6G4Society

CENTRIC co-participation at the Sustainable Places 2024 workshop “Towards Sustainable 6G mobile networks” in Luxembourg with 6G-TWIN, COALESSCE, BeGREEN, and IN2CCAM projects
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-25 | Luxembourg, Luxembourg
CENTRIC will organise with several other projects a workshop at the 12th annual edition of Sustainable Places (SP2024) is a hybrid event, from 23rd to 25th September 2024, with the in-person sessions hosted in Luxembourg.

The speaker representing the CENTRIC project will be given by Francesco Malandrino from CNR, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. The workshop is co-organised with the projects: 6G-TWIN, COALESSCE, BeGEEN, and IN2CCAM.
Key Information

Dates: 23rd-25th September 2024
Place: European Convention Center Luxembourg
Website: https://www.sustainableplaces.eu/

Conference Scope

Sustainability targets and climate change objectives cannot be met without addressing buildings and the built environment at the building, district and urban scale including our transport and energy infrastructures. Renowned for showcasing results coming out of the EU Horizon 2020 and EU Horizon Europe Framework Programme via the participation of cutting-edge research and innovation projects, the scope of Sustainable Places is captured directly in its name. It involves designing, building and retrofitting the places we live and work more sustainably.

Conference Concept

Sustainable Places prides itself on being an ideal platform for the dissemination of research, the conduct of workshops, EU project clustering and networking between stakeholders of all types. SP2024 will be held over three days in a hybrid (digital + in-person) event format. Between opening and closing keynote sessions, parallel technical sessions and project-organized workshops will explore the various conference themes. Given world events we encouraged submissions on technology transfer, renewable energy implementations and energy security to facilitate actions that increase the rate of renovation and renewable energy implementations.

Watch the 2023 highlights

Conference Themes

Each year, Sustainable Places features topics that are shaping how we think about cities and the built environment. Across all editions, Sustainable Places is open to all topics related to building sustainability and most often reflects priorities described in the European Commission Societal Challenges and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
This year we propose the following list of themes. These themes are non-exhaustive and proposals received on other topics related to sustainability will also be examined:

Energy Communities, Smart Cities and Urban Transition
Renewable Energy Technologies
Sustainable Construction & Renovation
Decarbonization & Circularity
Climate Change mitigation and adaptation
Facilitating the energy transition: Policy, Finance, Training
Sustainable Urban Renewal & Cultural Transformation
Digital Twins, Smartness & Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability
Resilience and Energy Security

Sustainable Places 2024
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-25 | European Convention Center Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Europe’s #1 destination for
EU research collaboration and market opportunities

The 12th annual edition of Sustainable Places (SP2024) is a hybrid event,
from 23th to 25th September 2024, with the in-person sessions hosted in Luxembourg.

Conference Scope

Sustainability targets and climate change objectives cannot be met without addressing buildings and the built environment at the building, district and urban scale to include our transport and energy infrastructures. Renowned for showcasing results coming out of the EU Horizon 2020 and EU Horizon Europe Framework Programme via the participation of cutting-edge research and innovation projects, the scope of Sustainable Places is captured directly in its name. It involves designing, building and retrofitting the places we live and work in a more sustainable way.

6G4Society at Sustainable Places 2024
On Wednesday, 25th September 2024, from 14:00 – 15:30, Project Coordinator Monique Calisti will be contributing to the workshop “Towards Sustainable 6G: A Workshop on Integrating Environmental Considerations in Next-Generation”

MobiCom 2024: The 30th Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-04 | Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., United States
The 30th Annual International Conference On Mobile Computing And Networking will take place from September 30 – October 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C., USA.
ACM MobiCom 2024 is the thirtieth in a series of annual conferences sponsored by ACM SIGMOBILE dedicated to addressing the challenges in the areas of mobile computing and wireless and mobile networking. The MobiCom conference series serves as a highly selective, premier international forum addressing networks, systems, algorithms, and applications that support mobile computers and wireless networks.

6G Forum
2024-10-01 | Online
Is it too early to be talking about 6G? The telco industry seems divided into two camps: those investing heavily in 6G R&D, advocating for a more energy-efficient, life-enhancing next generation of networks, and those skeptical about the actual benefits and ROI of 6G, especially as the industry still seeks to monetize 5G investments.
Beyond the technological challenges, commercializing 6G and convincing carriers to invest in this new technology present significant hurdles. RCR Wireless News’ virtual 6G Forum will address not only the question of “how do we do it?” but also “why do we need it?”

Join the event live on October 1st to join a variety of panel discussions, presentations and interviews.

Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall)
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10 | Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., United States
The 2024 IEEE 100th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall) will be held 7-10 October 2024 in Washington DC, USA. This semi-annual flagship conference of IEEE Vehicular Technology Society will bring together individuals from academia, government, and industry to discuss and exchange ideas in the fields of wireless, mobile, and vehicular technology.
IEEE VTC2024-Fall will feature world-class plenary speakers, tutorials, technical as well as application sessions, and an innovative Industry Track, which will feature panels and presentations with industry leaders sharing their perspectives on the latest technologies.

Final Paper Submission has been extended to 15 August 2024!

IEEE Future Networks World Forum
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-17 | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Call for Proposals

The submission deadline for Proposals has been extended to 11 August (FIRM). IEEE FNWF’24 will host a series of sessions featuring topics relevant to the Future Networks community on the latest research, engineering, standards, and business issues. These sessions should provide a venue to present and discuss the state-of-the-art research in both academia and industry on special, novel, challenging, and emerging topics. Proposals types include

Workshops
Tutorials
Topical/Vertical Sessions
Industry Forums and Panels
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum
Demonstrations (Industry or Academic)

Call for Papers

Located in Dubai, UAE, IEEE FNWF’24 seeks contributions on how to nurture and cultivate future network technologies and applications for the benefit of society. Workshops, tutorials, industry forums, demonstration proposals, and original, innovative, and high-quality papers on the technical topics of Future Networks are solicited. The submission deadline for Technical Track and Symposium Papers has been extended to 31 July (FIRM)

Welcome to IEEE FNWF 2024, Dubai, UAE

The theme for this global 5G and Beyond event will be focused on the academic and industry work that entails envisioning a highly sophisticated and interconnected digital ecosystem that transcends the capabilities of current networks. It involves picturing a landscape where the Internet seamlessly integrates with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things. In this futuristic network, data transmission is not only faster and more reliable but also intelligently adaptive, anticipating user needs and optimizing performance in real-time. Privacy and security mechanisms are robust, ensuring the protection of sensitive information in an era of increasing digital threats. The Network of the Future is envisioned as a dynamic, self-learning entity that continuously evolves to meet the ever-growing demands of a hyper-connected world, fostering innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across various domains of human endeavor. As we imagine this network, we strive to build a foundation that not only supports the evolving technological landscape but also prioritizes ethical considerations, inclusivity, and sustainability for a more responsible digital future.

