SNS JU

Join SNS JU at MWC25 - Explore the Future of Connectivity
2025-03-03 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Berlin)
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) invites you to our exclusive session titled: “Digital Infrastructure of the Future: Shaping Europe’s Competitive Edge” at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona on Monday 3 March, at 9:00 am. This dynamic discussion will delve into the evolution of digital infrastructure from a transmission-centric paradigm towards a computing-centric future. What does this mean for Europe and how can industry benefit?
Only 150 seats are available, so don’t lose the opportunity to join the session!
Register for this Session & Get your MWC pass here
This is an official MWC25 session, and therefore, to access the venue, the appropriate MWC pass is needed. This session may be attended with an exhibition pass.

What to Expect?
This MWC25 SNS JU session will explore the future of networks and services innovation, as well as technological convergence within and beyond the telecoms sector. The path to 6G will demand groundbreaking advancements across multiple domains and the convergence and integration of adjacent technologies traditionally outside the telecoms domain – ranging from artificial intelligence, next generation (telco) cloud edge continuum to microelectronics and Non-Terrestrial Networks.
This session will delve into how Europe’s digital infrastructure is evolving from transmission-centric paradigms toward a computing-centric future. It will explore the critical role of converging technologies—radio access networks (RAN), edge computing, and artificial intelligence (AI)—in shaping Europe’s digital economy and sustaining its global competitiveness.
Participants will gain insights into the transformative shifts required to build a robust and future-ready infrastructure that serves as the foundation for innovation, economic resilience, and technological sovereignty in Europe.
Erzsébet Fitori, the SNS JU Executive Director and session moderator, stated: “Starting MWC2025 with this crucial dialogue demonstrates Europe’s commitment to digital leadership. In this session we’re showcasing how Europe is actively shaping the future of digital infrastructure and strengthening its position as a global technology leader.”
The event will also showcase the presence of SNS JU projects at MWC 2025, demonstrating tangible progress in advancing European digital infrastructure capabilities.
Outline Agenda:
Welcome Keynotes: “Europe’s Digital Backbone: A Vision for the Computing-Centric Era”

Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
Colin Willcock, Chairman, 6G Industry Association Board

Panel debate (1): “Future Connectivity: Connected, Collaborative Computing Networks”

Highlight how traditional telecom infrastructures focused on data transmission are being reshaped to accommodate computing-intensive applications like AI, IoT, and real-time analytics.
Explore the implications for network design, capacity planning, and investment strategies.

Panel Speakers:

Claire Chauvin, Strategy Architecture and Standardization Director at Orange
Damien Lucas, CEO at Scaleway
Peter Vetter, President of Nokia Bell Labs Core Research
Magnus Frodigh, Vice President & Head of Ericsson Research

Panel debate (2): “Digital Infrastructure in Practice: Use Cases for Europe’s industrial competitiveness”

Discuss the convergence between advanced radio access networks, edge computing architectures, and AI-driven automation.
Examine how this convergence enables ultra-low latency, real-time processing, and distributed intelligence to support next-gen applications in sectors such as automotive, railway, public safety, and smart cities.

Panel Speakers:

Maxime Flament, CTO, 5G Automotive Association (5GAA)
Quentin Van De Geer, VP Engineering, Airbus Defence and Space
Catalina Grimalt Falcó, Director General of Barcelona Port Innovation

Why Attend?

Be Inspired: Learn about the European Commission’s vision for future connectivity and the latest advancements in smart networks and services, 6G technologies and their impact on industries like healthcare, logistics, and transport.
Engage with Experts: Network with key policymakers and the stakeholders shaping Europe’s digital future.
Secure Your Spot: Seats are limited to 150 participants!

Register Now to Secure Your Seat!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the discussion shaping Europe’s digital future.

Event Details

Date: Monday, 3 March 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Location: Marconi Stage – Hall 6, Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain

Session registration

Register for this Session & Get your MWC pass here
This is an official MWC25 session, and therefore, to access the venue, the appropriate MWC pass is needed. This session may be attended with an exhibition pass.

SNS ICE webinar on the White Paper on "AI/ML as a KEY ENABLER of 6G NETWORKS"
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:15
The SNS ICE project is pleased to invite you to an insightful online webinar on the published white paper from the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) Technology Board (TB). This white paper highlights the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as key enablers of 6G networks.
Webinar Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM CET
Registration: Online (registration required) & Free of charge!

About the White Paper
The Technology Board (TB) of the SNS JU, a collaborative body of leading technical experts from ongoing R&I projects, has conducted an extensive survey covering R&I projects from the first two phases (Call 1 and Call 2) of the SNS JU.
The resulting white paper, titled: “AI/ML as a KEY ENABLER of 6G NETWORKS: Methodology, Approach and AI-Mechanisms in the SNS JU” examines the role of AI and ML technologies in shaping the future of 6G networks. This webinar will provide key insights, discuss methodologies, and explore various AI mechanisms leveraged across SNS JU projects.
Why Attend?

Gain exclusive insights from leading experts in 6G and AI/ML technologies.
Understand the methodologies and approaches identified in 33 R&I projects.
Engage in discussions on the future of AI-driven 6G networks.

Agenda

Time (CET)Session TitlePresenter

10:00 -10:05Intro & WelcomeKostas Trichias (TB chair, 6G-IA)

10.05 – 10.15AI/ML use in SNS JU – Statistics & high-level categorizationKostas Trichias (TB chair, 6G-IA)

10.15 – 10.25AI/ML Mechanisms & Methodologies In SNSPawani Porambage (VTT)

10.25 – 10.35AI Models in SNSChafika Benzaid (UOULU)

10.35 – 10.45AI/ML Training Data sets & Security/PrivacyMarios Avgeris (UvA)

10.45 – 10.55AI/ML Input/Output Data & ConclusionsMaria Christopoulou (NCSR "Demokritos")

10.55 – 11.15Q&AModerator: Kostas Trichias (TB chair, 6G-IA)

About SNS ICE
The SNS ICE project creates a collaborative space for European and global stakeholders working on 6G smart networks and services. It presents and promotes SNS JU activities in key global and European forums.
SNS ICE collaborates internationally with other regions advancing 6G development, sharing SNS JU results, and fostering global consensus. It monitors standardization activities, updating SNS JU projects on the latest roadmaps and trends.
At the European level, SNS ICE connects with Horizon Europe Partnerships, national initiatives, and R&D clusters to improve collaboration and align priorities. It also engages with key industries, ensuring 6G solutions meet industry needs and enabling early adoption.

Recording available:

Understanding and Addressing 6G Controversies: Learning from the Past, Building for the Future – 6G4Society Workshop
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:30
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.
Sign up for the webinar here!
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 Speakers

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.
Adrien Tournier – Doctoral Researcher in Sociohistory of Science and Technology, Cnam, Paris. Tournier’s research focuses on the historical development of telecommunications infrastructures, particularly mobile networks, and the socio-political controversies surrounding them. He investigates how past controversies around 3G, 4G, inform public debates and regulatory frameworks for 5G. His insights will help us understand the historical patterns of resistance to telecommunications infrastructure and what they mean for future network rollouts.

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)

Sign up for the webinar here!

3GPP standards and SNS-JU impact Webinar
2025-03-27 14:00 - 16:00
3GPP standards and SNS-JU impact: Best Practices and Success Stories
When: Thursday 27th March at 14:00 CET
Introduction
Standardization is of key importance in the impact and exploitation plans of European projects. In this context, 3GPP is one of the most important standards bodies to impact by SNS-JU projects’ outcomes.
In this webinar, we will present an overview of 3GPP standardization and the current status of its activities. We will also provide best practices for translating research outcomes into impactful standards contributions and discuss success stories from SNS projects.
Why Attend?

Understand 3GPP, the importance of standards and how to participate.
Gain exclusive insights from experienced project leaders and leading experts in 3GPP standards.
Learn best practices to increase the standardization impact of research projects.

Agenda
14:00 – 14:15: “European/SNS-JU view on the importance of standards” – Agustin Diaz-Pines (European Commission)
14:15 – 14:45: “3GPP presentation and update” – Jose Luis Almodovar Chico (3GPP SA1 chair)
14:45 – 15:30: “Best practices and success stories”

Mikko Uusitalo (Hexa-X-II Flagship project) – Nokia
Daniel Lönnblad (SA1 delegate) – Ericsson
Devaki Chandramouli (SA2 delegate) – Nokia

15:30 – 16:00: Round table on “Best practices and success stories”

Recording:

SNS ICE Final Event – Showcasing Key Achievements – 28 April 2025 at 14:00 CEST
2025-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Online event
Date & Time: April 28th, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST
Location: Online (registration closed)
We successfully concluded the SNS ICE Final Event, where we presented the key outcomes of the project to a broad and engaged audience. The event showcased the significant contributions of SNS ICE in shaping the future of 6G smart networks and services.
Participants from across research, industry, and policy came together to explore the project’s innovations, share insights, and discuss the path forward for next-generation connectivity.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the event’s success!
Recording is available here: https://youtu.be/7oPR0CcHsqg

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 TitlePresenter

14.00 - 14.10Intro & WelcomeKostas Trichias (6G-IA, SNS ICE Coordinator)

14.10 - 14.20Opening Statement from DG CONNECTMiguel Gonzalez Sancho (E1 Head of Unit at DG CONNECT)

14.20 - 14.30The SNS JU towards 2030Erzsebet Fitori (Executive Director of SNS JU)

14.30 – 14.55International Landscape & 6G Standardization
• International Impact of SNS JU & global synergies
• SNS ICE International landscape survey
• 6G Standardization landscape & timelinesColin Willcock (6G-IA Chairman)
Kostas Trichias (6G-IA, SNS ICE Coordinator)
José Almodóvar Chico (Senior R&D consultant at TNO)

14.55 – 15.20EU collaboration & National Initiatives
• National Initiatives landscape analysis
• Opportunities for synergies between National Initiatives & SNS JU
• Analysis of the EU Cloud landscapePrachi Sachdeva (5G/6G Consultant at TNO)
Maria Raftopoulou (Scientist Innovator at TNO)
Alexandros Kaloxylos (6G-IA Executive Director)

15.20 – 15.35Vertical landscape & Vertical Engagement Tracker
• Vertical Stakeholders Survey
• Vertical Engagement Tracker tourRaffaele De Peppe (Strategy & Innovation Officer at TIM)
Maria Giuffrida (Senior Researcher at TRUST-IT)

15.35 – 15.45Key recommendations to StakeholdersCarles Anton Haro (Director of R&D Programmes
at CTTC)

15.45 – 16.00Q&AKostas Trichias (6G-IA, SNS ICE Coordinator) & ALL

Recording

National Initiatives: Dutch National Initiative on 6G
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:30
The Dutch National Initiative on 6G: the Netherlands’ achievements in the Future Network Services (FNS) program
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 organizing a series of webinars where various national initiatives will showcase their key achievements and share information about their experimental platforms.
The first webinar in this series is scheduled to take place on 8th May 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30 CET, featuring an in-depth presentation of the Dutch 6G R&I activities and platforms as a part of their national program, Future Network Services (FNS). [ https://futurenetworkservices.nl/ ]
The webinar will provide insights in the 6G research activities in the Netherlands. The individual presentations will answer the following questions:

The scope of the activities in the Netherlands including the specific research focus, achievements so far, and further planned deliveries
The different organisations active in the 6G national initiative and their role
The capabilities of the partners involved in FNS and their possible participation in the upcoming SNS-calls

Download all the slides of the presentations here.

