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SUMMARY:3GPP standards and SNS-JU impact Webinar
DESCRIPTION:3GPP standards and SNS-JU impact:  Best Practices and Success Stories\nWhen:  Thursday 27th March at 14:00 CET \nIntroduction \nStandardization 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. \nIn 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. \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnderstand 3GPP\, the importance of standards and how to participate.\nGain exclusive insights from experienced project leaders and leading experts in 3GPP standards.\nLearn best practices to increase the standardization impact of research projects.\n\n\nAgenda\n14:00 – 14:15:  “European/SNS-JU view on the importance of standards” – Agustin Diaz-Pines (European Commission) \n14:15 – 14:45:  “3GPP presentation and update” – Jose Luis Almodovar Chico (3GPP SA1 chair) \n14:45 – 15:30: “Best practices and success stories” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMikko Uusitalo (Hexa-X-II Flagship project) – Nokia\nDaniel Lönnblad (SA1 delegate) – Ericsson\nDevaki Chandramouli (SA2 delegate) – Nokia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00: Round table on “Best practices and success stories” \n\nRecording:
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/3gpp-standards-and-sns-ju-impact-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Other Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
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SUMMARY:SNS ICE Final Event – Showcasing Key Achievements – 28 April 2025 at 14:00 CEST
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 28th\, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST\nLocation: Online (registration closed) \nWe 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. \nParticipants 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. \nThank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the event’s success! \nRecording is available here: https://youtu.be/7oPR0CcHsqg  \n\n\n\nAbout SNS ICE\nSNS 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. \nThroughout its duration\, SNS ICE: \n\nEstablished strategic dialogues at the European level among Horizon Europe Partnerships\, national initiatives\, and R&D clusters.\nFostered international collaboration with key regions actively working on 6G development.\nMonitored and communicated key standardization activities and roadmaps.\nEngaged with vertical industries to promote SNS JU solutions and explore tailored 6G applications.\nOrganized workshops and participated in major global events such as Techritory and EuCNC\, ensuring widespread dissemination of SNS JU progress.\n\nAs the project concludes\, this final event will highlight its main achievements and contributions to securing Europe’s leadership in 6G development. \nLearn more: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/csa-s/#SNS-ICE \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n	Time (CET)Session TitlePresenter\n\n\n\n\n	14.00 - 14.10Intro & WelcomeKostas Trichias (6G-IA\, SNS ICE Coordinator)\n\n\n	14.10 - 14.20Opening Statement from DG CONNECTMiguel Gonzalez Sancho (E1 Head of Unit at DG CONNECT)\n\n\n	14.20 - 14.30The SNS JU towards 2030Erzsebet Fitori (Executive Director of SNS JU)\n\n\n	14.30 – 14.55International Landscape & 6G Standardization\n•	International Impact of SNS JU & global synergies \n•	SNS ICE International landscape survey\n•	6G Standardization landscape & timelinesColin Willcock (6G-IA Chairman)\nKostas Trichias (6G-IA\, SNS ICE Coordinator)\nJosé Almodóvar Chico (Senior R&D consultant at TNO)\n\n\n	14.55 – 15.20EU collaboration & National Initiatives\n•	National Initiatives landscape analysis\n•	Opportunities for synergies between National Initiatives & SNS JU\n•	Analysis of the EU Cloud landscapePrachi Sachdeva (5G/6G Consultant at TNO)\nMaria Raftopoulou (Scientist Innovator at TNO)\nAlexandros Kaloxylos (6G-IA Executive Director)\n\n\n	15.20 – 15.35Vertical landscape & Vertical Engagement Tracker\n•	Vertical Stakeholders Survey\n•	Vertical Engagement Tracker tourRaffaele De Peppe (Strategy & Innovation Officer at TIM)\nMaria Giuffrida (Senior Researcher at TRUST-IT)\n\n\n	15.35 – 15.45Key recommendations to StakeholdersCarles Anton Haro (Director of R&D Programmes\nat CTTC)\n\n\n	15.45 – 16.00Q&AKostas Trichias (6G-IA\, SNS ICE Coordinator) & ALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-ice-final-event-showcasing-key-achievements/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250508T123000
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SUMMARY:National Initiatives:  Dutch National Initiative on 6G
DESCRIPTION:The Dutch National Initiative on 6G: the Netherlands’ achievements in the Future Network Services (FNS) program\nIntroduction:\nThe 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. \nAs 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. \nIn 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. \nThe 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/ ]\nThe webinar will provide insights in the 6G research activities in the Netherlands. The individual presentations will answer the following questions: \n\nThe scope of the activities in the Netherlands including the specific research focus\, achievements so far\, and further planned deliveries\nThe different organisations active in the 6G national initiative and their role\nThe capabilities of the partners involved in FNS and their possible participation in the upcoming SNS-calls\n\nDownload all the slides of the presentations here.\n\nAgenda:\n11:00 – 11:05    Introduction/Welcome \n\nColin Willcock\, Chairman 6G IA\n\n11:05 – 11:15     Introduction to the Dutch 6G Future Network Services Program \n\nPaul Wijngaard (Alliance Director\, FNS)\n\n11:15 – 11:30    Research on Intelligent components & Radio Access Networks \n\nProf. Bart Smolders ( Full Professor\, TU Eindhoven)\n\n11:30 – 11:45     Research on Intelligence in core networks \n\nProf. Fernando Kuipers (Full Professor\, TU Delft)\n\n11:45 – 12:00    Research on 6G leading applications and verticals \n\nJos Berière (Program leader\, FNS)\n\n12:00 – 12:15     Experimentation facilities within FNS \n\nFloris Drijver (Work package lead\, FNS)\n\n12:15 – 12:30     Q&A with the audience \n 
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/national-initiatives-dutch-national-initiative-on-6g/
CATEGORIES:6G IA Event,Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
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SUMMARY:The First IEEE/IFIP WebAssembly\, Cloud and Edge: Shaping the Future of Computing (WACE) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1729860069700{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\nThe 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. \n  \nSubmission and Important Dates\n\nSubmission deadline: 17 January 2025\nAcceptance Notification: 28 February 2025\nCamera-ready deadline: 14 March 2025\nSubmission site: Available soon\n\nThe workshop Call for Papers is also available in PDF form. \n  \nConference Organizers\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1729860032971{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n  \nMerlijn Sebrechts\nGhent University – imec\nGeneral Co-chair \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1729860026710{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\n\nBailey Hayes\nCosmonic\nGeneral Co-chair\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1729860037569{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\n\nJosé Santos\nGhent University – imec\nTPC Co-chair\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1729860043009{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\n\nDavid Bryant\nBytecode Alliance\nTPC Co-chair\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1729860080932{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\n  \nTechnical Program Committee\n\nCarlo Centofanti\, University of L’Aquila\, Italy\nChen Wang\, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center\, USA\nDavide Borsatti\, University of Bologna\, Italy\nDhouha Ayed\, Thales\, France\nEddy Truyen\, KU Leuven\, Belgium\nEduard Marin Fabregas\, Telefonica Research\, Spain\nFilip De Turck\, Ghent University – imec\, Belgium\nJaime Galàn-Jimènez\, University of Extremadura\, Spain\nLouis Cailliot\, Thales\, France\nLuiz F. Bittencourt\, University of Campinas\, Brazil\nMarco Zambianco\, FBK\, Italy\nMats Brorsson\, University of Luxembourg\, Luxembourg\nMichiel Van Kenhove\, Ghent University – imec\, Belgium\nMohamed Faten Zhani\, ISITCom\, University of Sousse\, Tunisia\nMays Al-Naday\, University of Essex\, Colchester\, UK\nPeini Liu\, Barcelona Supercomputing Center\, Spain\nRoberto Rodrigues Filho\, University of Campinas\, Brazil\nQuentin Michaud\, Thales and Télécom SudParis – Institut Polytechnique de Paris\, France\nTim Wauters\, Ghent University – imec\, Belgium\n\n  \nWorkshop Description\nThe 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. \nThe 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: \n\nOrchestrating 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.\nWebAssembly 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.\nSecurity 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.\nWorkload 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.\nFull-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.\n\nIn 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. \n  \nTopics of Interest (but not limited to)\n\nWebAssembly and Edge Technologies\nCommunication Protocols & Middleware\nEdge-Cloud Continuum\nNetwork Function Virtualization (NFV)\nSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN)\nWorkload Management\nMicrocontrollers\nAlternative architectures (e.g.\, RiscV\, ARM)\nResource Management & Orchestration – Serverless workloads\nLife-cycle management\nSecurity and Isolation approaches\nConstrained Edge devices\nQuality of Service/Experience Management\nCentralized\, Hierarchical\, Federated or Distributed Management paradigms\n\n  \nAuthor Instructions\nAuthors 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). \nAll 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. \n\n\n\n\nSupported By\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/the-first-ieee-ifip-webassembly-cloud-and-edge-shaping-the-future-of-computing-wace-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20250519T102512Z
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SUMMARY:6G IA & 5G ACIA Update on recent 5G/6G achievements
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \n\nDraft Agenda:\n\n\n\nWebinar Timing\nWebinar Programme\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:10 \n\n\nWebinar Welcome / Introduction (6G-IA\, 5G-ACIA\, MoU\, 5G-ACIA Nuremberg Meeting…) \n\n6G-IA: Colin Willcock (6G-IA Board Chairman).\n5G-ACIA: Andreas Mueller (5G-ACIA General Chair).\n\n\n\n\n10:10 – 10:20\n5G Infrastructure PPP and SNS Trials & Pilots (T&Ps) – 3 Major Highlights:\nKostas Trichias (6G-IA – SNS Technology Board (TB) Chairman) \n\n6G-IA – SNS Verticals Engagement Tracker (VET): Kostas Trichias (6G-IA – SNS TB Chairman).\n6G-IA – SNS T&Ps Brochures: Didier Bourse (6G-IA SNS T&Ps Brochures Core Team Chairman).\n6G-IA Trials WG: Carles Antón-Haro (6G-IA Trials WG Chairman).\n\n\n\n\n10:20 – 10:30\n5G-ACIA Trials & Pilots (T&Ps) – 3 Major Highlights:\nLisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA and Niels König (Fraunhofer IPT | WG5 Vice-Chair 5G-ACIA) \n\n5G-ACIA Testbeds: Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA).\n5G-ACIA Device Overview and Demo Wall 2.0: Niels König (Fraunhofer IPT | WG5 Vice-Chair 5G-ACIA).\n5G-ACIA Industrial 5G User Guide: Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA).\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:20\nHighlights on 5G/6G Industry/Manufacturing T&Ps – 4 Presentations\n(6G-IA Chair: Didier Bourse (6G-IA SNS T&Ps Brochures Core Team Chairman)– 5G-ACIA Chair: Lisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA)) \n\nSNS Call 1 (2022) TARGET-X: Janina Gauß (Research Associate at Fraunhofer IPT – TARGET-X Project Manager).\nSNS Call 1 (2022) IMAGINE-B5G: Min Xie (IMAGINE-B5G Technical Manager).\n5G-ACIA “5G Millimeter Wave for Industrial Applications”: Niklas Beckmann (Research Fellow\, Fraunhofer IPT).\n5G-ACIA “End-to-end Communication for TSN over 5G”: Harsha Master (Architect at NXP Semiconductors).\n\n\n\n\n11:20 – 11:45\nPanel on Lessons learnt\, key take away points and overall “5G Empowerment” / “Pain Points” for Industry/Manufacturing T&Ps\n(6G-IA Chair: Carles Antón-Haro – 6G-IA Trials WG Chairman– 5G-ACIA Chair: Niels König (Fraunhofer IPT | WG5 Vice-Chair 5G-ACIA)) \n\nSpeakers from previous slot.\n6G-IA additional Panelist: SNS Call 1 (2022) TrialsNet:\nMarco Gramaglia (TrialsNet WP2 “Platform and Network Solutions” Leader).\n\n\n\n\n11:45 – 11:55\n\nTargeted 2025 5G (/6G) T&Ps on Industry/Manufacturing \n\nSNS 2025 T&Ps and SNS Call 2025 Stream D Projects Opportunities:\nDidier Bourse (6G-IA SNS Work Programmes Task Force / Core Team Chairman).\n5G-ACIA T&Ps – Key Highlights for 2025:\nLisa Underberg (ifak | WG5 Chair 5G-ACIA).\n\n\n\n\n11:55 – 12:00\n\nWebinar Conclusion \n\n6G-IA: Colin Willcock (6G-IA Board Chairman).\n5G-ACIA: Andreas Mueller (5G-ACIA General Chair).\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration:\nThe event is an online webinar and the access details will be shared automatically to all registrants in reply to their registration. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPlease fill and submit the form below to register for the webinar. Access details will be sent to your email address in reply.\n \nYour Family Name * \n \nYour First Name * \n \nYour Email * \n \nCompany/Organisation \n \nProject/Initiative you are representing \n \n GDPR STATEMENT: The information collected here will only be used for sending the Webinar access details and for announcing the availability of the event recordings.
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/6g-ia-5g-acia-update-on-recent-5g-6g-achievements/
CATEGORIES:6G IA Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
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SUMMARY:WiTaR Second Lunch Salon: A Practical Introduction to Data Protection Compliance – 21 May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\n\nWednesday 21st May 2025\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CEST)\nRecording is available here: https://youtu.be/NN_4nSRr6fY\n\nTopic: WiTaR Second Lunch Salon: A Practical Introduction to Data Protection Compliance – 21 May 2025\nSpeaker: Pooja Mohnani\, Project Manager at Eurescom GmbH\nJoin 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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nSession structure:\n\nIntro & Objectives – Why GDPR matters and what you’ll learn\nWhat is GDPR? – Understand who it affects and why\nCore Principles – The 7 pillars of compliant data handling\nLawful Processing – Knowing when and how you can use personal data\nIndividual Rights – What rights people have and how to honor them\nPractical examples and resources\n\n  \n\nAbout WiTaR:\nThe 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. \nOur 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. \nMore information & registration: https://6g-ia.eu/witar/
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/witar-second-lunch-salon-a-practical-introduction-to-data-protection-compliance-21-may-2025/
CATEGORIES:SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250522T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20250519T093305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T123234Z
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SUMMARY:The Italian National Initiative on 6G: the achievements in the RESTART program
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nDate: Thursday 22th May 2025\nTime: 10:30 to 12:00 CEST\nRecording is available here: https://youtu.be/BRBIs7oY53Q\n\nAbout\nThe 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. \nAs 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. \nIn 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. \nThe 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 \nRESTART program\nThe 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. \nRESTART 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. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n	10:30 – 10:40Welcome & IntroductionColin Wilcock (Chairman\, 6G-IA)\n\n\n\n\n	10:40 – 10:55Overview of RESTART program and experimental LabsAntonio Capone (RESTART Scientific Coordinator\, Professor at Politecnico di  Milano)\n\n\n	10:55 – 11:10Programmable Network platformsCarla Fabiana Chiasserini (PI of Programmable Networks for Future Services and Media\, Professor at Politecnico di Torino)\n\n\n	11:10 – 11:25Experimenting with Next Generation WirelessUmberto Spagnolini (PI of Wireless Networks and Technologies Professor at Politecnico di Milano)\n\n\n	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)\n\n\n	11:40 – 12:00Q&A with the audience\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/the-italian-national-initiative-on-6g-the-achievements-in-the-restart-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:6G IA Event,Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250523T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20250508T064504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T093240Z
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SUMMARY:SNS JU Calls for Proposals 2025 - Info Day & Brokerage Event
DESCRIPTION:SNS JU Info Day and Brokerage Online Event\nThis 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.  \nPotential proposers can find more details on the open SNS Calls and various Topics on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal .  \nSpeakers 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. \nThis SNS JU Info day and Brokerage Event was held in two parts: \n\nPart 1: The Info Day – Recording available here\n\nDuring 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.\n\n\nPart 2: Brokerage Session – Recording available here\n\nDuring this part\, potential project participants made short pitches to promote their competence and/or their project ideas.\n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\nAGENDA: \nModerator: Pavlos Fournogerakis\, Deputy Head of Programmes\, SNS JU \n\n\n\n\n	Agenda Part 1: INFO DAY\n\n\n	10:00 – 10:10	Welcome – Opening 	Thibaut Kleiner\, Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board & Director\, Future Networks\, DG CONNECT\, European Commission\n\n\n	10:10 – 10:20Industry Orientations/6G-IA visionColin Willcock\, Nokia\, 6G-IA Governing Board Chairman\,\nVice-Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board\n\n\n	10:20 – 10:30	SNS JU State of play	Erzsebet Fitori\, Executive Director\, SNS JU\n\n\n	10:30 – 10:45Key orientations of the SNS R&I WP 2025Javier Albares\, Head of Programmes\, SNS JU \n\n\n	10:45 – 10:55Coffee Break 10’\n\n\n	10:55 – 11:15SNS R&I WP 2025 TopicsAlexandros Kaloxylos\, Executive Director\, 6G-IA\n\n\n	11:15 – 11:30 Q&A\n\n\n	11:30 – 12:00Call overview and Conditions (including eligibility criteria)  Pavlos Fournogerakis\, Deputy Head of Programmes\, SNS JU\n\n\n	12:00 – 12:15Q&A\n\n\n	12:15 – 12:30European Digital NCP Network - IDEAL-ISTManfred Halver\,\nNational Contact Point\nHorizon Europe.\nIDEAL-IST representative\n\n\n	12:30 – 13:30	Lunch break\n\n\n	Agenda Part 2: BROKERAGE SESSION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Session A\n\n\n\n\n	Time (CEST)Session A##PresenterOrganization\n\n\n	13.30Welcome & Intro and Moderation Claudio.Scalese\, Project Officer and Call Coordinator SNS JU\n\n\n	13.35Advanced Architectures Systems \nand Technologies\n&\nWireless Communication Technologies \nand Signal Processing\n&\n6G NTN-TN Unification/ Integration\n\nModerator: Claudio Scalese\nA1 PresentationPieter BecueIMEC - IDLab\n\n\n	13.40A2 PresentationGeorge StamoulisAthens University of Economics and Business (AUEB)\n\n\n	13.45A3 PresentationAhmet Zoir ABDURAHMANUlak Communications\n\n\n	13.50A4 PresentationJoaquin EscuderoGradiant\n\n\n	13.55A5 PresentationEric GatelIRT Bcom\n\n\n	14.00A6 PresentationFehmi Emre KadanVIAVI Solutions\n\n\n	14.05A7 PresentationAntonios LalasCERTH/ITI\n\n\n	14.10A8 PresentationRonis MaximidisStellar Phronesis\n\n\n	14.15A9 PresentationKonstantinos NtontinSnT\, University of Luxembourg\n\n\n	14.20A10 PresentationRazvan CraciunescuUniversity of Science & Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest\n\n\n	14.25A11 Presentation Rob MaunderAccelerComm\n\n\n	14.30BREAK 5'\n\n\n	Session B\n\n\n	Time (CEST)Session B##PresenterOrganization\n\n\n	14.35Welcome & Intro and Moderation Oana Radu\, Programme OfficerSNS JU\n\n\n	14.40Higher Speed Optical Access Networks\n&\nMicroelectronic – \nFront-End Module (FEM)\n&\n6G Telco Cloud and Service\n Provision enablers \n& \nOther\n\nModerator: Oana Radu\nB1 PresentationGary HalsteadAWTG\n\n\n	14.45B2 PresentationAgapi MesodiakakiAristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)\n\n\n	14.50B3 PresentationVojkan VidojkovicTUE\n\n\n	14.55B4 PresentationEdward AustinLancaster University\n\n\n	15.00B5 PresentationYudani RiobóQUOBIS\n\n\n	15.05B6 PresentationFrank MungauWAN-AI\n\n\n	15.10B7 PresentationDavid CrawfordUniversity of Strathclyde\n\n\n	15.15B8 PresentationDamien MuirNeutral Wireless\n\n\n	15.20B9 PresentationAparajithan SivanathanAdvanced Manufacturing Research Centre\n\n\n	15.25B10 PresentationLaurent FrouinCRF (Canon Research Centre France)\n\n\n	15.30B11 PresentationJanez SterleINTERNET INSTITUTE\n\n\n	15.35B12 PresentationMichael ParkerUniversity of Essex\n\n\n	15.40B13 PresentationZubair ShaikAiVader\n\n\n\n\n	END OF THE EVENT
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-ju-calls-2025-info-brokerage/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20250521T111936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T101404Z
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SUMMARY:SNS CO-OP Questionnaire Webinar - SNS Call 1 & 2 projects results and Call 3 projects ambitions
DESCRIPTION:Event Description:\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nKey Details:\n\nDate: 16 June\nTime: 14:00-15:30 CEST\nLocation: Online Webinar\n\nAgenda:\n\n14:00 Welcome and introduction (Uwe Herzog\, Eurescom\, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)\n14:05 Message from the SNS Office (Odysseas Pyrovolakis\, SNS Office\, Programme Officer)\n14:10 SNS Call 3 Projects – Technical Insights (Kostas Trichias\, 6G-IA\, SNS CO-OP WP1 Leader)\n14:30 SNS Call 3 Projects – Vision (Per H. Lehne\, Telenor\, SNS CO-OP T1.1 Leader)\n14:45 SNS Call 3 Projects – Market insights (Jessica Carneiro\, Australo\, SNS CO-OP T2.4 Leader)\n15:05 Call 1+2 Achievements (Arda Güreller\, Ericsson\, SNS CO-OP T1.3 Leader\, and Pierre-Yves Danet\, 6G-IA)\n15:20 Q&A and way forward (Uwe Herzog\, Eurescom\, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)\n15:30 End of webinar\n\nRecording:
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-co-op-questionnaire-sns-call-1-2-projects-results-and-call-3-projects-ambitions/
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20250904T084257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T140022Z
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SUMMARY:SNS CO-OP webinar series on National Initiatives: Resilience in 6G - the Finnish view
DESCRIPTION:Introduction:\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nAbout the webinar:\n‘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. \nThe 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. \n  \nAgenda: (Thursday 4 September at 13:00-14:30 CET)\nWelcome address & introduction to 6G in Finland - 6G Flagship\, 6G Finland\, 6G Bridge\nPekka Rantala\, Head of 6G Bridge Program\, Business Finland (~5min) \n6G Flagship – Lessons Learned and Next Challenges\nAri Pouttu\, Professor\, Dependable Wireless\, Vice-Director of 6G Flagship\, Vice-Director 6G-ESS Program\, University of Oulu (~20min) \nFinnish Digital Resilience\nMika Rantakokko\, Connectivity Lead\, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (~20min) \n6G Bridge Program Portfolio Overview & Collaboration Opportunities\nPekka Rantala\, Head of 6G Bridge Program\, Business Finland (~5min) \nFinal results update from European 6G Flagship Hexa-X-II and specific focus on resilience\nMikko Uusitalo\, Head of the Research Department\, Radio Systems Research Finland\, Nokia Bell Labs (~15min + Q&A) \nQuestions & Answers\nAll (~5min) \n  \n\nRecording:
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-co-op-webinar-series-on-national-initiatives-resilience-in-6g-the-finnish-view/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20250919T100259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T135740Z
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SUMMARY:6G-IA & 5G-ACIA Highlights\, Lessons learnt and next steps on ISAC/JCAS
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRecording below also available on YouTube now.  \nThe 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. \nThe SNS CO-OP project is responsible for organising this webinar. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Timing \n\n\nWebinar Programme – FULL AGENDA \n\n\n\n\n10:00-10:10 \n\n\nWebinar Welcome/Introduction \n\nSNS/6G-IA: Raffaele de Peppe (6G-IA Board Vice-Chairman).\n5G-ACIA: Afif Osseiran (General Chair 5G-ACIA).\n\n\n\n\n\n10:10-10:45 \n\n\nSession 1: ISAC/JCAS Use-cases and Requirements \n\n 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).\n5G-ACIA Connected Industries and Automation Perspectives: Hanwen Cao (WG1).\n5 mns Q/As.\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45-11:30 \n\n\nSession 2: ISAC/JCAS Research & Innovation\, Validation and Challenges \n\nSNS 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).\n5G-ACIA Connected Industries and Automation Perspectives: Atte Länsisalmi (WG3 Chair).\n5 mns Q/As.\n\n\n\n\n11:30-11:50\n\nSession 3: ISAC/JCAS Standardisation and Impact \n\nSNS 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).\n5G-ACIA Connected Industries and Automation Perspectives: Michael Bahr (WG1 Chair).\n5 mns Q/As.\n\n\n\n\n\n11:50-12:00 \n\n\n6G-IA and 5G-ACIA Synergies \nWebinar Conclusion \n\nSNS/6G-IA: Raffaele de Peppe (6G-IA Board Vice-Chairman).\n5G-ACIA: Afif Osseiran (General Chair 5G-ACIA).\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nRecording:
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/6g-ia-5g-acia-joint-online-webinars-isac-jcas-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:6G IA Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20250930T081606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T143142Z
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SUMMARY:Digitalisation & Connectivity: Techritory 2025 set for Riga
DESCRIPTION: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. \nErzsébet 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“. \nCo-creation events\nThree co-creation sessions\, organised with the SNS CO-OP project and the 6G-IA\, will focus on inclusion and monetisation in next-generation technologies: \n\nWiTaR in Focus: Advancing Research and Pre-Standardisation Synergies in Emerging Technologies (22 October\, 11:00–12:30).\nShaping 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.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nSpeakers 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). \n\n\nIntegrated 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. \n\nA 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.\n\nStage contributions\n6G-IA and SNS JU experts will also join high-level stage discussions: \n\nEuropean Leadership in Key Digital Sectors: Driving FP10 to Success (23 October\, 10:30-11:20)\nThis 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: \n\ndigital sectors expected to dominate in 2030+ (6G\, AI\, cloud/edge\, chips\, satellite);\nareas where Europe already leads and how to maintain this position;\nweaker sectors and actions needed to strengthen them;\nthe role of these technologies in Europe’s 6G roadmap;\nstrategic investments required over the next five years.\n\n\nIn 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.\nThe 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.\nSpeakers include Colin Willcock\, 6G-IA Board Chair\, alongside leading analysts and industry experts.\nDigital 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.\nErzsébet 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.\n\n  \n\nParticipation\nParticipation 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.
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/digitalisation-connectivity-techritory-2025-set-for-riga/
LOCATION:ATTA CENTRE\, RIGA\, LATVIA\, Krasta iela 60\, Riga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:6G IA Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211025
CREATED:20251014T081847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T144425Z
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SUMMARY:The Swedish National Initiative on 6G: Perspectives from the Advanced Digitalisation program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nIn 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nSwedish National Initiative\nAdvanced 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. \nDigital 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. \nIn 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. \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n	TIMESESSIONSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n	13:00 – 13:10Welcome & IntroductionRaffaele de Peppe (Vice - Chairman\, 6G-IA)\n\n\n	13:10 – 13:20Introduction of Vinnova - Sweden’s Innovation Agency\n\n\n\nOverview of Swedish 6G initiative to strengthen global leadership in wireless systems and connectivity\nLars Gustafsson (Swedish delegation in State Representative Group\, Vinnova - Sweden’s Innovation Agency)\n\nSverker Brundin (Manager Sweden´s 6G-program\, Vinnova)\n\n\n	13:20 – 13:35Overview of the Advanced Digitalisation programLena Backlund (Process manager\, Advanced Digitalisation)\n\n\n	13:35 – 13:50SweWin Competence CenterEmil Björnsson (Professor\, KTH Royal Institute of Technology)\n\n\n	13:50 – 14:05WiTECH Competence CenterTommy Svensson (Professor\, Chalmers University of Technology)\n\n\n	14:05 – 14:20ISAC - Ericsson sensing testbed and Advanced Digitalisation projectPeter Almers (PhD\, Ericsson)\n\n\n	14:20 – 14:30Q&A with the audience \n\n\n\n \n\nRecording
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/the-swedish-national-initiative-on-6g-perspectives-from-the-advanced-digitalisation-program/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:6G IA Event,SNS JU Event
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SUMMARY:From Research to Impact: Exploring the Top-10 Key Achievements of SNS JU Projects
DESCRIPTION:Details: \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 3 December 2025\nTime: 14:00 – 15:30 CET\nLocation: Online through the Webex platform\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n[mk_button corner_style=”rounded” size=”large” icon=”mk-icon-youtube” url=”https://youtu.be/jWSTPhXZ_P0″ target=”_blank” align=”center” bg_color=”#dd3333″]Rewatch the recording of presenting the 2025 Top-10 Projects Key Achievements![/mk_button]\n\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nThank 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! \n[mk_padding_divider size=”30″] \n[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1665151292735{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_message color=”info” css_animation=”bounceInLeft” css=””]Discover SNS JU Projects´Top-10 Key Achievements along with all other Key Achievements here! [/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[mk_padding_divider size=”30″] \n\n[mk_padding_divider size=”30″] \nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n	TIMINGTOPICSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n	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\n\nThibaut Kleiner\, Director for Future Networks at the European Commission’s DG Connect\, Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board\n\nErzsébet Fitori\, Executive Director of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)\n\n\n	14:10-14:18Presentation of the Development and Selection Process of the TOP-10 Key Achievements Kostas Trichias\, SNS JU Technology Board Chairman\n\n\n	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\n\n\n	14:23-15:13Presentations of the 2025 Top-10 Achievements of SNS ProjectsCATEGORY 1 - SIGNIFICANT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT: \n1. 6G REFERENCE - Hua Wang\, Full Professor and Principal Investigator at ETH Zürich\n2. SEASON - Antonio Napoli\, Project Manager at Infinera\n3. SUPERIOT - Bruce Napier\, Dissemination Manager & EU Funding at Vivid Components\n\nCATEGORY 2 - EXPERIMENTATION: \n4. 6G SANDBOX - Dimitris Tsolkas\, Project Deputy Technical Manager & Head of Research and Development at Fogus\n5. SUNRISE-6G - Kostas Ramantas\, Senior Research Engineer at Iquadrat\n6. 6G XR - Roberto Viola\, Work Package 3\, “XR Enablers” leader & Senior Researcher at Vicomtech\n\nCATEGORY 3 - VERTICAL SOLUTION AND TRIALS \n7. IMAGINE-B5G - Joan Meseguer\, Researcher IT at Fundacion Valenciaport\n8. TRIALS NET - Silvia Provvedi\, Project Coordinator & Senior Project Manager at Ericsson\n\nCATEGORY 4 - IMPACTFUL STANDARDS CONTRIBUTION\n9. 6G SHINE - Gilberto Berardinelli\, Project Coordinator & Associate Professor at Aalborg University\n\nCATEGORY 5 - SUSTAINAILITY SOLUTION\n10. HEXA-X-II - Mikko Uusitalo\, Project Coordinator & Head of Radio Systems Research Department at Nokia Bell Labs\n\nModerated by Pavlos Fournogerakis\, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes\n\n\n	15:13-15:23Q&A SessionModerated by Pavlos Fournogerakis\, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes\n\n\n\n	15:23-15:30Closing RemarksPavlos Fournogerakis\, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRecording\n \n 
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/from-research-to-impact-exploring-the-top-10-key-achievements-of-sns-ju-projects/
CATEGORIES:SNS JU Event
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SUMMARY:Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts Webinar
DESCRIPTION:6G-REFERENCE Webinar Series\n“Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts:\nFirstTo6G and 6G-REFERENCE“ \nWe 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. \nThis 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. \nThe programme will conclude with an interactive panel discussion examining synergies between the two projects and opportunities for broader collaboration across the SNS JU ecosystem. \nWe encourage you to register via the EU Survey page and join our conversation on next-generation 6G hardware solutions on the 29 January! \n🔗 Link to registration: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/ \nAGENDA:\n\n\n\n\n	TopicSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n	11:00-11:10hWelcome\, Agenda Overview and Webinar ObjectivesRenato Negra\, RWTH\, Moderator (FirstTo6G)\n\n\n	11:10-11:20h6G-REFERENCE: Goals and AchievementsEric Klumperink\, Universiteit Twente (6G-REFERENCE)\n\n\n	11:20-11:35hTime Modulated Transmit and Receive ArrayHua Wang\, ETHZ (6G-REFERENCE)\n\n\n	11:35h-11:45hFirstTo6G: Goals and AchievementsMohamed Elsayed\, InCirT (FirstTo6G)\n\n\n	11:45h-12:00h6G-enabling Data ConvertersOner Hanay\, InCirT (FirstTo6G)\n\n\n	12:00-12:30hPanel Discussion: Connecting the Dots – Synergies Across Our Two SNS Projects and and Potential CollaborationsModerator\, Speakers\n\n\n\n \nSPEAKERS:\nRENATO NEGRA – RWTH (FirstTo6G) \nRenato 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).\nHis 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 \nERIC KLUMPERINK – Universiteit Twente (6G-REFERENCE) \nEric 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 \nHUA WANG – ETH Zürich (6G-REFERENCE) \nHua 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.\nDr. 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.\nDr. 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. \nMOHAMED SAEED ELSAYED – InCirT (FirstTo6G)  \nMohamed 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.\nHe 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. \nONER HANAY – InCirT (FirstTo6G) \nOner 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.\nHe 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.
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/complementary-microelectronics-hardware-concepts-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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SUMMARY:SNS JU Call for Proposals 2026 - Info Day & Brokerage Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1770374777698{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nSNS JU Info Day & Brokerage Online Event\nRecordings are available on the SNS JU YouTube Channel\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ icon=”mk-moon-info-2″ url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOdmVCw3as&t” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″ bg_color=”#dd3333″]SNS JU Calls for Proposals 2026 – Info Day (Part 1)\n[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ icon=”mk-moon-mic-5″ url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOXLu2gezCo” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″ bg_color=”#dd3333″]SNS JU Calls for Proposals 2026 – Brokerage Event (Part 2)[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1770374789741{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nThis online event was to inform potential participants about the SNS Project Call 2026 (SNS Call 6) and let applicants know about the funding opportunities within the R&I Work Programme 2026 of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)\, and to assist those interested in submitting a proposal. \nPotential proposers can find more details on the open SNS Calls and various Topics on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. \nSpeakers from SNS JU\, European Commission and 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) provided detailed insights into the Calls’ ambitions\, focus\, evaluation criteria and award processes. Attendees had the opportunity to pose specific Call-related questions and presented their organisation and interests for possible future collaborations. \nThis SNS JU Info Day and Brokerage Event was organised in two parts: \n\nPart 1: The Info Day 02.02.26\, 11:00 – 12:45.\nDuring 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.\n\n12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break \n\nPart 2: Brokerage Session 02.02.26\, 14:00 ~ 17:00\nDuring this part\, potential project participants made brief pitches to showcase their competence and/or project ideas.\n\nTo further assist stakeholders in forming 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. \n\nAGENDA: \nPart 1: The Info Day – Moderator: Pavlos Fournogerakis\, Deputy Head of Programmes\, SNS JU \n\n\n\n\n	TimeTopic & Presentations (PDF)Speaker\n\n\n\n\n	11.00Welcome/Opening Miguel Gonzalez-Sancho\, Head of Unit\, Future Connectivity Systems\, DG CONNECT\, European Commission\n\n\n	11:10Industry Orientations/6G-IA visionColin Willcock\, Chair of the SNS Governing Board\, Chair 6G-IA\, Nokia\n\n\n	11:20SNS JU - State of Play Erzsébet Fitori\, Executive Director\, SNS JU\n\n\n	11:30Key Orientations of the SNS R&I WP 2026Javier Albares\, Head of Programmes\, SNS JU  \n\n\n	11:40SNS R&I WP 2026 TopicsAlexandros Kaloxylos\, Executive Director\, 6G IA\n\n\n	11:55Q & A \n\n\n	12:05SNS Call 6 overview and Conditions (including Restrictions)  Pavlos Fournogerakis\,  Deputy Head of Programmes\, SNS JU  \n\n\n	12:25Q & A \n\n\n	12:35European Digital NCP Network Manfred Halver\, National Contact Point Horizon Europe\, IDEAL-IST representative\n\n\n	12:45Close of session\n\n\n\n \nPart 2: Brokerage Session  \n\n\n\n\n	Time (CET)SESSION A - SNS experimental infrastructurePresenterOrganization\n\n\n\n\n	14.00Welcome\, Intro & ModerationOana RaduProgramme Officer\, SNS JU\n\n\n	14.10A1 - Sustainable ArtificiaI Intelligence (SAI)Raul Parada MedinaCTTC\n\n\n	14.15A2 - SOLISHIELD profileVincent LefebvreSarl TAGES SOLIDSHIELD\n\n\n	14.20A3 - VIAVI profileJyoti BhasinViavi Solutions\n\n\n	14.25A4 - OpenNebula profileAdriana FernándezOpenNebula Systems\n\n\n	14.30A5 - AUTH profileMarios GatzianasAristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)\n\n\n	14.35A6 - CERTH/ITI in AI - profileAntonios LalasCERTH/ITI\n\n\n	14.40A7 - AI Lifecycle Orchestration ExpertiseCarolina FortunaJozef Stefan Institute\n\n\n	14.45A8 - BEIA profileGeorge SuciuBEIA\n\n\n	14.50A9 - Wupatec profileIrene de GruijterWupatec\n\n\n	14.55A10 - SnT SIGCOM 6G SPACE & QCI Lab profileJorge QuerolSnT - University of Luxembourg\n\n\n	15.00A11 - FundingBox Group profileLucía FrancoFundingBox\n\n\n	15.05A12 - Introducing Pan-European 5G Living LabGarik MarkarianRinicom Ltd\n\n\n	15.10A13 - Cryptography and Information Security for Open NetworksHelena Rifà-PousUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya\n\n\n	15.15A14 - Zero Trust Architecture in MEC-based industrial environmentsElena MariUniversity of Ferrara\n\n\n	15.15A15 - Synphonia profileRocco D’InglioPolitecnico di Torino / Synphonya (startup)\n\n\n	15.20BREAK 10"\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	Time (CET)SESSION B - \n(i) Datasets for training AI Models (RIA)\n(ii) SNS Operations and Output optimisation (CSA)\n(iii) 6G Devices (CSA)\n(iv) OtherPresenterOrganization\n\n\n\n\n	15.30Welcome\, Intro & ModerationOdysseas PyrovolakisProgramme Officer\, SNS JU Office\n\n\n	15.35B1(i) - Digital Twin of the PHY Layer: A Global Dataset Generation Platform for 6G AIAhmet Zoir AbdurahmanUlak Communications\n\n\n	15.40B2(i) - IS-WIreless profileAdam FlizikowskiIS-WIreless\n\n\n	15.45B3 (i) - Intelligent Computer Systems and Applications (ICSA)Eirini LiotouHarokopio University of Athens\n\n\n	15.50B4 (i) - IRT bcom profileEric GatelIRT bcom\n\n\n	15.55B5 (i) - Fivecomm profileGuillermo García BarriosFivecomm\n\n\n	16.00B6 (i) - ICCS profileKonstantinos KatsarosInstitute of Communication & Computer Systems (ICCS)\n\n\n	16.05B7 (i) - Expertise of the Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) group of the University of LuxembourgVu Nguyen HaUniversity of Luxembourg\n\n\n	16.10B8 (i)Luís SantosUbiwhere\n\n\n	16.15B10 (i) - Canon Research Centre profileLaurent FrouinCanon Research Centre France SAS\n\n\n	16.20B11 (ii) - MEXT Technology Center profileOnur DedeoğluMEXT Technology Center\n\n\n	16.25B12 (ii) - Future Networks Research LabRazvan CraciunescuNational University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest\n\n\n	16.30B13 (ii) Bayern Innovativ profileKimberley ParsonsThinknet 6G at Bayern Innovativ\n\n\n	16.30B14 (iii) - 6G Research Lab profileZILONG LIUUniversity of Essex\n\n\n	16.35B15 (iii) - Building Europe’s Open 6G Device Ecosystem: A Reference Architecture and Industrial RoadmapSebastian FreyVigeres GmbH\n\n\n	16:40B16 (iv) - Gangoona consulting profileAlberto CiarnielloGangoona consulting\n\n\n	~17:00END OF THE EVENT\n\n\n\n \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-ju-calls-for-proposals-2026-info-day-brokerage-event/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:SNS JU Event
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SUMMARY:ETSI and SNS JU: Transforming Ideas into Impact Through Standards
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nStandardisation 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. \nDifferent 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. \nIn this webinar\, we will present an overview of ETSI standards making process and the current status of its activities. We will also explore ISGs and SDGs\, the first steps projects may take to contribute and best practices for translating research outcomes into impactful standards contributions. \nWhy Attend?\n\nUnderstand ETSI and the importance of standards\nGain exclusive insights about ETSI ISGs and SDGs.\nFind the opportunities to participate to ISGs and SDGs.\nLearn best practices to increase the standardisation impact of research projects.\n\nAgenda\n14:00 – 14:15: SNS JU projects and ETSI \n14:15 – 15:00:  ETSI presentation (intro/ ISG/ SDG) \n15:00 – 15:30:  Questions/Panel \n  \n\nRegistration\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo register for this webinar please fill in the following form. Access details for the webinar will be sent to you automatically with the registration confirmation.\n \n Your full name*\n \n \n Your email*\n \n \n Your company/organisation*\n \n \n Which SNS JU project/other initiative are you representing?*\n \n \n GDPR STATEMENT: The information collected here will only be used for sending the Webinar access details and for announcing the availability of the event recording.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/etsi-and-sns-ju-transforming-ideas-into-impact-through-standards/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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