Next G Alliance Steering Group Co-Chair Havish Koorapaty (Ericsson) will speak at the 6G Global Summit 2025, happening from May 8-9, 2025, in Hong Kong. Representing ATIS’ NGA, he will sit on a panel titled, “Charting the Path to 6G Standards: Standardisation Timelines and Process.”

Among other standards experts, Mr. Koorapaty’s expertise will lend insight to the panel session as it delves into the anticipated timelines and phases of 6G standardization, reflecting on lessons from previous generations while considering the unique demands of 6G. Panelists will discuss the challenges of building global consensus, the interplay of innovation and regulation, and the influence of new use cases on shaping the priorities for 6G standards.

Mr. Koorapaty will join the panel virtually.

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Featured Session: Developing 6G Networks with Users in Mind
Featured Speaker: Jaydee Griffith, Managing Director, ATIS Next G Alliance

5G was optimized for enterprise and military use cases, but does that mean 6G will be as well? For most users of wireless networks, reliable and robust connectivity in all locations and environments is more important than blistering download speeds or imperceptible latency in select areas. Meanwhile operators are eager to deploy 6G networks that deliver ROI without disrupting their sustainability goals. Which 6G goals are prevalent in current development work, and will that change in the years ahead?

Other panelists include:

• Sanjay Dhawan, Vice President, New Business Technology & Operations, SBA Communications
• Rashmi Varma, CEO & Founder, QuantaWatt
• Lynnette Luna, Senior Research Analyst, S&P Global (Moderator)

The 6G Summit delves into the next-generation of connectivity set to deliver ultra-fast speeds, near-zero latency, and unlock transformative applications across consumer and industries. Leveraging AI-driven automation, quantum computing, integrated terrestrial and satellite networks, and pioneering new spectrum bands, telecom leaders must shape their 6G strategies today to drive profound advancements in industry and daily life. Co-hosted by The Next G Alliance, this event features key insights from industry leaders. A special discount is available for our members: use code ATIS100 to extend the Super Early Bird rate until April 8.

Featured Speakers:

Rob Soni (AT&T): Chair, Next G Alliance Full Member Group

On May 28, Next G Alliance Member Balaji Raghothaman (Chief Technologist-6G, Keysight Technologies) will be speaking on a panel titled “International Trends in 6G and Japan’s Strategy” at the XG Mobile Forum. The panel will occur in person in Tokyo, and Raghothaman will join several other industry and government experts to discuss the 6G future on an international scale. Raghothaman will also deliver an overview of the Next G Alliance at this event.

The panel will take place on May 28, 2025, from 2:10 pm – 5:30 pm local time (GMT+9).

At this year’s IEEE ICC, NGA Sustainable Development Working Group Chair Bhushan Joshi (Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, Ericsson) will join an in-person panel titled “Harnessing AI for Sustainable 6G Networks: Insights from the Next G Alliance Green G Working Group”. The Sustainable Development WG (formerly Green G WG) recently released a white paper, “Sustainable AI in Telecom: Promises and Challenges in 6G,” which helps set the stage for this panel discussion. Panelists will discuss core concepts of sustainable AI in telecom networks and will explore the correlation between “Sustainable AI” (minimizing the environmental footprint of AI itself) and “AI for Sustainability” (using AI to improve the energy efficiency of networks”.

Gagandeep S. Bhatti (Senior Standardization Specialist 5G Advanced & 6G, Nokia), NGA Sustainable Development WG Vice Chair, will also be presenting on the panel.