Netherlands - Japan Workshop Series on 6G Research Collaboration
Researchers across the Netherlands and Japan are invited to join the Beyond Connectivity: Netherlands–Japan Workshop on 6G Research Collaboration, a series of interactive online workshops designed to explore emerging 6G technologies and foster new international research partnerships.
The workshop series brings together leading experts, academics, and innovators from both countries to exchange knowledge, discuss future research directions, and identify opportunities for impactful bilateral collaboration. The initiative is aimed at researchers interested in establishing and strengthening Netherlands–Japan research collaborations in key strategic areas that will shape future communication networks and digital infrastructure.
Building Stronger International 6G Partnerships
As the global research community looks beyond current-generation networks, closer collaboration is essential to address the technological challenges and opportunities of the 6G era. Through expert presentations and interactive discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into research priorities and technological developments in both the Netherlands and Japan.
Workshop Themes
Reliable AI Enabling Connectivity for Critical Infrastructure
Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Time: 08:00-09:30 (Netherlands) | 16:00-17:30 (Japan)
This session focuses on resilient connectivity for critical infrastructure, including digital twins, cyber-physical systems, autonomous robots and vehicles, and next-generation communication infrastructures supporting factories, logistics, ports, and public spaces.
Chairs
- Jos Berière (TNO), Netherlands
- Prof. Kohei Ohno (Meiji University), Japan
AI-Native Orchestration, Management and Control
Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Time: 09:30-11:00 (Netherlands) | 17:30-19:00 (Japan)
Topics include autonomous network operations, resource optimization, distributed intelligence, AI-enabled service delivery, edge-cloud integration, Open RAN, intent-based networking, self-healing networks, and trustworthy AI for future B5G/6G systems.
Chairs
- Prof. Chrysa Papagianni (University of Amsterdam), Netherlands
- Prof. Fernando Kuipers (TU Delft), Co-chair
- Dr. Kentaro Ishizu (NICT), Japan
Optical-Wireless Fusion for Next-Generation Digital Network Infrastructure
Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Time: 08:00-09:30 (Netherlands) | 16:00-17:30 (Japan)
This session explores optical-wireless convergence technologies, the evolution of the All-Photonics Network (APN), integration with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and enabling photonic and wireless devices that support future ultra-high-speed communications.
Chairs
- Prof. Jean-Paul Linnartz (TU Eindhoven), Netherlands
- Prof. Bart Smolders (TU Eindhoven), Co-chair
- Prof. Hiroshi Hasegawa (Nagoya University), Japan
Ubiquitous Connectivity, High-Precision Positioning and Sensing for Smart Environments
Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Time: 09:30-11:00 (Netherlands) | 17:30-19:00 (Japan)
Discussions will cover integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), localization and navigation, digital twins, environmental intelligence, context-aware services, smart mobility, connected urban environments, and autonomous systems.
Chairs
- Dr. Relja Djapic (TNO), Netherlands
- Jos Berière (TNO), Co-chair
- Prof. Suguru Kameda (Hiroshima University), Japan
Registration
Researchers are welcome to register for one or more workshop sessions.
We look forward to bringing together the Dutch and Japanese research communities to explore how international collaboration can accelerate innovation and help shape the future of 6G networks and services.
