主題： Path to 5G Core Network Evolution: A Historical Perspective 

演講摘要(Abstract)：
It is expected that future 5th generation (5G) core network technologies will be application-driven, most likely constructed by combining various future technologies. Future 5G core network is going to integrate network function virtualization, software-defined networking and self-organizing networking technologies. Novel applications include broadband access everywhere, higher user mobility, massive Internet of Things (IoT), extreme real-time communications, lifeline communications, ultra-reliable communications, broadcast-like services. In other words, connectivity at any time, in anywhere, with anything via ubiquitous communications will be realized in 5G. The evolution of core network will be driven by integrating heterogeneous networking technologies and by applying network virtualization technologies with the ultimate goal of migrating toward a new form of programmable network. In this talk, I’ll present the evolution of cellular systems from 1st generation (1G) to 4th generation (4G), with focus on core networks. I’ll then introduce current 5G activities, and discuss what 5G may be. 

演講者簡歷(Profile)：
Jyh-Cheng Chen received the Ph.D. degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, in 1998. He was a Research Scientist with Bellcore/Telcordia Technologies, Morristown, NJ, USA, from 1998 to 2001, and a Senior Scientist with Telcordia Technologies, Piscataway, NJ, USA, from 2008 to 2010. He was with the Department of Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Hsinchu, Taiwan, as an Assistant Professor, an Associate Professor, and a Professor from 2001 to 2008. He was also the Director of the Institute of Network Engineering with National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Hsinchu, from 2011 to 2014. He has been a Faculty Member with NCTU since 2010. He is currently a Distinguished Professor with the Department of Computer Science, NCTU. He is also serving as the Convener, Computer Science Program, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan.