It’s already been touted as “the next big thing” in cellular: Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), promises the ability to dynamically reflect and relay RF signals, actively seeking out receivers such as mobile devices, whilst extending coverage into hard-to-reach areas. But what are the possible use cases and is the technology ready for commercial development?

Related:

• The 6GIC video demo referenced during the discussion can be viewed here - it starts at about 21:45.
• Details on the new ETSI RIS ISG can be found here.

Speakers

Dr Alain Mourad

Head of Future Wireless Europe Lab, InterDigital

Emil Björnson

Professor, Linköping University, Sweden

Dr Mohsen Khalily

Lecturer in Antenna and Propagation Senior Member IEEE, ICS, 5GIC/6GIC, University of Surrey