Overview
Europe is at the forefront of sustainable telecommunications, driven by major initiatives such as Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme, and the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU).
This 60-minute webinar explores how the Finnish and Dutch 6G ecosystems have pioneered sustainable 5G and 6G technologies—emerging as innovation leaders within Europe.
As we look ahead to 6G deployment by 2030, a new innovation triangle is forming-6G, AI, and IoT-where sustainability, societal impact, and sovereignty will be at the core of technological advancement.
Webinar objectives
- Raise Awareness: Highlight the urgency of embracing the new innovation triangle-6G, AI, and IoT- among Member States and the broader technical ecosystem.
- Strategic Insight: Provide a clear understanding of the foundational elements needed to build a successful 6G ecosystem.
- Knowledge Sharing: Discuss challenges facing next-generation networks across technical, economic, and regulatory dimensions.
- Community Building: Encourage dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders working toward Europe’s 6G vision.
Target audience
- European Telecommunications Industry: Operators, vendors, and service providers engaged with EU sustainability and funding initiatives.
- Research & Academia: Researchers and project coordinators involved in Horizon Europe, SNS JU, or other EU telecom programs.
- Policy & Regulatory Bodies: European Commission officials, national regulators, standards organizations, and policymakers.
- International Partners & Investors: Non-European stakeholders exploring market opportunities or tech transfer potential in Europe.
- Innovation Ecosystem: Startups, SMEs, and innovation agencies leveraging EU programs for sustainable network development.
Session focus
Organised by the SNS JU project 6G4Society, the webinar will focus on how European research programs and regulatory frameworks are transforming connectivity challenges into competitive and sustainable advantages.
Anticipated outcomes
- Learn the key building blocks of a viable 6G ecosystem.
- Understand the roles of public and private sectors in emerging technologies.
- Discover new 6G narratives shaping the ecosystem.
- Explore how Europe is scaling up efforts through cutting-edge 6G programmes.
Agenda
Opening Remarks (10 min)
- Welcome and introduction by Monique Calisti – Founder and President of Digital for Planet, CEO of Martel Innovate, and Project Coordinator of 6G4Society
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Expert Contributions (35 min)
- Otto Vainio – Senior Advisor, National Contact Point (FI); President, YMCA Finland
LinkedIn - Pekka Rantala – Head of 6G Bridge Program
LinkedIn - Paul Wijngaard – Alliance Director, 6G Future Network Services at TNO
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Moderated Q&A (10 min)
- Led by Rob van Kranenburg – Senior Policy and Communication Expert at Martel Innovate
Closing Remarks (5 min)
- Eva Hajdok – Senior R&D Project Manager at Martel Innovate, 6G4Society Project Manager
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