2nd Edition of ATHENA WORKSHOP – Call for Papers Open
Empowering 6G Networks: 2nd Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks, and Global Architectural Evolution (ATHENA 2025)
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Technical Focus, Motivation, and Complementarity to the Main Conference
The ATHENA 2025 workshop focuses on the pivotal advancements required for 6G networks to become a reality. The core themes revolve around research infrastructures, adaptive frameworks, and the architectural evolution of future communication systems.
The first edition of ATHENA Workshop, hosted at IEEE CAMAD 2024, was a resounding success, attracting a diverse group of researchers, industry experts, and innovators dedicated to shaping the future of 6G networks. With approximately 40 original research papers published, the workshop provided a fertile ground for discussions on advanced network infrastructures, AI-driven adaptability, and global architectural evolution. The event fostered insightful exchanges on emerging 6G technologies, cutting-edge research testbeds, and the pivotal role of adaptive frameworks in next-generation networks. ATHENA established itself as a premier venue for thought leadership in 6G research, laying a strong foundation for its continuation at IEEE SDN/NFV 2025.
The motivation behind ATHENA 2025 is to provide a dedicated venue where experts can discuss next-generation testbeds, AI-driven network adaptability, and global connectivity solutions that transcend traditional network paradigms. With 6G expected to introduce ultra-low latency, AI-native architectures, and seamless integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, this workshop will serve as a vital forum to address technical challenges and propose groundbreaking solutions.
ATHENA 2025 complements the IEEE SDN/NFV 2025 conference by exploring how the softwarization of networks, virtualization techniques, and AI-driven optimizations will shape the transition to 6G. By bringing together academia, industry, and policymakers, this workshop fosters collaboration on key innovations driving the evolution from 5G to 6G.
Call for Papers
The IEEE International Conference on SDN/NFV 2025 invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit their original contributions to the workshop titled “Empowering 6G Networks: Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks, and Global Architectural Evolution.”
Important Dates: (tentative)
- Paper Submission Deadline: 14/7/2025
- Acceptance Notification: 1/8/2024
- Camera-Ready Submission: 8/8/2024
The planned format of the workshop:
The workshop targets at full original research papers to be published at IEEE XPLORE. The 1st edition of the workshop had received more than 85 manuscripts, resulting to 40 accepted papers for presentation and a full day workshop.
Workshop Scope:
The “Empowering 6G Networks” workshop, to be held at IEEE SDN/NFV 2025, is dedicated to exploring the vast potential of 6G technology and its impact on the future of communication. This workshop aims to serve as a crucible for innovative ideas, research findings, and discussions that will shape the trajectory of 6G development. The scope of this workshop encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, each pivotal to the realization of 6G’s promise.
Topics of Interest:
The “Empowering 6G Networks” workshop will focus on the latest advancements in 6G network research infrastructures, adaptive frameworks, and the evolution of global network architecture. This workshop will serve as a platform for discussing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the journey towards realizing the full potential of 6G networks.
Submissions are invited on topics including, but not limited to:
– Advanced 6G network infrastructure and design
– Adaptive frameworks for network scalability and flexibility
– Evolution of global network architecture in the context of 6G
– Integration of AI and machine learning in 6G networks
– Security, privacy, and trust in 6G networks
– Cognitive Coordination of 6G Networks
– User-centric 6G networks
– Trustworthy 6G-Networks
– Intent-driven Networking
– Cognitive Radio Networks
– AI-Driven Resource Allocation – IoT-Edge-Cloud Continuum in 6G Networks
– Energy-efficient and sustainable 6G technologies
– Quantum communications and networking in 6G
– Satellite broadband and non-terrestrial networks in 6G
– Open RAN and its role in 6G development
– Digital twins and their application in 6G networks
– Brain-to-brain communication and its implications for 6G
– Industry 5.0 and its convergence with 6G networks
– Generative AI for Network Design and Management
– Neuro-Symbolic AI Integration in 6G Networks
– AI-driven Multi-Agent Communication for Collaborative 6G
– Advances in Explainable and Human-Centered AI in 6G Networks
– AI for Edge Computing
Submission Guidelines:
Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality, original work that has not been previously published. Submissions should be formatted according to the IEEE conference template and submitted through the EDAS submission portal. Detailed instructions and submission deadlines will be provided on the IEEE SDN/NFV 2025 website.
The workshop is supported by:
We look forward to your contributions and to an engaging and insightful workshop at IEEE SDN/NFV 2025.
For any inquiries, please contact the workshop co-chairs.
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