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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">The submission deadline for submitting your original papers to our
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=workshop&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6958638489563271168"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;text-decoration:none">workshop</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> on
<b>“B5G/6G Support for Next-generation Industrial Internet-of-Things (B5G/6G-NG-IIoT)”</b><i>
</i>has been extended to<b> 15/07/2024. </b>The workshop will be co-located with the IEEE 100<sup>th</sup> Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall), 7-10 October 2024 | Washington DC, USA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Extended submission deadline</span></i></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">:
<b>15 July 2024.<o:p></o:p></b></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Those who cannot travel to the USA can request virtual presentation during paper submission.</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060">Scope</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060">: Industrial internet-of-things (IIoT) use cases (e.g., self-driving cars and Industry
4.0) have stringent requirements (e.g., low-latency and high-reliability) that are out of reach of legacy connectivity solutions (e.g., Wi-Fi and 4G). While the advanced 5G features (e.g., time-sensitive networking (TSN) and ultra-reliable low-latency communication
(URLLC)) can meet some of these requirements, they fall short in supporting the most demanding use cases. In this context, this workshop aims at exploring the latest features and components of beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G networks to overcome the limits of 5G. First,
the workshop will identify the gaps of the existing 5G solutions in supporting the most advanced IIoT use cases. Second, the workshop will disseminate the latest findings and solutions assessing the capabilities of future B5G/6G networks in filling those gaps,
including optimised protocols, architectural innovation (e.g., advanced network slicing, next-generation multi-access edge computing (MEC) and Open RAN), novel algorithms, metrics, and tools. Third, the workshop will analyse and discuss pressing challenges
and future trends in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of B5G/6G technological components to better serve the specific needs of IIoT use cases.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060">The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G-enabled IIoT use cases;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Realistic B5G/6G channel models for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G physical layer enhancements for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Advanced radio resource management (RRM) for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Cross-layer optimisation of B5G/6G IIoT networks;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G multi-access edge compuitng (MEC) for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G cloud/fog/edge/device computing continuum for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G Network Slicing for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G Open RAN for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G integration of architectural enablers (e.g., MEC, Network Slicing and Open RAN) for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G hybrid (i.e., public, private and hybrid) deployments for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G Licensed, lightly licensed (i.e., shared), and unlicensed spectrum for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G AI/ML-assisted connectivity, cooperation, and autonomy for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G combined communications, computation, positioning and sensing (CCPS) for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G-assisted enhanced positioning and navigation for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Energy efficiency optimisation of B5G/6G IIoT networks;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G subnetworks for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G digital twin-assisted optimisation for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
B5G/6G advanced security and threat analytics for IIoT;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:#002060;margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Testbeds, experimental evaluations, and field trials of IIoT use cases.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;margin-left:0cm;text-align:justify">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060">Important dates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060">Paper submission due: <b>15 July 2024</b><br>
Acceptance notification: <b>8 August 2024</b><br>
Final paper submission due: <b>15 August 2024<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060">Paper submission through
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#3B20A0"><a href="https://vtc2024f-rr-wks.trackchair.com/track/2307"><span style="color:#3B20A0">TrackChair</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#002060">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><br>
For more information, please refer to the </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1317AD;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/vtc2024-fall-iiots/home"><span style="color:#1317AD">workshop website</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">.<br>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:white"><br>
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">We look forward to receiving your high-quality contributions!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Thanks,<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Best regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Dr. Faouzi Bouali</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Next-generation Communications and Networking – Research Centre for Future Transport
and Cities (FTC) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Email:
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><a href="mailto:ad6501@coventry.ac.uk"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">ad6501@coventry.ac.uk</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Webpage:
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/persons/faouzi-bouali__;!!Niha4SQ!vsi1ky6Bp0vAL2kydnMN-Idhy0b_MexJPzH5UFqEnjCt5--YuYITY0fFik9eC_Tu-4szr0Ff$" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Faouzi
Bouali — Coventry University</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Linkedin:
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/faouzi-bouali/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Faouzi Bouali | LinkedIn</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Skype:
</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">f.bouali</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#17365D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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