
Head of Spectrum Standardization, Nokia, Munich
Prof. Dr. Ina Schieferdecker,
Prof. Dr. Ina Schieferdecker
Director General 5 - Research for Technological Sovereignty and Innovation, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Wietfeld,
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Wietfeld
Professor, Technical University Dortmund
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Armin Dekorsy,
Prof. Dr.-ing. Armin Dekorsy
Chair of Communications Engineering, University of Bremen
Dr. Zoran Utkovski,
Dr. Zoran Utkovski
Senior Researcher, Fraunhofer Heinrich Herz Institut
Prof. Dr. Holger Boche,
Prof. Dr. Holger Boche
Chair of Theoretical Information Technology, Technical University Munich
Prof. Dr. Dr. Marja Matinmikko-Blue,
Prof. Dr. Dr. Marja Matinmikko-Blue
Infotech Oulu Institute and Director of Sustainability and Regulation of the 6G Flagship, University of Oulu, Finland, Infotech Oulu Institute, Universität Oulu
Jutta Meier,
Jutta Juliane Meier
Founder und CEO, Identity Valley
Thomas von der Grün,
Thomas von der Grün
Head of Department Precise Positioning and Analytics, Positioning and Networks Division, Fraunhofer IIS
Dr. Eric Hardouin,
Dr. Eric Hardouin
Vice President, Ambient Connectivity Research, Orange, France
Jutta Meier,
Jutta Juliane Meier
Founder und CEO, Identity Valley
Prof. Dr. Dr. Marja Matinmikko-Blue,
Prof. Dr. Dr. Marja Matinmikko-Blue
Infotech Oulu Institute and Director of Sustainability and Regulation of the 6G Flagship, University of Oulu, Finland, Infotech Oulu Institute, Universität Oulu
Harald Huber,
Harald Huber
Co-founder and head of business development, Smart Radio Net GmbH
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Knopp,
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Knopp
Chair and Professor, SPACE Research Center, University of Bundeswehr München
Prof. Dr.-Ing Norman Franchi,
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norman Franchi
Chair of Electrical Smart City Systems, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Kellerer,
Wolfgang Kellerer
Lehrstuhl für Kommunikationsnetze, Technische Universität München (TUM)
Prof. Dr. Frank Fitzek,
Prof. Dr. Frank Fitzek
Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks, Technical University of Dresden
Dr. Marco Hoffmann,
Dr. Marco Hoffmann
Technology and Project Manger, Nokia
Alexander Pabst
Vice President Market Segment Wireless Communication, Rohde & Schwarz, Munich
Dr. Oliver Holschke,
Dr. Oliver Holschke
Head of Future Networks, Deutsche Telekom
Hannes Rügheimer,
Hannes Rügheimer
Author of the annual Netztest, conncet Magazine
Alexander Pabst
Vice President Market Segment Wireless Communication, Rohde & Schwarz, Munich
Dr. Oliver Holschke,
Dr. Oliver Holschke
Head of Future Networks, Deutsche Telekom
Dr. Harald Liessmann,
Dr. Harald Liessmann
Digital Enterprise Architect, Cisco EMEA Partner Organization, Strategic Partners
Jochen Bockfeld,
Jochen Bockfeld
Direktor Common Services, Telefónica Germany
Anita Döhler
Chief Executive Officer, NGMN Alliance, Frankfurt
Kimberley Parsons
+49 911 20671-219
Digitization, Head of ThinkNet 6G, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Kellerer,
Wolfgang Kellerer
Lehrstuhl für Kommunikationsnetze, Technische Universität München (TUM)
Peter Merz
Head of Nokia Standards, Nokia
The highlights of the Thinknet 6G Summit 2022
Behind the scenes of the Thinknet 6G Summit 2022
The Thinknet 6G Summit 2022 provided a platform for over 250 participants to discuss the current status of 6G research, new projects and key challenges. A special focus was placed on sustainability and the migration to 6G networks. The event impressively demonstrated how far 6G has already progressed and what steps will now follow.
Here you can find all the presentations and discussions as a video!
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Kimberley Parsons
+49 911 20671-219
Digitization, Head of ThinkNet 6G, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
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