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SNS JU Newsflash June 2026:
June 2026 highlights a clear transition phase for Europe’s 6G ecosystem, marked by increasing convergence between research, system integration and early deployment. The strong visibility of SNS JU at EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026 in Málaga, alongside contributions to major policy discussions, international workshops and upcoming calls, reflects a continued effort to position Europe at the forefront of next-generation connectivity. Strategic dialogues on technological sovereignty, ecosystem integration and the articulation between 5G evolution and 6G ambitions further underline the maturity of the European agenda, while reinforcing alignment between EU-level initiatives and national programmes such as France 6G.
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At the same time, SNS JU projects and stakeholders maintained a high level of activity through conferences, webinars, workshops, demonstrations and publications, covering key domains including AI-native networks, integrated sensing and communication, sustainability, cloud-edge continuum, digital twins and advanced optical systems. A growing number of demonstrators, pilots and open experimentation results illustrate tangible progress toward validation and real-world applicability, with increasing emphasis on standardisation, interoperability and cross-sector use cases. Overall, June confirms a shift from conceptual research toward implementation and impact, with the ecosystem steadily advancing toward scalable 6G deployment environments.
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SNS JU at EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026: From Research to Real-World Impact
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At EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026 in Málaga, over 1,200 participants from 40 countries and 102 exhibitors confirmed the event’s role as Europe’s flagship platform for 5G Advanced and 6G.
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SNS JU showcased concrete applications across sectors, including emergency response, non-terrestrial connectivity, immersive XR, smart mobility, sustainable ports, and energy-efficient networks, highlighting the maturity of European innovation.
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The summit also underscored the importance of building an integrated European technology ecosystem. Thibaut Kleiner (Vice-Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board and Director for Future Networks at DG Connect, European Commission) stressed the need to reinforce Europe's technological sovereignty by developing a full technology stack spanning hardware, software, AI, cloud, connectivity and quantum technologies. He highlighted the Tech Sovereignty Package as marking a shift from regulation to the active shaping of Europe's technological future, and recalled the SNS JU's central role in driving next-generation technologies in support of this broader ambition. Erzsébet Fitori, SNS JU Executive Director, described 6G as an inflection point enabling “connected intelligence” across edge-to-orbit architectures.
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NetworldEurope SME Working Group hosted the session “The SME Factor in Europe’s Sovereignty”, bringing SME voices into the debate on 6G innovation, resilience, market uptake and stronger SME representation in strategic decision-making. Press Release available here.
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Community engagement was reinforced through interactive sessions, networking, and the “6G Wall,” alongside a use case competition selecting the “10 most inspiring use cases” from a large portfolio, illustrating scalable applications across mobility, eHealth, industry, and sustainability.
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Overall, the summit marked a transition from research to system integration and early deployment. The next edition will take place in Dublin (8–11 June 2027), continuing efforts to strengthen Europe’s leadership in 6G.
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NetworldEurope SME WG publishes Position Paper on SMEs’ Role in FP10
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Erzsébet Fitori Joins the 2026 European 5G Observatory Workshop
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The 2026 European 5G Observatory Report was published ahead of the event, taking stock of 5G maturity across Europe and laying the groundwork for monitoring progress toward 6G. On 23 June, Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director of the SNS JU, took part in the Observatory's online workshop, joining a panel dedicated to future 5G standalone indicators and the key question of how to measure Europe's progress toward 6G.
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Info Day: Chips JU Call on the 6G Front End Module
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An Info Day dedicated to the Chips JU Call on the 6G Front-End Module will take place online on 2 July 2026. The event will present the call’s objectives, scope, expected outcomes, and participation conditions, providing stakeholders with key guidance for proposal preparation. The agenda will include opening remarks from Chips JU and the European Commission, followed by sessions on call conditions and expected synergies with the SNS JU FEM call.
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Invitation to WWRF Huddle 2026 in Istanbul
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The Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) Huddle 2026 will take place on 16-17 September in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Istanbul Medipol University. This international event brings together researchers, industry experts, policymakers and innovators to discuss emerging technologies, future communication systems and collaborative research opportunities.
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NetWorldEurope announces JCAS/ISAC workshop
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NetWorldEurope and CCSA will host a hybrid workshop on JCAS/ISAC (Joint Communication and Sensing / Integrated Sensing and Communication) on 18 September 2026, focusing on use cases, technological trends, standardisation and future network evolution.
