The 4G/5G mobile communication technologies, which aimed for rapid data transmission and the establishment of a hyper-connected society, are now evolving into 6G mobile communications that transcend even spatial boundaries, thanks to the advancement of low Earth orbit satellite communication technologies. V2X, one of the core concepts of autonomous driving that represents the future of our society, is expanding across all domains of mobility including rail, aviation, and maritime. Meanwhile, wireless power transfer technology, which has become increasingly familiar, has developed to the extent that it now plays a pivotal role in realizing space-based solar power generation—a concept that has been discussed for decades. From fine motion detection to missile seekers and the eyes of SAR satellites, radar technology is also being widely applied across both civilian and military sectors.

Such growth and expansion of wireless technologies are inherently linked to the advancement of antenna technology—the devices that transmit and receive electromagnetic waves. In other words, the success of wireless technology critically depends on how efficiently antennas can transmit and receive energy and information in desired directions. Although antennas are defined as passive components, there is a growing demand for intelligent antenna systems capable of performing a wide range of functions such as beam-forming, beam-splitting, and polarization conversion, and of being selectively operated in various wireless channel environments.

The antenna development environment is undergoing significant changes. New materials need to be applied, and the impact of novel manufacturing and processing techniques on performance must be analyzed. The number of active and nonlinear components requiring sophisticated modeling is increasing, and effective control methods for these components must be understood. Furthermore, accumulating design know-how to cope with diversified frequency usage, wireless channels, and application platforms is essential.

Fortunately, computing power is steadily advancing, and technical domains such as AI and machine learning that can support antenna design and analysis are evolving at an astonishing pace.

Against this backdrop, this workshop invites ten of Korea’s leading experts to share insights on antenna design, modeling, and system integration and application technologies. We are joined by six professors actively conducting research and four researchers from industry and research institutes with extensive hands-on experience. This workshop is a valuable opportunity to learn and engage in in-depth discussions on antenna design theory, analysis, and system integration technologies across diverse fields such as defense, satellite, communication, and measurement.

We hope that this workshop will contribute to broadening your perspective on the latest research trends and the direction of technological innovation in antenna-related fields, and that it will be helpful for the R&D projects being carried out at your universities, research institutes, or companies. We extend our sincere gratitude to the organizing committee members who devoted their time and passion in preparing this workshop, the speakers who generously share and present the latest technologies, the sponsors who supported the successful hosting of this event, and to all participants whose presence brings this workshop to life.