GSMA APAC 6G Partnership Forum
6G Partnership Forum
Connecting Technology, Innovation, and Strategy
Background
As the world transitions toward the 6G era, the convergence of AI, advanced connectivity, cloud-native architectures, and intelligent automation is redefining the foundations of digital ecosystems. Beyond technical progress, the next generation of technologies will transform business models, market structures, and value creation strategies across industries.
To accelerate this transition, there is a need for a collaborative platform that bridges technology innovation and strategic commercialization, where leading mobile operators, vendors, research institutions, industry bodies and digital ecosystem players can collectively explore how emerging technologies translate into sustainable business opportunities.
Purpose
The 6G Partnership Forum (6GPF) serves as a strategic engine for thought leadership and collaboration, designed specifically to bridge the gap between future networks, innovative 6G ecosystem and commercial business strategy. By facilitating high-level dialogue, co-creation, and “co-opetition,” the forum enables a diverse range of stakeholders to exchange knowledge across the global digital ecosystem and various industry verticals. Furthermore, as the dedicated GSMA APAC regional community for emerging technologies and future network strategies, the 6GPF plays a critical role in promoting and managing the involvement of regional telcos, vendors, and ecosystem partners. This ensures that APAC stakeholders are not only active participants but central contributors to the broader GSMA Future Networks 6G Community initiatives and global programs.
Objectives
- Focus on emerging technology trends beyond 5G, covering 6G, AI, edge, NTN, quantum, intelligent networks, and other enabling technologies that help extend the reach of the digital ecosystem and value chain.
- Develop insights and frameworks linking innovation to new business models, value chains, strategic collaboration/partnership models, and monetization strategies.
- Foster collaboration between industry, academia, and government to shape a sustainable 6G and AI ecosystem.
- Support strategic foresight and scenario planning that enable economically sustainable long-term industry competitiveness.
Key Focus Areas
- 5G Adv, 6G and Beyond: Technology evolution, architecture, and use cases.
- AI-Powered Networks: Intelligence-driven design, automation, and service innovation.
- Emerging Business Models: Platform economics, ecosystem partnerships, and digital marketplaces.
- Techno-Commercial Strategies: Commercialization of innovation and investment prioritization.
- Sustainability and Inclusion: Leveraging next-gen technologies for societal and environmental impact.
Participation
- Mobile Network Operators & NTN players
- Technology Vendors & Solution Providers
- Research & Academic Institutions
- Industry Bodies and Standardization Organizations
- Established players and innovative startups from adjacent verticals
Expected Outcomes
- Industry research papers and strategy briefs on technology and strategy driven business transformation.
- GSMA led input and representation in the 6G industry body alliance of alliances.
- Drive and promote GSMA’s technology and strategy initiatives in the APAC region.
- Annual 6G Partnership Summit to promote insights, partnerships, and thought leadership.
- Support GSMA events (MWCB, MWCS, M360, DNS etc)
6G Partnership Forum members
Telecommunications and Mobile Network Operators
Government and Industry Associations
Founding Partner for Innovation
On-demand viewing for pass events
If you are interested to learn more about the community objectives, activities, or like to become a member, please fill in the form below or contact John David Kim, Head of North East Asia, 6G Partnership Forum Community Head, GSMA at jkim@gsma.com.
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