one6G-endorsed inaugural NeuGenNet 2026 Workshop on AI-Driven Connectivity

Between March 10 and 13, 2026, the global research community gathered online for the inaugural NeuGenNet 2026: 1st International Workshop on AI & Next Generation Connectivity. Organized by OUF Innovative, the event received high-level endorsement and support from the one6G Association and the IEEE ComSoc UK&I Chapter, marking a significant milestone in the integration of Artificial Intelligence with the future 6G landscape.

As the first edition of this international series, the workshop served as a critical platform for bridging the gap between AI/ML innovations and the unique architectural constraints of next-generation wireless systems.

Global Expertise in AI and 6G

The workshop featured an impressive roster of over 20 distinguished speakers from top-tier global institutions. The program was designed to explore the shift toward AI-native networks, moving beyond simple optimization to foundational AI-driven architectures.

Key highlights included insights from world-renowned experts such as:

• Prof. Mohamed Slim-Alouini (KAUST), who discussed the evolution of connectivity in the global south.

• Prof. Angela Yingjun Zhang (Chinese University of Hong Kong) and Prof. Boya Di (Peking University), focusing on advanced intelligence at the network edge.

• Dr. Doowhan Lee (NTT) and Prof. Alessandro Guidotti (University of Bologna), providing perspectives on industrial and satellite integration.

The diverse lineup also featured voices from York University, Princeton University, Queen Mary University of London, and IIT Indore, ensuring a truly cross-continental dialogue on the challenges of spectrum efficiency and low-latency intelligent systems.

A Strategic Vision for Next-Generation Connectivity

The endorsement by one6G underscores the association’s commitment to fostering a coordinated global ecosystem for 6G. By supporting NeuGenNet 2026, one6G emphasized the role of cross-sector collaboration—a core pillar of the association’s mission.

Discussions during the four-day event centered on several transformative themes:

• AI-Native Physical Layer Foundations: Rethinking signal processing with deep learning.

• Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC): Utilizing AI to enhance the dual-functionality of future radio waves.

• Sustainable and Resilient Networks: Leveraging intelligent automation to reduce the carbon footprint of global digital infrastructure.

Building the 6G Foundation

The workshop concluded by highlighting the necessity of deep, sustained collaboration between AI/ML practitioners and wireless researchers. As the 6G standardization process begins to accelerate, events like NeuGenNet 2026 provide the technical and visionary groundwork required to ensure that future connectivity is not just faster, but fundamentally smarter and more adaptive.

Following the success of this inaugural edition, the organizers and supporters expressed a shared commitment to making NeuGenNet a recurring cornerstone of the international 6G research calendar.