Agenda:
11:00 – 11:05 Introduction/Welcome

Colin Willcock, Chairman 6G IA

11:05 – 11:15 Introduction to the Dutch 6G Future Network Services Program

Paul Wijngaard (Alliance Director, FNS)

11:15 – 11:30 Research on Intelligent components & Radio Access Networks

Prof. Bart Smolders ( Full Professor, TU Eindhoven)

11:30 – 11:45 Research on Intelligence in core networks

Prof. Fernando Kuipers (Full Professor, TU Delft)

11:45 – 12:00 Research on 6G leading applications and verticals

Jos Berière (Program leader, FNS)

12:00 – 12:15 Experimentation facilities within FNS

Floris Drijver (Work package lead, FNS)

12:15 – 12:30 Q&A with the audience

The First IEEE/IFIP WebAssembly, Cloud and Edge: Shaping the Future of Computing (WACE) Workshop
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16
The First IEEE/IFIP WebAssembly, Cloud, and Edge: Shaping the Future of Computing (WACE) Workshop, colocated with the prestigious IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS), will take place in 2025, supported by the ELASTIC Project, imec, and the Bytecode Alliance. This workshop provides a platform to explore the growing role of WebAssembly and Trusted Computing in cloud and edge systems, which is essential for the development of secure, efficient, and scalable computing platforms.

Submission and Important Dates

Submission deadline: 17 January 2025
Acceptance Notification: 28 February 2025
Camera-ready deadline: 14 March 2025
Submission site: Available soon

The workshop Call for Papers is also available in PDF form.

Conference Organizers

Merlijn Sebrechts
Ghent University – imec
General Co-chair

Bailey Hayes
Cosmonic
General Co-chair

José Santos
Ghent University – imec
TPC Co-chair

David Bryant
Bytecode Alliance
TPC Co-chair

Technical Program Committee

Carlo Centofanti, University of L’Aquila, Italy
Chen Wang, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, USA
Davide Borsatti, University of Bologna, Italy
Dhouha Ayed, Thales, France
Eddy Truyen, KU Leuven, Belgium
Eduard Marin Fabregas, Telefonica Research, Spain
Filip De Turck, Ghent University – imec, Belgium
Jaime Galàn-Jimènez, University of Extremadura, Spain
Louis Cailliot, Thales, France
Luiz F. Bittencourt, University of Campinas, Brazil
Marco Zambianco, FBK, Italy
Mats Brorsson, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Michiel Van Kenhove, Ghent University – imec, Belgium
Mohamed Faten Zhani, ISITCom, University of Sousse, Tunisia
Mays Al-Naday, University of Essex, Colchester, UK
Peini Liu, Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Spain
Roberto Rodrigues Filho, University of Campinas, Brazil
Quentin Michaud, Thales and Télécom SudParis – Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France
Tim Wauters, Ghent University – imec, Belgium

Workshop Description
The edge-cloud continuum is set to revolutionize service deployment and management. With the advent of advanced technologies such as WebAssembly, it is possible to run services efficiently across all devices, machines, and operating systems with low startup latency, minimal runtime overhead, and high levels of isolation. As a result, these modern technologies are revolutionizing all layers of the cloud-edge continuum, from serverless functions in the cloud, over in-network execution and edge computing, to true IoT devices and micro-controllers.
The WACE Workshop will address critical technical issues at the intersection of modern technologies such as WebAssembly and the cloud-edge continuum. Key research areas include:

Orchestrating WebAssembly workloads: The deployment, distribution and management of WebAssembly workloads, including management of serverless WebAssembly functions, scheduling of WebAssembly workloads over heterogeneous fog networks, integrating WebAssembly workloads in existing orchestration platforms, and novel WebAssembly-native orchestrators.
WebAssembly for in-network execution: Leverage WebAssembly for distributing, executing and managing Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) within modern cloud infrastructures. VNFs can benefit from improved performance, security, and isolation, enabling seamless deployment and execution of network functions closer to the edge by using WebAssembly.
Security and Isolation of cloud-edge workloads: Novel technologies for workload isolation, including hardware isolation such as secure enclaves, Intel SGX and Arm TrustZone. Containerization platforms such as MicroVMs, WebAssembly components and Docker containers. Capability-based access control such as WebAssembly System Interface.
Workload management on constrained devices and alternative architectures: Novel method- ologies for optimizing workload performance on devices with limited computational resources, power, and memory. This includes lightweight containerization, efficient resource allocation, adaptive scheduling, and energy-aware computing strategies.
Full-lifecycle management of services in the edge-cloud continuum: Comprehensive strate- gies for managing services throughout their lifecycle, from deployment to maintenance and decommissioning, across the edge-cloud continuum. This includes continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automated scaling, monitoring and diagnostics, service orchestration, and lifecycle policies for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

In summary, the WACE workshop will explore novel practices and methodologies in the Cloud and Edge Computing domains, covering cutting-edge topics aligned with current academic and industry trends. This workshop is particularly relevant to the NOMS community due to its interdisciplinary approach, which bridges best practices from both industry and academic partners. Attendees will gain practical insights and learn about real-world applications directly applicable to their work.

