Objective and Subjective Approaches to Key Value Indicators - Sharing methodological approaches and evaluation instruments - 6G4Society & TrialsNet Workshop
2025-02-06 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | 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)

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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

EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-06 | Poznan, Poznan, Poland
The 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; the 6G Summit, in its 7h edition, originated from the 6G Flagship programme in Finland, one of the very first in its area. The conference is sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) and the European Association on Antennas and Propagation (EurAAP) and supported by the European Commission. The conference addresses various aspects of Beyond 5G/6G communications systems and networks. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years close to 900 delegates from more than 40 countries all over the world, to present and discuss the latest results, and an exhibition with more than 50 exhibitors, for demonstrating the technology developed in the area, namely within research projects from EU R&I programmes.
The conference program will include:

Keynotes
Panels
Regular sessions (papers from open call, to be submitted for uploading to IEEE Xplore)
Special and Convened sessions, with papers on specific topics
Workshops, with papers and presentations on specific topics
Poster sessions (extended abstracts from open call addressing the latest results)
Tutorials
Demos and exhibitions, with pitches

Key dates:

26 Jan. 2025 – Deadline for submission of papers for regular oral sessions
26 Jan. 2025 – Deadline for submission of proposals for workshops, special sessions and tutorials
07 Mar. 2025 – Deadline for submission of extended abstracts for posters
07 Mar. 2025 – Notification of acceptance of workshops, special sessions and tutorials
28 Mar. 2025 – Deadline for submission of proposals for exhibitions
01 Apr. 2025 – Notification of acceptance of papers and extended abstracts
11 Apr. 2025 – Deadline for final papers for all sessions and workshops
18 Apr. 2025 – Deadline for authors registration
25 Apr. 2025 – Draft programme available

NGI Forum 2025
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20 | Albert Borschette Congress Center, Rue Froissart 36, Etterbeek, Brussels, 1040, Belgium
The Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative continues to evolve, building on past successes while addressing new challenges in Europe’s digital landscape. As emerging technologies reshape the way we interact online, NGI remains committed to ensuring that the Internet of the future is open, inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable.
To advance this vision, the NGI Forum 2025 will serve as a key platform to bring together innovators, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders. The Forum will provide an opportunity to reflect on major developments in digital sovereignty, open internet infrastructure, and digital commons, while fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholders shaping Europe’s digital future.

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BeGREEN Project Final Webinar
2025-06-30 15:00 - 17:00
Over the past 30 months, the BeGREEN consortium has worked to advance energy-efficient, AI-enabled solutions for greener radio access networks. As the project concludes, we are excited to share our key outcomes, insights, and real-world demonstrations that support Europe’s sustainable digital transformation.

Berlin 6G Conference 2025
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-03 | Berlin, Berlin, Germany
The Berlin 6G Conference 2025 aims to provide guidance in this context by bringing together international experts from various fields. The presentations will address topics including:

What can citizens expect from 6G? How will our world change through 6G?
How can 6G help us achieve our sustainability goals?
What contribution can 6G make to the protection of our critical infrastructures?
What is the current status of standardization? What has already been decided, and what can we expect?
What contributions can Germany and Europe make to the success of 6G?

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Looking at the Innovation Triangle in 2030: AI, IoT and 6G
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:30
The past 25 year have gone fast. The next 15 are likely to be even faster. But we also feel the impact of the digital and looking at smart phone (mis)use and the ease with with AI applications are sinking into our private and work practice, we have to ask in a much more coordinated way: what kind of connectivity do we actually want?
We want to have that discussion. We will show what 6G is and what type of applications it serves.
Then we would like to hear from you how you see the next five years and if you agree that a strong focus will be on the triangle IoT, AI and 6G.
The recent debate on strategic autonomy and digital sovereignty will fuel the developments.
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ACM GoodIT 2025
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-05 | Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
About
ACM 5th International Conference on Information Technology for Social Good

ACM GoodIT focuses on the application of information technology for social good.
Social good has traditionally been about actions that benefit communities, like improving education, healthcare, and access to connectivity. Today, it has grown to encompass a global movement—one where technology, collaboration, and human ingenuity come together to unlock potential and address society’s most pressing challenges.
The 5th edition of ACM GoodIT will take place from 3 to 5 September 2025 in the vibrant city of Antwerp, Belgium.

