In 2024, 3GPP is poised to finalize its specification efforts for Release 18, focusing on 5G Advanced systems, while making major progress in the development of Release 19. 3GPP will also prepare for the transition to 6G standardization.

In this webinar, we provide a status update on Release 18, and a high-level summary of the timeline and planned content for 3GPP Release 19. This will include the status for the ongoing Release 19 study and work items. We also give an introduction of the preparation for 6G in 3GPP.

Moderator:

• Iain Sharp, Principal Technologist, ATIS

Speakers:

• Wanshi Chen, Qualcomm, 3GPP RAN Plenary Chair
• Puneet Jain, Intel, 3GPP SA Plenary Chair