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Call for Papers: 6G-focused special sessions at IEEE CSCN 2026
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A call for papers is open for two special sessions to be held at IEEE CSCN 2026 (7–9 September 2026, London). The session “AI-Nativeness for 6G: Architectures and Technologies” will address AI-native approaches to enhance energy efficiency, resilience, and security across 6G systems, with support from SNS JU projects PIONEERS-6G, PAISES-6G, 6G-PATH, 6G-VERSUS, and PROSPERO. In parallel, the NetworldEurope Working Group will organise the session “AI-Native and Intent-Driven 6G Networks: Current Progress in 5G-Advanced and the Roadmap to 6G”, focusing on the transition towards next-generation networks. The submission deadline is set for 1 July 2026.
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European Commission launches Call for Evidence on Horizon Europe partnerships
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The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the future implementation of European Partnerships under Horizon Europe (2028–2034), with feedback open from 16 June to 14 July 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen impact by streamlining partnership models and adopting a portfolio approach aligned with the European Competitiveness Fund. Selected partnerships may be implemented as Joint Undertakings under Article 187 TFEU, based on clear added value and harmonised rules. This proposal will feed into a regulation expected to be adopted in Q4 2026, following a public consultation phase.
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France 6G holds second plenary meeting to strengthen national ecosystem
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On 29 June 2026, the France 6G initiative held its second plenary meeting at Espace Hamelin in Paris, gathering academic, industrial, and institutional stakeholders. The morning session reviewed French participation in the European SNS JU programme. The afternoon presented initial regional mapping results, highlighting key innovation and standardisation actors across France.
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Registration for OPENVERSE Summit 2026 is open
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Registration is open for the OPENVERSE Summit, scheduled for 10 September 2026 in Brussels. The programme includes sessions on standardisation, governance, interoperability, sustainability, SME involvement and ethical design, as well as discussions on long-term scenarios for virtual worlds in Europe towards 2030–2040.
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6G-SNS JU Vertical Innovations Webinar Series concludes with healthcare-focused session
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The final session of the 6G SNS Vertical Innovations Webinar Series, held on 25 June 2026 and organised by 6G-PATH, 6G-SANDBOX and FIDAL, focused on healthcare innovations enabled by 5G and 6G technologies.
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The webinar showcased results from Open Call projects, including MMT (6G-PATH), HART (6G-SANDBOX) and CHHA (IMAGINE-B5G), highlighting emerging applications in digital health and next-generation medical services.
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6G-PATH & 6G-MUSICAL webinar on standardisation and patents in 6G R&I
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6G-PATH and 6G-MUSICAL will co-host a webinar on 2 July 2026 on standardisation and intellectual property in 6G research and innovation. The session will cover how research contributes to standards and innovation ecosystems. It will also address the role of patents in R&I projects and share lessons learned from ongoing initiatives. The event will include presentations from both projects and an interactive Q&A discussion.
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INNOVATION TO IMPACT 2026 highlights AI and 6G research outcomes in Athens
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The INNOVATION TO IMPACT: Deep Tech in Action 2026 conference, which took place on 16 June in Athens, presented results from the 6G-BRICKS, ADROIT6G and ACCC AC3 projects. It focused on AI-driven networks, governance and distributed intelligence across three thematic pillars. The event featured live demonstrations in 6G, autonomous networks and AI systems.
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SNS JU projects strengthen OpenOP with AI and data federation capabilities
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SNS JU projects SUNRISE-6G and 6G-DALI are contributing to the evolution of ETSI OpenOP from a network API exposure and telco cloud federation initiative into a broader AI and data federation platform. Presented during an ETSI OpenOP webinar, the new Data Lab module supports data pipelines, analytics workflows, MLOps/DataOps capabilities, and trusted sharing of data and models across operators and testbeds.
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REFRESH 2026 workshop on 5G/6G modelling and EU regulation held in Reykjavik
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The REFRESH 2026 workshop, organised by 6G-LEADER partners, took place in Reykjavik from 22–24 June 2026, focusing on real-life modelling for 5G, B5G and 6G systems. It addressed IoT, MEC, SDN and distributed architectures, with emphasis on autonomous and user-centric orchestration. The programme included contributions from initiatives such as 6GARROW and examined applications including UAVs, spectrum management and green wireless networks. A dedicated panel discussed the impact of EU regulations on 6G system and terminal design.
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FLEX-SCALE and PROTEUS-6G contribute to optical communications events in Dublin
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The FRONT Workshop 2026 (1 September) and the 2026 Summer School on Optical Communications (2–4 September) in Dublin featured contributions from FLEX-SCALE and PROTEUS-6G. Both events focused on optical networks for future infrastructures, including 6G fronthaul, AI-driven optical systems and short-reach communications.
FRONT addressed next-generation access, interconnects and datacentre optical architectures.
The Summer School covered optical systems, sensing and quantum networking for early-career researchers.
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SNS JU white paper "SNS Innovation to Support Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR)"
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SNS JU "Sustainable 6G by Design"
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6G-Cloud webinar presents PoC-1 architecture and cross-framework orchestration results
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The 6G-Cloud project hosted its PoC-1 webinar on 25 June 2026, presenting the validation of its overall framework across testbeds at Universidad de Murcia and Politechnika Warszawska. The session showcased the integration of the Cloud Continuum Framework, Management and Orchestration Framework, and AI/ML Framework. The webinar also highlighted early validation results supporting adaptive and energy-efficient 6G cloud-native networks.
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6G-INTENSE Catalyst demonstrates intent-driven autonomous edge operations at DTW Ignite 2026
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The 6G-INTENSE Project showcased its Catalyst at TM Forum DTW Ignite in Copenhagen (23–25 June 2026), presenting an intent-driven approach to distributed edge operations. The demonstration focused on AI-powered observability, intent translation, and autonomous closed-loop remediation for complex edge environments. The activity involved collaboration with Orange, OTE, Intracom Telecom, EURECOM, Athena Research Center, and IQUADRAT.
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EXIGENCE presents sustainable AI and 6G perspectives at IEEE VTC 2026
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EXIGENCE participated in the IEEE 103rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2026-Spring) in Nice, France. The project was represented in an industrial panel on “Sustainable AI and AI-Driven Sustainability towards 6G Systems.” The discussion focused on the intersection of green technologies, AI, and next-generation networks. Panelists examined how 6G systems can contribute to more sustainable digital infrastructures. The session highlighted collaborative exchanges between industry and research stakeholders on future network sustainability.
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6G-MUSICAL announces IEEE ISAC 2026 special session on practical 6G sensing-communication integration
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The 6G-MUSICAL project has launched a call for papers for its IEEE ISAC 2026 special session on practical Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) for 6G systems. The session targets contributions on AI-enabled ISAC, system design, security, RIS/metasurfaces, and photonic technologies. It focuses on bridging research advances with hardware integration and real-world deployment scenarios. The submission deadline is set for 26 June 2026.
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AMBIENT-6G webinar on Ambient IoT standardisation
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The AMBIENT-6G consortium held a webinar on 25 June 2026 on standardisation of Ambient-Enabled Communication for Wi-Fi and cellular networks. The session covered developments in IEEE 802.11bp and 3GPP Releases 19 and 20 for Ambient IoT. It highlighted progress on energy-neutral IoT systems and ongoing standardisation work. The webinar also outlined integration paths for ambient communication in future networks.
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6Green project releases four videos on 6G network slicing and energy-efficient use cases
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The 6Green project has released four demonstration videos.
They include a video on network slice offloading via a 6G Network Exposure Function enabling dynamic service orchestration.
A second video presents a Desktop-as-a-Service use case reducing energy consumption through centralized execution and smart control.
Another demo highlights a transport Network Slice Controller managing slice lifecycle operations end-to-end.
The last video covers critical maintenance during disaster scenarios under energy-constrained conditions, with a focus on resilient 6G operations.
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AMBIENT-6G showcases ambient backscatter demo aligned with emerging WiFi standard
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At the IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session in Antwerp, AMBIENT-6G researchers presented a live ambient backscatter demonstration. The demo showed how passive tags can communicate by leveraging existing WiFi signals and infrastructure without dedicated power sources. It aligns with the emerging IEEE 802.11bp AMP standard for ultra-low-power connectivity.
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ORIGAMI project releases two new 5G/6G infrastructure demos
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The ORIGAMI project has published two new demonstrators on advanced 5G/6G network architectures.
The first video presents an O-RAN compliant solution for dynamic GPU resource allocation between 5G PHY processing and AI workloads, improving processing reliability by over 50% while maintaining ML performance.
The second video showcases a cloud-native Service Mesh platform for the 5G core enabling security, traffic control and observability functions.
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6GTandem releases three demonstrator videos on future 6G wireless technologies
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The 6GTandem project has released three demonstrator videos.
The first video presents an industry hall scenario addressing reliable high-capacity indoor coverage using dual-frequency and coordinated architectures.
The second video demonstrates ultra-high-capacity data transfer in dense networks using Polymer Microwave Fiber and sub-THz wireless links.
The third video focuses on user localisation and optimal sub-THz radio unit selection for high-frequency communication systems.
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FIDAL project concludes with final webinar and PPDR demonstrations
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The project also held its final webinar on 18 June 2026, presenting key achievements from experimentation to implementation, including testbeds, standardisation, KVI methodology and Open Call results.
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ENVELOPE Dutch trial site demonstrates Digital Twin-enabled connected mobility
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At the ENVELOPE Dutch trial site in Helmond, HAN University of Applied Sciences is using Digital Twin technology to support testing of connected and automated mobility services. Within Use Case 3, the team evaluates how 5G capabilities such as Quality on Demand impact simulation accuracy and responsiveness. The work supports ADAS testing, mixed reality scenarios, and teleoperation use cases in collaboration with industrial partners.
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PRIME-6G launches kick-off meeting on smart manufacturing and collaborative robotics
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The PRIME-6G project has officially launched its kick-off meeting, bringing together partners for two days of discussions on the future of smart manufacturing.
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The second day focused on the AURORA and SENTINEL use cases, targeting collaborative robotics enabled by deterministic networking and enhanced sensing, and defining next implementation steps.
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6G-VERSUS launches first training mini-course on 5G fundamentals
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The 6G-VERSUS project has launched its training programme with a first Moodle-based mini-course on 5G fundamentals. The 20-hour course covers key topics including radio access networks, core architecture, edge computing, and network slicing. It serves as the entry point to a broader modular programme covering 5G evolution towards 6G, use cases, and innovation. The training programme video available here.
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6G-BRICKS Open Call 2 Results Workshop highlights validated outcomes from 6G testbed experimentation
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The 6G-BRICKS Open Call 2 Results Workshop was held online on 29 June 2026, presenting results from experimentation activities across the project’s 6G testbeds. Open Call projects showcased their solutions and validated use cases across multiple vertical domains. The session highlighted key technical achievements, implementation approaches, and lessons learned from real-world testing environments. Discussions focused on the role of open experimentation platforms in accelerating 6G validation and adoption.
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UNITY-6G presented at 13th Spanish Conference on the EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme conference on European R&I programmes
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UNITY-6G was presented at the 13th Spanish Conference on the EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme in Barcelona, gathering stakeholders from institutions, industry, and academia. Project representatives introduced its objectives, activities, and expected impact on future 6G networks. The project was also featured in the poster exhibition of Horizon Europe initiatives coordinated by Spanish entities. Discussions at the event focused on Horizon Europe developments and the preparation of the next framework programme starting in 2028.
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6G4Society highlights citizen expectations for trust, sustainability and practical value in 6G
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The 6G4Society project gathered citizen input across Europe to assess expectations for future 6G networks. Results show that trust is a primary concern, with 64% prioritising privacy and strong expectations for transparency and data protection. Sustainability also emerged as a key issue, with citizens calling for energy-efficient and environmentally responsible network development. Respondents emphasised the need for tangible benefits in daily life, particularly in safety, reliability and access to information
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INSTINCT 6G advances ML-enabled JCAS network architecture in WP3 workshop
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The INSTINCT 6G project held a WP3 workshop focused on designing a machine learning–empowered Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS) network architecture. The session addressed the transition from standalone designs to integrated communication and sensing systems. Key directions included embedded distributed intelligence, coordinated control of sensing nodes and RIS, and coupled communication-sensing resource allocation. The workshop also emphasized dynamic architectural flexibility to adapt to environmental and service conditions. Results will feed into upcoming simulations and testbed implementations.
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6G-PATH showcases automated maritime logistics use case at Posidonia 2026
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The 6G-PATH project was presented at Posidonia 2026 in Athens, a major international shipping exhibition. The demonstration focused on an automated logistics use case combining 6G connectivity with AGV robotics for maritime operations. It highlighted how advanced connectivity can improve efficiency and automation in port and logistics environments.
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SCoDIHNet monthly news - June 2026
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1/ EDIH Annual Summit - Brussels, 9-10 June 2026
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The EDIH Annual Summit took place in Brussels on 9 and 10 June, with remote attendance available. Further details can be found at the official event page.
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A dedicated session on Smart Connectivity was co-organised with the Smart Connectivity Thematic Working Group, focusing on the use of experimental infrastructures to develop innovative use cases within a "test before invest" framework.
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Rather than following a traditional lecture format, this session was designed around active networking. Building on feedback from the previous year - which underlined a strong appetite for greater ecosystem visibility and hands-on interaction - the session introduced a structured "I have / I am looking for" marketplace. The goal was to make the most of the rare opportunity for in-person exchange by mapping participants' capabilities and identifying the partners or expertise they need to better serve local SMEs and meet cross-border KPIs.
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The summit also featured a success story contest, which attracted 69 submissions. Three entries received awards, all of which showcased 5G-based solutions.
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2/ Replicable Use Cases Catalog
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The collection of replicable use cases from SNS JU projects is ongoing. The catalog has been updated and now includes 177 replicable use cases, spanning most industry verticals. These are also accessible through the Vertical Engagement Tracker.
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Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the SNS JU. Neither the European Union nor the SNS JU can be held responsible for them. The SNS JU projects have received funding from the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the European Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
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