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

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.