SNS CO-OP Questionnaire Webinar - SNS Call 1 & 2 projects results and Call 3 projects ambitions
2025-06-16 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Berlin)
Event Description:
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) 16 Call 3 projects commenced their activities on 1 January 2025. They have joined the 35 running projects from the previous Call 1 that started in 2023, and the 28 projects from Call 2 that started in 2024. In total, these 79 ongoing projects take both evolutionary and revolutionary approaches towards the research and development of novel technologies, functionalities and ecosystems that will enable the transition towards 6G networks by 2030.
The SNS-OPS and SNS CO-OP Coordination & Support Action projects, tasked with supporting the projects’ work and promoting the key messages of the SNS Joint Undertaking, have conducted an extensive survey during the first semester of 2025 to obtain additional information about each project’s technical aspects, vision, approach and achievements.
The goal of this survey was to better understand the work planned in each of the Call 3 projects, the combined challenges with Call 1 and Call 2 projects, and the progress achieved so far by Call 1 and Call 2 projects.
Key Details:

Date: 16 June
Time: 14:00-15:30 CEST
Location: Online Webinar

Agenda:

14:00 Welcome and introduction (Uwe Herzog, Eurescom, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)
14:05 Message from the SNS Office (Odysseas Pyrovolakis, SNS Office, Programme Officer)
14:10 SNS Call 3 Projects – Technical Insights (Kostas Trichias, 6G-IA, SNS CO-OP WP1 Leader)
14:30 SNS Call 3 Projects – Vision (Per H. Lehne, Telenor, SNS CO-OP T1.1 Leader)
14:45 SNS Call 3 Projects – Market insights (Jessica Carneiro, Australo, SNS CO-OP T2.4 Leader)
15:05 Call 1+2 Achievements (Arda Güreller, Ericsson, SNS CO-OP T1.3 Leader, and Pierre-Yves Danet, 6G-IA)
15:20 Q&A and way forward (Uwe Herzog, Eurescom, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)
15:30 End of webinar

Recording:

SNS CO-OP 4th Webinar on National Initiatives: The French National Initiative on 6G - A unique set of facilities for the future generation of mobile communication: testing for new paradigms and applications
2025-06-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Online event
Introduction:
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 organising a series of webinars where various national initiatives will showcase their key achievements and share information about their experimental platforms.
The fourth webinar in this series is scheduled to take place on Monday, 30th June 2025, from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST, featuring an in-depth presentation of the French 6G R&I activities as a part of their national program.

French National Initiative:
France 2030 represents an ambitious national strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s technological and industrial sovereignty by supporting innovation across its most critical sectors. With a forward-looking investment plan, France is positioning itself at the forefront of global transformation in areas such as telecommunications, electronics, cybersecurity, cloud and edge computing, artificial intelligence, biotechnologies, and quantum technologies.
This strategy targets both national resilience and economic competitiveness, addressing major societal challenges such as energy transition, food security, healthcare, sustainable mobility, and digital trust. France 2030 supports the full innovation chain—from fundamental research to industrial deployment—through a range of instruments including the Future Investment Program (PIA), targeted calls for collaborative R&D projects, and the Priority Research and Equipment Programs (PEPRs). A national acceleration strategy dedicated to future network technologies was launched in 2021 and has allowed the funding of R&D 6G projects and the development of R&D programs lead by French universities.
A key component of this strategy involves the creation of open experimental platforms, pilot industrial sites, and testbeds that enable researchers, startups, and industry players to co-develop and validate cutting-edge technologies.
This webinar will provide an overview of France’s strategic vision for innovation in telecoms, with a focus on some of the major experimental initiatives that are helping to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow.

