The “Empowering 6G Networks” workshop, held at IEEE CAMAD 2024, focused on 6G technology’s future impact. It covered research infrastructure advancements, adaptive frameworks for self-organizing networks, and global network architecture evolution to support IoT, smart cities, and beyond. Discussions included AI-driven network adaptation, real-time resource allocation, and the integration of edge computing and blockchain for secure, low-latency connectivity. The workshop was chaired by Dr Harilaos Koumaras and Prof. Panos Karkazis.