The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organized a one-day Workshop on 5G Communication for third and final year students to provide students with insights into the latest advancements and technologies in next-generation wireless communication systems. The session focused on the evolution from 4G to 5G, its architecture, enabling technologies, and practical applications across various industries.

The workshop was handled by Mr. S. Abisheck Venkadesh, Managing Director of Ekkad Technologies, who explained the fundamental principles of 5G such as millimeter wave communication, massive MIMO, beamforming, network slicing, and Internet of Things (IoT) integration. Students were introduced to 5G architecture, core network design, and spectrum utilization. Demonstrations and simulation sessions gave participants a clear understanding of how 5G enhances data rates, latency, and connectivity compared to previous generations.