Agenda & Slides:
Monday 30 June 2025, from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST
10:30 – 10:40 Welcome & Introduction
Colin Willcock (Chairman, 6G-IA)
10:40 – 11:00 RF_Net: Radiofrequency test facility network; State-of-the-art testing for advanced hardware devices – Slides
Philippe Besnier (Research Director, CNRS)
11:00 – 11:20 SLICES-Fr: The French node of SLICES-RI; access to experimental services in the fields of network protocols, radio technologies and distributed computing
Raymond Knopp (Professor, Eurecom)
11:20 – 11:40 NGC-AIoT: Specific test-beds for embedded AI and edge-computing within SLICES-Fr
Philippe Martins (Research Director, IMT) – Slides
11:40 – 12:00 Q&A with the audience

Recording:

SNS CO-OP webinar series on National Initiatives: Resilience in 6G - the Finnish view
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Online event
Introduction:
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 European member states 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.
The SNS CSA CO-OP project is organising a series of webinars where various national initiatives have the opportunity to address topics of vital importance for them and for the advancement of 6G technology within Europe. These topics of common interest among various national initiatives include topics where emphasis must be placed to achieve our technology goals for 6G.

About the webinar:
‘Resilience in 6G: the Finnish view’ webinar highlights Finland’s significant advancements and strategic initiatives in the realm of 6G technology, particularly focusing on resilience. The relevance of this topic lies in the critical role that 6G technology is expected to play in the future of global communications, ensuring robust and resilient networks that can withstand various challenges and disruptions.
The audience can expect to hear from leading experts in the field, including representatives from the 6G Flagship, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and Nokia Bell Labs. The webinar will cover lessons learned from the 6G Flagship, insights into Finnish digital resilience, and updates on the European 6G Flagship Hexa-X-II project.

Agenda: (Thursday 4 September at 13:00-14:30 CET)
Welcome address & introduction to 6G in Finland - 6G Flagship, 6G Finland, 6G Bridge
Pekka Rantala, Head of 6G Bridge Program, Business Finland (~5min)
6G Flagship – Lessons Learned and Next Challenges
Ari Pouttu, Professor, Dependable Wireless, Vice-Director of 6G Flagship, Vice-Director 6G-ESS Program, University of Oulu (~20min)
Finnish Digital Resilience
Mika Rantakokko, Connectivity Lead, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (~20min)
6G Bridge Program Portfolio Overview & Collaboration Opportunities
Pekka Rantala, Head of 6G Bridge Program, Business Finland (~5min)
Final results update from European 6G Flagship Hexa-X-II and specific focus on resilience
Mikko Uusitalo, Head of the Research Department, Radio Systems Research Finland, Nokia Bell Labs (~15min + Q&A)
Questions & Answers
All (~5min)

Recording:

Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts Webinar
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:30
6G-REFERENCE Webinar Series
“Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts:
FirstTo6G and 6G-REFERENCE“
We are pleased to invite you to the first Webinar in the 6G-REFERENCE Webinar Series. This is a joint session organised in collaboration with FirstTo6G, titled “Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts: FirstTo6G and 6G-REFERENCE” on 29 January 2025 at 11:00 CET.
This webinar brings together leading researchers and innovators to explore how complementary hardware approaches can accelerate the development of future 6G systems. The online event will highlight the goals and early achievements of both Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) projects, with a particular focus on fully wireless radio units for distributed MIMO, advanced time-modulated array techniques, and 6G-enabling data converters.
The programme will conclude with an interactive panel discussion examining synergies between the two projects and opportunities for broader collaboration across the SNS JU ecosystem.
We encourage you to register via the EU Survey page and join our conversation on next-generation 6G hardware solutions on the 29 January!
🔗 Link to registration: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/
AGENDA:

TopicSpeaker

11:00-11:10hWelcome, Agenda Overview and Webinar ObjectivesRenato Negra, RWTH, Moderator (FirstTo6G)

11:10-11:20h6G-REFERENCE: Goals and AchievementsEric Klumperink, Universiteit Twente (6G-REFERENCE)

11:20-11:35hTime Modulated Transmit and Receive ArrayHua Wang, ETHZ (6G-REFERENCE)

11:35h-11:45hFirstTo6G: Goals and AchievementsMohamed Elsayed, InCirT (FirstTo6G)

11:45h-12:00h6G-enabling Data ConvertersOner Hanay, InCirT (FirstTo6G)

12:00-12:30hPanel Discussion: Connecting the Dots – Synergies Across Our Two SNS Projects and and Potential CollaborationsModerator, Speakers

