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3GPP Release 20: Completing the 5G Advanced evolution and preparing for 6G standardization

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60 Minutes

Join us for a comprehensive recap of the latest 5G Advanced and 6G milestones from the most recent 3GPP meetings in June.

3GPP Release 20 marks the final technology standard dedicated solely to 5G Advanced, introducing meaningful enhancements to existing 5G use cases. This release not only refines current system design but also paves the way to expand into new use cases. However, the most notable aspect of Release 20 is the official kickoff of 6G study projects, setting the stage for the next generation of wireless technology. In this webinar, we will provide an insider’s view of the progress and direction on the path to 6G. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and understand how these advancements will shape the future of wireless communications and broader technology ecosystems.

Whether you're a network operator, device manufacturer, or technology enthusiast, this webinar will bring you up to date on the latest developments in wireless communications. Register now!

Speakers

Qualcomm

Juan Montojo

Vice President, Technical Standards
Qualcomm

Juan Montojo is VP of Engineering at Qualcomm’s Corporate Standards group and currently leads Qualcomm's 3GPP team. He has Telecommunications Engineering degrees from the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, and Institut Eurecom, Sophia Antipolis, France, as well as MS and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) and University of California San Diego (UCSD), respectively. Dr. Montojo joined Qualcomm in 1997, holds over 600 US patents, and has worked in the system design and standardization of various communication systems including Globalstar, 3G, 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi as part of the corporate R&D and Standards groups.

Dr. Montojo joined Qualcomm in San Diego in January 1997 and has worked in the system design and standardization of various communication systems including Globalstar, 3G, 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi as part of the corporate R&D and Standards groups. He led the 3GPP PHY layer standardization of WCDMA Rel-7 and of LTE Rel-8, 9, 10, and part of 11. He led the Qualcomm Research Germany group from Nov ’11 to July ’15 working on Gbps cable modem design and IEEE 802.3 standardization, as well as, 802.11ah modem design and implementation. Upon his return to San Diego, Dr. Montojo led the system design of 5G NR unlicensed and spectrum sharing until he moved back to the 3GPP team in January ‘17 where he helped with the execution of the 5G NR acceleration. As of late, Dr. Montojo has been focusing on AI/ML for NR air interface for which he was the rapporteur of the 3GPP Rel-18 study item and continues serving as rapporteur for the on-going Rel-19 work item. He is also researching 6G areas focusing on identifying the benefits that 6G could offer over 5G/5G-Adavanced. Dr. Montojo is Qualcomm’s global lead for Cellular Standards activities and is ETSI Board member from November ‘23.

Dr. Montojo has been a recipient of QCT’s Upendra Patel Achievement Awards for Outstanding Contributions to LTE, Corporate R&D’s Excellence award for Management of Qualcomm Research Germany, and IP Excellence award for his contributions to 5G. Dr. Montojo has over 1,000 granted US patents and over 7,500 granted patents world-wide.

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