Keynote Speaker: Monique Calisti – Founder and President of Digital for Planet, CEO of Martel Innovate, and Project Coordinator of 6G4Society.
“Sustainable Digital Futures: Aligning Societal Values with Environmental Necessities”
As digital technologies increasingly shape our world, we face the dual challenge of ensuring these innovations address pressing environmental concerns while gaining widespread societal acceptance. This keynote explores Digital for Planet’s mission to create sustainable digital solutions that respect planetary boundaries while addressing human needs. Through our portfolio of Horizon Europe projects, we are pioneering frameworks and methodologies that embed sustainability principles into technological development from inception to implementation.
The presentation will highlight our 6G4Society project, which investigates how next-generation communication networks can be designed with environmental and social sustainability as core requirements rather than afterthoughts. By examining the intersection of technical capabilities, environmental impacts, and societal values, 6G4Society is developing pathways for telecommunications infrastructure that reduces ecological footprints while ensuring digital inclusivity and alignment with diverse community needs.
This keynote will share emerging insights on how stakeholders across the technology ecosystem can collaborate to create digital futures that are both environmentally viable and socially embraced—moving beyond technological determinism toward purposeful innovation that serves both people and planet.

The 6G4Society project: A conversation with the Dutch FNS 6G Ethics Board
2025-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Overview
In the mid-1990s, the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) programme launched i3 – Intelligent Information Interfaces, also known as The Disappearing Computer. This visionary initiative brought together engineers, ethnographers, designers, artists, computer scientists, and philosophers to explore real-world use cases in schools, offices, and hospitals.
Unfortunately, the programme was discontinued. Human-centered exploration fragmented into UX, usability, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), while technical development followed a separate trajectory—focusing on situated and autonomous computing. This division, in hindsight, proved detrimental:

From the technical side, human interaction became an afterthought.
From the HCI perspective, technical frameworks were accepted as fixed and retrofitted into user contexts.

Today, we have an opportunity to reunite these paths, to create connectivity grounded in ethical design and social inclusion.
Why 6G?
6G networks promise higher speeds, lower latency, and the capacity to connect many more devices than 5G. These features not only enhance performance and reliability but also create opportunities for:

Increased energy efficiency
Greater sustainability
Stronger digital inclusion
A more resilient, human-centric digital society

Although 6G is expected to be deployed around 2030, groundwork is already underway, and the ethics of connectivity must be part of the design process from the start.
Webinar objectives

Present 6G as more than just a technical advancement, but a catalyst for transformative connectivity
Spark a broad, cross-disciplinary discussion around the question: What kind of connectivity do we want?
Introduce the work of the Dutch 6G Ethics Board and the Future Network Services (FNS) ecosystem
Explore Key Value Indicators (KVIs) as tools for ethical, meaningful innovation beyond commercial KPIs

Target stakeholders

Regional and national regulators, legislators, and policy makers
Telecom companies working on 5G/6G implementation and use cases
Ethnographers, sociologists, philosophers, and others exploring the social impact of tech
Anyone interested in the emerging triangle of value: IoT, AI, and 6G

Session focus
We are in a critical five-year window to embed ethics as a core component – not an afterthought – in technical frameworks. Through this discussion, we aim to:

Align sustainability, European values, and societal impact with network design
Develop intuitive, inclusive digital experiences
Provide an actionable ethics toolbox for innovators and policymakers

Anticipated outcomes

Deepen our understanding of the ethical and social dimensions of next-generation technologies
Develop a shared language to move beyond hype or fear toward meaningful debate
Introduce Key Value Indicators (KVIs) as tools for building purpose-driven use cases
Highlight how European programmes are scaling up ethical innovation in the 6G space

Agenda
Opening (10 min)

Welcome, introduction and brief overview of the 6G4Society project by Monique Calisti – Founder and President of Digital for Planet, CEO of Martel Innovate, and Project Coordinator of 6G4Society
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Featured Contributions (35 min)

Aaron van Diepen – TU Delft, FNS Ethics Board
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Katrina Petersen – Senior Research Consultant, Societal Value at Public Safety Communication Europe (PSCE), 6G4Society Project
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Representative from the FNS 6G Ethics Board

Moderated Q&A (10 min)

Led by Rob van Kranenburg – Senior Policy and Communication Expert at Martel Innovate
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Closing Remarks (5 min)