In 2018, the IEEE Future Networks Initiative held the first IEEE 5G World Forum in Santa Clara, California. This new event brought more than 500 experts from industry, academia, and research together to exchange their visions and achieved advances towards 5G and beyond. The conference became an annual event that has grown every year, including during the COVID pandemic years.
During the virtual 2021 5G World Forum, seven of the twelve keynotes used the terms “6G” or “Beyond 5G.” It was clear that the conference’s continued success necessitated a name change that is immune to subsequent network generation “G” labeling. IEEE Future Networks had already gone through this process (it was initially called the IEEE 5G Initiative), so it made perfect sense to follow our organizer’s lead and rename the conference the Future Networks World Forum starting in 2022.
What has not changed is the mission of this global event or the quality expected from the volunteers that make up the conference’s steering and organizing committees. At the Future Networks World Forum, you can still expect top-notch presentations across the following categories:

Keynote Talks
Technical Paper Presentations
Symposiums
Workshops
Tutorials
Industry Forums and Panels
Demonstrations
Networking Sessions
Student Programs

Each year typically also features newly introduced special sessions that highlight and showcase the many exciting developments in 5G and Beyond technologies that are occurring in both industry and academia.
For our sponsors, the Future Networks World Forum is an outstanding opportunity to showcase products and applications to an enthusiastic and engaged audience. It provides an ideal platform to reach hundreds of key decision-makers involved in 5G and future network generations. Before COVID rudely interrupted, our exhibition floor program was growing at an exciting pace with lots of innovative booths to interact with.
Sign up for email alerts to get the latest news and announcements for the 2024 IEEE Future Networks World Forum. If you have specific questions, contact us at FNWF@ieee.org.
To see more details about past World Forums

2023: https://fnwf2023.ieee.org
2022: https://fnwf2022.ieee.org
2021: https://attend.ieee.org/wf-5g/
2020: https://attend.ieee.org/wf-5g/past-events/5gwf-2020/
2019: https://attend.ieee.org/wf-5g/past-events/5gwf-2019/
2018: https://attend.ieee.org/wf-5g/past-events/5gwf-2018/

SNS PROJECTS @ “Empowering 6G Networks: 1st Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks and Global Architectural Evolution (ATHENA 2024)
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-23 | Athens, Athens, Greece
The 1st Workshop on “Empowering 6G Networks: 1st Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptative Frameworks, and Global Architectural Evolution” (ATHENA 2024) will take place in 21-23 October 2024 in Athens, Greece. The workshop is supported by the SNS projects SAFE-6G, 6G-SANDBOX, ENVELOPPE, ECOeNET, ORIGAMI and 6G-EWOC. The co-organisers call for papers.
The IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD) 2024 invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit their original contributions to the workshop titled “Empowering 6G Networks: Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks, and Global Architectural Evolution.”
More information here.

Important Dates:
– Paper Submission Deadline: 30/06/2024
– Acceptance Notification: 15/07/2024
– Camera-Ready Submission: 22/07/2024

3rd Edition of the International Conference on 6G Networking
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-24 | Paris, Paris, France
Welcome
We are very pleased to welcome you to the 3rd edition of the International Conference on 6G Networking (6GNet 2024), which will be held in Paris, France, from October 21 to 24, 2024!
6G network research has already started with some initiatives like the 6G Flagship. Besides the (somewhat questionable) speed race, 6G networking is a tremendous opportunity to investigate and foster research in areas like the need for massive digital inclusion and stronger robustness against attacks of any kind, among other challenging topics like global network automation and cross-domain service/slice design, delivery and operation.
6G networking may also be seen as a true convergence point where the distinction between fixed and mobile infrastructures would not make sense anymore.
The research effort in this area of convergence has ignited for quite some time but dramatically progressed with 5G techniques, possibly combined with others like advanced forwarding schemes (multi-path communication designs) or AI/ML-fueled network automation.
This third 6G conference therefore aims at assessing the progress of the various research efforts in areas that will forge 6G networks.
Looking forward for your submissions and meeting you in Paris!

About The 6G Networking Conference
The 6G Networking conference is a recent annual conference that covers advances in the area of 6G network design and management, encompassing enabling technologies, architectures and services.
6G network research has already started with some initiatives like the 6G Flagship. Besides the (somewhat questionable) speed race, 6G networking is a tremendous opportunity to investigate and foster research in areas like the need for massive digital inclusion and stronger robustness against attacks of any kind, among other challenging topics like global network automation and cross-domain service/slice design, delivery, and operation. 6G networking may also be seen as a true convergence point where the distinction between fixed and mobile infrastructures would not make sense anymore. The research effort in this area of convergence has ignited for quite some time but dramatically progressed with 5G techniques, possibly combined with others like advanced forwarding schemes (multi-path communication designs) or AI/ML-fueled network automation.
As such, the conference aims at providing a forum for researchers, students, and professionals to exchange ideas, share their experiences, and discuss advances and challenges for the advent of 6G networks.
6GNet is now a recognized event in its domain that attracts experts and participants from academy, governmental bodies and industry. So far, successive venues have been as follows:
• 6GNet 2023, 18-20 October 2023, Paris, France
• 6GNet 2022, 6-8 July 2022, Paris, France

Embracing Key Values and Key Values Indicators: How can SNS projects drive sustainable change?
2024-10-25 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | https://6g4society.eu/event/how-can-sns-projects-drive-sustainable-change/
An interactive workshop
Jointly Organised by 6G4SOCIETY and FIDAL

Event Details:

What: Workshop based in interactive dialogue and active contributions from participants.
Who: Projects working on KVIs
Date & Time: Friday 25th October, 10h00-12h30, Online

Introduction:
As we are moving towards 6G, the interaction of humans with technologies is expected to bring unprecedented changes to the way people live and interact. By ensuring societal, environmental and economic sustainability are addressed from the very early development of 6G, the ambition of the SNS JU projects is to maximise benefits for individuals, communities and businesses. This requires projects to anticipate and articulate how, realistically and practically, 6G can create positive impact at several levels. Currently, projects are working with Key Value Indicators (KVIs) to do so.
The main goal of this workshop is to explore 1) how SNS projects are working with KVIs to address these positive impacts, 2) challenges and best practices in defining and implementing KVIs, and 3) what are the expected outcomes from using KVIs. The idea is to do this via interactive dialogues and active contributions from partners of ongoing SNS projects that are actively working on KVIs.
This workshop is the first in a series of workshops and webinars on 6G and Sustainability to be organised in collaboration with 6G4Society. This series will take on topics, such as:

Building consensus on the definitions of a select set of Key Values and related indicators (e.g. inclusivity, circular economy), with external experts and vertical representatives.

