Wi-Fi and cellular networks carry most of the wireless access traffic together and will continue to do so. So far, the cellular network is mainly for wide-area coverage and mobility, while Wi-Fi is mainly for indoor use thanks to its much lower deployment costs. This divide-and-conquer approach succeeds because the combination of licensed spectrum for cellular networks and unlicensed spectrum for Wi-Fi enables different models of spectrum use, different business models and different wireless infrastructure owners. However, the traditional boundaries that differentiated earlier generations of cellular and Wi-Fi are blurring, with 5G NR-U supporting specific enterprise requirements. This is not just about the number of connections, but also for the range of use cases that will grow and in directions beyond those we can envisage today. What will happen for the Next-Generation Unlicensed Spectrum Technologies? This session will gather experts actively participating in the field of unlicensed spectrum of Wi-Fi and cellular networks. New use cases of unlicensed spectrum technologies will be discussed, from traditional telecoms to emerging vertical applications. Topics in scope of this session will also include new technologies for Wi-Fi 7&8, 5G and beyond, such as innovative access schemes and co-existence schemes, as well as the regulation aspects regarding the introduction of unlicensed spectrum into cellular networks. The session will also explore the possible future deployment and business models of the two technologies, especially in the vertical industry scenarios, as well as the complementary/harmonization between the two technologies. We expect a lively exchange of views, since the relationship between the two unlicensed spectrum technologies is a bit diverse. It is hoped that new research and development activities will be stimulated by such discussions that will help define future technology evolution and business models. From 5G NR-U to SL-U and beyond in 3GPP How does unlicensed spectrum with NR-U transform what 5G can do for you Next Generation Wi-Fi 7 and Beyond The role of unlicensed spectrum in 5G and beyond