Topics of Interest (but not limited to)

WebAssembly and Edge Technologies
Communication Protocols & Middleware
Edge-Cloud Continuum
Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Workload Management
Microcontrollers
Alternative architectures (e.g., RiscV, ARM)
Resource Management & Orchestration – Serverless workloads
Life-cycle management
Security and Isolation approaches
Constrained Edge devices
Quality of Service/Experience Management
Centralized, Hierarchical, Federated or Distributed Management paradigms

Author Instructions
Authors are invited to submit original contributions to the workshop that are written in English and that have not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Workshop papers must be submitted through EDAS as PDFs using the IEEE conference double-column format style. Style templates can be found here. A NOMS workshop paper must not exceed six pages (excluding references).
All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed based on their originality, significance, technical soundness, and relevance to the workshop’s themes. For accepted papers, at least one author is expected to register and present the paper in person at the workshop. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore.

Supported By

6G IA & 5G ACIA Update on recent 5G/6G achievements
2025-05-19 10:00 - 12:00
The 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) invite you to join their webinar on “5G and 6G Industry/Manufacturing Trials and Pilots (T&Ps) – Highlights, Lessons Learnt, “5G/6G Empowerment” and “Pain Points” on 19 May, 10:00 – 12:00 CEST. This event is supported by the SNS CO OP project.
This event will be an opportunity to present the key actions and achievements on 5G and 6G Industry/Manufacturing T&Ps, from both 6G-IA (e.g. T&Ps Brochures, Vertical Engagement Tracker (VET), Trials WG…) and 5G-ACIA (e.g. Testbed Brochure, Industrial 5G User Guide…) perspectives, targeting also to further develop synergies between both communities.
The Webinar will include one specific Session highlighting 2 SNS and 2 5G-ACIA Industry/Manufacturing T&Ps and one Panel Session to address the “5G / 6G Empowerment” (benefits/value brought by 5G Advanced / 6G that previous generations cannot provide) and the “Pain Points” for Industry/Manufacturing T&Ps.

Draft Agenda:

Webinar Timing
Webinar Programme

10:00 – 10:10

Webinar Welcome / Introduction (6G-IA, 5G-ACIA, MoU, 5G-ACIA Nuremberg Meeting…)

6G-IA: Colin Willcock (6G-IA Board Chairman).
5G-ACIA: Andreas Mueller (5G-ACIA General Chair).

10:10 – 10:20
5G Infrastructure PPP and SNS Trials & Pilots (T&Ps) – 3 Major Highlights:
Kostas Trichias (6G-IA – SNS Technology Board (TB) Chairman)

6G-IA – SNS Verticals Engagement Tracker (VET): Kostas Trichias (6G-IA – SNS TB Chairman).
6G-IA – SNS T&Ps Brochures: Didier Bourse (6G-IA SNS T&Ps Brochures Core Team Chairman).
6G-IA Trials WG: Carles Antón-Haro (6G-IA Trials WG Chairman).

10:20 – 10:30
5G-ACIA Trials & Pilots (T&Ps) – 3 Major Highlights:
Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA and Niels König (Fraunhofer IPT | WG5 Vice-Chair 5G-ACIA)

5G-ACIA Testbeds: Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA).
5G-ACIA Device Overview and Demo Wall 2.0: Niels König (Fraunhofer IPT | WG5 Vice-Chair 5G-ACIA).
5G-ACIA Industrial 5G User Guide: Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA).

10:30 – 11:20
Highlights on 5G/6G Industry/Manufacturing T&Ps – 4 Presentations
(6G-IA Chair: Didier Bourse (6G-IA SNS T&Ps Brochures Core Team Chairman)– 5G-ACIA Chair: Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA))

SNS Call 1 (2022) TARGET-X: Janina Gauß (Research Associate at Fraunhofer IPT – TARGET-X Project Manager).
SNS Call 1 (2022) IMAGINE-B5G: Min Xie (IMAGINE-B5G Technical Manager).
5G-ACIA “5G Millimeter Wave for Industrial Applications”: Niklas Beckmann (Research Fellow, Fraunhofer IPT).
5G-ACIA “End-to-end Communication for TSN over 5G”: Harsha Master (Architect at NXP Semiconductors).

11:20 – 11:45
Panel on Lessons learnt, key take away points and overall “5G Empowerment” / “Pain Points” for Industry/Manufacturing T&Ps
(6G-IA Chair: Carles Antón-Haro – 6G-IA Trials WG Chairman– 5G-ACIA Chair: Niels König (Fraunhofer IPT | WG5 Vice-Chair 5G-ACIA))

Speakers from previous slot.
6G-IA additional Panelist: SNS Call 1 (2022) TrialsNet:
Marco Gramaglia (TrialsNet WP2 “Platform and Network Solutions” Leader).

11:45 – 11:55

Targeted 2025 5G (/6G) T&Ps on Industry/Manufacturing

SNS 2025 T&Ps and SNS Call 2025 Stream D Projects Opportunities:
Didier Bourse (6G-IA SNS Work Programmes Task Force / Core Team Chairman).
5G-ACIA T&Ps – Key Highlights for 2025:
Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA).

11:55 – 12:00

Webinar Conclusion

6G-IA: Colin Willcock (6G-IA Board Chairman).
5G-ACIA: Andreas Mueller (5G-ACIA General Chair).

