The 6G-life and 6G-RIC Workshop on Post-Shannon Theory and Molecular Communication took place from March 31 to April 4, 2025, at Technische Universität Braunschweig. It covered topics such as message identification theory, common randomness generation, and molecular communication. The program included talks, poster presentations, panel discussions, and interactive discussion rounds.
The workshop began on Monday with an introductory keynote by Max Schäfer on molecular communication. The sessions on Monday and Tuesday focused on this topic from an interdisciplinary perspective, featuring contributions from biologists, physicists, and communication scientists. On Tuesday evening, a panel discussion on the future of molecular communication sparked engaging debates.
On Wednesday, one of the pioneers of molecular communication, Prof. Pierobon, delivered a tutorial lecture titled "Usefulness and Subjectivity of Life-supporting Information." In the afternoon, young researchers presented their latest findings during the poster session.
Thursday and Friday were dedicated to communication theory in the context of Post-Shannon Theory. Topics ranged from theoretical modulation and capacity calculations (Pau Colomer) to startup-driven implementations of identification codes and industry talks on Post-Shannon methods. The significant progress made in this field became particularly evident during the Thursday panel discussion, featuring representatives from Huawei, Volkswagen, TU Munich, TU Dresden, 6G-life, and other organizations, who discussed the latest advancements.