WICE Program at PIMRC 2023

WICE Panel 1: Unlocking the Potential of 6G: Shaping the Next Generation of Connectivity

Date: Thursday 07 September
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Moderator: Kuljeet Kaur, École de technologie supérieure

Speakers:
Lian Zhao, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Jianglei Ma, Huawei Technologies, Canada
Gunes Karabulut Kurt, Ecole Polytechnique Montreal, Canada
Toktam Mahmoodi, King’s College London, UK
Baek-Young Choi, University of Missouri, Kansas City, UMKC

Abstract:  In the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, the transition from 4G to 5G represented a quantum leap in connectivity, enabling innovations that touched every aspect of our lives. Now, on the horizon, we glimpse the next frontier – 6G technology. Beyond merely promising faster speeds and lower latency, 6G holds the potential to redefine the very fabric of our connected world. This panel discussion, ” Unlocking the Potential of 6G: Shaping the Next Generation of Connectivity,” invites experts and thought leaders from various domains to delve deep into the possibilities and challenges presented by the imminent arrival of 6G. We will explore its defining features, its potential to reshape industries, and the critical role it plays in our global digital future.

WICE Panel 2: Empower Your Passion as a Woman in Engineering WICE – Panel Lunch

Date: Thursday 07 September
Time: 12:30 – 14:00
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Moderator: Monireh Vamegh, Huawei Technologies, Canada

Speakers:

Lian Zhao, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Jianglei Ma, Huawei Technologies, Canada
Gunes Karabulut Kurt, Ecole Polytechnique Montreal, Canada
Toktam Mahmoodi, King’s College London, UK
Baek-Young Choi, University of Missouri, Kansas City, UMKC
Dongmei Zhao,  McMaster University, Canada