SNS JU

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.

IAFA EVENT SERIES #4-3: Third event on pre-Standardisation - Next Steps: 6G Trials and Testing
2024-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online Event, WEBINAR
Impact Assessment and Facilitation Action (IAFA) #4-3
Third in a series of 3 events on Pre-Standardisation:
About this event:
Event #4-3 Next Steps: 6G Trials and Testing
Date: 13 May 2024 at 11 am 2024 CEST
Summary: This third and concluding session (4.3) explores the relationship between 6G pre-standardisation and large-scale trials, already a central topic of R&D projects under the SNS JU Phase I, specifically from stream C (SNS Experimental Infrastructure) and stream D (Large-Scale SNS Trials and Pilots). The event will also introduce an array of tracking tools being developed by the 6G-Start, SNS-ICE and SNS-OPS CSA projects. These tools are designed to map relevant use cases, vertical associations, and pre-standardisation efforts within 5G and 6G projects. As this event wraps up this short series, key themes that have emerged throughout the three events will be summarised in a final report, which will be available at the HSbooster.eu booth at the upcoming EuCNC 6G Summit in June.

Recording:

Agenda:
Moderator: Claudio de Majo (Research Analyst at Trust-IT Services)
11:00 Welcome and introduction
Claudio de Majo (Research Analyst at Trust-IT Services)
11: 10 Standardization challenges and opportunities in STREAM D projects: FIDAL perspective
David Artuñedo Guillen (FIDAL project)
11: 40 How Data Spaces and Data Sharing are Playing a Role in Green Use Cases and Standardization
Muslim Elkotob (Principal Solutions Architect at Vodafone)
12:10 First interactive poll session with audience
12:20 Towards Sustainability SDG Goals in 6G
Tasos Dagiuklas (Head of Cognitive Systems Research Centre at London South Bank University)
12:50 Second interactive poll session with audience
13:00 Event closure

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.
Organisers: SNS OPS HSbooster.eu ETSI

Other events in this series:
Event #4-2: Interim Steps 6G Standardisation Requirements

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

SNS Stream B/D Projects Workshop on KPIs and KVIs
2024-05-16 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Berlin)
The SNS Technology Board is pleased to announce a webinar to identify synergies and opportunities between Stream B and Stream D projects of the SNS JU.
The event will be held online on the 16th May from 09:00 to 12:30 CET.
The session includes participants and presentations from the following projects:

Stream D projects: TrialsNet, FIDAL, TARGET-X, IMAGINE-B5G
Stream B projects: ORIGAMI, PRIVATEER, Deterministic6G, Hexa-X-II, SAFE-6G, 6GTandem, PREDICT

RECORDING

AGENDA

09:00 – 09:05 – Welcome: Scope and objectives of the Workshop (Alex Trogolo – TIM)
09:05 – 10:25 – Session #1: Requirements (KPIs) from UCs large-scale trials and validation methodology (KVIs) from Stream D (Moderated by Alex Trogolo – TIM)

09:05 – 09:25 – TrialsNet (Alex Trogolo – TIM, Hassan Osman – Real Wireless)
09:25 – 09:45 – FIDAL (Katrina Petersen – PSC Europe)
09:45 – 10:05 – TARGET-X (Maximilian Brochhaus – Fraunhofer)
10:05 – 10:25 – IMAGINE-B5G (Carles Navarro Manchón – Keysight, Arturo José Torrealba Ferrer – Telefonica, George Darzanos – Athens University of Economics and Business)

10:35 – 11:45 – Session #2: Technology highlights on target performances (KPIs) and impacts (KVIs) from Stream B (Moderated by Patrik Rugeland – Ericsson)

10:35 – 10:45 – Hexa-X-II (Stefan Wendt – Orange, Cristóbal Vinagre Zuniga – TNO, Christina Karousatou – WINGS)
10:45 – 10:55 – ORIGAMI (Marco Gramaglia – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid)
10:55 – 11:05 – PRIVATEER (Maria Christopoulou – IIT Demokritos)
11:05 – 11:15 – SAFE-6G (Daniel Garcia Sanches / Alvaro Andrés Anaya Amariles – Telefonica)
11:15 – 11:25 – Deterministic6G (Oliver Hoeftberger – B&R Industrial Automation)
11:25 – 11:35 – 6GTandem (Parosa Aghdam – Ericsson)
11:35 – 11:45 – PREDICT-6G (Marc Mollà Roselló – Ericsson)

11:45 – 12:30 – Session #3: Identifying matches and gaps, opportunities and next steps (Moderated by Ioanna Mesogiti – OTE, Ioannis Patsouras – WINGS)

