International Workshop on 6G Standardization

18th March 2026, Hall No. 6, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

 

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Every new generation of mobile communication technology has brought significant advancements in capabilities and services, transforming the global communication landscape. With the fourth generation (4G), mobile systems transitioned to an all-IP, packet-switched architecture, delivering true mobile broadband. The fifth generation (5G) marked a fundamental shift by extending beyond enhanced data services to support ultra-low latency, high reliability, and massive device connectivity, enabling diverse applications across industry, society, and critical infrastructure.

The commercial rollout of 5G (IMT-2020) has triggered a global acceleration in research, innovation, and standardization efforts for 6G technologies. Although still in a formative stage, 6G promises breakthroughs in ubiquitous intelligent connectivity, human-machine integration, ultra-low latency systems, integrated sensing-communication networks, AI-enhanced networks and a sustainable telecom ecosystem.   

The ongoing study activities under 3GPP Release-20 have initiated early exploratory work toward future 6G systems. These studies focus on identifying key technology enablers and architectural directions beyond 5G-Advanced, including AI/ML-native network capabilities, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), non-terrestrial and terrestrial network convergence, network energy efficiency and sustainability, and enhancements for extreme uplink and overall system performance. Parallelly, ITU-R has already formulated the vision for IMT-2030 by releasing the document “Future technology trends of terrestrial International Mobile Telecommunications systems towards 2030 and beyond” [M.2516]. Further, the development of Technical Performance Requirements (TPR) for 6G, called IMT-2030 in ITU parlance is currently in progress within the ITU-R, specifically in Working Party 5D (WP 5D). TPRs are essential as they define the minimum functional, operational, and quality benchmarks that ensure interoperability, reliability, and optimal performance of telecom equipment and technologies.

Apart from TPR, evaluation methodologies to objectively assess candidate IMT radio interface technologies/set of radio interface technologies (RITs/SRITs) against the technical performance requirements defined for IMT systems are under discussion in ITU-T WP5D.

Alongside 3GPP and ITU, other standardization bodies such as IEEE, IETF, IEC, oneM2M, ETSI and several international alliances have initiated discussions on research priorities, spectrum aspects, architectural directions, and interoperability frameworks for future 6G systems. Further, discussions on these are also going on different international fora led by alliances, industry partners, telecom associations etc. These coordinated developments indicate that the global ecosystem is moving rapidly toward pre-standardization, making it imperative for India to stay aligned and enhance its presence in the early phases of global 6G standard formation.

Given these rapid developments, it is essential for Indian stakeholders—Government, academia, industry, start-ups, alliances and R&D institutions—to be actively involved in global 6G discussions at this stage. India has acquired significant experience during the 5G standardization cycle in 3GPP, ITU, IEEE, and other SDOs, and is now in a strategic position to leverage its capabilities for shaping 6G standards.

With the above background, TEC, as the technical wing of Department of Telecommunications is organizing a “6G Standardisation Workshop on 6G” which can provide a platform for:

• Enhancing India’s contribution to 6G standardization in international bodies.
• Bringing together national and international experts to share updates on the latest R&D progress in respect of 6G.
• Supporting Indian start-ups and academia in identifying innovation, and participation opportunities.
• Strengthening India’s role in global 6G leadership and supporting the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

This workshop will feature participations from academia, R&D organizations, industry representatives, international SDOs & TSDSI, start-ups and government policy makers. This workshop will serve as a timely intervention considering the ongoing standardization activities in 3GPP Rel-20, work being done in ITU-R, and parallel efforts in other SDOs.

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Contact us: 6gworkshop2026.tec@gov.in