Exploring approaches to validating indicators to value in ways that build public trust.

Considering the potential for interdependent indicators from different areas of sustainability (e.g., energy efficiency with inclusivity), with external experts.

Working with and moving beyond trade-offs.

About this Workshop:
Objectives:

Gather current approaches to identifying relevant KVIs and objectives within to build a map of how and why different projects (e.g. stream B, C, D) approach value prioritisation,

Collect challenges in defining and implementing KVIs to assess further support needs,

Share what works well in projects working with KVIs to collect best practices,
Clarify the expected impacts of KVI use.

Format:
15 min: Introductory Presentations (6G4S and FIDAL)
Setting the scene. Short introduction of 6G4SOCIETY and its role as a CSA in ensuring that societal and sustainable values are embedded in the development of 6G; short overview of the experience in FIDAL in working with KVIs.
20 min: Lightning Talks on single biggest challenge and best practice so far in projects
Informal Roundtable. Each project will be given 2 minutes to share these two points as highlights.
35 min: Interactive Session 1: Current approaches and challenges
Representatives from SNS projects will work in small breakout groups via collaborative activities to share approaches and challenges with the goal of aligning on the main priorities to produce a view of what has been working well and where more work is needed.
5 min: Break
35 min: Interactive Session 2: What works well and KVI impact
Continuing in small breakout groups, projects will share what has worked well and collect projects’ understanding of the scope and scale of KVI impact, seeking to build agreement about how KVIs can be used in the future.
30 min: Sharing Results from Breakout Session in Plenary
10 min: Wrap Up and Conclusion
For each active session, participants will be allocated to a small breakout group. Each group will have a moderator that will guide the discussion and that will assign a rapporteur for the group. The rapporteur will report the key discussion points back to the Plenary.
Outcomes:
A short paper highlighting trends within projects, best practices, agreed definitions, and gaps that need addressing. These outcomes will inform the work in the remainder of the series.
Preparation Before Workshop:
We will send out a small set of discussion points to come prepared to discuss and a short poll to organise contributions and gather insights more effectively. No formal presentation preparation is needed. Some examples of questions that will be discussed:

How are starting values prioritised in projects?

Who should use the results of KVIs, and for what?

What are the priority challenges projects are facing in defining KVIs?

How should KVIs support projects in addressing the societal and sustainability dimensions of technology in projects?

Target audience:
We welcome all interested participants to join us in this workshop. We greatly encourage those responsible for KVI development within SNS projects to participate during the breakout sessions to contribute to a rich and productive discussion output.

Register Now!

5G Techritory
2024-10-30 - 2024-10-31 | Riga, Riga, Latvia
Welcome to 5G Techritory, the platform for partnerships
The 5G Techritory platform is an initiative to bring together the key players in 5G development with the goal of developing a robust and aligned 5G Ecosystem in Europe and beyond. The event will take place from October 30 to October 31, 2024 with over 600 speakers and guests in attendance in Riga, Latvia.
Over the course of two days, 5G’s leading minds will congregate in Riga, Latvia, to put together some of the world’s most comprehensive content regarding this year’s main topic – Technology Shaping Tomorrow’s Territory.
Topics on the table:

Digital Twins Enabling Future Metacities
Public & Private partnership in Cybersecurity
6G research and development
Open RAN deployment
Defence Connectivity
Maritime Autonomy
Quantum Technologies

6G4Society & Hexa-X-II Webinar
2024-11-06 09:30 - 11:30 | https://6g4society.eu/event/6g4society-hexa-x-ii-webinar/
Ensuring 6G Social Acceptance
Communication networks are the backbone of our connected society. Reliable, secure and inclusive connectivity is indispensable to access many essential services, and this is why a multistakeholder approach is at the centre of the way next generation Smart Networks and Services (SNS) are being designed and will be engineered and managed.
Several SNS JU projects are already working to ensure that societal, environmental and economic values are embedded by design into the development of 6G, bringing a sustainability and societal perspective to technological development. Two of these projects are Hexa-X-II and 6G4Society, who are organising a joint webinar.
This webinar has the twofold objective of:

Reporting the work done so far by the 6G4Society and the Hexa-X-II SNS JU projects, specifically on how to integrate social acceptance into the development of 6G and how to ensure societal and environmental values are integrated by design.
Animating discussions and gathering feedback within the SNS JU community and beyond on the main challenges and priorities to ensure 6G social acceptance.

When? 6 November 09:30-11:30 CET
Where? On Zoom, sign up on Tito to add this webinar directly into your calendar and receive a reminder before the event!
Programme

Welcome and introduction to the webinar – Monique Calisti (Martel Innovate)
6G Societal Acceptance and Sustainability – Chiara Mazzone (SNS JU Office) and Pavlos Fournourakis (SNS JU Office)
Introduction to the 6G4Society and Hexa-X-II projects – Eva Hajdok (Martel Innovate) and Mikko Uusitalo (Nokia)
Building a Social Acceptance Model for 6G – Margot Bezzi (CyberEthics Lab.)

Analysis of previous surveys on 5G – Maurizio Cecchi (Institute P.I.I.U.) and Ishita Mishra (Institute P.I.I.U.)
Preliminary results from 6G4Society Citizen Survey – Flavia Maragno (Digital for Planet)

Feedback from local Public Administrations – Louise Renoux (ORANGE)

Open discussion – Q&A session
Wrap-up and next appointments

Sign up for the webinar here!

