Deploying applications in the 6G ERA: the dawn of highly-secure, trustworthy, scalable and adaptable ecosystems - Co-organised workshop
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-08 | Edin, Edingburgh, United Kingdom
aerOS project co-organises the “DEPLOYING APPLICATIONS IN THE 6G ERA: THE DAWN OF HIGHLY-SECURE, TRUSTWORTHY, SCALABLE AND ADAPTABLE ECOSYSTEMS” workshop in the context of IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks.
With 5G becoming mainstream after being deployed in several regions of the world, the constant growth of interconnected devices and the demand for high data rate services compel the conceptualization of the next generation of networking which will address the needs of an “always connected” society. The astonishing numbers of interconnected devices supporting smart homes/cities/transportations, e-health applications and consumer services, push toward redesigning the Internet-of-Everything (IoE) paradigm with a user-centric approach, thus extending the 5G-era shift from rate-centric enhanced mobile broadband services to ultra-reliable low-latency communications.
6G Networks should be capable of unleashing the full potential of each application, through the inherent support of contemporary wireless technologies, cutting-edge network architectures, AI/ML-based optimization techniques and over-the-top security features. It is often stated that 6G will facilitate the pivotal shift from present-day’s interconnected intelligent nodes to the much broader “connected intelligence”, a holistic approach for delivering disruptive services, thus introducing new heights of user satisfaction.
In this respect, this Special Session aims at providing a forum where researchers, engineers, and practitioners may discuss the latest advances on architectures, algorithms, abstractions, and technologies for delivering scalable, secure, trustworthy, robust, flexible, and agile applications. We strongly encourage submission of innovative work on contemporary network and application design.
Find out more on the workshop here.

Fourth Visions for Future Communications Summit in Lisbon
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-08
Vision of Future Communications Summit (https://futurecomresearch.eu/) is a top-quality research workshop, oriented to identify key research areas in information and communication technologies in the mid-future of 7 to 10 years. It will follow from the previous event held in 2017, 2019, and 2021, considering that by 2030 6G will be reaching the market. Given the expected innovation cycle times, it is now appropriate that we start discussions on Innovations after 6G .
The Summit will cover multiple research lines, roughly structured along Physical Layer, Network and Control Plane, and Applications and Services. All sessions will be organized as panels of distinguished speakers from academia, industry and High-level European Commission officials presenting their viewpoints on a subarea within each track. Panels will be enriched with contributions from an open call to the community, and with sessions presenting long-term visions from different stakeholders.
The Visions on Future Communication Summit will be preceded by the Workshop on Realistic AI for Telecommunications. (https://futurecomresearch.eu/index.html). The events will take place on the 6th (workshop), 7th and 8th (Summit) of November, in Lisbon. The Summit, oriented towards highly-interactive communication between participants, with very fluid interactions, is oriented to identify key research areas in information and communication technologies in the mid-future of 7 to 10 years. It will follow from the previous event held in 2017, 2019, and 2021, considering that by 2030 6G will be reaching the market.
Networld Europe will also organize in the 9th a physical meeting of the Expert Group (as well as a Steering Board meeting), to which you are invited to participate. This meeting will discuss the results of the previous days in the context of the organization of the work plan for the coming update of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, to be performed during the next half-year.

SNS Projects Special Session at IEEE CSCN
2023-11-08 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Munich, Munich, Germany
at the
IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking
(6–8 November 2023 // Munich, Germany)
The SNS JU Session will be held on Wednesday, November 8 2023, 10:00-13:30 (Room: Heimgarten+Watzmann) as part of the IEEE CSCN event

Full details of the event can be found here: https://cscn2023.ieee-cscn.org and registration is via this site.
Full details of the SNS JU Projects Session can be found here: https://cscn2023.ieee-cscn.org/program/special-session
Description
This Special Session will cover the overlapping topics researched within the context of three SNS JU Phase I projects: TIMES (http://times6g.eu/), TERRAMETA (https://terrameta-project.eu/), and 6G-SHINE (https://6gshine.eu/).
In particular, these topics comprise:

THz communications
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Mesh networks for high frequency communications
Wireless subnetworks
Short range, low-power radio cells
Integrated sensing and communications
Channel modelling
Hardware for high frequency communications
Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC) networks
Communications in challenging/extreme propagation environments

This Special Session will aim at addressing the above topics in the format of: i) invited talks given by the participants in the projects; ii) a panel discussion. The invited speakers and panelists of diverse backgrounds (industry, academia, standardization) will aim at providing different perspectives on the topics related to enabling high performance communication in high frequencies and with reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. Beyond the research challenges, the Session will also discuss how the outputs of research projects can be effectively transferred to standards, paving the way to commercialization of the developed technologies.

Call for Papers for SYMPOSIUM ON VISION AND FACTS ON 6G AND FUTURE NETWORKS IN EUROPE
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-15
Call for Papers SYMPOSIUM ON VISION AND FACTS ON 6G AND FUTURE NETWORKS IN EUROPE
This symposium is co-organized by 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and the RIGOUROUS project
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2023 IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF’23)
Theme: Imagining the network of the future
13-15 November 2023
Baltimore, MD, USA
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IMPORTANT DATES
Symposium Paper Submission: 21 July 2023
Symposium Paper Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2023
Camera-Ready Submission: 15 September 2023

Symposium Co-Chairs
* Antonio Skarmeta, Universidad de Murcia, Spain
* Kostas Trichias, 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA)
* Mario Scillia, Programme Officer, European Commission
* Mikko A. Uusitalo, Nokia Bell Labs

SCOPE AND MOTIVATION
The work for 6G Networks and Services has started and multiple activities are taking place at global level. Both evolutionary (from B5G networks onwards) and revolutionary approaches are followed to develop, test and validate innovative technological enablers that will enable the future networks vision at global scale. Some of the aspects investigated by different stakeholders address system architecture, wireless communication technologies and signal processing, communication infrastructure technologies and devices and secure service development.

Besides the technological aspects and technical innovations expected, 6G networks are also designed bearing in mind the key societal challenges that they must address including environmental, economic and societal sustainability and technological sovereignty. A wholistic system design approach has become necessary, addressing both technical and societal aspects and taking into account the complexities of the extended ICT infrastructure and services ecosystem (from vendors and operators, to service providers and individual users).

Within this global movement, Europe is attempting to take a leading role towards the creation of a hopefully single 6G global standard, both on a National level as well as on an EU-level. Some of the EU efforts in this sector can be reflected by the establishment of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) as a legal and funding entity, as well as by the creation of several National Initiatives (NI) on a member-state level, through the funding of multi-million euro flagship projects, targeting technology development, fostering national innovation and maximization of business impact.

The SNS-JU targets a reinforced European leadership in the field of next generation network technologies (6G), connected devices and services, while accelerating European digital industry uptake and digitisation of economy and society. To that end, a first set of 35 Research and Innovation (R&I) projects have already been funded and started their operations, while multiple additional projects will be funded until the end of the SNS-JU program (2030) reaching a total of 1.8 Billion funding from the public and private EU sectors combined. Additional EU partnerships and associations addressing micro-electronics, AI and Robotics, photonics, high-performance computing and more, are working in collaboration with the SNS-JU and the NIs, covering all aspects of the necessary technology development for future 6G networks in a wholistic approach.

The goal of this symposium is to present the current advances and approaches to reach 6G and Future Networks vision in Europe and its respective R&I ecosystem, as well as the steps that have been taken to address different enabling technologies / technical enablers and the respective societal challenges. Moreover, the approach towards system-oriented R&I and dedicated prototyping and experimentation will be presented, complementing long-term R&I on disruptive concepts, considering also existing and future collaborations with other regions of the world.

TOPICS OF INTEREST
We invite original, high-quality research papers that address the aforementioned aspects for beyond 5G and 6G communication networks. The symposium aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and propose solutions for the next-generation design of 6G networks.

We invite submissions on a wide range of research topics, spanning both theoretical and systems research, including results from industry and academic/industrial collaborations, related but not restricted to the following topics, presenting the actual work and future trends in the research and innovation on 6G in Europe:

Research for revolutionary technology advancements, in preparation for 6G and revolutionary advancements of IoT, devices and software.
Enablers and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) used to further develop, federate and consolidate experimental infrastructure(s), focusing on energy efficient technologies for 6G and open to integrate microelectronics developments coming from other programmes.
Large-scale Trials and Pilots with Verticals, including the required infrastructure. The aim is to explore and demonstrate technologies and advanced applications and services for the vertical domains, as well as the necessary architecture and technological enablers required for large experimentation facilities.
Relevant approaches to deal with societal challenges such as sustainability, energy efficiency, etc. across verticals, validating the exploitation of 6G across different vertical sectors, and its dual approach towards sustainability (6G for sustainability & sustainable 6G).
Collaboration approaches with other region on the world, cross-border testbed and experimentation initiatives/facilities.

SYMPOSIUM PAPER SUBMISSION
Symposium Paper Submission
All papers should be submitted via EDAS, Symposium on Vision and Facts on 6G and Future Networks in Europe track. Full instructions on how to submit papers are provided on the IEEE FNWF 2023 website.

France-Ireland Cooperation on Beyond 5G and 6G Research and Innovation
2023-11-15 10:30 - 13:30
France-Ireland Cooperation on Beyond 5G and 6G Research and Innovation is a two part online event dedicated to exploring research and innovation cooperation opportunities between Ireland and France in the Smart Network and Services Joint Undertaking.
Day 1 session was held on 8th November 2023 starting at 9.30 am GMT (10.30 am CET) and finishing at 12.10 pm GMT (13.10 pm CET). Day 1 was a high level session introducing the collaboration and presenting the capabilities and opportunities for collaboration between Ireland and France in the SNS-JU calls, including the traditional RIAs, IA, and other opportunities available in Stream C and D Financial Support to Third Party (FSTP) open calls. SNS OPS partners, Olivier Audouin of Bell labs France, Nokia gave a presentation on Nokia 5G/6G R&I and Ecosystem and Jim Clarke of SETU made a presentation on all the upcoming opportunities of the Stream C and Stream D FSTP open calls for the participants.
Day 2 session is being held on 15th November 2023 starting at 9.30 am GMT (10.30 am CET) and finishing at 12.15 pm GMT (13.15 pm CET). Day 2 is dedicated to allowing researchers and innovators to conduct networking, pitching sessions and brainstorming discussions on future proposals. The goal is for French and Irish researchers and innovators to meet up and connect in relevant breakout rooms to discuss and initiate France – Ireland cooperation on Beyond 5G and 6G research and innovation calls, especially cooperation in the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) 2024 Call and in other relevant French/Irish Calls that were presented during the Day 1 webinar on 8th November. Prior to opening the breakout rooms, a presentation on the SNS JU 2024 Call topics will be given by a senior SNS JU representative to kick off the discussions.
The full agenda can be found at AGENDA- EVENT FRANCE-IRELAND – Google Docs.

SNS-OPS Survey Results on Technical, Vision and Market aspects of Phase 1 SNS Projects
2023-11-23 14:00 - 15:30
Date: Thursday 23rd of November 2023
Time: 14.00 – 15.30 CET
Location: Online Webinar
Event Description:
The first set of 33 Research and Innovation SNS projects have been active since January 2023, marking the start of the Smart Networks and Services journey. The 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 Coordination & Support Action project, tasked with supporting the projects’ work and promoting the key messages of the SNS Joint Undertaking, has conducted an extensive survey during the first semester of 2023 to obtain additional information about each project’s vision and approach.
The goal of this survey was to get a better understanding of the work planned to be performed in each of the projects, the challenges being addressed and the expected outcomes.
This interesting webinar, shared the results of the survey with the broader SNS community to display the significant insights regarding the Technical focus, the market aspirations, and the overall vision of the SNS-JU Phase 1 projects.
You can watch a Video of the Event here: SNS-OPS Survey Results on Technical, Vision and Market aspects of Phase 1 SNS Projects
Agenda
The slide set containing all sections of the Questionnaire responses is available here – click to access.

Time (CET)
Presenter
Subject
Presenter Affiliation

14.00 – 14.05
Colin Willcock
Welcome
SNS JU GB chairman

14.05 – 14.10
Uwe Herzog
SNS OPS Questionnaire Introduction
Eurescom, SNS OPS Project Coordinator

14.10 – 14.40
Kostas Trichias
SNS Phase 1 Projects –
Technical Insights
6G-IA, SNS OPS WP1 Leader

14.40 – 14.55
Per Hjalmar Lehne
SNS Phase 1 Projects –
Vision
Telenor, SNS OPS WP1 Vision Task Leader

14.55 – 15.15
Jessica Carneiro
SNS Phase 1 Projects –
Market Insights
Australo, SNS OPS WP4 Leader

15.15 – 15.30
Uwe Herzog (moderation)
Way forward & Q&A
Eurescom, SNS OPS Project Coordinator

15.30
End of Event

2023 IEEE GLOBECOM - Call for Workshops: GLOBECOM 2023 Workshop proposals Submission 15 March 2023
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-08
Call for Workshops: GLOBECOM 2023 Workshop proposals Submission 15 March 2023
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 4 – 8 December, 2023
The 2023 IEEE GLOBECOM will be held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4-8 December 2023. Themed “Intelligent Communications for Shared Prosperity,” the conference will offer five full days of original paper presentations, tutorials, workshops, industry program with keynotes and panels from prominent research, industry and government leaders, business and industry panels, and technological exhibits. In addition to exciting technical symposia, tutorials, industry panels and exhibitions, we solicit proposals for half-day or full-day workshops, to be held on 4 or 8 December 2023.
The aim of the conference workshops is to emphasize emerging topics that are not specifically covered in the main symposia. Each workshop may include a mix of regular papers, invited presentations, keynotes and panels that encourage the participation of attendees in active discussion.
Please address your questions to Workshop Program Co-Chairs Yacine Ghamri-Doudane, Guanyi Liu, Christos Verikoukis.

== Workshop Program Co-Chairs ==
Yacine Ghamri-Doudane, University of La Rochelle, France. <yacine.ghamri@univ-lr.fr>
Guanyi Liu, China Mobile, China. <liuguangyi@chinamobile.com>
Christos Verikoukis, ISI/ATH and University of Patras, Greece. <chverik@gmail.com>

== Recommended Outline of Proposals ==
The proposal should concisely and clearly describe the content and objectives of the workshop, and must include (maximum 5 pages):
Title of the workshop
Description of the technical issues covered, emphasizing the timeliness of the proposed workshop topics not covered or specifically addressed by the main conference symposia (1 page maximum)
Workshop Organizers (names, affiliation and contact information)
A short biography of the organizers (up to 200 words), highlighting any conferences/workshops chaired, especially in IEEE Globecom/ICC
Names of potential participants, such as program committee members and invited speakers (indication that speakers have accepted to participate is a plus)
Planned format of the workshop, including
duration of the workshop (Half-day, Full-day and tentative schedule)
preferred day of workshop (Sunday December 4 or Thursday December 8, 2023
number of refereed papers, hot topic sessions, keynotes, panels (and panel formats) etc
plan for the review of the refereed papers according to the ComSoc’s academic best-practices
unique, creative and novel workshop formats are strongly encouraged and will be given particular consideration.
Draft Call for Papers (max 1 page)
A description of the publicity and promotion plan
The workshop potential website address (if available at the time of the proposal – will be required later if the workshop proposal is accepted)
If appropriate, a description of past versions of the workshop, including number of submitted and accepted papers, number of attendees, etc.
== How to Submit Proposals ==
Workshop proposals should be submitted as a single PDF file online via EDAS here.
Proposals that address exciting topics in creative formats that generate lively interactions among participants are highly encouraged. Examples include facilitating multi-disciplinary discussions across academicians, practitioners and policy makers leading to high impact and transformative research. Papers will be added to the IEEE GLOBECOM Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore.
== Timeline ==
Proposal Submission Deadline: 15 March 2023
Acceptance Notification: 15 April 2023
CFP for Web Posting: 25 April 2023
Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: 15 July 2023
Paper Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2023
Camera Ready: 1 October 2023
Full instructions and important deadlines are posted here.

PSCE Conference
2023-12-05 13:30 - 2023-12-06 16:30 | PSCE Conference 2023, Katschiplaan 10,, Den Haag, 2496 ZN, Netherlands
The PSCE conference will take place on 5th and 6th December in The Hague, Netherlands and it will be hosted by the Dutch Police. The two-days event will look into the topic of public safety and security within the context of the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in France. Over the course of the two days, three major themes will be discussed:

Resilient communications for large events
Management of the crowd
Emergency management

A collaborative session on ‘Mission Critical Apps’ will also take place on the second day of the Conference
Dates and Time of the event

Tuesday 5th December, 13h30-16h15
Wednesday 6th December, 09h30-16h15

To attend the event, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM
For any enquiries about this event, please get in touch by email to secretariat@psc-europe.eu
n large-scale events

Webinar: “From 5G to 6G: Opportunities for European Start-ups and SMEs”
2023-12-07 11:00 - 12:30
The ‘European Digital SMEs Alliance’ and ‘Institute PIIU’ organised the webinar “From 5G to 6G: Opportunities for European Start-ups and SMEs” on 7 December from 11:00 to 12:30 CET.
This event aims to provide an overview of the opportunities designed for start-ups and SMEs, focusing on available Open Calls. The SNS JU is supporting European SMEs through a specific Open Call Programme with a total amount of 24 million euros.
Additional information, the agenda and the registration form are available here.
Slides are available in PDF here.
Rediffusion of the webinar is available on the SNS YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/D8Y3TIj2FQg

SNS-R&I-WP-2024-Briefing-Session
2023-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event, WEBINAR
The SNS JU has published its SNS R&I Work Programme 2024 and prepared its Third Call. The Call for proposals will open in January 2024 – with a submission date ~ mid-April 2024.
The SNS JU Office and the 6G IA would now like to introduce the SNS JU Call for Proposals 2024 through a Webinar to present the context and explain the topics. The presentations below will elaborate the ambitions and focus of the call topics.
The intention of this webinar is to give an initial overview of the SNS JU activities and call criteria (including funding) to assist those interested in submitting a proposal on Smart Networks and Services.

The webinar is available on our YouTube Channel @SmartNetworksandServicesJU

Agenda

13:00
Welcome/Introduction
Collin Willcock,
6G-IA, Board Chairman
Vice – Chairman of the SNS GB

13:05
Policy context and Orientations
Agustin Diaz-Pines,
– Deputy Head of Unit E1, DG-CNECT, EC

13:15
Technical content
Alex Kaloxylos
6G-IA, Executive Director

13:35
Organization and conditions
Pavlos Fournogerakis
-SNS JU, Deputy Head of Programmes

13:50
Q&A session
All

14:00
Close of Webinar

SNS Call for Proposals 2024 – Information Day 22nd January 2024, 10:00 -13:00 CET
2024-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Online Event, WEBINAR
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) has published its SNS R&I Work Programme 2024 and the Call for proposals opened on 16 January 2024 – with a submission date on the 18th. April 2024.
The Agenda below from the SNS Call for Proposals 2024 – Information Day 22nd January 2024 has the Presentations linked and the event video will be available here shortly.
The intention of the webinar was to give a detailed overview of the SNS JU Call ambitions, focus and selection criteria and to assist those interested in submitting a proposal on Smart Networks and Services by answering to specific Call-related questions.

AGENDA:

TimeTopicSpeaker

PART 1Recording

10:00 – 10:10Welcome - OpeningMr. Pearse O’Donohue, Chairman of the SNS GB & Director Future Networks, DG CONNECT, European Commission

10:10 – 10:20Welcome – SNS Strategic OrientationsMr. Colin Willcock, Vice-Chairman of the SNS GB & Chairman of the 6G-IA

10:20 – 10:30SNS JU: State of playMs. Erzsebet Fitori, Executive Director of the SNS JU

10:30 – 10:45Key orientations of the SNS R&I WP 2024Mr. Javier Albares, Head of Programmes, SNS JU

10:45 – 10:50Q & AMr. Kostas Trichias, Project Manager, 6G-IA Office

PART 2Recording

11:00 – 11:20SNS R&I WP 2024Mr. Alexandros Kaloxylos, Executive Director, 6G-IA

11:20 – 11:30International Collaboration – EU-JPMr. Kei NARISAWA – Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)

11:30 – 11:40International Collaboration – EU-RoKMs. Juhee KI, Director, Global cooperation Team of Institute for Information & Communications Technology Promotion (IITP)

11:40 – 11:50EU-RAIL – SNS joint CallMs. Léa Paties, Senior Programme Manager, EU-RAIL JU

11:50 – 12:00Q & AMr. Kostas Trichias, Project Manager, 6G-IA Office

PART 3Recording

12:10 – 12:30Call conditionsMr. Pavlos Fournogerakis, Deputy Head of Programmes, SNS JU

12:30 – 12:45Q & AMr. Kostas Trichias, Project Manager, 6G-IA Office

12:45 – 13:00European Digital NCP Network – IDEAL-IST free services for proposers Mr. Manfred Halver, National Contact Point Horizon Europe, Ideal-ist representative

IAFA EVENT SERIES #3 – 6GSEC COMMON PATH AND CARDINAL POINTS “6GSEC CP²”
2024-01-23 09:00 - 17:30 | Campus Cyber, 5-7 rue Bellini, La Défense, 92800, France
The 6Gsec Common Path and Cardinal Points “6Gsec CP²” event was organised by the SNS OPS project, ECSO and Networld Europe. It took place on the 23 of January 2024 in Paris, France, hosted by PTTC (Transfer Programme at the Cyber Campus). “6Gsec CP²” brings together the Cyber and 6G communities to discuss:

European policies, threat landscapes and known challenges
Current Research and innovation agendas
Technical focus and collaboration perspectives

This event was a unique opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from both the Cyber and 6G communities to come together and share their insights on how to ensure the security of 6G networks and services. The event will feature several keynote speakers, as well as panel discussions and technical sessions addressing the topics below:

The future of cybersecurity in the 6G era
Opportunities to build mutual understanding,
Research roadmap convergence and collaborations between the Cyber and 6G communities

Highlights from the 6Gsec Conference 2024:

The agenda was as follows:

09:30 – Host welcome
10:00 – Policies landscape (Matteo Mole, ESCO)
10:30 – Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (Fabio Martinelli, ECSO WG6 chair, IITR CNR – Rui Aguiar, Network Europe Chair, U.Veiro)
12:00 – Threat Landscape (Apostolos Malatras, Team Leader Enisa)
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 – 16h30: Technical discussions gathering European experts (round table)
13h35 : Security architecture and distribution in 6G (Antonio Skarmeta, Professor, Head of Research Group, U.Murcia – Daniel Kofman, Co-CEO PEPR, Director LINCS, Telecom Sud-Paris IMT – Shahid Raza, Director, Cybersecurity Unit, RISE)
14h15: Secure AI for Secure 6G (Madhusanka Liyanage, Asst. Prof., University College Dublin – Christos Xenakis, Professor, University of Piraeus – Gür Gürkan, Senior Lecturer, ZHAW)
14h55: Pause Networking
15h05: Crypto-based technologies application in 6G (Madhusanka Liyanage, Asst. Prof., University College Dublin – Christos Xenakis, Professor, University of Piraeus – Eva Fogelstrom, Director, Security Research Ericsson – Samuel Dubus, Dpt Head, Security Research Laboratory, NOKIA Bell Lab)
15h45: Sharing Security Knowledge and deployment (Eva Fogelstrom, Director, Security Research Ericsson – Hervé Debar, Research Director, Telecom Sud Paris/IMT, PEPR – Shahid Raza, Director, Cybersecurity Unit, RISE)
16h30 – 17h30: Paving the way for common roadmaps engaging both communities (Pavlos Fournogerakis, Dpt Head of program, Smart Network and Services SNS-JU – Miguel Gonzalez-Sancho, Interim Executive Director ECCC – Fabio Martinelli, ECSO WG6 chair, IITR CNR- Rui Aguiar, Network Europe Chair, U.Veiro)

Date : January 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Location : Campus Cyber, Paris 5-7 rue Bellini, 92800 La Défense, France Hosted by PTCC and organised by SNS-OPS, ECSO, NetworldEurope

SNS JU Brokerage Event
2024-01-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Online Event, WEBINAR
SNS JU Brokerage Event
The SNS R&I WP for 2024 has been distributed at the official opening of the 2024 call will took place on 16.01.24. The submission deadline in 2024 will be the 18.04.24 at 17:00 (Brussels local time).
An SNS JU Brokerage Event was planned to allow any organisation in the wider SNS JU community to present their organisation profile and/or interests to their peers – as a introduction for possible future collaboration(s). It was held on 25.01.24 from 10:00 to 15:00.
Each speaker had 5’ to make their presentation. The final programme is listed below and the presentations are linked viat he presenters name.
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:
Session A: Wireless communication and Signal Processing
Moderator: Odysseas Pyrovolakis, SNS JU Office

Time (CET)##PresenterOrganization

PART 1Recording

10.00Welcome & IntroKostas Trichias / Uwe Herzog 6G-IA
SNS-OPS

10.05SNS JU openingPavlos FournogerakisSNS JU Office

10.10A1Ari AlastaloVTT

10.15A2Matthias SchneiderIMST GmbH

10.20A3Efstathios KatranarasSequans

10.25A4Gil KedarCeragon

10.30A5Ibrahim HokelekTUBITAK BILGEM

10.35A6Manuel FuentesFivecomm

10.40A7Markus WerneraeroLiFi GmbH

10.45A8Agapi MesodiakakiAristotle University

10.50A9Mika RantakokkoVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

11.00A11Amit RajUBiqube (Cross-topic)

11.05A12MD Munjure MowlaIS-Wireless (Cross-topic)

11.10A13Martin JohnssonTrinity College Dublin (Cross-topic)

11.15A14Sohaib SolaijaGebze Technical University (Cross-topic)

11.20BREAK 5"

Session B: Communication Infrastructure, Technologies and Devices
Moderator: Claudio Scalese, SNS JU Office

Time (CET)##PresenterOrganization

PART 2Recording

11.30B2Atakan EskiPNETWORKS

11.35B4George Suciu BEIA

11.40B5Kobi Mizrahi RunEL NGMT Ltd

11.45B6Julien EL AMINE IRT Saint Exupéry

11.50B7Zaid Abdullah/Konstantinos NtontinSnT, University of Luxembourg

11.55B8Harilaos KoumarasNCSR DEMOKRITOS

12.00B9Pedro RuizIntegrasys SA

12.05B10Pieter BecueIDLab - imec - UGent

12.10B11Pooria VarahramBenetel

12.15B12Sylvie MayrargueCEA

12.20B13Timothy O'FarrellUniversity of Sheffield

12.25B14Youssef Nasser/Ahmed ShokairGreenerwave

12.30BREAK 5"

Session C: Reliable AI for 6G Communication System and Services & Reliable Services and Smart Security
Moderator: Marinos Charalambides, SNS JU Office

Time (CET)##PresenterOrganization

PART 3Recording

12.35C1Alfonso Carrillo AspiazuOpenNebula Systems S.L.

12.40C2Andreas Mitschele-ThielAiVader GmbH

12.45C3Elena PolitiHarokopio Univeristy

12.50C4Rasoul Nikbakht SilabCTTC

12.55C5Udayanto Dwi AtmojoAalto University

13.00C6Yudani RiobóQuobis Networks SL

13.05C7Charalampos RotsosLancaster University

13.10C8Erik Hieta-ahoVTT, Research Centre of Finland

13.15C9Antonios LalasCERTH/ITI

13.20C10Mattia FogliUniversity of Ferrara

13.25BREAK 10"

Session D: System Architecture, Sustainability & Large Scale Trials
Moderator: Oana Radu, SNS JU Office

Time (CET)##PresenterOrganization

PART 4Recording

13.35D1Alexandre PetrescuCEA

13.40D2Kostas KatsarosDigital Catapult

13.45D3Laurent FrouinCanon Research Centre France SAS

13.50D6Hassan OsmanConfiguration Manager, Real Wireless

13.55D7Manolis Tsantakisena

14.00D8Raul Parada MedinaCTTC

14.05D9Aitor ArriolaIkerlan

14.10D11Tina LiaoITRI

14.15D12Hakima CHAOUCHIINSTITUT MINES TELÉCOM (New Presentation)

14.15D13Alex GalisUCL (New Presentation)

14.20End of Event

Hexa-X-II Workshop on 26 January - Online event
2024-01-26
A dedicated workshop is organized by Hexa-X-II together with many 6GSNS Phase 1 projects, DETERMINISTIC6G, DESIRE6G, FLEX-SCALE, 6G-NTN, TERRAMETA, TIMES, RIGOROUS, HORSE.
The workshop will go into the details of 6G architecture, and will also provide a view on the standardization process towards 6G.
Please contact directly Hexa-X-II colleagues to get involved (hexa-x-ii.lead-coordination@nokia.com , Uusitalo Mikko mikko.uusitalo@nokia-bell-labs.com , Patrik Rugeland patrik.rugeland@ericsson.com , Mauro R. Boldi mauro.boldi@telecomitalia.it ).
The workshop will be online on January 26th.

WONS 2024 – Call for Papers
2024-01-29 - 2024-01-31 | Fr, Avoriaz, France
Wireless on-demand network systems and services have become mainstream technologies that shape the networked world of the future. Different types of wireless LANs, both sub-6 GHz and in higher frequency bands, as well as such established technologies as Bluetooth LE, LTE-Direct, LTE ProSE, NR sidelink, NFC, and optical links are the cornerstone of networking paradigms including NextG cellular, mesh and sensor networks, cloud networks, vehicular networks, non-terrestrial networks, and in-body networks.
The challenges of this exciting research field are numerous. These include providing robust services in highly dynamic, mobile, and extreme environments, how to minimize energy demands or zero out battery usage in favor of renewable energy sources, how to smartly blend multiple wireless technologies available to a network node (including across radically different bands), and how to make wireless on-demand networks and services self-configurable, adaptive, self-organizing, and self-healing in a variety of different context, each exhibiting its own peculiar constraints.
IFIP WONS, now at its eighteenth edition, has established itself as a high quality forum to address the above and related challenges. WONS 2024 aims at continuing to provide a global platform for rich interactions between experts in their fields, discussing innovative contributions in a stimulating environment.
This announcement solicits original contributions of high-quality research providing novel insights on all aspects of wireless on-demand networks and systems. Topics of interest comprise, but are not limited to:

5G and 6G networks
Cloud/edge/fog computing and networking
Cognitive radio networks
Cross-layer design
Data analytics and ML/AI-driven network systems
Heterogeneous wireless networks
Joint communications, networking, and sensing
Implementations and testbeds
Internet of Things
Intra-body and biomedical on-demand systems
Integrated Access and Backhaul technologies
Integration of different wireless technologies
Localization and mobility management
Mobile computing and services
Network and service management
Non-terrestrial (aerial, space, underwater, …) networks
Novel architectures, protocols, applications and services
Open source software, open source hardware and open data
Optical and visible light wireless networks
Performance evaluation through simulations, emulations and real-world experiments
Pervasive and ubiquitous computing
Quantum computing and networking
QoS and QoE aspects
Security, privacy, and trust
Social and economic aspects
Sustainable networks and distributed ML/AI services
Theoretical and data driven modeling and optimization
Vehicular networks
Wireless technologies for NextG networks (millimeter-wave, terahertz, …)

The authors of selected papers from WONS 2024 edition will be invited to submit an extended version of their work to Elsevier Computer Communications for possible publication in a dedicated Virtual Special Issue (VSI). VSI submitted papers should extend significantly the original work offering additional contribution and insight to the community.
Together with the honor, this year’s Best Paper Award comes also with a monetary prize sponsored by IFIP.
Important dates

Paper registration deadline: Oct 30, 2023
Paper submission deadline: Nov 7, 2023

Acceptance notification: Dec 8, 2023
Click here for more information.

European 5G Conference 2024
2024-01-30 - 2024-01-31 | Hotel nhow Brussels Bloom, Rue Royale 250, Brussels, 1210, Belgium
The 2024 edition of The European 5G Conference will take place on 30-31 January at the Hotel nhow Brussels Bloom.
Registration is now available – secure your place today.
The event will, once again, provide the opportunity to hear from high-level policymakers and industry stakeholders on key themes such as investment, security, sustainability, emerging business models, and connectivity. It will provide an update on progress that has been made towards the 2030 ‘Path to the Digital Decade’ targets, as well as offering a first opportunity to examine the outcomes from WRC-23 and at what this may mean for the future connectivity environment around 5G and future technologies. By looking back at the lessons learnt to date and forward to the path towards 5G Advanced and 6G, the event will provide a comprehensive insight into all the key policy aspects that are shaping the 5G ecosystem in Europe.

More information about the event (Key Themes, Organisers & Partners, Speakers and Agenda…) here.

6G-BRICKS Open Call Webinar
2024-02-02 10:30 - 12:00
The ‘Open Call Webinar’ organised by the 6G-BRICKS project will take place on 2nd February.
The webinar aims to showcase 6G-BRICKS’ experimentation facility and answer questions regarding the open call topics, evaluation criteria etc (please find the agenda in attachment).
Here are the key details:

Webinar Date and Time: 2nd February, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CET
Registration Link: 6G-BRICKS Open Call Webinar: Registration Form (jotform.com)
Open Call Information: Open Calls – 6G-BRICKS

ETSI Artificial Intelligence Conference
2024-02-05 09:00 - 2024-02-07 17:00 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis cedex, 06921 , France
ETSI is pleased to announce the ETSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference: Status, Implementation and Way Forward of AI Standardization, taking place face to face on 5-7 February 2024 in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France and calls for Demonstrations and Posters.
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology has made major advancements in recent years and is becoming a key enabler for new disruptive features and applications in any digital product.
The ETSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference will focus on AI/ML from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) perspective.
The conference programme will cover topics such as new technological trends in the field of AI/ML, related standardization activities in ETSI and other Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), AI/ML regulation in Europe (European AI Act) and world-wide, implementation of AI/ML regulation with the help of standards, and related impact on product design and conformity assessment for market access. More information is available on the event web site.
Demonstrations and posters on the latest advances in the field of AI/ML applied to ICT systems and applications will complement the conference programme.
This face-to-face event will offer attendees the unique opportunity to come together to exchange with experts, network with peers, visit demos and posters around the subject of Machine Learning with a specific focus on Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Call for Demonstrations and Posters Open – Deadline to submit: 20 October 2023
The Programme Committee is calling for demonstrations and posters.
Researchers, industry experts and other stakeholders in the field of AI/ML are invited to submit proposals for demos and/or posters:

Please check the list of topics of interest and submission process on the event web site, and submit your proposals by 20 October 2023.

The detailed event programme will be announced in November. Participation to the event is open to all and free of charge upon registration.

TARGET-X Open Call Q&A Webinar
2024-02-09 11:00 - 13:00
‘Open Call Q&A Webinar’ organized by the TARGET-X project will take place on 9th February. The second Open Call is open till 28th of February 2024 at 17:00 CET.
The webinar aims to answer questions regarding the open call topics, evaluation criteria etc. and how to submit a winning application.
Here are the key details:

Webinar Date and Time: 9th February, 11:00 AM CET
Registration Link: TARGET-X 2nd Open Call Q&A (zoom.us)
Open Call Information: OPEN CALLS – TARGET X (target-x.eu)

The 6G series workshop by Hexa-X-II
2024-02-13 - 2024-02-14
Hexa-X-II and other European projects from ICT-52 and SNS JU are organizing a global and fully virtual workshop open to all on February 13-14. Registration is open here The 6G series workshop by Hexa-X-II Feb 2024. The 6Gseries workshop is scheduled for February 13-14 with the support of the European Commission and the SNS JU Office. The event will be hosted by the HEXA-X-II project, with Mikko Uusitalo (Nokia, project lead) and Patrik Rugeland (Ericsson, technical manager) playing key roles. In addition to insights from the 6G view, perspectives from other SNS projects, as well as 6G German research projects, will be covered. The workshop aims to provide valuable insights and stimulate thoughtful discussions, enriched by perspectives from various world regions.

Preliminary Agenda
Feb 13th 9-12 CET: Drivers for 6G, including use cases, verticals and sustainability

Opening by EC and 6G IA (20 min)
Agustin Diaz-Pines, Deputy Head of Unit, EC and Colin Willcock, Chairman, 6G IA
Welcome and update from the organizing project Hexa-X-II (20 min)
project lead Mikko Uusitalo (Nokia) and technical manager Patrik Rugeland (Ericsson)
Hexa-X-II: 6G use cases, requirements, drivers and vertical needs (20 min)
Stefan Wendt, Hexa-X-II WP1 lead (Orange)
Next G Alliance (15 min)
David Young (Atis)
Chinese perspective (15 min)
Dr. Sun Shaohui (CICTMobile)

Break (15 min)

Japanese perspective (15 min)
N. N.
Korean perspective (15 min)
N. N.
6G Vision and Technology Prospects – A view from Taiwan (15 min)
Mitch Tseng (ITRI)
Indian perspective (15 min)
N.N.Discussion time (15 min)

Feb 13th 14-17 CET: System view and architecture for 6G

Hexa-X-II: Foundation of overall 6G system design (20 min)
Sylvaine Kerboeuf, Hexa-X-II WP2 lead (Nokia)
Next G Alliance perspective (20 min)
Amitava Ghosh (Nokia)
Chinese perspective (20 min)
Liu Guangyi (China Mobile)
Japanese perspective (20 min)
N.N.Break (15 min)
Hexa-X-II: Architectural enablers for 6G (20 min)
Mårten Ericson, Hexa-X-II WP3 lead (Ericson)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Nicolas Chuberre, 6G NTN (Thales)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Gerald Kunzman, 6G-Anna (Nokia)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Adroit6G

Feb 14th 9-12 CET: Radio evolution and innovation for 6G, including future devices and infrastructure

Additional European perspective on architecture (20 min)
N.N., Deterministic6G
Hexa-X-II: Radio Design and Spectrum Access requirements and key enablers for 6G Evolution (20 min)
Ahmad Nimr, Hexa-X-II WP4 lead (TU Dresden)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Torsten Dubba, 6G-ANNA (Ericsson)
Chinese perspective on sensing (20 min)
Fang Min (ZTE)Break (15 min)
Hexa-X-II: Characteristics and classification of 6G device classes (20 min)
Jeroen Famaey, Hexa-X-II WP5 lead (IMEC)
Additional European perspective on future devices (20 min)
Gilberto Berardinelli, 6G Shine, (Aalborg Uni)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Additional international perspective (20 min)

Feb 14th 14-17 CET: Smart Network Management, including future devices and radio evolution

Additional European perspective on radio evolution (20 min)
N.N., Reindeer
Additional international perspective on future devices (20 min)
Nada Golmie, Research gaps (NIST)
Hexa-X-II: Foundations on 6G Smart Network Management and Orchestration Enablers (20 min)
Ignacio Labrador Pavon, Hexa-X-II WP6 lead (Atos)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Roberto Bruschi or Chiara Lombardo, 6GREEN (CNIT)Break (15 min)
Additional international perspective (20 min)
David Soldani (Rakuten)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
N.N., Horse project
Additional European perspective (20 min)
N.N., Flex-scale projectDiscussion and interaction (20 min)

SNS JU at MWC: 6G Horizon
2024-02-27 09:00 - 10:30
The Smart and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) will host a “6G Horizon” session at Mobile World Congress 2024 to explore the next frontier of wireless communication technology: 6G. In a world that’s constantly evolving, it is essential to explore the potential of next-generation communications from every conceivable angle, which is why we have organized this 90-minute session: “Bridging Perspectives for a Sustainable Future.”
As we embark on this journey into the 6G territory, it’s imperative to recognize that this technological leap will not be just about faster downloads or lower latency. Rather, it encompasses a multidimensional landscape that spans business, technical, and societal domains. In this session, we will explore the multifaceted case for 6G, acknowledging that multiple stakeholders bring diverse views to the table. This conference serves as a crucial platform to foster understanding and harmonize these varied perspectives. The dynamic interplay between industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and researchers will drive us closer to a collective vision of what 6G can and should be. We believe that through such collaborative efforts, we can unlock the full potential of 6G technology.
In this session, we will also delve into the distinct European perspective on 6G, highlighting the strong tradition of public-private collaboration that has been instrumental in shaping the continent’s technological landscape. We will also emphasize the vital interfaces between 6G and various vertical industries, paving the way for transformative applications and services.
Furthermore, our discussion will underscore the profound impact of 6G on areas as critical as sustainability and cybersecurity. As we move towards a more connected and data-driven world, 6G has the potential to revolutionize how we approach future challenges, offering innovative solutions for resource optimization and data sovereignty.
In conclusion, the 6G Horizon Conference is more than just a gathering of experts; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of communication technology. We invite you to engage, collaborate, and envision a world powered by 6G, where the boundaries of what’s possible are redefined. Together, we will embark on this journey to bridge perspectives, unlock potential, and create a sustainable future.

AGENDA:

ThemeSpeakers

Opening 6G Horizon in Europe
• European Commission
• 6G Industry AssociationPearse O'Donohue, DG CONNECT Director, European Commission and Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board
Colin Willcock, Chairman of the 6G Industry Association (6G IA) Board and Vice-Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board

Keynote 6G vision: building the 6G promise Mikko A. Uusitalo, Head of Research Department, Nokia Bell Labs and Hexa-X-II EU Flagship Project Coordinator

Panel DiscussionDiscussion to explore challenges, solutions, and
diverse perspectives on the future 6G landscape.Speakers
• Henry Tirri, CTO, Nokia Technologies
• Juan Carlos Garcia Lopez, Senior VP Technology Innovation and Ecosystem, Telefonica Group
• Marja Matinmikko-Blue, Director of Sustainability and Regulation at 6G Flagship, Research Director, University of Oulu
• Paolo Murri, VP Business Development and Open Innovation, TIM
• Marie Hogan, Head of 6G, Business Area Networks, Ericsson
• Maxime Flament, CTO, 5G AA

Moderated by Erzsebet Fitori (SNS JU)

Q&AQuestions from Audience (as time allows)All

Closing Remarks• Presence of SNS JU funded projects in MWC 2024
• SNS JU Call 3 (129M€ EU funding - open for proposals)Erzsebet Fitori (SNS JU)

SNS Webinar – Introducing the Call 2 SNS projects (Part 1 of 2)
2024-03-07 13:00 - 16:15 | Online Event, WEBINAR
The European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is a Public-Private Partnership that aims to facilitate and develop industrial leadership in Europe in 5G and 6G networks and services. The SNS JU funds projects that shape a solid research and innovation (R&I) roadmap and deployment agenda by engaging a critical mass of European stakeholders and facilitating international cooperation on various 6G initiatives.
In January 2024, the second phase of its 6G projects was launched, which is critical in establishing a solid research and innovation (R&I) foundation for Europe, defining the next-generation networks.
We are now introducing the recently launched projects in two webinars, to give an overview of their activities and ambitions.
The first of these webinars is planned for Thursday 7/03/2024 from 13:00 CET to 16:15 CET. This first webinar will present Stream B1 (System Architecture), B3 (Communication Infrastructure Technologies and Devices) and B4 (Reliable Services and Smart Security) projects according to the agenda below.
As for the SNS Webinar presenting the Call 1 SNS projects, videos of the SNS Call 2 projects can be found on the SNS YouTube Channel in a dedicated playlist.
Agenda:

TimeStreamProject acronym PresenterPresenter Affiliation & project roleSlides & Video

13:00WelcomeModeratorUwe HerzogEurescom, SNS OPS CoordinatorSlides
Video

13:05Welcome from 6G-IA6G-IAColin Willcock6G SNS GB Chair, 6G-IA ChairSlides
Video

13:10SNS JU opening remarksSNS JU OfficeJavier AlbaresSNS JU , Head of ProgrammesSlides
Video

Streams B1 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeOdysseas PyrovolakisSNS JU, Programme OfficerSlides
Video

13:15Stream B-B16G-CLOUDTao ChenVTT, CoordinatorSlides
Video

13:25Stream B-B16G-INTENSEChristos VerikoukisISI/ATHENA, CoordinatorSlides
Video

13:35Stream B-B16G-TWINSébastien FayeLuxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Coord. and TMSlides
Video

13:45Stream B-B1EXIGENCERita Camposf6s, CoordinatorSlides
Video

13:55Stream B-B1ORIGAMIAndres Garcia-SaavedraNEC Lab, Technical ManagerSlides
Video

14:05Q&A for Stream B1

14:15Streams B3 and B4 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeMarinos CharalambidesSNS JU, Project OfficerSlides
Video

14:20Stream B-B36G-EWOCJose Antonio Lazaro VillaUPC, CoordinatorSlides
Video

14:30Stream B-B3ECO-eNETPaolo MontiChalmers, CoordinatorSlides
Video

14:40Stream B-B3OPTI-6GAdam KapovitsEurescom, CoordinatorSlides
Video

14:50Stream B-B3PROTEUS-6GIoannis TomkosUniv. of Patras, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:00Q&A for Stream B3

15:10Stream B-B4iTrust6GMir GhoraishiGigasys Solutions, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:20Stream B-B4ELASTICSotiris IoannidisTechn. Univ. of Crete, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:30Stream B-B4NATWORKAnastasios DrosouInformation Technologies Institute, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:40Stream B-B4ROBUST-6GGüneş Fatma KesikEricsson, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:50Stream B-B4SAFE-6GHarilaos KoumarasNCSRD, Technical ManagerSlides
Video

16:00Q&A Stream B4

16:10ConclusionsModeratorUwe HerzogEurescom, SNS OPS Coordinator

16:15End of webinar

IAFA EVENT SERIES #4-1 – A Series of 3 events on pre-Standardisation
2024-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event, WEBINAR
Impact Assessment and Facilitation Action (IAFA) #4
A Series of 3 events on pre-Standardisation:

Event #4-1 First Step: 6G Research and Vision
Date: 12 March 2024 at 11 am CET
Registration closed for this #4-1 event.

Planned events in this series:

Event #4-2 Interim Steps: 6G Standardisation Requirements

Date: 9 April at 11 am 2024 CEST

Event #4-3: Next Steps: 6G Trials & Testing

Date: 13 May 2024 at 11 am CEST

Description: This first event focuses on the initial phase of 6G technology, highlighting the latest research and the future goals for 6G, while considering lessons learned from 5G deployments and service evolution. It aims to address the challenges and opportunities in the early stages of 6G development, discussing the potential applications and innovative aspects that 6G could bring to various industry sectors. Experts will share insights into how 6G could transform communication systems and services, and the importance of aligning this new technology with the specific needs of different industries.
Webinar Recording

More: The standardisation of 5G and the advancement towards 6G technologies pose considerable challenges, particularly in meeting the diverse requirements of industry verticals ranging from automotive to public safety. Ensuring these technologies and their services align with end-user needs requires a meticulous standardisation process, accounting for the capabilities and performance characteristics vital for different applications. This necessity highlights the importance of collaboration between industry experts and standardisation communities to produce globally recognised standards that facilitate interoperability and enable the full potential of 5G and 6G applications.
The evolution towards 5G Advanced in the shift from 5G to 6G propelled by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) emphasises the strategic role of European contributions in shaping the global standardisation ecosystem, a critical factor for maintaining competitive advantage in telecommunication systems and services. The evolution towards 6G is posed to significantly influence business sectors and societal functions, emphasising the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration. In the SNS context, the 6G-IA pre-standardisation working group aims to align with key standardisation bodies to ensure European stakeholders continue to be influential in the rapidly developing landscape of mobile communications.
This online workshop series, organised by SNS OPS as part of its Impact Assessment and Facilitation Action (IAFA) initiative in collaboration with ETSI and HSbooster.eu, will tackle relevant topics linked to challenges in standardisation in the context of 5G/6G developments. The events will feature the participation of experts sponsored through HSbooster.eu premium service programme and will tackle topics such as SDOs’ future 6G Agendas, SDOs 6G Work Items, verticals and standardisation, including the advancements and support of services enabled by 5G and 6G.

AGENDA:
Moderator: Claudio de Majo (Research Analyst at Trust-IT Services)
11:00 Welcome and introduction
11:05 Overview of organising CSAs

SNS OPS general overview – Uwe Herzog (Project and Programme Manager at EURESCOM) –
HSbooster.eu general overview – Maria Giuffrica (Senior Researcher at Trust-IT Services) –

11:10 1st Interactive session with audience
11:15 ETSI approach to Technology Research and Some Initial Thoughts on 6G
David Boswarthick (Director of New Technologies at ETSI)

11:35 2nd Interactive session with audience
11:45 5G to 6G Transition: Evolution in SDO Activities, Key Trends, and Primary Use Cases
Muslim Elkotob (Principal Solutions Architect at Vodafone),
12:05 3rd Interactive session with audience
12:15 Towards Native AI Architectures in 6G
Tasos Dagiuklas (Head of Cognitive Systems Research Centre at London South Bank University),
12:35 4th Interactive session with audience
12:45 Q&A

Organisers: SNS OPS HSbooster.eu ETSI

Recurring Experts

David Boswarthick (Director of New Technologies at ETSI)
Muslim Elkotob (Principal Solutions Architect at Vodafone)
Tasos Dagiuklas (Head of Cognitive Systems Research Centre at London South Bank University)

SNS Webinar – Introducing the Call 2 SNS projects (Part 2 of 2)
2024-03-14 13:00 - 16:20 | Online Event, WEBINAR
The European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is a Public-Private Partnership that aims to facilitate and develop industrial leadership in Europe in 5G and 6G networks and services. The SNS JU funds projects that shape a solid research and innovation (R&I) roadmap and deployment agenda by engaging a critical mass of European stakeholders and facilitating international cooperation on various 6G initiatives.
In January 2024, the second phase of its 6G projects was launched, which is critical in establishing a solid research and innovation (R&I) foundation for Europe, defining the next-generation networks.
We are now introducing the recently launched projects in two webinars, to give an overview of their activities and ambitions.
The second of these webinars is planned for Thursday 14/03/2024 from 13:00 CET to 16:20 CET. This second webinar will present Stream B2 (Wireless Communication Technologies and Signal Processing), B5 (Microelectronics-based Solutions for 6G Networks), B6 (EU-US 6G R&I Cooperation), C (Complementary SNS experimental Pan-EU federated Infrastructure), D (SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots with Verticals) and CSA (SNS Societal Challenges) projects according to the agenda below.

As for the SNS Webinar presenting the Call 1 SNS projects, and the first half of the Call 2 SNS projects – videos of the SNS Call 2 projects can be found on the SNS YouTube Channel in a dedicated playlist.
Agenda:

TimeStreamProject acronymPresenterPresenter Affiliation & project roleSlides & Videos

13:00WelcomeModeratorKostas Trichias, Alex Kaloxylos6G-IAVideo

13:05Welcome from 6G-IA6G-IAColin Willcock6G SNS GB Chair, 6G-IA ChairSlides
Video

13:10SNS JU opening remarksSNS JU OfficePavlos FournogerakisSNS JU, Deputy Head of ProgrammesSlides
Video

13:15Streams B2, B5, B6 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeClaudio ScaleseSNS JU , Project Officer-Call CoordinatorSlides
Video

13:20Stream B-B26G-DISACPhilippe SehierNokia Bell Labs, Innovation ManagerSlides
Video

13:30Stream B-B26G-GOALSPetar PopovskiAalborg Universitet, Management team memberSlides
Video

13:40Stream B-B26G-MUSICALAtilio GameiroUniversidade de Aveiro, CoordinatorSlides
Video

13:50Stream B-B26G-SENSESJesus Gutierrez TeranIHP, CoordinatorSlides
Video

14:00Stream B-B2INSTINCTPadmanava SenBarkhausen Institute, CoordinatorSlides
Video

14:10Stream B-B2iSEE-6GKonstantinos MaliatsosUniv. of Piraeus, Technical ManagerSlides
Video

14:20Q&A for Stream B2

14:30Stream B-B56G-REFERENCEIgnacio Llamas-GarroCTTC, CoordinatorSlides
Video

14:40Stream B-B5FirstTo6GOner HanayInCirT GmbH, Technical ManagerSlides
Video

14:50Stream B-B5TeraGreenNuria Llombart JuanTU Delft, Coordinator

15:00Stream B-B66G-XCELDan KilperTrinity College Dublin, Coordinator and TMSlides
Video

15:10Q&A for Streams B5/B6

15:20Streams C, D, CSA orientations and expected outcomesSNS JUChiara MazzoneSNS JU , Programme OfficerSlides
Video

15:25Stream CSUNRISE-6GChristos VerikoukisISI/ATHENA, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:35Stream D6G-PATHIoannis ChochliourosOTE, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:45Stream DENVELOPELazaros GkatzikisICCS, CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:55CSA6G4SocietyMonique CalistiMartel, CoordinatorSlides
Video

16:05Q&A for Streams C/D/CSA

16:15ConclusionsModeratorAlex Kaloxylos6G-IA

16:20End of webinar

European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21
The European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.
This fifth edition of the event will take place on 20 and 21 March 2024 both physically in Brussels and online, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.
The R&I Days 2024 will give you the opportunity to debate how we can make Europe more sustainable and competitive and will celebrate the outcomes and achievements in research and innovation since the launch of the first R&I Framework Programme over 40 years ago.
It’s your chance to discover successful EU-funded research and innovation projects, experience their impact on our society and debate the importance of continued investment in research and innovation. You can find out more on Horizon Europe, including the Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027 and its Widening Instrument; R&I support to Green and Digital transition; its Global Approach; and many other topics.
Join us to discuss and shape the future of research and innovation.
More information about the programme, the sessions and the speakers will be available soon here.
Stay tuned for more news by following us on Twitter @EUScienceInnov and join the conversation on #RiDaysEU.

ETSI Conference on Non Terrestrial Networks
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-04 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis cedex, 06921 , France
The ETSI Conference on “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G” will take place face-to-face on 3-4 April 2024 in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France. The conference is co-organized with the ESA , 6G-IA and the SNS-JU.
From NTN research to global standards, plotting the trajectory to a fully connected planet
Non-Terrestrial Networks have been part of 5G since 3GPP Rel-17 and the use of NTN related technologies enables global coverage for a wide range of applications that require both high availability and high resilience.
6G will consider a native integration of NTN in the 6G system, thus allowing the optimization of service delivery leveraging both terrestrial networks and non-terrestrial networks in 6G from the outset. In addition 6G NTN is expected to provide increased performances and service capabilities compared to NTN in 5G.
About the Conference
This face-to-face event will offer attendees the unique opportunity to come together and exchange with experts, network with peers, and visit the dedicated project posters all focussing on the topic of Non-Terrestrial Networks for beyond 5G.
The event will foster discussions on the following topics:

Targeted use cases that will be enabled by NTN in 6G
Possible 6G architecture frameworks(including interfaces) enabling the native integration of the NTN components
Candidate technologies/features for NTN in 6G
Standardization approach (e.g. what, where, when) for NTN in 6G

Additionally, the event will be an opportunity for research organizations (academia and industrial research) to discuss new trends and features in the field of NTN solutions in the perspective of standardization.
Posters from the latest projects in the field NTN / satellite / 6G technologies may be provided to complement the conference programme.
Register Now!
The detailed event programme including the conference agenda, list of posters will be available in February 2024.
Participation to the event is open to all and free of charge upon registration. However the places are limited so remember to register your participation early in order to be part of the discussion.
Note that the event is prepared with the support of the Horizon Europe 6G-NTN collaborative project and the ESA HELENA project.
Should you need any further information, please contact events@etsi.org

ETSI Conference “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G”
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-04 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis cedex, 06921 , France
The ETSI Conference on “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G” will take place face-to-face on 3-4 April 2024 in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France. The conference is co-organized with the ESA , 6G-IA and the SNS-JU.
This face-to-face event will offer attendees the unique opportunity to come together and exchange with experts, network with peers, and visit the dedicated project posters all focussing on the topic of Non-Terrestrial Networks for beyond 5G.
The event will foster discussions on the following topics:
• Targeted use cases that will be enabled by NTN in 6G
• Possible 6G architecture frameworks (including interfaces) enabling the native integration of the NTN components
• Candidate technologies/features for NTN in 6G
• Standardization approach (e.g. what, where, when) for NTN in 6G
Additionally, the event will be an opportunity for research organizations (academia and industrial research) to discuss new trends and features in the field of NTN solutions in the perspective of standardization.
Posters from the latest projects in the field NTN / satellite / 6G technologies may be provided to complement the conference programme.
Register now here.
The detailed event programme including the conference agenda, list of posters will be available in February 2024 here. Participation to the event is open to all and free of charge upon registration.

IAFA EVENT SERIES #4-2: Second event on pre-Standardisation - Steps: 6G Standardisation Requirements
2024-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event, WEBINAR
Impact Assessment and Facilitation Action (IAFA) #4-2
A Series of 3 events on Pre-Standardisation:
About this event:
Event #4-2 Interim Steps: 6G Standardisation Requirements
Date: 9 April at 11 am 2024 CEST
Summary: This second event in our series delves into emerging 6G standardisation requirements and work items in the attempt to harmonise efforts between R&D projects and SDOs, with specific input on European SDOs. Emphasising the importance of collaborative efforts in research and development for 6G, this workshop aims to foster discussions on how ongoing research projects can contribute to the creation of standards. Through an interactive format, standardisation experts will interact with participants to explore the landscape of standardisation work items, addressing emerging challenges such as integration between NTN and non NTN, network automation efforts and challenges for security.

Online Recording:

AGENDA:
Moderator: Claudio de Majo (Research Analyst at Trust-IT Services)
11:00 Introduction to the event

SNS-OPS and HSbooster team

11:05 SMEs and standardisation: The role of SMEs in the shaping of standards

Jessica Carneiro (Project Manager at AUSTRALO / NetworldEurope chair)

11:20 Insights from SNS projects:

PREDICT-6G (Carlos Bernardos)
5G EPICENTRE (Thanasis Charemis) and
Int5Gent (Luis Miguel Contreras)

11:55 AI-Native 6G Architectures: Research Challenges and SDO opportunities

Tasos Dagiuklas (Head of Cognitive Systems Research Centre at London South Bank University)

12:20 Matchmaking during Transition: Moving from 5G to 6G, how we can Synergize Major R&D Outputs with Standardization Workstreams

Muslim Elkotob (Principal Solutions Architect at Vodafone)

12:40 Q&A
13:00 Closure
Organisers: SNS OPS HSbooster.eu ETSI

About this series: The standardisation of 5G and the advancement towards 6G technologies pose considerable challenges, particularly in meeting the diverse requirements of industry verticals ranging from automotive to public safety. Ensuring these technologies and their services align with end-user needs requires a meticulous standardisation process, accounting for the capabilities and performance characteristics vital for different applications. This necessity highlights the importance of collaboration between industry experts and standardisation communities to produce globally recognised standards that facilitate interoperability and enable the full potential of 5G and 6G applications.
The evolution towards 5G Advanced in the shift from 5G to 6G propelled by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) emphasises the strategic role of European contributions in shaping the global standardisation ecosystem, a critical factor for maintaining competitive advantage in telecommunication systems and services. The evolution towards 6G is posed to significantly influence business sectors and societal functions, emphasising the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration. In the SNS context, the 6G-IA pre-standardisation working group aims to align with key standardisation bodies to ensure European stakeholders continue to be influential in the rapidly developing landscape of mobile communications.
This online workshop series, organised by SNS OPS as part of its Impact Assessment and Facilitation Action (IAFA) initiative in collaboration with ETSI and HSbooster.eu, will tackle relevant topics linked to challenges in standardisation in the context of 5G/6G developments. The events will feature the participation of experts sponsored through HSbooster.eu premium service programme and will tackle topics such as SDOs’ future 6G Agendas, SDOs 6G Work Items, verticals and standardisation, including the advancements and support of services enabled by 5G and 6G.
Other events in this series:
Coming event:
Event #4-3: Next Steps: 6G Trials & Testing Date: 13 May 2024 11 am CET
Past events:
Event #4-1 First Step: 6G Research and Vision
IAFA EVENT SERIES #3 – 6GSEC COMMON PATH AND CARDINAL POINTS “6GSEC CP²”
Event #2 was private.
IAFA EVENT SERIES #1 – DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS (DHI) TO STRENGHTEN KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE WITH SNS COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION

International Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch) - Call for Papers
2024-04-21 - 2024-04-24 | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Call for Papers – International Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch)
9th edition combined with 5GArch Workshop Series
Co-located with IEEE WCNC’24, 21-24 April 2024, Dubai, UAE
This workshop is organised by the 5G PPP Architecture work group. You are invited to submit your research outcomes.
Important Dates
Paper submission deadline: 22 December 2023
Paper Acceptance Notification: 15 January 2024
Camera Ready: 25 January 2024
More information here.
Submission Instructions
The page length limit for all initial submissions for review is SIX (6) printed pages (10-point font) and must be written in English. Initial submissions longer than SIX (6) pages will be rejected without review.
You can check-out IEEE templates here.
EDAS submission link here.
Organizers
Prof. Dr. Marco Gramaglia (University Carlos III of Madrid, UC3M, Spain), Dr. Ömer Bulakci (Nokia, Germany), Dr. Xi Li (NEC, Germany), & Anastasius Gavras (Eurescom, Germany)

IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference WCNC 2024
2024-04-21 - 2024-04-24
The 2024 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC) will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 21 to 24 April 2024.
Dubai has established itself as a sustainability and technology leader in areas such as solar power, vertical farming, blockchain, 3D printing and artificial intelligence. The current roll-out of 5G mobile internet networks continue to drive forward smart services, machine-to-machine communications, and connected transport. The city’s technology industry focus include the cloud, big data analytics, and mobility – most notably in the field of autonomous transport.
Themed “Wireless Communications for Growing Opportunities,”, Dubai’s edition of this flagship conference of the IEEE Communications Society will feature a comprehensive high-quality program comprising technical sessions, tutorials, and workshops, as well as technology and industry panels. You are invited to submit papers, and proposals for panels, tutorials, and workshops, in all areas of wireless communications, networks, services, and applications.
More information here.
