On 25 September, project partner Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) organised an interactive session for European Researchers’ Night in Madrid, giving the public a clear view of where mobile technology stands today and where it is headed next.
The main objective of the event was to address common misconceptions about 5G. While 5G is now part of daily life, there is still plenty of confusion about what the technology actually does and how it impacts our everyday well-being. Looking ahead, the session also explored what will set 6G apart as planning for the next generation gets underway.
The activity started with an open discussion to uncover the group’s main questions and uncertainties about 5G. Researchers from MULTIPLY-6G, together with colleagues from fellow European projects PASSIONATE, MiFuture, and ISAC-NEWTON, then stepped in to explain the realities of current networks and share what to expect from 6G.
To make the science tangible, the UC3M team ran demonstrations focusing on three key areas: radio communications, visible light communications, and tactile data transmission.
Running sessions like European Researchers’ Night is a great way to bring research out of the university and into the community, making future technology approachable while demonstrating how MULTIPLY-6G is helping build the foundations for tomorrow’s networks.