From AI-RAN to Cognitive Infrastructure: Agentic AI, Digital Twins, and Autonomous 6G Networks

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Special Presentation by Bhaskara Raju Rallabandi (Invences Inc., USA)

Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group

Date/Time: Thursday, 16 July 2026 @ 12:00 UTC (7 AM CDT)

Topic:

From AI-RAN to Cognitive Infrastructure: Agentic AI, Digital Twins, and Autonomous 6G Networks

Abstract:

AI-RAN represents a transformational shift from AI-assisted radio optimization to fully autonomous, AI-native wireless infrastructure. This presentation explores how Agentic AI, Digital Twins, observability, cloud-native architectures, and Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) will enable self-learning, self-optimizing, and self-healing 6G networks. The session will discuss the convergence of AI-RAN, edge cloud, enterprise private networks, Open RAN, NTN, and intelligent infrastructure while identifying key research challenges, industry collaboration opportunities, and roadmap priorities. The presentation will also outline steps to help foster collaboration among operators, OEMs, cloud providers, AI companies, the academia, and standards development organizations to accelerate the development and deployment of AI-native wireless systems.

Speaker:

Bhaskara Raju Rallabandi is a technology innovator, engineering leader, and entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in wireless communications, cloud-native infrastructure, and AI-native network systems. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Invences Inc., an IEEE Senior Member, BCS Fellow, IETE Fellow, IFGICT Fellow, and recipient of the IEEE-USA Entrepreneur Achievement Award for Leadership in Entrepreneurial Spirit. Bhaskara has held senior technical leadership roles at AT&T, Verizon, and Samsung, leading large-scale programs spanning 4G LTE, 5G, Open RAN, AI-RAN, cloud-native platforms, enterprise private networks, and emerging 6G technologies. During his tenure at AT&T, he contributed to the development and deployment of FirstNet, the nationwide mission-critical public safety communications network supporting first responders across the United States. He is the author of more than 100 IEEE and international technical publications, an inventor on multiple telecommunications and AI-related patents, an active contributor to IEEE Future Networks and the AI-RAN ecosystem, and a frequent keynote speaker at global IEEE and industry conferences.

Brochure (PDF): Webinar-AIML-2026-07-16-Rallabandi-AI-RAN-Brochure.pdf