SNS ICE / GUIDE: Automotive, Transport & Logistics Solutions Webinar
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:30 | https://6g4society.eu/event/sns-ice-guide-automotive-transport-logistics-solutions-webinar/
The EU has set forth a clear and ambitious action plan to enable Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) across Europe and especially across the designated Pan-European Transport Corridors, with 5G and B5G/6G technologies acting as the main connectivity technology. To enable this plan, a comprehensive roadmap of Research and Innovation (R&I) and Deployment activities has been set forth and is being implemented over the past few years. Starting from research projects enabled by 5G PPP, focusing on European Cross-Border Corridors, which also led to significant deployment efforts across Europe funded by the CEF programme, the same effort is now extended to investigate the potential and advantages that B5G and 6G technologies may offer to CAM, via the SNS JU programme, as newly funded projects are addressing the latest CAM challenges using B5G/6G.
This webinar will focus on presenting the currently ongoing CAM related activities from the SNS JU projects and the CEF programme (via the GUIDE project), as well as to offer the perspective and priorities of key automotive stakeholders. Experts from the SNS JU, CEF, 5GAA and Ertico will share their views and discuss today’s mobility challenges and how the new smart networks and services may help address them. The SNS JU projects will offer insights regarding their ongoing work (what solutions they are working on, key challenges, insights, results from tests/trials, etc.) and discuss the roadmap to the deployment of such solutions (via CEF) and their applicability to the real world.
The overall goal of this webinar, is to spread awareness on the work carried out within the SNS JU projects and CEF initiative, to exchange ideas with external CAM experts and to explore synergies with automotive and mobility experts around the world.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration Link

Advancing Public Protection and Disaster Relief: Innovations examples from the SNS Community – a FIDAL PROJECT Webinar
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | https://6g4society.eu/event/advancing-public-protection-and-disaster-relief-innovations-examples-from-the-sns-community-a-fidal-project-webinar/
FIDAL PROJECT has invited 5G-STARDUST’s Project Coordinator, Tomaso de Cola (DLR) to be part of their upcoming webinar, which will present some examples of technological innovation for Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) currently being explored within the SNS JU Community.

The event will introduce different technologies typologies from NTN AR, XR, UAV and technologies for situational awareness. Joining to complete the presenters’ line-up, fellow projects 6G-NTN, iSEE-6G, Imagine-B5G and RIGOUROUS.
Registrations are now open at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ekDcxpNh
https://fidal-he.eu

5G-IANA Open Calls’ results and feedback: Lessons learnt from start-ups’ and SMEs’ integration
2024-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 | https://6g4society.eu/event/5g-iana-open-calls-results-and-feedback-lessons-learnt-from-start-ups-and-smes-integration/
Details
Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the outcomes of 5G-IANA’s Open Calls, spotlighting experiences from participating start-ups and SMEs. This webinar will cover key aspects of the 5G-IANA platform, including technical support and coaching, and explore how 5G technology and the specific resources of the 5G-IANA ecosystem have helped participants achieve their innovation objectives.
We’ll feature a series of presentations from Open Call participants, each showcasing their services, discussing how the integration of 5G enhanced their offerings, and sharing the knowledge and growth opportunities gained through this collaboration.
To wrap up, an interactive Q&A will provide an opportunity to engage directly with our experts and the participants, allowing deeper insights into the achievements and future plans stemming from this initiative.

Agenda

Duration
Title
Speaker

Moderation
Dorleta Garcia Melero (VICOM)

5’
Introduction to 5G-IANA & Open Call rounds
Xenofon Vasilakos (ICCS)

5’
Technical support & coaching: Platform & Testbed facilities, and coaching scheme outline
Thanos Xirofotos (UBITECH)

5’
Business Opportunities
Theodore Rokkas (INCITES)

10’
Open Call participants – FERON
Konstantinos Maliatsos

10’
Open Call participants – Avisense
Anagnostopoulos

10’
Open Call participants – LinkRobotics
Berk Turanli

10’
Open Call participants – RoadsAI
Roni Dulberg

10’
Q&A
All

6G IA new Vision Paper webinar
2024-11-25 16:00 - 17:00 | https://6g4society.eu/event/6g-ia-new-vision-paper-webinar/
he 6G IA Vision Working Group are pleased to present their
White Paper on The EUROPEAN VISION For The 6G NETWORK ECOSYSTEM
in a Webinar to be held on the 25.11.24 at 16:00 CET .

This white paper highlights the importance of creating a unified 6G vision, driven by key stakeholders worldwide, towards a single global consensus. Specifically, the European perspective, as represented by the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA), is emphasized, showcasing Europe’s proactive role in 6G research, development (R&D) and standardisation, also addressing societal, environmental, economic and market challenges. The paper captures the ongoing global efforts to develop and standardise 6G networks and have them ready for a commercial launch around 2030.
In the paper, and summarised in the webinar, the 6G IA Vision Group outlines the technological advancements anticipated in 6G, such as native artificial intelligence (AI) support, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), and advanced cybersecurity. 6G systems themselves need to be sustainable. We also need 6G for sustainability, i.e. to, via 6G, enhance sustainability across various industries, including media, transportation, and healthcare.
The paper also provides an updated vision on the forthcoming 6G architecture, focusing on potential innovations and addressing current 5G limitations. We identify fundamental challenges in 5G that hinder efficient global operations and outline potential architectural innovations for 6G to overcome these challenges. These innovations aim to create a robust, flexible, and sustainable network architecture capable of supporting next-generation applications and services.
This event is open to all Interested Stakeholders.
Registration:
To register for this event please go to the event page on the 6G IA website: https://6g-ia.eu/event/6g-ia-new-vision-paper-webinar/

PSCE Conference in Brussels 2024
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-05 | Brussels, Belgium
We are very pleased to invite you to our two days conference in Brussels on the 4 & 5 of December.
Find out relevant information on:

the management of large events (feedback from the Olympic Games in France and the UEFA Football championship in Germany),
lessons learned from practitioners on recent floods
a large focus on mission critical communication ( views from Members States on the cross -border communication and transition to broadband, EU perspective on European Critical Communication System (EUCCS) and its supporting project BroadEUnet with unique presentations on the Operational Procedures Team and on the winning teams of the procurement for the establishment of mission critical testbeds.
FIDAL workshop (Field Trials beyond 5G- stream D project): interactive workshop with practitioners to present the solutions developed by FIDAL partners and some open call winners on 3 topics: situation awareness, Artificial Reality-Augmented Reality- Fire detection.

Join the conference to learn more and enjoy networking opportunities with the PPDR community !!!

More details at: https://www.psc-europe.eu/psce-conferences/psce-conference-in-brussels-24/
Registration: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/49d2924a-0c2a-b681-858c-bc4722bed195

IEEE Global Communications Conference
2024-12-08 - 2024-12-12 | Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Welcome to IEEE Globecom 2024

IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) is one of the IEEE Communications Society’s two flagship conferences dedicated to driving innovation in nearly every aspect of communications. Each year, more than 3000 scientific researchers and their management submit proposals for program sessions to be held at the annual conference. After extensive peer review, the best of the proposals are selected for the conference program, which includes technical papers, tutorials, workshops and industry sessions designed specifically to advance technologies, systems and infrastructure that are continuing to reshape the world and provide all users with access to an unprecedented spectrum of high-speed, seamless and cost-effective global telecommunications services.
The 2024 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) will be held in the warm and wonderful city of Cape Town, South Africa, from 8 to 12 December 2024. Themed “Intelligent Communications for Shared Prosperity” this flagship conference of the IEEE Communications Society will feature a comprehensive high-quality technical program including 13 symposia and a variety of tutorials and workshops. IEEE GLOBECOM 2024 will also include an attractive Industry program, with keynotes and panels from prominent research, industry and government leaders, business and industry panels, and vendor exhibits.
We would like to invite all for the upcoming Globecom 2024 at Cape Town, South Africa.

Submit your paper on emerging topics in 6G communications here!

ETSI-ITU Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation
2024-12-11 - 2024-12-12 | International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Pl. des Nations 1211, Geneva, 1202, Switzerland
ETSI, with ETSI TC EE (Environmental Engineering) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are organizing the “ETSI-ITU Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation“, which will take place on 11–12 December 2024, in ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Introduction
The ETSI and ITU ICT Sustainability Symposium: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and stakeholders to explore the crucial role of standards in promoting sustainable ICT practices. Standards guide the development of technologies that minimize environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency.
Through the circular design of ICT products, networks and services, standards ensure environmentally friendly technology. Lifecycle assessments consider all stages from creation to disposal, helping to assess, analyse and reduce the overall environmental footprint.
Environmental impact assessment reporting fosters accountability by evaluating and communicating the environmental effects of ICT products, networks and services. The digital product passport provides detailed environmental information, enabling informed consumer choices.
Adapting ICT products, networks and services to climate change ensures resilience, while standards for environmental conditions guarantee efficient and safe operation. Furthermore, ICT solutions enable the environmental impact in other sectors to be reduced.
These topics form the backbone of the symposium, driving the agenda for a greener digital future by highlighting the intersections between technology, standards and sustainability.
The objectives of the symposium include:

Informing participants about the latest standardisation activities for sustainable ICT.
Education on leveraging environmental sustainability standards to support policies and regulations related to ICT products, networks and services.
Showcasing cutting-edge innovations, case examples and research projects of ICT initiatives for sustainability.
Facilitating networking opportunities with experts, speakers, and stakeholders from various organizations.

The Programme Committee of the symposium is currently calling for presentations. The deadline to submit your proposal is 22 September 2024. Check the Call for Presentations tab for more details.
Participation in the Symposium is open to all. This includes ETSI members, ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions, as well as to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.
Registration: Please note that registration to attend either in person or online is mandatory. It is recommended to register no later than 6 December 2024. Please note that pre-registration of participants to the symposium is mandatory and carried out online.

Detailed event information:
👉Please refer to the event web page (ITU web site) to find full information about the event, including call for presentations, draft programme, registration, venue and travel, and more. We recommend to check the website periodically as it will be updated regularly as new or modified information becomes available.

5GCorridors Call 3 Projects Introduction
2025-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
The GUIDE project, together with HADEA and DG CONNECT, organised this workshop to introduce the Call 3 projects and discuss their 5G Corridor deployment efforts.
This webinar was be held on Tuesday 21st January at 13:00 CET. The presentations given are available below and the event video can be watched.
Agenda
Introduction: HADEA/CNECT/GUIDE

Elena JENARO TEJADA, HADEA
David KENNEDY, GUIDE

Introducing the New Call 3 Projects:

23-EU-DIG-5G GIGARAIL 5GiRa
Study
Presentation 5GIRA
Jos Nooijen

23-EU-DIG-5GCarolinaPlus
Works
Presentation 5GCAROLINA
Petr FOŘT

23-EU-DIG-5GE
Works
Presentation 5GE
Wouter Van Tilborg

23-EU-DIG-5G-BALTICS
Works
Presentation 5G-BALTICS
Muhammad Mahtab Alam

23-EU-DIG-5GA2A
Works
Presentation 5G A2A
Gerhard Machinger

23-EU-DIG-5G4RailScand
Works
Presentation 5G4RailScand
Mats Malmstrom

23-EU-DIG-5G TRACKS
Works

UK’s 6G Achievements and Experimental Platforms
2025-01-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
First webinar of the SNS CSA CO-OP Series organised by the 6G-IA
ABOUT
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is at the forefront of driving innovation in next-generation communication technologies and services across Europe. At the same time, various national initiatives in Europe are actively advancing 6G technologies and smart services. The SNS JU plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between these national initiatives and SNS projects by facilitating the exchange of best practices, research findings, and results.
As highlighted in the recently published SNS R&I Work Programme 2025 (SNS WP 2025), the SNS JU actively encourages the integration of results and experimental platforms from national initiatives into its calls. This approach ensures that Europe remains competitive in the global technology race by effectively pooling expertise and resources across national and EU levels. Furthermore, it supports the EU’s strategic goals of digital sovereignty and technological independence by fostering a cohesive and collaborative research and innovation ecosystem.
In alignment with these goals, and as part of the SNS CSA CO-OP project, 6G-IA is organizing a series of webinars where various national initiatives will showcase their key achievements and share information about their experimental platforms. The first webinar in this series is scheduled to take place on 24 January 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30 CET, featuring an in-depth presentation of the UK’s 6G R&I activities and platforms.

The European 5G Conference 2025
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-29 | Hotel nhow Brussels Bloom, Rue Royale 250, Bruxelles, Bruxelles, 1210, Belgium
The 2025 edition of the European 5G Conference will take place on 28-29 January at the Hotel nhow Brussels Bloom. Now in its 9th year, the conference has an established reputation as Brussels’ leading meeting place for discussion on 5G policy.
The new Commission is coming into office at a pivotal time for 5G and for Europe’s digital future more broadly. Concerns are being raised around the pace of progress towards connectivity targets across the region, whilst at the same time, the promise of 5G Advanced and even 6G are on the horizon, potentially opening up new use-cases and an opportunity for operators to see a return on the huge investments that they have made. The event will provide the opportunity to hear from high-level policymakers and industry stakeholders on these issues and other key themes such as cyber security, sustainability, connectivity and more. By looking back at the lessons learnt to date and forward to the path towards 5G Advanced and 6G, the event will provide a comprehensive insight into all the key policy aspects that are shaping the 5G ecosystem in Europe.
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Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators - Sharing methodological approaches and evaluation instruments - 6G4Society & TrialsNet Workshop
2025-02-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
What
Workshop based in two parts. The first half is presentations from SNS JU projects and external experts. The second half is based on interactive dialogue and active contributions from participants.

Who
SNS JU Projects working on KVIs
Date & Time
6 February 2025, 10:00-12:20 CET

Introduction
As KVIs become further developed and integrated as key components of SNS JU projects, challenges have emerged around how to identify what is a good measure of a KV, and how these can look different for subjective and objective evaluations. Key to this is understanding how these approaches and instruments can be different from KPIs and what other methodological resources can be drawn upon in their development. The aim of this workshop is twofold. First, it will share different approaches being developed in SNS JU projects as well as approaches used by external experts who also pursue indicators of social and sustainability values. Second, it will break the participants into small groups to work together to explore how what was presented can inform their diverse projects. The idea is to blend expert knowledge with interactive dialogues between SNS projects that are actively working on KVIs.
Objectives

Gather examples of how social and sustainability values can be assessed and evaluated from projects and external experts.
Explore approaches that look beyond technical KPIs and consider non-technical evaluations of value.
Improve our understanding and capacity to address these value outcomes in practical terms, using existing resources.

Agenda

Introduction
Part 1 (1h35min): Exploration of subjective and objective approaches to social value that expand the repertoire and skills of projects applying KVIs, focusing on areas in which projects have expressed challenges.
30 min: Practical examples of subjective and objective KVIs for social and sustainability values from the SNS projects, TRIALSNET, ORIGAMI, DETERMINISTIC-6G, FIDAL.
50 min: Two approaches to identifying and applying social value indicators from External Experts in the field.

Yulia Romaschenko, Technical Director, Social Value international
Emad Yaghmaei, Senior Researcher at TU Delft & Founder, & Rie Larsen, Researcher and Strategic Advisor, YAGHMA

15 Min: Q&A

Part 2 (45 minutes): Interactive activity that builds on what was presented and explores how these can become useful in projects.
25 min: MIRO-based hands-on small group activity to engage themes and processes presented in the part 1 to develop concept maps that chart rationale between value for investigation, research question that drives the indicator, and results that can be gathered. Participants will be allocated to small breakout groups with a moderator who will guide the activity based on group dynamics and discussions.
20 min: Q&A, with guest expert in social value analysis and indicators, Tim Goodspeed, to ask questions and help prompt, push, confirm and challenge our ideas.

25 min: MIRO-based hands-on small group activity to engage themes and processes presented in the part 1 to develop concept maps that chart rationale between value for investigation, research question that drives the indicator, and results that can be gathered. Participants will be allocated to small breakout groups with a moderator who will guide the activity based on group dynamics and discussions.20 min: Q&A, with guest expert in social value analysis and indicators, Tim Goodspeed, to ask questions and help prompt, push, confirm and challenge our ideas.
Outcomes
A short report highlighting trends within projects, best practices, and gaps that need addressing. These outcomes will continue to inform the work on KVIs and Sustainability.
Preparation Before Workshop
We will send out a small set of discussion points to come prepared to consider and a short poll to organise contributions and gather insights more effectively.
Target audience
This is primarily for SNS JU projects working on KVIs. We welcome all interested participants to join us in this workshop. We greatly encourage those responsible for KVI development within SNS projects to participate during the breakout sessions to contribute to a rich and productive discussion output.

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6G Series Workshop by Hexa-X-II
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-12 | Online
Hexa-X-II and other European projects from SNS JU are organizing a global and fully virtual workshop open to all.
Agenda
Feb 11th 9-12 CET:
Regional views on 6G, including key value indicators
Opening by EC and 6G IA
Agustin Diaz-Pines, Deputy Head of Unit, EC and Colin Willcock, Chairman, 6G IA
Welcome and update from the organizing project Hexa-X-II
Project lead Mikko Uusitalo (Nokia) and Technical manager Patrik Rugeland (Ericsson)
Hexa-X-II: Drivers for 6G and update on key value indicators
Stefan Wendt, Hexa-X-II WP1 lead (Orange)
Next G Alliance
N.N.
Overview on 6G, Chinese perspective
Sun Shaohui (CICTMobile, chair of standardization group of IMT-2030 promotion group)
Break
Vertical industrial perspective on 6G
Andreas Mueller (5GACIA, Bosch)
Korean perspective
JunWhan Lee (ETRI, Section Director, 6G Forum Deputy Chair of International Collaboration Team)
6G Updates from Taiwan- Technologies and Researches
Mitch Tseng (ITRI)
Indian perspective
N.N.
Discussion time

Feb 11th 13-14 CET & 15.30-17 CET:
Additional regional views, System view and architecture for 6G
Hexa-X-II: E2E System view
Sylvaine Kerboeuf, Hexa-X-II WP2 lead (Nokia)
Next G Alliance perspective on 6G architecture
Devaki Chandramouli (NGA, Nokia)
E2E system view and architecture, Chinese perspective
Liu Guangyi (China Mobile, vice chair of wireless network group of IMT-2030 promotion group)
Break
Update from Japan
Takehiro Nakamura (Chief Standardization Officer, NTT DOCOMO, Inc., Leader of 6G Promotion Project, XG Mobile Promotion Forum)
6G-Goals?
N.N.
Hexa-X-II: Architectural enablers for 6G
Mårten Ericson, Hexa-X-II WP3 lead (Ericson)
Update on 6G-ANNA architecture
Gerald Kunzmann, 6G-ANNA (Nokia)
Additional European perspective
Nicolas Chuberre, 6G NTN (Thales)
Discussion time

Feb 12nd 9-12 CET:
Radio evolution and innovation for 6G, including future devices and infrastructure
Hexa-X-II: Radio Design and Spectrum Access requirements and key enablers for 6G Evolution
Ahmad Nimr, Hexa-X-II WP4 lead (TU Dresden)
JCAS architecture
Giyyarpuram Madhusudan, 6G-DISAC (Orange)
Additional European perspective
Emilio Calvanese Strinati, 6G-Goals (CEA)
SUSTAIN-6G Lighthouse project – The holistic sustainability perspective for 6G
Christoph Schmelz (Nokia)
Break
Hexa-X-II: Enablers for 6G devices and infrastructure
Jeroen Famaey, Hexa-X-II WP5 lead (IMEC)
Sub-THz CMOS Phased-Array Transceiver Design in CMOS for 6G
Kenichi Okada (Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan)
AI for PHY
Haris Gacanin (RWTH Aachen University)
Discussion time

Feb 12nd 14-17 CET:
Smart Network Management, including future devices and radio evolution
Energy-neutral devices versus sustainability goals: smart dust or smart waste?
Prof. Liesbet Van Der Perre (KULeuven, Belgium)
Additional perspective
N.N.
Hexa-X-II: Foundations on 6G Smart Network Management and Orchestration Enablers
Task lead Ricard Vilalta (CTTC, Spain)
6G-Cloud
Chen Tao (VTT)
Break
6G wireless access – Something new or just more of the same?
Erik Dahlman (Ericsson)
Additional perspective
N.N.
High-Efficiency Power Amplifiers and Transceivers Leveraging Heterogeneous Integration Technologies
Prof. James Buckwalter (UCSB and PseudolithIC, USA)
Discussion and interaction

SNS JU Call 3 Projects Introduction Webinars
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-17 | Online
The European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is a Public-Private Partnership that aims to facilitate and develop industrial leadership in Europe in 5G and 6G networks and services. The SNS JU funds projects that shape a solid research and innovation (R&I) roadmap and deployment agenda by engaging a critical mass of European stakeholders and facilitating international cooperation on various 6G initiatives.
In January 2025, the third set of its 6G projects was launched, critical in establishing a solid European research and innovation (R&I) foundation, defining the next-generation networks.
We are now introducing the recently launched projects in two webinars, to give an overview of their activities and ambitions.
Learn more about each webinar.

MWC Barcelona 2025
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-06 | Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Where technology, community and commerce converge

MWC Barcelona is the largest and most influential event for the connectivity ecosystem. Whether you’re a global mobile operator, device manufacturer, technology provider, vendor, content owner, or are simply interested in the future of tech, you need to be here.
Why? Because it’s the one time of year where everyone who’s anyone comes together under one roof. Tens of thousands of senior executives from the top global companies, international governments and trailblazing tech businesses converge at MWC Barcelona to make decisions.

Thought leaders become change-makers
New ideas turn into business deals
And networking means remarkable connections

It’s the place to find out where the industry, your business and your career are headed. Miss out on MWC Barcelona, miss out on the next 12 months.

MWC 2025
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-06 | Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
Why MWC Barcelona?
It’s where big tech, global governments, disruptive startups and visionary investors converge, connect and create what’s next.

2025 event theme: Converge. Connect. Create.
MWC is the only global tech event driven by a common purpose – to unite the connectivity industry behind the advancement of business and society.

The world’s largest and most influential connectivity event

From founders to presidents, connect with everyone from everywhere. And be part of the year’s most important debates, business decisions and tech developments.
Iconic thinking
It’s the only platform you’ll hear big-name legends and leading-edge voices from across technology, business, industry and policy.
Big ideas
Where startups, SMEs and tech disruptors demo their latest game-changing innovations to active investors and global media.
First tech
The one place to experience the latest technology before anyone else. It’s where the solutions that will revolutionise business are showcased before they reach the consumer market and influence future trends.
Global change
The only place global leaders from policy, business and technology come together to progress the digital evolution for the good of all.

Understanding and Addressing 6G Controversies: Learning from the Past, Building for the Future - 6G4Society Workshop
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Date & Time
26 March 2025, 11:00-12:15 CET

About the webinar
This webinar is part of the 6G4Society project, an SNS JU initiative dedicated to embedding societal and sustainable values into the development of 6G technology. 6G4Society brings a sociological perspective to technological development, ensuring that future networks align with ethical, inclusive, and sustainable principles. By fostering a deeper understanding of public acceptance, stakeholder concerns, and the broader societal impacts of 6G, the project aims to generate transformative discussions and informed decision-making.
Understanding controversies is a critical step in promoting social acceptance. When a new technological system like 6G is introduced, it does not emerge in a vacuum. Instead, it reshapes existing structures, creating both opportunities and challenges for different stakeholders. Identifying and analyzing controversies—examining stakeholder perspectives, competing claims, and underlying tensions—is fundamental to fostering trust, mitigating conflict, and ensuring a more inclusive and sustainable adoption of 6G.
Controversies are not simply obstacles; they are part of society’s negotiation process over technological change. They reflect broader discussions about governance, power, values, and risk distribution. Engaging with these disputes allows us to anticipate concerns, address misinformation, and develop frameworks for a more responsible and widely accepted 6G deployment.
This webinar will explore:

What we can learn from past controversies, particularly surrounding 5G, and how they might evolve with 6G;
How technological disputes arise and what role values, economic interests, and governance structures play;
How stakeholders can engage more effectively with the public to foster trust and transparency;
How controversy analysis can contribute to the development of an EU consensus framework for a sustainable and ethical 6G.

Bringing together expertise from Science and Technology Studies (STS) and the sociohistory of ICTs, our panelists will provide insights into the patterns, dynamics, and governance of technology controversies and offer strategies for navigating them in 6G development.
Key Speaker

Dr. Ana Delicado – Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Sciences (ICS), University of Lisbon. Dr. Delicado specializes in the social dimensions of science and technology, with a strong focus on public perception, communication, and participation in technological decision-making. Her work explores how controversies arise in emerging technologies and how public engagement can contribute to more inclusive and responsible innovation. In this webinar, she will examine the role of scientific and technological controversies in shaping public trust, policy and acceptance, highlighting key lessons for 6G.

