About the Conference

WWRF Huddle 2026 brought together researchers, academics, industry representatives, policymakers and regulators to discuss the future of wireless communications. Held on 16–17 September 2026 at Istanbul Medipol University’s South Campus in Istanbul, Türkiye, the event explored the technological, societal and global dimensions of next-generation networks.

Under the theme “One Vision – Many Voices: Reaping the Rewards from Intelligent, Sustainable Networks,” the conference examined how the development of 6G can support sustainability and digital inclusion while addressing different regional priorities and community needs.

Programme Highlights

The two-day programme featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions on 6G standards and roadmaps, AI-native networks, integrated sensing and communication, security and privacy, and spectrum policy. Discussions also addressed the integration of terrestrial and satellite networks to support more inclusive and resilient connectivity.

Alongside the main sessions, parallel “Mini Huddles” focused on practical applications in healthcare and education, connected and autonomous vehicles, and aerospace communications. These sessions connected emerging technologies with real-world use cases, while networking opportunities encouraged exchanges among participants from academia, industry and the public sector.

Organizational Contributions

The event was organized by the Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) and hosted by Istanbul Medipol University’s School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, bringing international discussions on next-generation wireless communications to Istanbul.

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Arslan served on the organizing committee and delivered opening remarks on behalf of the host institution. He also contributed a keynote presentation to the session “Many Disciplines, One Trust Framework,” addressing security and trust in next-generation communication systems.

Further Information

For the conference programme, speaker information, presentations and event photographs, visit the official WWRF Huddle 2026 website.

Event Gallery

CoSiNC hosted Dr. Murat Karabacak for an academic seminar and discussion with its research team at Istanbul Medipol University. The session focused on non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications and developments in satellite connectivity.

Programme Highlights

The technical discussion covered NTN communication, satellite Doppler and propagation delay, and 3GPP NTN enhancements. These topics formed the basis for an exchange on the characteristics and development of satellite-based communication systems.

CoSiNC Participation and Contributions

CoSiNC researchers and students engaged directly with Dr. Karabacak, exchanging ideas and discussing the topics presented during the session. The visit provided an opportunity for academic dialogue on non-terrestrial networks and related wireless communication research.

Further Information

For the original announcement and photographs, visit the CoSiNC LinkedIn post.

The kick-off meeting for “Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computation for Connected Autonomous Vehicles” was held on 14 August 2026. Supported under the 2568 TÜBİTAK–Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Bilateral Cooperation Call, the project brings together researchers from Istanbul Medipol University and the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT).

Programme Highlights

The teams met online to discuss the project road map. The project aims to develop an integrated sensing, communication, and computation (ISCC) framework for connected autonomous vehicles, bringing these functions together under a single architecture.

Its objectives include supporting real-time data exchange, cooperative perception, and distributed decision-making between vehicles and infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, latency, and scalability.

CoSiNC Participation and Contributions

The CoSiNC team met with Prof. Shuai Wang and his SIAT team to discuss the work ahead. The meeting presentation identified Prof. Hüseyin Arslan and Prof. Shuai Wang as the principal investigators. This initial exchange marked the start of the teams’ collaboration on next-generation intelligent transportation networks.

Further Information

For the original announcement and photographs, visit the CoSiNC LinkedIn post.

CoSiNC welcomed Prof. Abdulkadir Çelik from the University of Southampton for a research seminar with its team at Istanbul Medipol University. The visit brought colleagues, researchers, and students together for a technical exchange on emerging wireless communication technologies.

Programme Highlights

The talk covered acoustic and optical communication, near-field communication, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and non-terrestrial networks (NTN). It also addressed Explainable AI and multimodal integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), introducing several connected directions in next-generation wireless research.

CoSiNC Participation and Contributions

CoSiNC colleagues, researchers, and students discussed these topics with Prof. Çelik throughout the session. The seminar offered an opportunity to exchange research perspectives across communication, sensing, and artificial intelligence, and to engage directly with the visiting speaker.

Further Information

For the original announcement and photographs, visit the CoSiNC LinkedIn post.

CoSiNC hosted Prof. Berk Canberk from Edinburgh Napier University for an academic visit and discussion with its research team at Istanbul Medipol University. The exchange focused on the use of digital twin technology in communication systems.

