The 6th Workshop on Emerging Applications and Research in IoT and Human-Technology Convergence (WeaRIoT’2024) brings together international experts, researchers and practitioners, to present original work on various aspects related to the rapidly evolving intersection of Wearables, IoT, Human-Machine Convergence, and Human-Technology Interaction (HTI).

SUPERIOT researcher Konstantin Mikhaylov (University of Oulu) is a co-chair and the workshop is part of the project dissemination activities. Please get in touch if you would like to participate in this event.

“Emerging virtual worlds for a new digital society”

in Brussels on 23/24 October 2024

@ VRT (Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie) Headquarter

Emerging efforts towards the definition and initial steps towards the standardization of the next­ generation wireless networks aim to integrate terrestrial, aerial, and satellite systems to ensure a truly seamless, global coverage in a unified manner in terms of terminal and overall end-user experience. Next generation networks will leverage advanced distributed intelligence, enabling real–time data processing and real–time decision-making, enhancing both personal and industrial applications.Sustainability is also at the forefront, with green technologies and energy-efficient protocols designed to minimize the environmental footprint in the era of climate crisis and net­ zero commitment across different industries. Consequently, a complex ecosystem of networks, interconnected applications, services, and physical/virtual devices, with a high degree of heterogeneity, emerges. This heterogeneity is envisioned to be tamed by native network ML/Al solutions that must display significant levels of autonomy in terms of their operation as well as ensuring a safe, secure, and explainable operation. Together, these advancements in connectivity, intelligence, and sustainability will drive the future of communication, making next generation networks a truly transformative force in our interconnected world.

Under this theme, the 52nd Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) will take place at King’s College London, in London, UK from 10-12 September 2024.

With a multidisciplinary approach, this gathering will highlight the relationships between open source initiatives, industry standards, and academic research in driving innovation, fostering interoperability, and ensuring the long-term viability of communication networks. Through a series of talks, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants will delve into the collaborative frameworks essential for harnessing the collective strengths of these pillars.

Key themes to be explored include:

• The role of software and open source in accelerating the development and deployment of standardized communication technologies, fostering agility and adaptability.
• The importance of standardization efforts in establishing interoperable frameworks and ensuring global connectivity.
• The impact of research advancements in pushing the boundaries of technological innovation, driving forward-thinking solutions for future challenges.
• Strategies for fostering cross-pollination among industry, academia, and open source communities to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration.
• Concrete examples of collaboration, achievements, and challenges from ongoing initiatives.

As our world is becoming increasingly digitalized, there is an exponential increase in data to store, process, and explore, often involving the training and use of sophisticated AI models. This is driving the need for ever more compute and storage capacity, leading to a greater amount of energy demand and carbon emissions.

This Dagstuhl Seminar will bring together experts from computer science and computer engineering that share a common vision for power and energy-efficient computing.

One of the organisers of this event is SUPERIOT researcher Prof. Kerstin Eder (University of Bristol) and the topic is well aligned with the project objectives to reduce energy consumption in computers, the IoT and its infrastructure.