Beijing, 8th May 2026 (BISTU)--- Shahe Campus of the University witnessed heated discussions followed “6G as a Transformation Platform: Toward Intelligence- and Trust-native Connected Systems Upon invitation” delivered Prof. Xianbin Wang, Distinguished University Professor of Western University, Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering, Fellow of IEEE. The Seminar was organized by College of Information and Communication Engineering, attended by Chaierperson Xu Zhan of the College, faculty, and over 50 students of the University, and hosted by Vice Dean Yue Xinwei of the College.

During the lecture, Professor Wang Xianbin provided a systematic overview of the rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies. He discussed their deep integration with artificial intelligence (AI) and vertical industry applications. He also analyzed how AI is reshaping future networked systems. Professor Wang pointed out that future 6G networks must meet diverse and dynamic application requirements. They should go beyond traditional connectivity. They need to support a wide range of services through intelligent approaches. In addition, they should promote trusted collaboration among distributed devices.

Professor Wang Xianbin discussed the fundamental challenges that 6G-empowered systems are facing with. He introduced a new architecture paradigm that is both AI-native and trust-native. Based on his team's latest research, he shared new design strategies for future wireless networks and presented research progress on intelligent concurrent delivery of beyond-communication services, such as localization, sensing, and synchronization. In addition, he introduced a generative AI-driven method for autonomous trust orchestration. This method is built on a new concept called the "semantic trust chain". It combines AI agent and hyper-graph models. It provides new research orientations for future intelligent interconnected systems.

During the Q&A session, faculty and students asked questions actively. The topics included 6G key technologies, the integration of AI and communication systems, future directions in communications, and research topic selection for young students. They had an in-depth discussion with Professor Wang. Professor Wang encouraged young scholars and students to break disciplinary boundaries, actively engage in global technological innovation and seek new research growth points at interdisciplinary intersections.

The Seminar laid a solid foundation for building a high-level platform of academic exchange and communication and brought in strong momentum for integration of education, sci-tech, and talents at the College. As part of the Academician Seminar, the Event was also support by Department of Research, the President’s Office, and the University Library.

About Professor Wang Xianbin:

Xianbin Wang is a Distinguished University Professor and Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Trusted Communications and Computing at Western University, Canada. As Director of Innovation Centre for Information Engineering, Professor Wang is a Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada, and a Fellow of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He has received a number of outstanding awards, including IEEE Canada R.A. Fessenden Medal, Research Excellence Award of Faculty of Engineering of Western University, Canada Research Chair, Canadian Federal Government Public Service Award, Early Researcher Award (Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation), and 12 Best Paper Awards.