PUDUCHERRY – The Department of Electronics Engineering at Pondicherry University, in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), has announced a high-level online workshop titled "Exploring 6G Technology: Awareness and Innovation." The event, scheduled for February 5, 2026, aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the rapidly evolving global standards of next-generation wireless communication.
The workshop comes at a pivotal time as India accelerates its "Bharat 6G Mission," targeting global leadership in telecom technology by 2030.
Event Highlights
The session will feature industry-leading insights into the 6G ecosystem, focusing on standardizations, patents, and real-world applications.
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Date: February 5, 2026
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Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Platform: Google Meet (Join Here)
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Keynote Speaker: Mr. Hargovind Bansal, CEO of HNNOIX INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
Distinguished Speakers and Leadership
The event is supported by a panel of eminent academicians and industry veterans:
| Role | Name | Designation/Affiliation |
| Resource Person | Mr. Hargovind Bansal | CEO, HNNOIX INDIA; Global Inventor with 250+ patents. |
| Presidential Address | Prof. S. Siva Sathya | Dean, School of Engineering & Technology, PU (National Teachers' Awardee 2025). |
| Coordinator | Dr. K. Anusudha | Associate Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering (DEE), PU. |
| Organizer | Prof. P. Samundiswary | Head of Department, DEE, PU. |
| IIC Member | Prof. R. Rukkumani | Director, R&D Cell, PU. |
Focus on 6G Innovation
The workshop’s resource person, Mr. Hargovind Bansal, is a renowned figure in the telecom sector, having previously contributed to 3GPP standards at global giants like Qualcomm and Broadcom. His company, HNNOIX INDIA, is currently at the forefront of 6G research in India, focusing on:
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Dynamic Spectrum Sharing and RF Flow.
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AI-driven Radio Resource Management.Integrating 6G with IoT, Healthcare, and Agriculture."India Innovates! World Celebrates!" – This guiding philosophy of the workshop underscores the university's commitment to fostering a culture of deep-tech innovation among its students and faculty.
As the world moves beyond 5G, 6G is expected to provide speeds up to 100 times faster, enabling "ubiquitous connectivity" and immersive technologies like holographic communication. By hosting this workshop, Pondicherry University is positioning its engineering students to be creators, not just consumers, of this future technology.
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