IEEE TCCN Workshop on Cognitive Communications and Intelligent Networking

This one and half-day workshop will provide premium networking opportunities, bringing together leading experts and researchers to explore the latest advancements and emerging trends in cognitive communications and intelligent networking. The workshop will foster dynamic exchanges of ideas, showcase cutting-edge research, actively engage Young Professionals, and enhance ComSoc’s visibility while supporting membership growth.

The workshop will strengthen collaboration and engagement among the IEEE Canada (Region 7), especially central-area Sections. ComSoc Chapter Chairs and Section delegates are invited to participate in the event, providing an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and establish a foundation for future collaborations.

Workshop organizers

• Lian Zhao, Toronto Metropolitan University, IEEE Toronto Section Chair
• Lin Cai, University of Victoria
• Nitin Padmanabhan, EPRI Canada, Central Area Chair, IEEE Canada
• Dongmei Zhao, McMaster University
• Ning Zhang, University of Windsor
• Jie Gao, Carleton University

Technical Program

Oct. 2^nd, afternoon

Panel 1: AI-Native Networks and Cognitive Communications: Research Frontiers, Industrial Perspectives, and the Road to 6G

Panelists:

• Jianping Pan (Moderator), University of Victoria, Canada
• Jiming Chen, Zhejiang University/Zhejiang University of Technology, China
• Haojin Zhu, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
• Haibo Zhou, Nanjing University, China
• Zhiguo Shi, Zhejiang University, China
• Zhou Su, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Panel 2: Preparing the Next Generation of Researchers and Engineers for AI-Native Networking

Panelists:

• Yu Cheng (Moderator), Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
• Hangguan Shan, Zhejiang University, China
• Shaofeng Li, Southeast University, China
• Conghao Zhou, Xidian University, China
• Yan Meng, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
• Yuanguo Bi, Northeastern University, China

Oct. 3^rd, invited talks:

• Jason Gu, Dalhousie University, Canada
• Xianbin Wang, Western University, Canada
• Yu Cheng, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
• Jianping Pan, University of Victoria, Canada
• Hai Jiang, University of Alberta, Canada
• Jun Cai, Concordia University, Canada
• Cailian Chen, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
• Lin X. Cai, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
• Ping Wang, York University, Canada
• Rongxing Lu, Queen’s University, Canada
• Qiang Ye, University of Calgary, Canada
• Ajmery Sultana, Algoma University, Canada