Programme Highlights

The discussion explored the digital twin of a communication system, alongside channel estimation and prediction, and mobility management. These topics connected digital representations of communication systems with research questions concerning wireless channels and network operation.

CoSiNC Participation and Contributions

The CoSiNC team exchanged ideas with Prof. Canberk on these research areas and the role of digital twins in communication technologies. The visit provided a setting for direct academic discussion and the sharing of perspectives between the host team and its guest.

Further Information

For the original announcement and photographs, visit the CoSiNC LinkedIn post.

CoSiNC welcomed Prof. Byonghyo Shim and his students from Seoul National University (SNU) to Istanbul Medipol University for a research visit. The meeting brought together the CoSiNC team and SNU’s Information Systems Laboratory team.

Programme Highlights

The visit took place within the project “Development of Multi-Modal Sensing-Aided mmWave/THz Beam Management Framework”, supported under the 2523 TÜBİTAK–National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) Bilateral Cooperation Travel Support Program.

The teams introduced their research areas through presentations and held discussions on their work, within the context of the project’s focus on multi-modal sensing and mmWave/THz beam management.

CoSiNC Participation and Contributions

CoSiNC researchers and the visiting SNU team had the opportunity to get to know one another and exchange research perspectives. The visit supported academic interaction between the two groups and their collaboration under the TÜBİTAK–NRF programme.

Further Information

For the original announcement and photographs, visit the CoSiNC LinkedIn post.

About the Workshop

The IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturer Workshop took place on 9 June 2026 at the Conference Hall, Kavacık South Campus, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye. The event focused on antennas, electromagnetics and next-generation wireless communication technologies.

Programme Highlights

The programme featured four invited speakers. Zhi Ning Chen of the National University of Singapore explored artificial intelligence and generative approaches to antenna design, including metantenna technologies. Sema Dumanlı Oktar of Boğaziçi University discussed design principles, measurement techniques and challenges associated with antennas for in-body sensing.

Levent Sevgi, emeritus professor at Istanbul Technical University, addressed electromagnetic engineering education and the preparation of future engineers. Hüseyin Arslan of Istanbul Medipol University examined flexible radio access technologies for 6G and beyond. Discussions during the workshop gave students, researchers and industry professionals opportunities to exchange ideas with the speakers.

Organizational Contributions

The IEEE AP/MTT/EMC/ED Turkey Joint Chapter and the IEEE AP-S Istanbul Chapter coordinated the Istanbul workshop with local organizational support from Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Arslan and the Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking Center (CoSiNC).

Istanbul Medipol University hosted the event, and Prof. Dr. Arslan delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing international collaboration in electromagnetics and wireless communications research.

Further Information

For further details, visit the official IEEE event page or read the post-event report published by IEEE AP-S.

The Wireless Communications and Beyond 5G (TBAE WCB-5G) Winter School took place on 13–17 February 2026 at the TÜBİTAK Gebze Campus in Gebze, Türkiye. Organized by the TÜBİTAK Research Institute of Fundamental Sciences (TBAE), the school focused on future radio access technologies and developments in next-generation wireless communications.

The programme brought together researchers, students and experts to exchange knowledge and discuss emerging research directions in wireless communication systems.

Programme Highlights

The five-day programme explored the evolution of mobile communications from 4G LTE and LTE-Advanced to 5G New Radio and beyond. Lectures covered radio access technologies, the fundamentals of core network architectures, and recent research developments in wireless communications.

Topics also included 5G/6G systems, AI-driven wireless networks, optical wireless communications, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), beam management, estimation techniques and resource allocation. Alongside the technical sessions, participants exchanged perspectives on future communication technologies and opportunities for research collaboration.

CoSiNC Participation and Contributions

Several members of the CoSiNC research team attended the winter school, engaging with the technical programme and exchanging ideas with researchers and experts from different institutions.

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Arslan contributed to the programme as an instructor and was also listed as a member of the school’s Scientific Committee, representing Istanbul Medipol University.

The school provided an opportunity for CoSiNC team members to broaden their research perspectives, strengthen academic connections and discuss future directions in wireless communications.

Further Information

For further information about the winter school and its academic scope, visit the official TÜBİTAK TBAE event page.