IEEE launches 5G initiative

IEEE launched the IEEE 5G Initiative, a programme whose aim is to engage professionals worldwide from industry, government, and academia to work to solve the challenges associated with 5G and lay the foundation to realise its many opportunities. The IEEE 5G Initiative, which includes contributions from many IEEE societies, has several working groups for which it seeks volunteers from both industry and academia to participate.

IEEE 5G Initiative working groups are focused around activities like its 5G Roadmap project, which will identify short (~3 years), mid-term (~5 years), and long-term (~10 years) research, innovation, and technology trends in the communications ecosystem for the purpose of establishing a living document with a clear set of recommendations. Other working groups will develop standards, organise events and conferences such as the IEEE 5G Summits and IEEE 5G World Forum to convene professionals working on 5G, establish educational materials, conduct 5G training, and contribute to publications such as magazines and journals.

Ashutosh Dutta and Gerhard Fettweis are the co-chairs of the IEEE 5G Initiative. Interested professionals may also join the IEEE 5G Technical Community.