The future of mobile communication is taking center stage as industry leaders gather in Incheon, South Korea, for 3GPP's 6G workshop. Hosted from March 10th to 11th, the event agenda is packed with critical discussions aimed at establishing a clear roadmap for 6G.
The workshop commenced with a joint session featuring an update on the 3GPP's 6G study status and a broad exploration of the overall vision and priorities for the upcoming technology.
5G-MAG, as the 3GPP Market Representation Partner for MEDIA services and applications, was given the floor to present its work in consolidating requirements around next-generation MEDIA and CONNECTIVITY.
5G-MAG's presentation was delivered by David Vargas, from the BBC, who acts as the rapporteur of the Work Item that developed the process to gather and consolidate input from members on 6G Media. He was joined by Roland Beutler and Victor Kueh, 5G-MAG Vice-Chairs, and many 5G-MAG members present in the room.
The rapid escalation of mobile data traffic, spurred by the proliferation of streaming services, the advent of immersive media, and the expansion of user-generated and professional content creation, positioning next-generation connectivity, 6G, as key to drive innovative applications, unlock diverse monetization opportunities, and deliver substantial advancements in scalability, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and security.
All the details around 5G-MAG's presentation can be found in the following slides: https://www.3gpp.org/ftp/workshop/2025-03-10_3GPP_6G_WS/Docs/6GWS-250137.zip
Following this, the workshop split into parallel sessions. One session, led by TSG RAN, delved into the vision and priorities for next-generation radio technology. Simultaneously, TSGs SA and CT hosted a session focused on the vision and priorities for next-generation system architecture, core networks, and protocols.
The culmination of the workshop is a final joint session, where key takeaways and a comprehensive summary are presented.
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