Review
Thinknet 6G Summit 2024 and 6G Open Lab Day
17. October 2024 - 18. October 2024
09:00 - 20:30
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The Thinknet 6G Summit 2024, held on October 17th in Munich, brought together global experts, industry leaders, and researchers to explore the future of 6G communications. Organized and hosted by Thinknet 6G at Bayern Innovativ, the summit provided a dynamic platform for cutting-edge discussions, insightful presentations, and deep dives into the latest advancements and visionary perspectives on 6G technology.
This year, for the first time, the Thinknet 6G Summit was held in conjunction with a second 6G event, the 6G Open Lab Day at the Technical University of Munich, which offered participants an exclusive glimpse into cutting-edge 6G research. The Technical University of Munich, In collaboration with the Technical University of Dresden, offered live demonstrations showcasing pioneering outcomes from the 6G-life research hub and the Bavarian 6G Future Lab, highlighting Germany's and Bavaria's leading role in 6G innovation.
From thought-provoking panel discussions at the summit to immersive live demos at the Open Lab Day, attendees experienced both state-of-the-art developments and future possibilities for communication networks. Beyond the technical insights, the event fostered valuable networking opportunities, inspiring new collaborations and connections that will drive 6G innovation forward.
Missed it this year? Don't worry—next year's Thinknet 6G Summit promises to be even bigger and better! Stay tuned for details and make sure to secure your spot as we continue to push the boundaries of 6G technology.
Dr. Matthias Konrad
+49 911 20671-148
Head of Innovation Networks, Head of Digitization, Member of the Executive Board, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Engelbert Beyer,
Engelbert Beyer
Director, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Christina Geßner,
Christina Geßner
Executive Vice President Test and Measurement Division, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Prof. Gerhard Fettweis,
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fettweis
Technical Universitiy of Dresden, Vodafone Chair of Mobile Communications Systems
Dr. Alexander Duisberg,
Dr. Alexander Duisberg
Partner, Ashurst LLP
Josef Urban,
Josef Urban
Member of the Research Committee of MÜNCHNER KREIS, Technology Lead at Nokia
Prof. Mikael Gidlund,
Prof. Mikael Gidlund
Head of Communication Systems and Network, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall
Prof. Dr. Frank Fitzek,
Prof. Dr. Frank Fitzek
Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks, Technical University of Dresden
Ing. Sigurd Schuster,
Dipl. Ing. Sigurd Schuster
Advisor to the Executive Board, VDE ITG
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Kellerer,
Wolfgang Kellerer
Lehrstuhl für Kommunikationsnetze, Technische Universität München (TUM)
Thomas Heyn
Head of Mobile Communications Group, Fraunhofer IIS, Erlangen
Dr. Dominik Schupke,
Dr. Dominic Schupke
Senior Expert Reliable Wireless Communication Systems, Airbus, Central Research and Technology
Assoc. Prof. Cicek Cavdar,
Assoc. Prof. Cicek Cavdar
Associate Professor, KTH Royal Institut for Technology, Stockholm
François Brunier,
François Brunier
Manager, SOITEC, Bernin
Jörg Köpp,
Jörg Köpp
Manager Wireless Communication, Rohde & Schwarz
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie,
Tobias Gotthardt
Staatssekretär, Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie
Ludwig Seidl,
Ludwig Seidl
Technical Consultant, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
Kai Börner,
Kai Börner
Senior Consultant, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
The launchhub42 ComTech Incubator - Structured support for new start-ups in the telecommunications market
Florian Sägebrecht,
Florian Sägebrecht
Coordination | Head, launchhub42 | The 6G-life ComTech Incubator
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Schober,
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Schober
Professor, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Rosalind Craven,
Rosalind Craven
Senior Analyst, STL Partners
Dr. Kerina Naran
Analyst, STL Partners
Tilo Heckmann,
Tilo Heckmann
Senior Technology Strategy Manager, Telefónica Germany Gmbh & Co OHG
Dr. Johannes Riedl
Head of Research Group Industrial Networks & Wireless, Siemens AG, Munich
Dr. Rute C. Sofia,
Dr. Rute C. Sofia
Head of IoT, fortiss GmbH
Prof. Dr. Frank Fitzek,
Prof. Dr. Frank Fitzek
Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks, Technical University of Dresden
Tilo Heckmann,
Tilo Heckmann
Senior Technology Strategy Manager, Telefónica Germany Gmbh & Co OHG
Ing. Sigurd Schuster,
Dipl. Ing. Sigurd Schuster
Advisor to the Executive Board, VDE ITG
Rosalind Craven,
Rosalind Craven
Senior Analyst, STL Partners
Michael Meyer Ericcson,
Michael Meyer
Head of Ericsson Research Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Kellerer,
Wolfgang Kellerer
Lehrstuhl für Kommunikationsnetze, Technische Universität München (TUM)
Peter Merz
Head of Nokia Standards, Nokia
The 6G Summit 2024 focused on the topics of resilience and technical independence. Experts discussed the challenges and solutions for a secure and future-proof 6G infrastructure. An exciting insight into the developments of the next generation of telecommunications.
Here you can find all presentations and discussions as a video!
Professional contact
Kimberley Parsons
+49 911 20671-219
Digitization, Head of ThinkNet 6G, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
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6G Open Lab Day - Contact
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Kellerer,
Wolfgang Kellerer
Lehrstuhl für Kommunikationsnetze, Technische Universität München (TUM)