Keynote speakers

“Clothing” as one of the basic needs, plays an important role in human life. Following the emergence of the concept of the metaverse, generative large models such as GPT, as new tools marking the milestone of civilian AI, have attracted extensive attentions in both academia and industrial practitioners. This talk will cover the topics and basic tasks of fashion intelligence associated with its recent progresses and how AI is shaping the fashion industry. In particular, this talk showcases the trends and applications of fashion intelligence driven by multi-modal large language models, such as image and video generations. Moreover, the speaker will report some results from his research group, including controllable editing, collocation generation and recommendation, Mannequin2Real applications, cross-scene object layout, etc. At last, this talk will give some insights on the future prospect of fashion AI.

The future of electrical energy systems is being shaped by an accelerating shift toward renewable energy integration, large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and the growing importance of digitalization and decentralization. These changes are fundamentally transforming the way electricity is generated, distributed, and consumed. A key enabler of this transformation is energy storage, which plays a pivotal role in ensuring grid flexibility, supporting intermittent renewable sources, and enhancing energy reliability across various applications- from utility-scale energy storage to community-based solutions.The emergence of microgrids, autonomous energy networks, and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading further illustrates the decentralization of energy infrastructure. These models open up new possibilities for energy resilience and user empowerment but also introduce challenges related to regulation, interoperability, and grid management. The energy transition presents both unique opportunities and constraints, shaped by diverse grid conditions, the urban–rural energy divide, and a rapidly evolving policy landscape. This keynote will explore the technological trends, implementation challenges, and emerging business models- such as community energy storage (CES)- that are expected to define the next generation of sustainable, smart, and inclusive electrical energy systems.

In a world increasingly shaped by digital progress, the persistent isolation of rural communities reveals a deeper question: what does it truly mean to design technology for all? This keynote invites reflection on how we conceive ICT not only as tools for access but as instruments of dignity, equity, and resilience. It calls for a return to first principles, where sustainability is not an afterthought but the starting point of design.

Sustainability in this context goes beyond environmental concern. It speaks to systems that endure, solutions that adapt, and technologies that grow from the soil of the communities they serve. When we design with limited power, intermittent connectivity, and fragile infrastructure, we are challenged to create with intention, to build technologies that are lean yet powerful, simple yet profound.

By drawing on lived experiences from rural ICT deployments, this address explores how values such as cultural respect, self-reliance, and human connection must shape our design choices. It proposes that sustainable ICT is not a technical destination, but a continuous practice—a way of thinking that asks how technology can align with the rhythms of local life and contribute to a more just and inclusive future.

Enhancing public safety in increasingly complex environments has become a top priority in the digital era. With the evolution of mobile communication technologies and edge computing, there is growing potential to develop intelligent systems that proactively support safety-critical operations in real time. Modern public safety infrastructures include a broad array of components—emergency response units, surveillance systems, communication networks, and real-time monitoring platforms—that must work seamlessly together. One of the key challenges lies in reducing response times and increasing situational awareness during incidents such as natural disasters, large public gatherings, and traffic collisions.

Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for 6G and beyond is set to evolve dramatically in the era of 6G, unlocking a new paradigm of public safety through a blend of advanced features. 6G systems will be capable of handling diverse tasks simultaneously within a unified infrastructure. They are expected to support ultra-dense networks of interconnected devices—from sensors and wearables to drones and autonomous systems—enabling real-time data exchange across dynamic environments. Artificial intelligence will play a central role in orchestrating these complex networks, making it possible to detect emerging threats and optimize emergency response strategies with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Immersive technologies like extended reality and holographic communications will provide first responders with enhanced situational awareness. Ubiquitous coverage across diverse terrains will ensure that critical infrastructure remains accessible, even in remote or challenging areas. In addition, 6G networks are being designed to offer near-perfect reliability and ultra-low latency, key to managing time-sensitive operations. They also prioritize energy efficiency, security, and resilience, supporting a sustainable and secure foundation for future public safety systems in smart cities.

In this keynote speech, we will address how cutting-edge communication technologies—specifically those envisioned for 6G—can be leveraged to reshape the future of public safety. We will explore how the integration of sensing, AI-driven analytics, and sustainable network design can deliver robust, low-latency, and reliable solutions to some of the most pressing safety challenges in smart cities and emergency response systems.