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WiTaR Second Lunch Salon: A Practical Introduction to Data Protection Compliance – 21 May 2025
2025-05-21 14:00 - 15:00
Date & Time:

Wednesday 21st May 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CEST)
Recording is available here: https://youtu.be/NN_4nSRr6fY

Topic: WiTaR Second Lunch Salon: A Practical Introduction to Data Protection Compliance – 21 May 2025
Speaker: Pooja Mohnani, Project Manager at Eurescom GmbH
Join us for the second WiTaR Lunch Salon featuring Pooja Mohnani, Project Manager at Eurescom GmbH, as she delves into the fundamentals of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for the 6G research and innovation landscape.
In today’s digital world, understanding how to manage personal data is no longer optional—it’s essential. Data protection is both a legal obligation and a marker of organisational trust. Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is critical for anyone involved in managing projects, internal operations etc.
This workshop provides a practical and structured approach to GDPR, offering clarity on key principles, roles, and responsibilities, with a focus on real-world application. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to integrate data protection into their daily workflows, support organisational compliance, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability.

Session structure:

Intro & Objectives – Why GDPR matters and what you’ll learn
What is GDPR? – Understand who it affects and why
Core Principles – The 7 pillars of compliant data handling
Lawful Processing – Knowing when and how you can use personal data
Individual Rights – What rights people have and how to honor them
Practical examples and resources

About WiTaR:
The Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) Working Group (WG) focuses on promoting gender equality, inclusion, and empowerment within the 6G Research & Innovation (R&I) community. Established as part of the European flagship project Hexa-X in February 2021 and expanded to the broader 5G Infrastructure PPP community in June 2021, the WiTaR WG continues to grow its influence. Launched in Fall 2023, WiTaR is dedicated to closing gender gaps and increasing the participation of women in the 6G R&I community.
Our mission:WiTaR seeks to close the gender gap by fostering an inclusive environment, breaking down barriers, and inspiring the next generation of women leaders in telecommunications and research. The group’s efforts are focused on creating a more equitable and diverse workforce in these essential sectors, ensuring women have equal opportunities and recognition for their contributions.
More information & registration: https://6g-ia.eu/witar/

The Italian National Initiative on 6G: the achievements in the RESTART program
2025-05-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Details

Date: Thursday 22th May 2025
Time: 10:30 to 12:00 CEST
Recording is available here: https://youtu.be/BRBIs7oY53Q

About
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 organizing a series of webinars where various national initiatives will showcase their key achievements and share information about their experimental platforms.
The third webinar in this series is scheduled to take place on 22th May 2025, from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST, featuring an in-depth presentation of the Italian 6G R&I activities and platforms as a part of their national program, RESTART
RESTART program
The research and development program RESTART ‘RESearch and innovation on future Telecommunications systems and networks, to make Italy more smART’ is the most important public R&D program ever implemented in the Telecommunications sector in Italy.
RESTART has the ambitious goal of contributing to shaping the evolution of Telecommunications in Italy, restarting a sector that possesses world-class expertise and experience. It focuses on the main topics of Telecommunications science and technology, including all types of related systems and networks for both human and non-human users. For example, high-capacity fixed networks, 5G/6G cellular networks, local area networks, satellite networks, the Internet, applications, and services in various sectors such as agriculture, commerce, energy, finance, industry, media, health, security, and transportation. RESTART will leverage and contribute to technologies such as distributed cloud, artificial intelligence, programmable hardware architectures, integrated optics and optical computing, optoelectronics, and sensing. The webinar will give an overview of some of the key initiatives within RESTART and will focus in particular on the experimental facilities and labs that have been created in some of the most impactful research activities.
Agenda

10:30 – 10:40Welcome & IntroductionColin Wilcock (Chairman, 6G-IA)

10:40 – 10:55Overview of RESTART program and experimental LabsAntonio Capone (RESTART Scientific Coordinator, Professor at Politecnico di Milano)

10:55 – 11:10Programmable Network platformsCarla Fabiana Chiasserini (PI of Programmable Networks for Future Services and Media, Professor at Politecnico di Torino)

11:10 – 11:25Experimenting with Next Generation WirelessUmberto Spagnolini (PI of Wireless Networks and Technologies Professor at Politecnico di Milano)

11:25 – 11:40Research platforms for optical communications and networksPiero Castoldi (PI of Pervasive and Photonic Network Technologies and Infrastructures, Professor at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna)

11:40 – 12:00Q&A with the audience

Recording

SNS JU Calls for Proposals 2025 - Info Day & Brokerage Event
2025-05-23 10:00 - 17:30 | Online Event, WEBINAR
SNS JU Info Day and Brokerage Online Event
This online event informed potential SNS Project Calls 2025 applicants about the funding opportunities within the R&I Work Programme 2025 of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and to assist those interested in submitting a proposal.
Potential proposers can find more details on the open SNS Calls and various Topics on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal .
Speakers from SNS JU, European Commission and 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) provided detailed insights into the Calls’ ambitions and focus, evaluation and award processes. Attendees had the opportunity to pose specific Call-related questions and present their organisation and interests for possible future collaborations.
This SNS JU Info day and Brokerage Event was held in two parts:

Part 1: The Info Day – Recording available here

During this part, the information on the Call context & orientations, the content of the Work Programme, and the Call conditions were presented and followed with a Q&A session.

Part 2: Brokerage Session – Recording available here

During this part, potential project participants made short pitches to promote their competence and/or their project ideas.

To further assist stakeholders to form competitive proposal consortia, the SNS JU Brokerage Platform is also available. In this platform, any organisation can post its expertise or proposal ideas, and of course all can browse the information posted by other stakeholders.

