one6G Leaders and Contributors Shine on Global “100 Brilliant and Inspiring Women in 6G” List

We are happy to announce that several one6G leaders and contributors were highlighted on the “100 Brilliant and Inspiring Women in 6G” list. The ranking recognizes female trailblazers who are moving beyond theoretical research to actively building the infrastructure and ecosystems required for the next generation of mobile connectivity.

Driving Global Connectivity: Working Group 3 Leadership

The association’s impact is anchored by the leadership of Working Group 3 (Communication, Dissemination, and Liaisons). As the heads of this group, Albena Mihovska and Xueli An are the primary forces ensuring that technical breakthroughs reach the right stakeholders and fostering the partnerships necessary for a unified, global 6G standard.

• Albena Mihovska (Ranked #3): Securing a spot in the global top three is a phenomenal achievement for the Chair of Working Group 3 and CTO at SmartAvatar. It reflects her tireless dedication to innovation and her influential presence in the international research community.

• Xueli An (Ranked #87): The Vice-Chair of Working Group 3 and Head of 6G Network Architecture Research at Huawei Munich Research Center was honored for her dual impact as both a leading researcher and a strategic global collaborator.

A Powerhouse of Technical Expertise

The strength of one6G is further highlighted by the inclusion of several other active contributors who are shaping the 6G landscape through academia and industry research:

Building the Future Ecosystem

The presence of so many one6G experts on this global list reinforces the association’s standing as a hub for the world’s most influential minds in telecommunications. These women are not only dreaming of the 6G future but are actively building the global ecosystem required to make it a reality.

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable professionals on their well-deserved recognition!