The 15th IMDEA Networks Annual International Workshop focuses on the latest advances in 5G, emerging developments in 6G, and experimental research that is shaping the future of mobile and wireless communications. The workshop brings together international experts, IMDEA Networks researchers, and alumni to present ongoing work, discuss challenges, and explore future directions in next-generation network technologies.

In addition to talks featuring members of the Scientific Council, invited speakers, and faculty, the workshop will include a poster session showcasing innovative projects led by IMDEA Networks students.

This edition of the workshop is dedicated to Professor Arturo Azcorra, founder of IMDEA Networks Institute, whose vision and leadership have been instrumental in bringing the institute to the forefront of global research in networking and communications.

Agenda

9:00 – 9:15. Arrival

9:15 – 9:30. Welcome and IMDEA Networks overview (Albert Banchs)

9:30 – 10:30. Panel: IMDEA Networks past present future (Jon Crowcroft, Ralf Steinmetz, Ioannis Stavrakakis, Albert Banchs, Joerg Widmer)

10:30 – 11:00. Coffee

11:00 – 11:45. Talk 1 “Scalable and Resilient Networked Learning Systems”, Gustavo de Veciana

11:45 – 12:30. Talk 2 “Networking in the dark”, Marco Ajmone

12:30 – 13:15. Talk 3 “Programming the user plane for ML inference”, Marco Fiore

13:30 – 14:30. Lunch

14:30 – 15:15. Talk 4: “5TONIC: 10 years fostering research and innovation”, Carlos Jesus Bernardos, Manuel Lorenzo

15:15 – 16:00. Talk 5: “Cost and energy-efficient RAN virtualization”, Andres Garcia Saveedra

16:00 – 16:15. Concluding remarks and intro to the poster session (Joerg Widmer)

16:15 – 16:45. Coffee

16:45 – 18:00. Student poster session

Please note: Attendance is by invitation only

SCIENTIFIC POSTERS

Scientific posters authored by PhD Students and Internship Students from IMDEA Networks will be exhibited during the workshop.