AGENDA:
Moderator: Pavlos Fournogerakis, Deputy Head of Programmes, SNS JU

Agenda Part 1: INFO DAY

10:00 – 10:10 Welcome – Opening Thibaut Kleiner, Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board & Director, Future Networks, DG CONNECT, European Commission

10:10 – 10:20Industry Orientations/6G-IA visionColin Willcock, Nokia, 6G-IA Governing Board Chairman,
Vice-Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board

10:20 – 10:30 SNS JU State of play Erzsebet Fitori, Executive Director, SNS JU

10:30 – 10:45Key orientations of the SNS R&I WP 2025Javier Albares, Head of Programmes, SNS JU

10:45 – 10:55Coffee Break 10’

10:55 – 11:15SNS R&I WP 2025 TopicsAlexandros Kaloxylos, Executive Director, 6G-IA

11:15 – 11:30 Q&A

11:30 – 12:00Call overview and Conditions (including eligibility criteria) Pavlos Fournogerakis, Deputy Head of Programmes, SNS JU

12:00 – 12:15Q&A

12:15 – 12:30European Digital NCP Network - IDEAL-ISTManfred Halver,
National Contact Point
Horizon Europe.
IDEAL-IST representative

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break

Agenda Part 2: BROKERAGE SESSION

Session A

Time (CEST)Session A##PresenterOrganization

13.30Welcome & Intro and Moderation Claudio.Scalese, Project Officer and Call Coordinator SNS JU

13.35Advanced Architectures Systems
and Technologies
&
Wireless Communication Technologies
and Signal Processing
&
6G NTN-TN Unification/ Integration

Moderator: Claudio Scalese
A1 PresentationPieter BecueIMEC - IDLab

13.40A2 PresentationGeorge StamoulisAthens University of Economics and Business (AUEB)

13.45A3 PresentationAhmet Zoir ABDURAHMANUlak Communications

13.50A4 PresentationJoaquin EscuderoGradiant

13.55A5 PresentationEric GatelIRT Bcom

14.00A6 PresentationFehmi Emre KadanVIAVI Solutions

14.05A7 PresentationAntonios LalasCERTH/ITI

14.10A8 PresentationRonis MaximidisStellar Phronesis

14.15A9 PresentationKonstantinos NtontinSnT, University of Luxembourg

14.20A10 PresentationRazvan CraciunescuUniversity of Science & Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest

14.25A11 Presentation Rob MaunderAccelerComm

14.30BREAK 5'

Session B

Time (CEST)Session B##PresenterOrganization

14.35Welcome & Intro and Moderation Oana Radu, Programme OfficerSNS JU

14.40Higher Speed Optical Access Networks
&
Microelectronic –
Front-End Module (FEM)
&
6G Telco Cloud and Service
Provision enablers
&
Other

Moderator: Oana Radu
B1 PresentationGary HalsteadAWTG

14.45B2 PresentationAgapi MesodiakakiAristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

14.50B3 PresentationVojkan VidojkovicTUE

14.55B4 PresentationEdward AustinLancaster University

15.00B5 PresentationYudani RiobóQUOBIS

15.05B6 PresentationFrank MungauWAN-AI

15.10B7 PresentationDavid CrawfordUniversity of Strathclyde

15.15B8 PresentationDamien MuirNeutral Wireless

15.20B9 PresentationAparajithan SivanathanAdvanced Manufacturing Research Centre

15.25B10 PresentationLaurent FrouinCRF (Canon Research Centre France)

15.30B11 PresentationJanez SterleINTERNET INSTITUTE

15.35B12 PresentationMichael ParkerUniversity of Essex

15.40B13 PresentationZubair ShaikAiVader

END OF THE EVENT

SNS CO-OP Questionnaire Webinar - SNS Call 1 & 2 projects results and Call 3 projects ambitions
2025-06-16 14:00 - 15:30
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 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:

6G-IA & 5G-ACIA Highlights, Lessons learnt and next steps on ISAC/JCAS
2025-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Event, WEBINAR
The 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) held a Webinar on the “6G-IA and 5G-ACIA Highlights, Lessons learnt and next steps on ISAC/JCAS” on Friday, 10 October, from 10:00 to 12:00 CEST.
Recording below also available on YouTube now.
The event included representatives and presenters from 6G-IA and 5G-ACIA and was an opportunity to present the key actions and achievements on 5G and 6G ISAC/JCAS from both 6G-IA and 5G-ACIA perspectives, targeting also to further develop synergies between both communities, in addressing the next opportunities and challenges and the related next steps and actions.
The SNS CO-OP project is responsible for organising this webinar.
Agenda

Webinar Timing

Webinar Programme – FULL AGENDA

10:00-10:10

Webinar Welcome/Introduction

SNS/6G-IA: Raffaele de Peppe (6G-IA Board Vice-Chairman).
5G-ACIA: Afif Osseiran (General Chair 5G-ACIA).

10:10-10:45

Session 1: ISAC/JCAS Use-cases and Requirements

SNS JU Programme / Projects Perspectives: Didier Bourse (6G-IA SNS Work Programmes Task Force / Core Team Chairman) and SNS Projects Representatives Sebastian Robitzsch (Multi-X), Konstantinos Maliatsos (iSEE-6G), Dan Kilper (ECO-eNet), Giyyarpuram Madhusudan (6G-DISAC), Izzat Darwazeh (6G-MUSICAL) and Eric Klumperink (6G-Reference).
5G-ACIA Connected Industries and Automation Perspectives: Hanwen Cao (WG1).
5 mns Q/As.

10:45-11:30

Session 2: ISAC/JCAS Research & Innovation, Validation and Challenges

SNS JU Programme / Projects Perspectives: Kostas Trichias (6G-IA – SNS Technology Board (TB) Chairman) and SNS Projects Representatives Sebastian Robitzsch (Multi-X), Konstantinos Maliatsos (iSEE-6G), Hui Chen (6G-DISAC), Izzat Darwazeh (6G-MUSICAL) and Marc Bauduin (6G-Reference).
5G-ACIA Connected Industries and Automation Perspectives: Atte Länsisalmi (WG3 Chair).
5 mns Q/As.

11:30-11:50

Session 3: ISAC/JCAS Standardisation and Impact

SNS JU Programme / Projects Perspectives: Alex Kaloxylos, 6G-IA Executive Director and SNS Projects Representatives Sebastian Robitzsch (Multi-X), Kyriakos Stylianopoulos (6G-DISAC), Izzat Darwazeh (6G-MUSICAL) and Stefan Anderson (6G-Reference).
5G-ACIA Connected Industries and Automation Perspectives: Michael Bahr (WG1 Chair).
5 mns Q/As.

11:50-12:00

6G-IA and 5G-ACIA Synergies
Webinar Conclusion

SNS/6G-IA: Raffaele de Peppe (6G-IA Board Vice-Chairman).
5G-ACIA: Afif Osseiran (General Chair 5G-ACIA).

Recording:

Digitalisation & Connectivity: Techritory 2025 set for Riga
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | ATTA CENTRE, RIGA, LATVIA, Krasta iela 60, Riga, Latvia
On 22–23 October 2025, the ATTA Centre in Riga, Latvia, will host Techritory 2025, a leading European forum on digitalisation and connectivity. Under the theme “Connected Futures through Digital Paths”, the event will gather over 600 speakers and guests from industry, research, policy, and innovation. Topics include 6G and 5G, quantum, AI, defence connectivity, sustainable data centres, digital identity, non-terrestrial networks, drone applications, data security, and maritime autonomy.
Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), will participate in the opening speech on 23 October.On 22 October, she will also participate in the Digital Innovation Funding Panel Stage Session (Techritory Stage Sessions), and her video message will open the WiTaR Panel “WiTaR in Focus: Advancing Research and Pre-Standardisation Synergies in Emerging Technologies“.
Co-creation events
Three co-creation sessions, organised with the SNS CO-OP project and the 6G-IA, will focus on inclusion and monetisation in next-generation technologies:

WiTaR in Focus: Advancing Research and Pre-Standardisation Synergies in Emerging Technologies (22 October, 11:00–12:30).
Shaping the future of connectivity requires more than innovation — it calls for collaboration between research, standardisation, and inclusivity.At this year’s Techritory Forum, the 6G-IA Working Groups Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) and Pre-Standardisation, with support from the SNS CO-OP project, bring together experts to bridge the gap between R&D and standards in 6G.
The session will open with a video message from Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director of SNS JU, highlighting the importance of inclusive research and standardisation in Europe’s digital future.
This interactive session invites researchers, innovators, policymakers, and diversity advocates to contribute, know challenges, and co-create solutions. Together, we will identify gaps, share experiences, and build pathways toward an inclusive, impactful 6G ecosystem.
Speakers include Pooja Mohnani (Eurescom), Veronica Vutto (Trust-IT Services), Rute C. Sofia (5G+/6G ETF), and Prachi Sachdeva (TNO), with a panel moderated by Uwe Herzog (Eurescom).

Integrated Sensing and Communications in SNS Trials and Pilots: Pathway to Monetisation of 6G Networks (22 October, 14:00–17:00). Organised by the 6G-IA Trials WG and Vertical Task Force Chairs, the event will explore how ISAC can create value in areas such as infrastructure monitoring, smart manufacturing, and autonomous mobility. It will feature SNS-funded projects, EC representatives, ETSI experts, and industry leaders, with a panel on aligning standards, trials, and markets.

A European Cloud: Myth or Reality? (22 October, 11:00–12:30). This session will explore the role of cloud computing in Europe’s digital transformation, focusing on sovereignty, sustainability, and innovation for 6G. It will present key initiatives such as 3C Networks, highlight perspectives from open-source communities, operators and telecom players, and discuss business opportunities and regulatory needs for strengthening Europe’s cloud ecosystem.

Stage contributions
6G-IA and SNS JU experts will also join high-level stage discussions:

European Leadership in Key Digital Sectors: Driving FP10 to Success (23 October, 10:30-11:20)
This panel will bring together technology leaders from telecoms, cloud, AI, and microelectronics, alongside European Commission representatives, to address opportunities and threats for research and innovation beyond 2030. The debate will cover:

digital sectors expected to dominate in 2030+ (6G, AI, cloud/edge, chips, satellite);
areas where Europe already leads and how to maintain this position;
weaker sectors and actions needed to strengthen them;
the role of these technologies in Europe’s 6G roadmap;
strategic investments required over the next five years.

In Defence of 5G (22 October, 17:00-17:50) debating 5G’s perceived underdelivery, monetisation challenges, and the potential of 5G Advanced and private networks.
The session will also explore whether Europe’s investment culture is too risk-averse, how to enable AI-driven and deep-tech startups, and how funding landscapes differ between developed and emerging markets.
Speakers include Colin Willcock, 6G-IA Board Chair, alongside leading analysts and industry experts.
Digital Innovation Funding (22 October, 17:00-17:50), debating between official representatives, will try to understand what funding mechanisms are currently available to support digital innovation, and how accessible they are to startups and growth-stage companies. But also, if Europe’s investment culture is too risk-averse to support the creation of global tech giants, and how the mindset can be send? This session will also deep into the current funding models prepared for AI-driven startups and deep tech, or if these require entirely new financial instruments.
Erzsébet Fitori will participate in this Techritory Stage Session on Digital Innovation Funding, discussing mechanisms that support digital innovation and the accessibility of funding for startups and growth-stage companies.

Participation
Participation in co-creation events is free of charge via the Techritory 2025 registration page. Selected sessions will also be streamed live on live.techritory.com.

The Swedish National Initiative on 6G: Perspectives from the Advanced Digitalisation program
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Online event
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 fifth webinar in this series was scheduled to take place on 28th Oct 2025, from 13:00 to 14:30 CET, featuring an in-depth presentation of the Swedish 6G R&I activities as a part of their national program.

Swedish National Initiative
Advanced Digitalisation is an industry-driven research and innovation program aimed at promoting and accelerating Sweden’s and Swedish industry’s capacity to create the digital solutions of the future, thereby driving the necessary transitions we face. This is achieved by funding demand-driven research and innovation initiatives and establishing cross-sectoral structures for collaboration. With a yearly budget of SEK 1 billion (about EUR 900 million), the program is one of the largest research and innovation initiatives in Sweden.
Digital infrastructure and communication are one of the program’s central focus areas, making Advanced Digitalisation Sweden’s leading funder of research and innovation in the field. The program supports the development and use of 5G in industry and highlights the importance of 5G Standalone as both a driver for industrial digital transformation today and a necessary step towards 6G.
In this webinar, Sweden introduced their program and took a closer look at some initiatives within digital infrastructure, with a particular focus on 6G. Representatives from competence centres and a strategic project funded by the program shared insights from their work. As an introduction, Vinnova provided an overview of Swedish 6G initiatives.

Agenda

TIMESESSIONSPEAKERS

13:00 – 13:10Welcome & IntroductionRaffaele de Peppe (Vice - Chairman, 6G-IA)

13:10 – 13:20Introduction of Vinnova - Sweden’s Innovation Agency

Overview of Swedish 6G initiative to strengthen global leadership in wireless systems and connectivity
Lars Gustafsson (Swedish delegation in State Representative Group, Vinnova - Sweden’s Innovation Agency)

Sverker Brundin (Manager Sweden´s 6G-program, Vinnova)

13:20 – 13:35Overview of the Advanced Digitalisation programLena Backlund (Process manager, Advanced Digitalisation)

13:35 – 13:50SweWin Competence CenterEmil Björnsson (Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

13:50 – 14:05WiTECH Competence CenterTommy Svensson (Professor, Chalmers University of Technology)

14:05 – 14:20ISAC - Ericsson sensing testbed and Advanced Digitalisation projectPeter Almers (PhD, Ericsson)

14:20 – 14:30Q&A with the audience

Recording

From Research to Impact: Exploring the Top-10 Key Achievements of SNS JU Projects
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:30
Details:

Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET
Location: Online through the Webex platform

Rewatch the recording of presenting the 2025 Top-10 Projects Key Achievements!

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) was pleased to host a dedicated Webinar showcasing the 2025 Top-10 Key Achievements, a curated selection of the most significant, innovative, and influential results emerging from SNS JU projects funded under Call 1 and Call 2.
The Webinar featured the presentation of the new SNS Key Achievements Repository, an online tool designed to increase visibility, transparency, and accessibility of project outcomes. Attendees learned about the methodology behind the evaluation and selection process, offering a deeper understanding of how the Top-10 Achievements were identified among a wide range of competitive, high-quality results.
The event also put the spotlight on the researchers and innovators behind this year’s selected achievements. Each featured project briefly presented the achievement that earned its place in the Top-10, highlighting its potential to shape the future of Europe’s digital landscape.
Thank you for joining us this Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discover the cutting-edge work driving the SNS JU mission forward and to engage with the experts leading these advancements!

Discover SNS JU Projects´Top-10 Key Achievements along with all other Key Achievements here!

Agenda

TIMINGTOPICSPEAKER

14:00-14:10Opening & Welcoming Remarks on the SNS JU Top-10 Key AchievementsChair of the webinar: Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes

Thibaut Kleiner, Director for Future Networks at the European Commission’s DG Connect, Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board

Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)

14:10-14:18Presentation of the Development and Selection Process of the TOP-10 Key Achievements Kostas Trichias, SNS JU Technology Board Chairman

14:18-14:23Walkthrough of the Key Achievements Online Repository: How to navigate the tool and access the full list of 188 submitted achievementsAudrey Bienvenu, Project Communication Manager at Eurescom GmbH

14:23-15:13Presentations of the 2025 Top-10 Achievements of SNS ProjectsCATEGORY 1 - SIGNIFICANT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT:
1. 6G REFERENCE - Hua Wang, Full Professor and Principal Investigator at ETH Zürich
2. SEASON - Antonio Napoli, Project Manager at Infinera
3. SUPERIOT - Bruce Napier, Dissemination Manager & EU Funding at Vivid Components

CATEGORY 2 - EXPERIMENTATION:
4. 6G SANDBOX - Dimitris Tsolkas, Project Deputy Technical Manager & Head of Research and Development at Fogus
5. SUNRISE-6G - Kostas Ramantas, Senior Research Engineer at Iquadrat
6. 6G XR - Roberto Viola, Work Package 3, “XR Enablers” leader & Senior Researcher at Vicomtech

CATEGORY 3 - VERTICAL SOLUTION AND TRIALS
7. IMAGINE-B5G - Joan Meseguer, Researcher IT at Fundacion Valenciaport
8. TRIALS NET - Silvia Provvedi, Project Coordinator & Senior Project Manager at Ericsson

CATEGORY 4 - IMPACTFUL STANDARDS CONTRIBUTION
9. 6G SHINE - Gilberto Berardinelli, Project Coordinator & Associate Professor at Aalborg University

CATEGORY 5 - SUSTAINAILITY SOLUTION
10. HEXA-X-II - Mikko Uusitalo, Project Coordinator & Head of Radio Systems Research Department at Nokia Bell Labs

Moderated by Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes

15:13-15:23Q&A SessionModerated by Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes

15:23-15:30Closing RemarksPavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes

Recording
