Workshop topic

AI is rapidly becoming a fundamental technology for the design, testing and use of wireless technologies and systems.

AI helps engineers to design and optimise antennas, RF circuits and communication protocols, analyse complex measurement data, automate network operations and convert complex radio signals into valuable information about the presence and behaviour of people and objects in their environment.

Wireless systems are evolving from connected devices and networks into intelligent systems capable of communicating, sensing, learning and adapting.

This workshop explores leading developments at the intersection of AI and wireless technology.

We will introduce wireless physical-layer foundation models, as well as agentic AI that enables wireless systems to reason, make decisions and adapt their behaviour.

Expert presentations will examine the evolution from AI-assisted networks towards AI-native networks, from intelligent radio control to end-to-end network orchestration.

The programme also covers AI-based wireless sensing using technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and UWB.

Imec’s Wireless Community is organising this workshop in collaboration with the AI Community of The Brain.

By connecting the wireless and AI ecosystems, we aim to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and create new opportunities for interdisciplinary R&D collaboration between wireless and AI experts.

Provisional Programme

12:00Registration & lunch
13:00

Imec’s Wireless Community and The Brain AI Community are joining forces

Kris Hermus, Founder & Coordinator of the Wireless Community – Innovation Programme Manager for Flanders, imec

Isabelle De Coen, Manager of The Brain AI Community & Internationalisation Manager, imec-IDLab-UGent

Wim De Wispelaere, AI Tech Hub Lead, imec-IDLab-UGent

13:30

PART I – Transforming wireless signals into intelligence with AI

AI foundation models for the interpretation of wireless signals
Adnan Shahid, Professor, imec-IDLab-UGent

Wireless sensing with AI
Raf Berkvens, Professor, imec-IDLab-UAntwerp

Use cases from industry
N.N.

14:30COFFEE BREAK
15:00GUIDED DEMO TOUR
15:45

Part II – Agentic AI for Wireless Systems

Key principles of agentic AI for wireless systems
Eli De Poorter, Professor, imec-IDLab-UGent

The use of agentic AI for intelligent wireless networks
Johann Marquez-Barja, Professor, imec-IDLab-UAntwerp

AI-powered management of Wi-Fi networks
N.N., Nokia

Use cases from industry
N.N.

17:15Conclusions & Closing
17:30Networking reception & free demo visit
19:00End of this workshop
Check out the Wireless Community website for an up-to-date programme.

Practical Details

Date: Thursday 3 December, 12:00–19:00

Venue: iGent Tower – Auditorium
Address: Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 126, 9052 Ghent

Registration:

  • All employees of Wireless Community member organisations: free of charge
  • Imec employees and industrial residents: free of charge

The Brain – AI Community:

  • 95 EUR (excl. VAT) until 26 November
  • 125 EUR (excl. VAT) from 27 November

KIVI member / Other:

  • 125 EUR (excl. VAT) until 26 November
  • 150 EUR (excl. VAT) from 27 November

Participation is only possible after registration.

Please confirm your attendance by completing the online registration form.

Online Registration Form