Abstract:
The advent of 6G technology marks the beginning of an era defined by intelligent, open, and highly programmable networks that cater to a wide array of services across different verticals. These networks are expected to seamlessly integrate advanced AI-driven solutions to address the demands of both human and machine communications, while ensuring flexibility, efficiency, and security. The intelligent and programmable capabilities of 6G, particularly in the Radio Access Network (RAN), represent a significant shift from traditional network designs, enabling unprecedented levels of autonomy, adaptability, and performance optimization.
INTRAN Workshop on Intelligent and Programmable Open 6G Radio Access Networks aims to bring together leading researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to explore the potential and challenges associated with the deployment of intelligent and programmable RANs in 6G. As the next-generation RAN architecture evolves, integrating AI/ML techniques, software-defined networking (SDN), and network function virtualization (NFV) will be crucial in realizing dynamic and context-aware network operations. This workshop will focus on the critical role of programmability and intelligence in achieving key 6G objectives such as ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB). Additionally, the workshop will explore the integration of Open RAN standards, enabling innovation, interoperability, and openness in 6G networks. The openness and programmability promoted by Open RAN also introduce new security challenges that must be addressed to ensure the robustness and reliability of these networks. This workshop will delve into how programmable and intelligent systems can be designed to not only enhance performance but also fortify security, focusing on developing strategies to protect against emerging threats in an open and decentralized RAN environment. The discussion will include secure by design principles, AI-driven threat detection, and mitigation strategies tailored for the unique challenges posed by the open and programmable nature of 6G ORANs.
Organizers:
- Dr. Zakaria Abou El Houda, INRS-EMT, UMR INRS-UQO, University of Quebec, Canada
- Dr. Hajar Moudoud, Département d'informatique et d'ingénierie, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Canada
- Dr. Bouziane Brik, Sharjah University, Sharjah, UAE
- Pr. Long Bao Le, INRS-EMT, University of Quebec, Canada
- Pr. Lyes Khoukhi, ENSICAEN, Normandie University, France