Yue Wang
Speaker
Dr. Yue Wang is currently the Chief Expert at China Telecom. Prior to this role, Yue held various leadership, strategy, and research positions in the US and UK. In particular, she has been the Head of 6G Research and, subsequently, Head of Advanced Network Research, at Samsung Research UK, responsible for strategy, innovation, research and development of Advanced 5G and 6G technologies, in areas such as AI-native networks, network system architecture, and O-RAN.
Yue is widely recognised globally for her technical, strategic and thought leadership in 5G, 6G, and AI within the telecommunication industry. She has been appointed as the Chair of UKTIN AI Expert Working Group, leading a group of highly respected experts analysing AI’s forward-looking impacts in Telco, on technology and business transformation, stakeholders and eco-system, and innovation. Yue has also led large scale European projects, is an inventor of numerous patents, and a frequent speaker in conferences, including MWC and TMF DTW.
She has also contributed to multiple SDOs, including ETSI ENI, O-RAN WG3 and nGRG, and served as Secretary and Rappetour of ETSI ENI in 2017-2019. She received the ETSI ENI Award for her ‘extraordinary contributions’ in 2019, and is an assessor for O-RAN nGRG in 2023.
Yue obtained her PhD from University of Victoria, Canada.
Featured Sessions
04:00 PM
17 June 2025
04:00 PM-05:30 PM
Stage D
The Autonomous Networks PathwayWe’ll explore how next-gen networks inside the telco—like SA 5G and AI-driven automation—are boosting efficiency, driving innovation, and preparing operators to meet future customer demands.
05:30 PM
18 June 2025
05:30 PM-07:00 PM
Stage B
Social ActivitiesThis isn’t just another panel — it’s a power circle. Join senior women leaders who are defining the future of tech through bold decisions, real impact, and a commitment to delivery. Hear how they’re breaking barriers, building influence, and driving results in high-stakes environments — and what it really takes to lead from the front. Then stay for drinks, connection, and conversation with a community of women shaping what’s next.
