6G4Society

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 (Europe/Helsinki) | 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
LinkedIn

Featured Contributions (35 min)

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

Closing Remarks (5 min)

Anna Aseeva – Policy and Sustainability Expert at Digital for Planet
LinkedIn

Register Now!

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

Register Now!

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
LinkedIn

Expert Contributions (35 min)

Otto Vainio – Senior Advisor, National Contact Point, Digital (FI)
LinkedIn
Pekka Rantala – Head of 6G Bridge Program
LinkedIn
Paul Wijngaard – Alliance Director, 6G Future Network Services at TNO
LinkedIn

Moderated Q&A (10 min)

Led by Rob van Kranenburg – Senior Policy and Communication Expert at Martel Innovate

LinkedIn
Closing Remarks (5 min)

Rob van Kranenburg – Senior Policy and Communication Expert at Martel Innovate
LinkedIn

Register Now!

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.
