Tutorials

Tutorial 1

Designing Quantum-Resilient 6G Systems: Theory, Architectures, and Practical Implementations

Tutorial 2

Integration of Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks for High-Precision Wireless Positioning

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Tutorial 1 — Designing Quantum-Resilient 6G Systems: Theory, Architectures, and Practical Implementations

Dr. Engin Zeydan

Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC/CERCA), Spain

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Description

This tutorial discusses the future of secure beyond-5G and 6G communication systems with a focus on quantum-resilient technologies. It introduces the security challenges expected in next-generation networks and presents the role of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in protecting future communication infrastructures.
 
The tutorial covers 6G network security architectures, quantum communication principles, PQC techniques, and the integration of quantum-safe solutions into practical communication systems. The session also includes practical demonstrations of PQC and QKD implementations.
 

Main topics:

  1. 6G network security challenges
  2. Quantum communication fundamentals
  3. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
  4. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
  5. Integration of quantum security into B5G/6G networks
  6. Practical PQC and QKD demonstrations

Tutorial 2 — Integration of Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks for High-Precision Wireless Positioning

Dr. Aboelmagd Noureldin

Fellow IEEE, Tier I Canada Research Chair, P.Eng. Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and Queen’s University, Canada

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Description

This tutorial presents recent advances in integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial wireless networks for high-precision positioning and resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services.
 
The session discusses the role of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, high-altitude platform stations (HAPS), UAV-assisted systems, and beyond-5G/6G wireless technologies in improving positioning accuracy and reliability.
 
The tutorial also covers signal processing methods, sensor fusion, and AI-enabled positioning frameworks combining satellite systems, cellular networks, onboard sensors, and intelligent perception technologies.
 

Main topics:

  1. Integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
  2. GNSS and LEO-based positioning technologies
  3. Beyond-5G/6G wireless positioning
  4. Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC)
  5. Sensor fusion and AI-based positioning
  6. Robust positioning in challenging environments