SPEAKERS:
RENATO NEGRA – RWTH (FirstTo6G)
Renato Negra received the M.Sc. degree in Telematics from Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland. Before joining ETH Zürich for PhD research on power-efficient linear amplification, he was involved in the design and characterisation of space-qualified RF equipment as development engineer at Alcatel Space Norway AS. His PhD research at the Laboratory for Electromagnetic Fields and Microwave Electronics at the ETH Zürich was focused on power-efficient linear amplification of wireless communication signals. Afterwards he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the iRadio Lab, University of Calgary, Canada, working on switching-mode power amplifiers and advanced wireless transmitter architectures. He became Assistant Professor for Mixed-Signal CMOS Circuits at RWTH Aachen University (2008), and a Full Professor for High Frequency Electronics (2013).
His research interests are high frequency circuits and systems in silicon, III-V, and 2D-material technologies. Particular interests include power amplifiers and transmitter architectures, as well bendable electronics. He is co-founder of 4 deep-tech start-ups which all are based on research
ERIC KLUMPERINK – Universiteit Twente (6G-REFERENCE)
Eric Klumperink received his PhD from Twente University in Enschede, The Netherlands, in 1997, where he is currently an Associate Professor. He teaches Analog and RF CMOS IC Design and guides research projects focussing on Software Defined Radio, Frequency Generation and Beamforming. He is currently a Technical Manager of the SNS JU EU-project “6G-REFERENCE”. Eric served as Associate Editor for IEEE TCAS-I, TCAS-II and JSSC, as TPC member for ISSCC, RFIC and ESSCIRC, and as SSC Distinguished Lecturer. He holds >15 patents and co-authored >200 refereed journal and conference papers. He was recognized as top paper contributor to ISSCC, for >20 papers over 1954-2013, and was a co-recipient of the ISSCC 2002 and the ISSCC 2009 “Van Vessem Outstanding Paper Award”. Eric is an IEEE Fellow. For publications and more detailed information, visit his Professor page. 1
HUA WANG – ETH Zürich (6G-REFERENCE)
Hua Wang is a Full Professor and the Chair of Electronics at Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET) of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich (ETH Zürich). He is the Institute Head of the Integrated Systems Laboratory (IIS) at ETH Zürich. He is the Director of the ETH Integrated Devices, Electronics, And Systems (IDEAS) Group. Prior to that, he was a Tenured Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and held the Demetrius T. Paris professorship at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. He worked at Intel Corporation and Skyworks Solutions from 2010 to 2011. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, in 2007 and 2009, respectively.
Dr. Wang is interested in innovating analog, mixed-signal, RF, and mm-Wave integrated circuits and systems for wireless communication, sensing, and bioelectronics applications. He has authored or co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers with an H-index of 55.
Dr. Wang is an IEEE Fellow and a Top Contributing Author to the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) of the past 70 years 1954-2023. He received the IEEE Microwave Prize in 2025, Top-10 Key Achievement award among all Horizon Europe SNS-JU programs in 2025, DARPA Director’s Fellowship Award in 2020 (the first awardee in Georgia Tech’s history), the DARPA Young Faculty Award in 2018, the National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2015, the Qualcomm Faculty Award in 2020 and 2021, and the IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award in 2017.
MOHAMED SAEED ELSAYED – InCirT (FirstTo6G)
Mohamed is a Co-Founder and CTO of InCirT GmbH, where he defines and executes the company’s long-term technology vision, leads the IC architecture and product roadmap, and takes responsibility for end-to-end silicon delivery to customers. He built and continues to scale InCirT’s core engineering team, establishing processes and a culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and reliable execution across advanced analog, mixed-signal, and RF IC design. His technical expertise spans system-level architecture, high-speed data converters, and mmWave transceiver ICs, with a strong focus on bandwidth scaling, energy efficiency, and manufacturability. He specialises in translating advanced research concepts into robust, production-ready semiconductor solutions, bridging architecture, circuit design, and technology selection. In his role, he closely aligns deep technical development with customer requirements, product constraints, and strategic partnerships to deliver differentiated, high-performance ICs.
He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, and brings more than 10 years of industrial experience in integrated circuit design and semiconductor technology. Throughout his career, he has focused on pushing the limits of IC performance while building scalable, product-driven technology platforms with clear paths to deployment and adoption.
ONER HANAY – InCirT (FirstTo6G)
Oner is one of the Co-Founders and CEO of InCirT GmbH, where he is responsible for strategy, business development, and defining the product roadmap for their break-through data converter solutions. He focuses on customer acquisition, building strategic partnerships, and aligning technical innovations with market needs.
He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from RWTH Aachen University in 2013 and 2015, respectively, followed by his PhD in 2020. His research contributions span wideband and high-data-rate transmitters, digital-to-analog converters, millimeter-wave upconversion mixers, and digital signal processing. His career reflects a blend of deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial leadership.

