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Upcoming Wireless Emulator Symposium in 2026

A significant event for the future of wireless communication is on the horizon. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and the Wireless Emulator Utilization Promotion Forum (WEPF) are set to host the "2026 Wireless Emulator Utilization Symposium" on March 25, 2026. Scheduled as a hybrid event, participants can join either in person or online, allowing greater accessibility to stakeholders interested in advancing the field of wireless communication.

Context of the Symposium

The increase in wireless devices and a corresponding surge in communication traffic present challenges that society must confront. Traditional validation of wireless communication technologies has primarily occurred in physical environments such as anechoic chambers. However, the costs and logistical constraints associated with such setups have proven to be significant hurdles. In light of these challenges, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has spearheaded the development of the "Wireless Emulator," a technology that allows for the testing and verification of wireless communication systems without the constraints of physical environments.

What is a Wireless Emulator?

The Wireless Emulator is a sophisticated technical foundation that can accurately recreate real-world radio environments within a virtual space. It enables the large-scale and real-time validation of wireless communication systems. This powerful tool holds promises for the future, including:

• - Building highly detailed 3D models of real environments in virtual space, facilitating the operation of up to 10,000 virtual wireless devices for comprehensive evaluations.
• - Creating customizable pseudo-wireless devices to assess various technologies, ranging from 5G to Wi-Fi, across a bandwidth of up to 400MHz.
• - Implementing real-time processing that adapts to changes in environmental conditions during testing.
• - Producing reproducible technical validations by incorporating physical connections with actual wireless devices and reflecting antenna radiation patterns.

Goals and Highlights of the Symposium

The symposium aims not only to showcase the outcomes of the research conducted between 2020 and 2025, focusing on enhancing the technology of radio simulation systems in virtual spaces but also to foster discussions and exchanges of ideas for future exploration in wireless communication.

Attendees can expect a rich agenda featuring presentations from researchers detailing their latest findings, demonstrations of technology using the Wireless Emulator, and panel discussions aimed at sharing future visions. The event is designed to engage not just researchers and industry professionals, but anyone interested in wireless technologies.

Event Details

• - Event Name: 2026 Wireless Emulator Utilization Symposium
• - Date: March 25, 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00
• - Format: Hybrid (In-person and online participation via Zoom Webinar)
• - Location: Bellesalle Tokyo Nihonbashi, 5F, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, 2-7-1 Nihonbashi Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-6005
• - Cost: Free (registration required)
• - Capacity: 150 in-person attendees; 250 online participants
• - Registration Deadline: March 23, 2026, by 17:00
• - Registration Link: Register Here

Program Overview

The program is still being finalized, but is set to feature:

• - Opening Remarks
• - Greetings from Dignitaries
• - Keynote Speeches (details to be confirmed)
• - Advances in Wireless Emulator Development (details to be confirmed)
• - Presentations covering various research and development outcomes, addressing technical challenges including frequency management and interference reduction among mobile communication systems.
• - Interactive panel discussions and opportunities for networking and feedback
• - Closing Remarks

Organizers and Contact Information

The symposium is jointly organized by NICT and WEPF, with logistical support from Alsarga Partners. For inquiries about the symposium or requests for media coverage, please contact through the following link: Contact Us. This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about the future of wireless technologies and aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in the 6G era.