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How do you see sustainability shaping the development and the deployment of 6G?
In 6G4Society’s first interview, Project Coordinator Monique Calisti talks about what the project is aiming to achieve and what it will focus on over the next two years. She also explains the role sustainability will play in shaping the development and the deployment of 6G.
What is the green digital transition? What role does sutainability play into the devlopment of 6G? Why is the acceptance of technology important?
These are a few of the questions we address in the 6G4S Talks. Check out these interviews with experts to dive deeper into topics that bring a sociological perspective to technological development.
This engaging webinar explores how ethics, inclusion, and human-centered design can—and must—shape the development of next-generation networks. Hosted by the 6G4Society project, the session features members of the Dutch FNS 6G Ethics Board and dives into the importance of embedding ethical frameworks into 6G technologies from the outset. As Europe advances toward 6G deployment by 2030, the conversation highlights the need for a cross-disciplinary approach that goes beyond technical KPIs, introducing Key Value Indicators (KVIs) as tools for purpose-driven innovation. The session brings together experts from academia, policy, and civil society to reflect on how we can build digital infrastructure that serves sustainability, societal values, and true digital inclusion.
This insightful webinar, hosted by the 6G4Society project under the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), brings together leading experts from Finland and the Netherlands to explore how Europe is shaping the future of sustainable 6G. As the continent prepares for 6G deployment by 2030, the session examines the critical intersection of 6G, AI, and IoT, highlighting the technological, societal, and regulatory foundations needed to build a resilient and sovereign digital ecosystem. The discussion offers strategic insights, real-world examples, and collaborative perspectives for industry, policymakers, researchers, and innovators across Europe and beyond.
What does it take to ensure that 6G technology is accepted, trusted, and valued by society? How can projects integrate societal and environmental values by design? On 6 November 2024, Hexa-X-II and 6G4Society, two European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) projects, co-hosted a webinar where experts from both projects shared insights on building societal acceptance for 6G.
How can 6G technology drive societal, environmental, and economic sustainability? On 21 November 2024, the SNS JU 6G4Society project and FIDAL hosted a workshop to explore how Key Value Indicators (KVIs) are shaping a sustainable 6G future. Experts shared insights on defining, implementing, and using KVIs, addressing challenges, best practices, and expected outcomes. Watch the recording to discover how SNS JU projects are developing tools and frameworks for a connected, inclusive, and sustainable future.
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.
Understanding controversies is a critical step in promoting social acceptance. 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.
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Chiara Mazzone discusses the importance of making 6G technology sustainable by integrating environmental and energy efficiency considerations throughout the technology's lifecycle in the SNS JU's research and innovation projects.
What do we mean by “green digital transition”? How can the green digital transition and 6G help the three dimensions of sustainability? Ilias Iakovidis, Adviser of Digital aspects of green transition at DG CONNECT, European Commission delves into the three dimensions of sustainability, the nexus between the green and the digital transitions and explore how the next generation of connectivity can play a role in achieving sustainability goals with several concrete examples.
Marja Matinmikko-Blue emphasizes the need to integrate economic, social, and environmental principles from the start of 6G development, and delves into how it can align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
At ACM GoodIT 2025, 6G4Society Project Coordinator Monique Calisti shares her perspective on the unique, interdisciplinary nature of the project. In this interview, she discusses how next-generation networks can empower citizens, support essential services, and contribute to solving global challenges, while also raising awareness of the environmental costs and paradoxes that digital innovation can bring. Monique highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration, inclusive design, and sustainability-by-default as we move toward a connected future that respects both people and the planet.
Katrina Petersen, Senior Research Consultant, Societal Value, Public Safety Communication Europe (PSCE), explores the concept of Key Value Indicators (KVIs), explaining how they can help us map where we can have impact, create a frame for value assessment and guide us in what we can create for value-driven innovation. Furthermore, she delves into how SNS JU projects can use them as a framework to measure their impact as well as a point of reflection on why measure these specifically.
Margot Bezzi from CyberEthics Lab. breaks down these crucial distinctions, explaining why social acceptance plays a key role in technological advancements. She also explains how 6G4Society is exploring these concepts, why this work is important and what outputs we are hoping to achieve in our project.
Flavia Margno, Communication and Sustainability Specialist at Digital for Planet, explains the central role of public engagement when developing a new technology such as 6G, and how becoming an active listener allows us to bridge the gap between citizens and decision-makers. She also delves into who 6G4Society is targeting specifically, and how the project is engaging with them.
