6G-XCEL/ACCoRD Joint Workshop

September 30 - October 1

Join us at WINLAB, Rutgers University for two days filled with exciting discussions and insights into the future of wireless communication technologies. This in-person event will bring together leading experts and stakeholders from the wireless innovation community to explore advancements and collaborations in 6G technology.
Participants will discuss key initiatives and breakthroughs facilitated by the 6G-XCEL project, a joint EU-US initiative aimed at driving leadership in 6G research, and the ACCoRD project, which focuses on testing network performance, interoperability, security, and facilitating research into new testing methods.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, network with industry leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of wireless and cellular technology.

Agenda

Day 1

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Registration and refreshments

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Welcome and Introduction

9:10 AM – 9:30 AM 6G-XCEL Overview

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM ACCoRD Overview

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Research Infrastructure Presentations

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Roundtable Discussion on 6G-XCEL/ACCoRD Cooperation Opportunities

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Research Presentations

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Coffee Break

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Research Presentations

5:30 PM Adjourn

7:00 PM Dinner

Day 2

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Registration and Refreshements

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 6G-XCEL Use Cases

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Collaboration Research Presentations

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM COSMOS Introduction

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Break and tour

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM CCI Introduction

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Collaboration Opportunities

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM COSMOS and CCI Hackathon

3:00 PM Adjourn

Location

Directions

Directions from New Jersey Turnpike (North and South), Newark Airport and New York City: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 9. As you exit the Turnpike, take Route 18 North to Route 1 South. Stay on Route 1 South past Ryders Lane and the entrance to Cook Campus.  Once you pass Cook Campus, move to the right lane. The entrance to the New Jersey Bioscience Center is 7/10 of a mile down on the right.  Exit into the Bioscience Center and make a left at the stop sign.  Follow that road around to the right. Continue to the stop sign.  Make a right and you will see Building 671 up on the left (with yellow trim).  There are no parking permits required for this parking area.

Directions from the Princeton Area (South of New Brunswick on Route 1): Take Route 1 North. After you pass the Milltown Road exit in North Brunswick, move to the right lane and take the exit for the New Jersey Bioscience Center. Follow the access road to the light.  Make a left at the light to go under Route 1. Make another left at the next light. Follow that road and it will bear around to the right. Continue to the stop sign. Make a right and you will see Building 671 up on the left (with yellow trim). There are no parking permits required for this parking area.

Accomodations Nearby

Here are some convenient hotel options based on their proximity and ease of access:

Hampton Inn North Brunswick/New Brunswick (distance: Roughly 0.5 miles from WINLAB but no easy walking access)
Travel: A 2-minute drive, accessible by car or taxi.

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center (distance: Approximately 1 mile from WINLAB.)
Travel: A quick 5-minute drive or a short taxi/Uber ride. 

Hyatt Regency New Brunswick (distance: Around 3 miles from WINLAB)
Travel: About a 10 minute drive  taxi/Uber ride.
Conveniently located in New Brunswick at walking distance from the train station (to/from New York City/Newark Airport).

The Heldrich Hotel (distance: Approximately 3.5 miles from WINLAB)
Travel: A 10-minute drive or a short taxi/Uber ride.
Conveniently located in New Brunswick at walking distance from the train station (to/from New York City/Newark Airport).

Holiday Inn Express Tower Center, East Brunswick (distance: about 1 mile from WINLAB) Conveniently located near the New Jersey Turnpike for easy travel by car.