ETSI and SNS JU: Transforming Ideas into Impact Through Standards
2026-04-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Event, WEBINAR
Introduction
Standardisation is of key importance in the impact and exploitation plans of European projects. In this context, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is one of the most important standards bodies in Europe and worldwide.
Different ETSI groups like the Industry Specification Groups (ISGs) and the Software Development Groups (SDGs) present great opportunities for SNS JU projects to have a significant impact with their research results.
In this webinar, ETSI and SNS JU, supported by the SNS CO-OP project, presented an overview of the ETSI standards making process and the current status of its activities. And explored ISGs and SDGs, the first steps projects may take to contribute and best practices for translating research outcomes into impactful standards contributions.
Key Insights

Understand ETSI and the importance of standards
Gain exclusive insights about ETSI ISGs and SDGs.
Find the opportunities to participate in ISGs and SDGs.
Learn best practices to increase the standardisation impact of research projects.

Agenda

14:00 – 14:10: Introduction by SNS JU

ETSI and SNS JU: Transforming Ideas into Impact Through Standards Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)
(Pavlos Fournogerakis, Deputy Head of Programmes)

14:10 – 15:00: ETSI presentation (Introduction/ ISG/ SDG)

Bridging Research and Standards participation in ETSI Industry Specification Groups (ISG) for pre-standardisation.
(Muriel Deschanel: ETSI R&I Technical Officer)
ISG success story – the ISAC example.
(Alain Mourad: Senior Director, Head of InterDigital Wireless Lab Europe, Chair of ISG ISAC and ETSI board member.)
ETSI open-source work and Software Development Groups (SDG).
(Silvia Almagia: ETSI Director, Software and Standards)

15:00 – 15:30: Questions/Panel – Moderated by José Almodovar Chico (TNO)

Recording

SNS CO-OP Questionnaire Webinar - SNS JU programme KPIs for 2025
2026-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Event Description:
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) currently has 79 ongoing projects that are collectively contributing to the many Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that allow us to monitor the progress of the SNS JU as a whole. In total, these projects take both evolutionary and revolutionary approaches towards the research and development of novel technologies, functionalities and ecosystems that will enable the transition towards 6G networks by 2030, and this can be assessed by asking the projects to report on their individual achievements in terms of the program KPIs. .
The SNS CO-OP Coordination & Support Action project, tasked with supporting the projects’ work and promoting the key messages of the SNS Joint Undertaking, has conducted an extensive survey via an online questionnaire during the first semester of 2026 to obtain additional progress information about each project’s technical aspects, vision, approach and achievements.
The goal of this survey was to better understand the work planned and the progress achieved so far by the projects.
This webinar presents the results of the Questionnaire 2026 in terms of the progress achieved on the SNS JU KPIs during 2025.
Key Details:

Date: 18th May 2026
Time: 14:00-15:00 CEST
Location: Online Webinar
Recording link: https://youtu.be/Z9RyX5vW4Sw

Agenda & slides:

14:00 Welcome and introduction (Uwe Herzog, Eurescom, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)
Message from the SNS JU (Christina Apostolaki, SNS JU, Project Officer)
SNS JU KPI status (Arda Güreller, Ericsson, SNS CO-OP)
Q&A and way forward (Uwe Herzog, Eurescom, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)
15:00 End of webinar

Recording:
