6G and Sustainability: Shaping the Next Generation of Connectivity
As the world moves toward the design and development of 6G, sustainability is becoming an essential pillar within the telecom industry. This article talks about the future of telecommunications, addressing key aspects of environmental sustainability and how these issues relate to societal and economic dimensions of sustainability.
It also introduces our latest Deliverable 1.1., where you can learn more about societal aspects in 6G technology: concerns, acceptance models and sustainability indicators.
Workshop on Key Value Indicators: book your calendars!
On 6 February 2025, join us for our “Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators” Workshop – an event designed to blend expert insights with active collaboration to shape how social and sustainability values are measured in SNS JU projects.
Our latest webinar and workshop recordings
Shaping a Sustainable Future for 6G: Social Acceptance in Focus at 6G4Society & Hexa-X-II Webinar
The joint webinar, “Ensuring 6G Social Acceptance” hosted on 6 November 2024 by 6G4Society and Hexa-X-II, brought together experts to explore how societal values should shape the development of 6G networks.
Embracing Key Values and Key Values Indicators: How can SNS projects drive sustainable change?
The workshop ‘Embracing Key Values and Key Values Indicators: How can SNS projects drive sustainable change?’ jointly organised by 6G4Society and FIDAL, held online on 25 October, brought together projects working on Key Value Indicators (KVIs) for an engaging and interactive session.
Our latest updates
6G4Society General Assembly: Reflecting on year 1 and planning for the future
In November 2024, the 6G4Society consortium met in Brussels to mark the 11th month of the project. Over the course of the two-day General Assembly, the team reflected on the progress made so far and aligned strategies for the second year of the project.
Bringing Young Leaders Together to Shape the Future of 6G: Workshop insights from the AIESEC Switzerland Conference
At the AIESEC Switzerland conference, 6G4Society hosted a workshop focused on the transformative potential of 6G, bringing together young leaders to discuss how this emerging technology can shape the future of connectivity. Through interactive discussions, participants considered how 6G can be harnessed to drive positive change, ensuring that its evolution benefits both society and the planet.
6G4Society at the ITU-ETSI Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Digital Sustainability
6G4Society participated in the ITU-ETSI Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation, held in December 2024. This symposium provided a platform for industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to explore the transformative potential of ICT standards in fostering environmental innovation.
Who is driving the project?
Who is driving the project?
Get to know the 6G4Society Consortium!
eBOS is a pioneering Cypriot-owned SME, established in 2003. With its headquarters located in Cyprus and an additional office in the Middle East, eBOS has established itself as a leading provider of commercial products tailored for enterprises, with a primary focus on the FinTech and RegTech sectors. eBOS’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement is reflected in its substantial investment in research and development (R&D), with 50% of its personnel to be focused on R&D activities. This emphasis on innovation and talent underscores eBOS’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions and staying at the forefront of its industry.
What is your organisation’s role in the project? What unique contribution does it bring to the team?
eBOS’ is leading the communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities of the project, with an emphasis on sustainability and impact maximisation. It aims to set up a continuous market and research watch, and a techno-business-societal assessment of the opportunities for the 6G4Society portfolio, as well as ensuring the future exploitation and deployment of the project results. eBOS also leads the quality and risk management activities, by providing ongoing mitigation strategies and planning. In addition to those project activities, eBOS aims to participate in consumer associations and other events to promote the project, as well as contribute to synergy planning with 6G Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs), and support the coordination with 6G initiatives towards Technology Acceptance Model, and a Common Key Sustainability Indicators Framework.
How do you think the 6G4Society will contribute to European society?
The 6G4Society project aims to bridge the gap between technological advancement and societal values in Europe. By engaging stakeholders across the Smart Networks and Services (SNS) ecosystem, including civil society, regulators, and policymakers, the project will ensure that 6G technology is developed and deployed in a manner that aligns with ethical principles and societal needs. Through methodologies from ethics, legal, and social sciences, 6G4Society will promote responsible research and innovation, providing guidance and recommendations for policymakers, and industry stakeholders. In addition, by engaging with the general public, 6G4Society aims to ensure that 6G serves the needs of all citizens effectively. Therefore, the project’s focus on embedding societal and sustainable values into technology will foster inclusivity and equity, promoting social cohesion and well-being. Ultimately, 6G4Society will contribute to the advancement of telecommunications in Europe, facilitating collaboration and dialogue while ensuring that 6G technology benefits all segments of society.
What is your organisation’s role in the project? What unique contribution does it bring to the team?
eBOS’ is leading the communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities of the project, with an emphasis on sustainability and impact maximisation. It aims to set up a continuous market and research watch, and a techno-business-societal assessment of the opportunities for the 6G4Society portfolio, as well as ensuring the future exploitation and deployment of the project results. eBOS also leads the quality and risk management activities, by providing ongoing mitigation strategies and planning. In addition to those project activities, eBOS aims to participate in consumer associations and other events to promote the project, as well as contribute to synergy planning with 6G Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs), and support the coordination with 6G initiatives towards Technology Acceptance Model, and a Common Key Sustainability Indicators Framework.
How do you think the 6G4Society will contribute to European society?
The 6G4Society project aims to bridge the gap between technological advancement and societal values in Europe. By engaging stakeholders across the Smart Networks and Services (SNS) ecosystem, including civil society, regulators, and policymakers, the project will ensure that 6G technology is developed and deployed in a manner that aligns with ethical principles and societal needs. Through methodologies from ethics, legal, and social sciences, 6G4Society will promote responsible research and innovation, providing guidance and recommendations for policymakers, and industry stakeholders. In addition, by engaging with the general public, 6G4Society aims to ensure that 6G serves the needs of all citizens effectively. Therefore, the project’s focus on embedding societal and sustainable values into technology will foster inclusivity and equity, promoting social cohesion and well-being. Ultimately, 6G4Society will contribute to the advancement of telecommunications in Europe, facilitating collaboration and dialogue while ensuring that 6G technology benefits all segments of society.
Latest publications in 6G and sustainability
Delve into the latest research in 6G and sustainability and stay at the forefront of the conversation.
- 6G4Society Deliverable D1.1: Societal aspects in 6G Technology
- 6G IA Vision WG White Paper: Sustainability Of 6G: Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption
- SNS JU reliable software networks WG White Paper: Network and Service Management advancements
- Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) Working Group – Yearly Report 2024
- Position Paper “Innovative Approaches for 6G Security” from the 6G-IA Security WG
The Events
Let’s meet. Let’s connect. Check out the upcoming events related to 6G4Society.
SNS ICE Final Event – Showcasing Key Achievements
OnlineDate & Time: April 28th, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST Location: Online (registration required) Join us for the SNS ICE Final Event, where we will present the key outcomes of the project to a […]
Public Safety Communication Europe (PSCE) Spring Conference 2025
Lindholmen Conference Centre Lindholmspiren 5, Göteborg, SwedenThe first Public Safety Communication Europe (PSCE) Conference of the year is taking place in Göteborg, Sweden, co-organised with the Swedish Police Authority ; MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) and […]
EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025
Poznan Poznan, PolandThe 2025 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on putting together two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC, in its 34th edition of a series, supported by the European Commission; […]
Open Calls
Discover the funding opportunities in the SNS JU ecosystem
6G-XR
Experimental Research services and infrastructures towards the 6G era
Deadline: 22 May 2024
IMAGINE-B5G
Advanced, accessible, secure, and programmable end-to-end 5G platform
Deadline: 10 June 2024
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6G4SOCIETY project has received funding from the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101139070. This work has received funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)
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