Anna Aseeva – Policy and Sustainability Expert at Digital for Planet
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In person workshop: From 5G to 6G What is in it for us?
2025-09-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Makers Guild Waag Future Lab, Nieuwmarkt 4, Amsterdam, CR, 1012, Netherlands
To make the most of 6G, we need to design it wisely, maximizing its benefits while minimizing potential risks. By prioritizing thoughtful implementation and anticipating potential drawbacks, we can harness 6G’s potential while keeping people and the planet at the heart of next-generation mobile technology.
The workshop will work with the 6G4Society Citizen Survey, a unique opportunity for citizens to share their experiences and opinions about current 5G technology and the upcoming transition to 6G. This survey is designed to capture a wide range of insights, from your everyday use of wireless technology to your thoughts on its future impact.
Imme Ruarus (Waag Futurelab) will talk about the recent research on 5G scenarios. The Imagining Public Connectivity project is a subproject of Quality of Life in Smart Urban Spaces. In “Quality of Life in Smart Urban Spaces,” Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Waag Futurelab, Fontys Eindhoven, and Stadslab Eindhoven investigate how digitalization affects the quality of urban life. The public stack serves as a guide for mapping the different layers of technology (foundation, design process, technology, and citizen perspective).
What did 5G generate in terms of social response? 6G4Society brings a controversy analysis to better understand awareness, acceptance and adoption.
Workshop Objectives

Investigate the public’s level of understanding of complex technologies (e.g. 5G and 6G)
Discuss public apprehension or concern (doubts, uncertainties, fears and misconceptions)
Build relationships across the multiple stakeholders (incl. policy makers, industry, telco developers)
Take seriously and explore tensions, dissent, friction, misunderstanding (incl. dissent within the scientific community), misapprehension, informative asymmetry, misconception.

Target Stakeholders

European Telecommunications Industry: Operators, vendors, and service providers interested in European sustainability initiatives
Researchers and project coordinators in Horizon Europe, SNS JU, or other European programs focused on sustainable telecommunications.
National authorities, standards organizations, and policy makers shaping telecommunications regulation.
Social movements focusing on sustainability and equal access
City officials deploying 5 and 6G in the future
Startups, SMEs, and innovation agencies leveraging European initiatives for sustainable network technology development.

Sessions focus
Open discussion: How can we involve citizens in project ideas and community projects? Europe leads global sustainable telecommunications through major initiatives including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme, and Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU). What are the grassroots counterparts and social movements it can align with?
Anticipated Outcomes

Lessons learned from the Citizen Survey and gathering input from participants
Understand the roles of social movements in deploying new technologies
Introduce 6G narratives that help shape an ecosystem
Discover how Europe is scaling up efforts through new programmes on 6G

DATE AND TIME
Organised by 6G4Society and Waag Society
When: Saturday September 27 from 15:00 to 18:00
Where:
Amsterdam

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The 6G4Society project and 6G Next Generation Networks: What does it take to create a successful ecosystem?
2025-09-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
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, Digital (FI)
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Pekka Rantala – Head of 6G Bridge Program
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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

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Closing Remarks (5 min)

Rob van Kranenburg – Senior Policy and Communication Expert at Martel Innovate
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Sustainable Places 2025
2025-10-08 09:00 - 2025-10-10 17:00 | Milan, Milan
About
Sustainable Places 2025

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 Programmes 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.

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 was 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 explored the various conference themes.
Sustainable Places 2025 will be held on 8 – 10 October 2025 in Milan at the Monte Rosa 91 Conference Centre
“Towards Sustainable 6G – Part II” workshop (October 9, 9 AM)

A clustering workshop titled “Towards Sustainable 6G – Part II” will be held at the upcoming Sustainable Places Conference (8–10 October, Milan), co-organised by the 6G-TWIN, 6G4SOCIETY, CENTRIC, COALESCE, IN2CCAM and 6Green projects. We welcome the participation of additional projects interested in joining the workshop and contributing to the discussion, please contact Sébastien Faye (6G-TWIN project coordinator) and Régis Decorme (6G-TWIN dissemination manager) if you wish to participate!

Workshop Abstract
This workshop will continue the dialogue initiated at Sustainable Places 2024 on integrating environmental considerations into next-generation mobile networks. Building on the momentum of the first edition and the jointly published open letter “Towards Sustainable 6G” in Open Research Europe, this session will bring together both returning and newly funded EU projects under the SNS JU and Horizon frameworks to showcase recent progress in energy-efficient 6G architectures, renewable energy integration, sustainable hardware, and life cycle assessment methodologies.
New projects from the latest SNS JU calls will present their objectives and early insights, broadening the collective understanding of how 6G can support Europe’s Green Deal ambitions. Through interactive discussion and cross-project collaboration, the workshop aims to foster shared strategies and practical solutions for reducing the environmental footprint of future wireless networks, reinforcing the commitment to a greener digital transition.
