Greetings from General Co-Chairs

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure and honor to welcome you to the International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Communications (ICETC) 2025. This premier event gathers distinguished researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the world to discuss the latest breakthroughs, innovations, and challenges in the field of information and communication technologies.

As the flagship conference of the IEICE Communications Society, ICETC has continuously provided a vital platform for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration since its inception in 2020. With a strong tradition of promoting cutting-edge research, ICETC 2025 will explore key technological advancements that will shape the future of global connectivity. The world is rapidly approaching a new era where telecommunication technologies will serve as the foundation of society, much like a lifeline that supports our daily lives and industries. As we step into the 2030s, we are witnessing a paradigm shift driven by, but not limited to, AI integration, AI Cloud and Edge Computing, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), All-Photonics Networks (APN), and next-generation Radio Access Networks (RAN), etc. These transformative technologies will redefine communication infrastructure, enabling intelligent, resilient, and ultra-efficient networks.

AI-driven networks are revolutionizing network automation and optimization, ensuring seamless and intelligent communication systems. Non-Terrestrial Networks, leveraging satellites, high-altitude platforms will provide ubiquitous connectivity, bridging the digital divide and extending network coverage to remote areas. All-Photonics Networks will usher in an era of ultra-low-latency, energy-efficient, and high-capacity communication, supporting the ever-growing demand for high-speed data transmission. The evolution of Radio Access Networks, including Open RAN and AI-enhanced RAN, will enable flexible and scalable wireless networks, forming the backbone of next-generation mobile connectivity. These technologies are not just innovations; they are the foundations of a resilient and intelligent telecommunication ecosystem that will support emerging applications such as smart cities, autonomous mobility, extended reality, and beyond.

ICETC 2025 will offer a rich technical program featuring insightful keynotes, technical sessions, and panel discussions. The conference aims to facilitate meaningful discussions among researchers, engineers, and industry professionals, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of ideas. We welcome contributions from all research stages, including early-stage findings and innovative concepts, and strongly encourage the participation of young researchers and students who will lead the next generation of technological advancements. In addition, ICETC2025 will be held in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Conference on Communications (APCC) 2025 at the same venue. We are confident that this conference will be enriched by collaborating with APCC which is a prestigious international conference with a long history.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors for their valuable contributions, the reviewers for their meticulous evaluations, and the Organizing Committee for their dedication and hard work. We also appreciate the generous support of our sponsors and partners, who have played an essential role in making this conference possible.

We hope all participants enjoy the excellent technical program and engaging discussions at ICETC 2025. Let us work together to pioneer the future of telecommunications and build the lifeline of our future society. We look forward to welcoming you to ICETC 2025.

Scope

The 6th International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Communications (ICETC 2025) will be held at I-site Namba, Osaka, Japan, November 25th - 28th, 2025. This is the flagship international conference covering all the technical fields by The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) Communications Society. The objectives of the conference are synergistic effects beyond the technical fields, expansion of research areas and development of young researchers. This international conference is a place for discussions; therefore, not only recent research results but also preliminary results at initial stage on a research are welcomed. Authors can select oral or poster presentation at paper submission. ICETC2025 Committee will also present best paper awards, best poster awards and best student awards. Papers describing original results in all aspects of emerging technologies for communications are invited. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Antennas and Propagation
Internet Architecture
Space, Aeronautical and Navigational Electronics
Satellite Telecommunications
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Communication Quality
Information and Communication Management
Information Networks
Smart Radio
Short Range Wireless Communications
Sensor Network and Mobile Intelligence
Communication Systems
Energy Engineering in Electronics and Communications
Optical Communication Systems
Optical Fiber Technology
Photonic Network
Healthcare and Medical Information Communication Technology
Radio Communication Systems
Wireless Power Transmission
Standardization & Innovation in ICT Technologies
Extremely Advanced Optical Transmission
Information-Centric Networking
Digital Service and Platform Technology
Underwater Technologies

Committee

General Co-Chairs

Akihiro Nakao (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
Toru Takahashi (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan)

General Vice Co-Chairs

Yukitoshi Sanada (Keio University, Japan)
Masaharu Takahashi (Chiba University, Japan)
Hiraku Okada (Nagoya University, Japan)

Secretaries

Daisuke Umehara (Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan)
Saneyasu Yamaguchi (Kogakuin University, Japan)
Osamu Takyu (Shinshu University, Japan)

Assistant Secretary

Shigenori Tani (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan)

Technical Program Committee Co-Chairs

Hideyuki Shimonishi (Osaka University, Japan)
Noriaki Kamiyama (Ritsumeikan University, Japan)

Local Arrangement Chair

Tetsuo Tsujioka (Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan)

Registration Co-Chairs

Masaaki Inoue (NTT, Japan)
Tatsuya Kikuzuki (Fujitsu Ltd., Japan)

Finance Co-Chairs

Takayuki Kuroda (NEC, Japan)
Masahiro Sarashina (Oki Electric Industry, Japan)

Publication Co-Chairs

Makoto Misumi (Fukuoka University, Japan)
Ryotaro Matsuo (Fukuoka University, Japan)

Publicity Co-Chairs

Takumi Oishi (Hitachi, Ltd., Japan)
Rei Nakagawa (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan)