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SUMMARY:SNS JU 7th Call for Proposals - Info Day & Brokerage Event
DESCRIPTION:SNS JU Info Day & Brokerage Online Event\nThe Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) has announced the launch of its seventh SNS JU Call for Proposals (second SNS JU Call in 2026) on FEM – Front End Module\, a strategic initiative to ensure Europe’s sovereignty in 6G hardware. \nThis SNS JU Info Day and Brokerage Event took place on Tuesday\, 26 May 2026\, from 12:30 to around 14:30 CEST. \nThis online event aimed to inform potential participants about the SNS JU 7th Call for Proposals\, Stream B\, Front End Module (FEM) 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. \nThis Call complements the Chips Joint Undertaking call that addresses the key constituent technologies of the FEM\, their integration and packaging and transfer to relevant Pilot Lines. \nPotential proposers can find more details on the open SNS Calls and various Topics on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. \nThe HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-FEM call opens on 26 May 2026\, with a submission deadline of 03 Sept 2026 at 17:00 CEST. \nSpeakers from SNS JU\, Chips 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. \nAttendees also had the opportunity to pose specific Call-related questions and present their organisation and interests for possible future collaborations. \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\nRecording of the event is available: https://youtu.be/laYSSl6huJQ \n\n\nAGENDA: \nPart 1 – Information Day (12:30 – 13:35) \nIntroduction – Moderator: Oana Radu (SNS JU) \n12:30 – 12:45 Opening Remarks \n\nColin Willcock (Nokia\, 6G-IA Governing Board Chairman\, Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board)\nThibaut Kleiner (Director\, Future Networks\, DG CONNECT\, European Commission\, Vice-Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board)\nErzsébet Fitori (Executive Director of the SNS JU)\n\n12:45 – 13:00 Topic Presentation & Key Orientations \n\nBernard Barani (Senior Consultant\, 6G-IA)\n\n13:00 – 13:10 Expected Synergy with the FEM call of the Chips JU \n\nFrancisco Ignacio (Programme Officer\, Chips JU)\n\n13:10 – 13:25 Call Conditions Overview \n\nOana Radu (Programme Officer\, SNS JU)\n\n13:25 – 13:35 Q&A \n13:35 – 13:45 Coffee Break \n\nPart 2 – Brokerage Event (13:45 ~ 14:30) \nModerator: Oana Radu (SNS JU) \n13:45 – 13:50 Welcome and Introduction \n\nOana Radu (Call Coordinator\, SNS JU)\n\n13:50 ~ 14:30 Beneficiary Presentations (4~5 minute each) \n\nBarlas Yılmaz\,  Family Medicine team at Izmir University of Economics (IUE)\nTheodoros Kaifas\,  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering\, Democritus University of Thrace\nChristos Mourelatos\,  Stellar Phronesis Technology P.C.\nJanez Sterle\,  INTERNET INSTITUTE Ltd\nEric Gatel\,  IRT BCOM\nAntonios Lalas\,  CERTH/ITI\nIrene de Gruijter\, WUPATEC\n\n  \n\n\nRecording:
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-ju-7th-call-for-proposals-info-day-brokerage-event/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WEBINAR
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SUMMARY:SNS JU and ESA Joint Workshop - 6G LINO: from lab validation to real-world NTN trials
DESCRIPTION:The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Space Agency (ESA)\, are pleased to have organised a joint workshop to discuss pioneering initiatives of 6G experimental scope (with a focus on 6G-LINO) at the intersection of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (TN/NTN). \nDate & Time: Thursday\, 28 May 2026\, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST \nThis workshop marks the first step in implementing the Memorandum of Intent signed between the SNS JU and ESA on 16 October 2025. It will bring together key stakeholders\, including the European Commission\,  6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA)\,  and representatives from SNS JU project consortia\, particularly those active in TN/NTN integration. \n\nAgenda:\nModerator: Oana Radu (SNS JU) \n14:00 – 14:15 | Welcome and Opening (15 mins) \n\nOpening remarks by the European Commission / DG CNECT\, framing the workshop in the context of the European 6G strategy and the SNS JU–ESA collaboration framework.\n\nSpeaker: Miguel Gonzalez-Sancho (E1). \n\nBrief presentation by SNS JU on the programme’s NTN-related activities\, relevant project portfolio\, and the strategic rationale for the ESA collaboration.\n\nSpeaker: Erzsébet Fitori (SNS JU). \n14:15 – 14:35 | ESA Introduction (20 min) \n\nBrief presentation by ESA on its 5G/6G NTN Programme and In-orbit Experiments.\n\nSpeaker: Antonio Franchi (ESA)\, Vincenzo Schena (Thales – IT)\, Luca Deva (Tyvak). \n14:35 – 15:00 | 6G LINO — Mission\, Capabilities and Collaboration Opportunities (25 min) \n\nDetailed presentation of the 6G LINO project: mission architecture\, technical capabilities\, the open-access Laboratory in Orbit collaboration model\, Q3 launch timeline\, and potential interfaces with SNS JU projects.\n\nSpeaker: Alexander Hofmann\, Sahana Raghunandan (6G LINO consortium). \n15:00 – 15:20 | SNS JU Project Spotlight (20 mins) \n\nShort presentation by the 6G-NTN2 Nexus project on their NTN research activities and potential synergies with the 6G LINO platform.\n\nSpeaker: Xavier Pons (6G-NTN2 Nexus). \n\nShort presentation by 6G Sandbox\n\nSpeaker: Michael Dieudonne (6G Sandbox). \n15:20 – 15:55 | Panel Discussion with SNS JU Projects + ESA followed by Q&A (35 mins) \n\nOpen exchange between ESA and SNS JU project representatives\, focusing on use case mapping\, access modalities for the open experimentation phase\, and potential collaboration models.\n\nModerator: Oana Radu (SNS JU) \n15:55 – 16:00 | Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 mins) \n\nSummary of key points.\n\nSpeaker: Javier Albares (SNS JU) \n\nLearn about the MOI between the SNS JU and ESA: SNS JU and ESA Join Forces to Accelerate the Integration of satellite networks in 6G – SNS JU \nLearn about 6G LINO: ESA Connectivity – 6G LINO
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-ju-and-esa-joint-workshop-6g-lino-from-lab-validation-to-real-world-ntn-trials/
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SUMMARY:EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026 - Malaga\, Spain
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC\, in its 35th edition of a series\, supported by the European Commission\, and the 6G Summit\, in its 8th edition\, originated from the 6G Flagship programme in Finland\, one of the very first in its area. \nThe conference is sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc)\, the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) and the European Association on Antennas and Propagation (EurAAP) and supported by the European Commission. \nThe conference addresses various aspects of Beyond 5G/6G communications systems and networks. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses\, globally attracting in the last years close to 1000 delegates from more than 40 countries all over the world\, to present and discuss the latest results\, and an exhibition with more than 50 exhibitors\, for demonstrating the technology developed in the area\, namely within research projects from EU R&I programmes. \nThe conference program will include: \n\nKeynotes\nPanels\nRegular sessions (papers from open call\, to be submitted for uploading to IEEE Xplore)\nSpecial and Convened sessions\, with papers on specific topics\nWorkshops\, with papers and presentations on specific topics\nPoster sessions\nTutorials\nDemos and exhibitions\, with pitches\nAwards in several categories (paper\, poster\, booth\, demo\, startup\, thesis)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKEY DATES\n\n6 Feb. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Workshops\, Special Sessions and Tutorials\n13 Feb. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Papers for Regular Oral Sessions\n06 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Extended Abstracts for Posters\n09 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Workshops\, Special Sessions and Tutorials\n27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Exhibitions\, Demos and Booths\n27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of applications for Ph.D. Theses and Startups\n30 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Papers and Extended Abstracts\n10 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for final Papers for all sessions and Workshops\n13 Apr. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of proposals for Exhibitions\, Demos and Booths\n17 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for Authors registration\n27 Apr. 2026 – Draft Programme available\n\nSteering Committee Chairs\nLuis M. Correia\, IST – U. Lisbon\, PT (Chair)\nPavlos Fournogerakis\, SNS JU\, BE (Vice-Chair)\nMatti Latva-aho\, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship\, FI (Vice-Chair)\nTechnical Programme Co-Chairs\nPedro Merino-Gómez\, U. Malaga\, ES\nIvan Seskar\, Rutgers U.\, US\nAri Pouttu\, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship\, FI\nTrack Co-Chairs\nPHY – Physical Layer and Fundamentals\nMikko Uusitalo\, NOKIA\, FI\nMari Carmen Aguayo-Torres\, U. Malaga\, ES\nAggelos Bletsas\, Rutgers U.\, US\nWOS – Wireless\, Optical and Satellite Networks\nDavid Larrabeiti\, UC3M\, ES\nAlessandro Vanelli\, U. Bologna\, IT\nChia-Pang Yen\, ITRI\, TW\nNET – Network Softwarisation\nAnna Brunstrom\, Karlstad U.\, SE\nJohann Marquez-Barja\, imec-UAntwerp\, BE\nPaul Ruth\, U. North Carolina\, US\nAIU – Applications\, IoT\, Use cases\nMarc Emmelmann\, Fraunhofer FOKUS\, DE\nAlmudena Díaz\, U. Malaga\, ES\nTingjun Chen\, Duke U.\, US\nOPE – Operational & Experimental Insights\nSpyros Denazis\, U. Patras\, GR\nDavid Gomez-Barquero\, U.P. Valencia\, ES\nAloizio Da Silva\, Virginia Tech\, US\nAI4C – AI/ML Solutions for Communications\nDaniel Kilper\, Trinity College Dublin\, IE\nValerio Frascolla\, Intel Deutschland GmbH\, DE\,\nJongwon Kim\, GIST\, KR\nSAQ – Security Aspects and Quantum Communications\nJohn Preuß Mattsson\, Ericsson\, SE\nJavier Lopez\, U. Malaga\, ES\nVuk Marojevic\, Mass. State U.\, US\nNVS – Next-Generation Visions & Sustainability\nMarja Matinmikko-Blue\, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship\, FI\nChristoph Schmelz\, NOKIA\, DE\nCarlos E. Caicedo Bastidas – Syracuse U.\, US\nCMA – Components\, Microelectronics\, Photonics & Antennas\nLuís Manuel Pessoa\, U. Porto – INESC TEC\, PT\nNuutti Tervo\, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship\, FI\nAshutosh Dutta\, U. Johns Hopkins\, US\nPanels Co-Chairs\nHåkon Lønsethagen\, Telenor\, NO\nÖzgü Alay\, U. Oslo\, NO\nSpecial Sessions Co-Chairs\nČedomir Stefanović\, AAU\, DK\nNurul Huda Mahmood\, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship\, FI\nFilipe Cardoso\, Polytech. Inst. Setubal\, PT\nWorkshops Co-Chairs\nDiego López\, Telefonica\, ES\nGermán Madueño\, Keysight Technologies\, ES\nBeatriz Lorenzo\, U. Mass. Amherst\, US\nTutorials Co-Chairs\nPaweł Sroka\, PUT\, PL\nMir Ghoraishi\, Gigasys Solutions\, UK\nGeorge Sklivanitis\, Florida Atlantic U.\, US\nExhibitions Co-Chairs\nDavid Artuñedo\, Telefonica\, ES\nMichael Dieudonne\, Keysight Technologies\, BE\nPablo Herrera\, U. Malaga\, ES\nIEEE ComSoc Liaison\nStefano Bregni\, POLIMI\, IT\nCOST Liaison\nRalph Stübner\, COST\, BE\nURSI Liaison\nSana Salous\, Durham U.\, UK\nEurAAP Liaison\nJose Molina Garcia Pardo\, U. Cartagena\, ES\nEURASIP Liaison\nEva Lagunas\, U. Luxembourg\, LU
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/eucnc-6g-summit-2026-malaga-spain/
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