Agenda

Opening and introduction
Introduction to 6G4Society
The role of scientific and technological controversies in shaping public trust and policy: key lessons for 6G
History and impact of telecommunications infrastructure: historical patterns and a perspective on the future.
Debate and exchange on presentations
Q&A and engagement of participants

Target Audience

Researchers and professionals in ICT and telecommunications
SNS-JU projects interested in social acceptance and regulatory challenges
Policymakers and regulatory bodies working on future connectivity standards
Social scientists and scholars in Science, Technology & Society (STS)

Sign up for the webinar here!

Hannover Messe
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-04 | Hannover, Hannover, Germany
Getting Down to Business
Interesting facts about professional trade show visitors to HANNOVER MESSE

Large Concentration of Decision-Makers
Two-thirds of attendees are involved in making investment decisions in their companies. 22 percent of those surveyed come to Hannover with concrete investment plans – and this tendency is rising.

Broad Industry Structure
HANNOVER MESSE brings the core industrial sectors together at one location – from drive engineering, automation, energy, R&D and industrial IT to subcontracting. This is the place where exhibitors cross the boundaries of technology and industry.

International Audience
One third of all professional visitors come from outside Germany – and more than half of these come from outside the EU. Every second attendee from Germany travels more than 300 kilometers to appear in Hannover.

Broad Renge of Topics
Exhibitors gain customers through innovation. Professional visitors to the trade show see HANNOVER MESSE as the most important window to the future of industry. With its annual key topics, HANNOVER MESSE hits the nerve of the times.

Clear Business Objectives
Visitors want to see and experience new things. Among the top goals of the visitors are the search for innovations and trends, the exchange of experience and information, networking and generating new business contacts.

Strong Visitor Loyality
Return visitors and first-time attendees at HANNOVER MESSE balance each other out. Regular exhibitors have the opportunity to tap new target groups and foster their existing relationships.

Interest in Technological Leaders
What are the big players up to? That’s something that interests every trade show visitor. Global market leaders know that if you want to be one of the big players, you need to appear at HANNOVER MESSE.

Successful Profile
Over 70 percent of professional visitors surveyed stated that a visit to HANNOVER MESSE benefits their professional activity significantly or very significantly in comparison to a visit to other industrial trade shows. For a third, it is even the only trade show they visit every year.

International Trade Fair Network
Growth markets need effective business platforms. Despite today’s networked world, trade fairs still serve as a central meeting place for market participants. We create such platforms – worldwide – on the basis of our extensive and experienced network, unique skills and strong trade fair brands. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our global trade fairs.

SNS ICE Final Event – Showcasing Key Achievements
2025-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Date & 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 broad audience. This event will be an opportunity to explore the significant contributions of SNS ICE in shaping the future of 6G smart networks and services!
About SNS ICE
SNS ICE (Smart Networks and Services International and European Cooperation Ecosystem) was a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering global engagement and cooperation in the preparation of 6G networks and services. The project successfully served as a platform for presenting, leveraging, and positioning SNS JU activities and achievements in major European and international forums.
Throughout its duration, SNS ICE:

Established strategic dialogues at the European level among Horizon Europe Partnerships, national initiatives, and R&D clusters.
Fostered international collaboration with key regions actively working on 6G development.
Monitored and communicated key standardization activities and roadmaps.
Engaged with vertical industries to promote SNS JU solutions and explore tailored 6G applications.
Organized workshops and participated in major global events such as Techritory and EuCNC, ensuring widespread dissemination of SNS JU progress.

As the project concludes, this final event will highlight its main achievements and contributions to securing Europe’s leadership in 6G development.
Learn more: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/csa-s/#SNS-ICE

Agenda

Time (CET)
Session Title
Presenter

14.00 – 14.10
Intro & Welcome
Kostas Trichias (6G-IA, SNS ICE Coordinator)

14.10 – 14.20
Opening Statement from DG CONNECT
Miguel Gonzalez Sancho
(E1 Head of Unit at DG CONNECT)

14.20 – 14.30
The SNS JU towards 2030
Erzsebet Fitori
(Executive Director of SNS JU)

14.30 – 14.55
International Landscape & 6G Standardization
• International Impact of SNS JU & global synergies
• SNS ICE International landscape survey
• 6G Standardization landscape & timelines
Colin Willcock (6G-IA Chairman)
Kostas Trichias (6G-IA, SNS ICE Coordinator)
José Almodóvar Chico (Senior R&D consultant at TNO)

14.55 – 15.20
EU collaboration & National Initiatives
• National Initiatives landscape analysis
• Opportunities for synergies between National Initiatives & SNS JU
• Analysis of the EU Cloud landscape
Prachi Sachdeva (5G/6G Consultant at TNO)
Maria Raftopoulou (Scientist Innovator at TNO)
Alexandros Kaloxylos (6G-IA Executive Director)

15.20 – 15.35
Vertical landscape & Vertical Engagement Tracker
• Vertical Stakeholders Survey
• Vertical Engagement Tracker tour
Raffaele De Peppe (Strategy & Innovation Officer at TIM)
Maria Giuffrida (Senior Researcher at TRUST-IT)

15.35 – 15.45
Key recommendations to Stakeholders
Carles Anton Haro (Director of R&D Programmes
at CTTC)

15.45 – 16.00
Q&A
Kostas Trichias (6G-IA, SNS ICE Coordinator) & ALL

Public Safety Communication Europe (PSCE) Spring Conference 2025
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-22 | Lindholmen Conference Centre, Lindholmspiren 5, Göteborg, 402 78, Sweden
The 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 Västra Götalandsregionen, sharing insights on their work, national strategies and projects.

In the frame of this Conference, 6G4Society is leading the organization of a workshop on “Beyond 5G technology for Public Safety: Bridging Innovation & Societal Values”

What to expect?

Insights on value-driven tech development
A deep dive into Key Value Indicators (KVIs) for 6G and their role in PPDR (Public Protection and Disaster Relief)
Interactive discussions on integrating societal values into next-generation communication systems
A chance to help shape the future of emergency response technology

What is the added value of the workshop?
As we advance connectivity beyond 5G, ensuring it aligns with societal needs—especially for first responders and public safety professionals—is critical. This workshop will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore how value-driven innovation can shape the future of reliable, secure, and accessible emergency communication
Event website: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/f2ee70e2-8894-1905-f97c-4fc807fb8007
