Keynotes

Title: When Spatial Computing meets Accelerated Computing
Abstract: NVIDIA has been pioneering Accelerated Computing for the past three decades, driving innovations that have revolutionized technology. Among all personal computing mediums, Spatial Computing and Extended Reality (XR) stand out as some of the most promising beneficiaries of accelerated computing advancements. In this talk, we will explore the latest developments and trends in the XR ecosystem. We will highlight a range of form factors, from augmented reality on handheld devices and smart glasses to fully immersive mixed reality experiences in head-mounted displays, as well as glasses-free holographic displays. We will also delve into some of the most compelling immersive use-cases and workflows. Additionally, we will discuss NVIDIA’s contributions at the intersection of XR and AI, illustrating how AI is being leveraged to mold and enhance XR experiences. By examining the synergy between spatial computing and accelerated computing, we will reveal how this dynamic interaction of the two key technologies of our time will shape the future of computing and our lives.
Speaker Bio: David Chu is VP of Spatial Computing and XR at NVIDIA, where he is bringing accelerated computing to spatial computing. Formerly, he was VP of Engineering at Magic Leap, where he led teams on perception, deep learning and immersion for AR. Prior to that, David was at Google where he worked on AR and VR for headsets, smartphone and glasses, as well as cloud services, edge computing and cloud gaming. Before that, David was faculty at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and a staff member at Microsoft Research. David’s work has received awards such as Best of CES, Best Papers in MobiSys, and Best Demos in MobiSys and SenSys. He has served as PC Chair for ISMAR and NetGames, and General Chair of HotMobile. His individual work has appeared in such places as CNBC, Fast Company, VentureBeat, TechCrunch, PC Magazine, GameSpot, Ars Technia, Slashdot, The Verge, Engadget, Yahoo and Wired.

Title: The evolution of mobile networking towards 6G
Abstract: Various innovative technologies are paving the way for 6G realization. This presentation will provide an overview of the latest developments, including Terahertz communications, Radio wave sensing, HAPS (High Altitude Platform Stations), and AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence Radio Access Network). AI-RAN converges AI applications and radio access networks onto a unified platform. Key topics include AI-RAN’s features, enhanced performance, transformations in mobile carrier business models, and the provision of edge AI computing capabilities for industries.
Speaker Bio: Ryuji Wakikawa is the VP and Head of Research Institute of Advanced Technology at SoftBank Corp. and a Project Professor at the Global Research Institute at Keio University, Japan, where he received his Ph.D in 2004. He is leading SoftBank’s R&D efforts for 5G advanced, 6G, HAPS and NTN, AI, quantum technology, as well as autonomous driving and telematics.