11:45 – 11:50 – Introduction to TMV WG (Ioanna Mesogiti – OTE)
11:50 – 12:30 – Open discussion (All)

EuCNC & 6G Summit 2024
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06 | Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium
The 2024 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on putting together two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC, in its 33rd edition of a series, supported by the European Commission; the 6G Summit, in its 6th edition, originated from the 6G Flagship programme in Finland, one of the very first in its area. The 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. The 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 more than 700 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. The conference program will include:

Keynotes
Panels
Regular oral sessions (papers from open call, to be submitted for uploading to IEEE Xplore)
Special and Convened sessions, with papers on specific topics
Workshops, with papers and presentations on specific topics
Poster sessions (extended abstracts from open call addressing latest results)
Tutorials
Demos and exhibitions, with pitches

Key dates:

26 Jan. 2024 – Deadline for submission of papers for regular oral sessions
9 Feb. 2024 – Extended deadline for submission of proposals for workshops, special sessions and tutorials
8 Mar. 2024 – Deadline for submission of extended abstracts for posters
8 Mar. 2024 – Notification of acceptance of workshops, special sessions and tutorials
29 Mar. 2024 – Deadline for submission of proposals for exhibitions
1 Apr. 2024 – Notification of acceptance of papers and extended abstracts
12 Apr. 2024 – Deadline for final papers for all sessions and workshops
19 Apr. 2024 – Deadline for authors registration
26 Apr. 2024 – Draft programme available

Please find more information about the event here.

IEEE International Conference on Communication ICC 2024
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-13 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
IEEE ICC 2024 will be held in Denver, Colorado, from 9 to 13 June 2024.
IEEE ICC 2024 will focus on “Scaling the Peaks of Global Communications“. We will feature a comprehensive high-quality technical program including 13 symposia and a variety of tutorials and workshops. IEEE ICC 2024 will also include an attractive industry program aimed at practitioners, with keynotes and panels from prominent research, industry and government leaders, business and industry panels, and technological exhibits.
IEEE ICC 2024 conference will be held fully in person.
More information here.

SNS-OPS Questionnaire Results of Call 1 & 2 SNS Projects
2024-06-27 09:30 - 11:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online event
Event Description:
The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) 28 call 2 Research and Innovation projects commenced operations as of 1 January 2024. It will add themselves to the 35 running projects from the previous call 1 projects since January 2023. In total those 63 ongoing projects take both evolutionary and revolutionary approaches towards the research and development of novel technologies, functionalities and ecosystems that will enable the transition towards 6G networks by 2030.
The SNS-OPS 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 2024 to obtain additional information about each project’s technical aspects, vision, approach and achievements.
The goal of this survey was to understand better the work planned to be performed in each call 2 project, the combined challenges with Call 2 projects, and the progress achieved so far by Call 1 projects.
Date: Thursday 27th June
Time: 9.30 -11.00 CEST
Location: Online Webinar
Watch the recording here
Agenda:

Time (CET)PresenterSubjectPresenter Affiliation

09.30 – 09.35Colin WillcockWelcomeSNS JU GB chairman

09.35 – 10.05Kostas TrichiasSNS OPS Questionnaire Introduction & SNS Call 2 Projects – Technical Insights6G-IA, SNS OPS WP1 Leader

10.05 – 10.20Didier BourseSNS Call 2 Projects – VisionNokia, SNS OPS

10.20 – 10.40Jessica CarneiroSNS Call 2 Projects – Market InsightsAustralo, SNS OPS WP4 Leader

10.40 – 10.50Arda GurellerSNS Call 1 Projects MetricsEricsson, SNS OPS Task 3.2 Leader

10.50 – 11.00Kostas TrichiasWay forward & Q&A6G-IA, SNS OPS WP1 Leader

11.00End of Event

SNS JU projects and others at Sustainable Places 2024 workshop “Towards Sustainable 6G mobile networks” in Luxembourg
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-25 | Luxembourg
This workshop aims to explore the connection between sustainability and 6G mobile networks, focusing on integrating environmental considerations into the design, deployment, and operation of future wireless communication systems. It will convene EU-funded collaborative projects to develop energy-efficient network architectures, renewable energy integration, life cycle assessments, eco-friendly materials, and policy frameworks. The goal is to catalyze advancements towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible era of wireless communication, promoting innovative approaches, green technologies, and holistic strategies for minimizing the ecological footprint of 6G networks.

Contributing projects: 6G-TWIN, BeGREEN, COALESCE, CENTRIC, 6Green, Zero-Swarm, 6G4Society and IN2CCAM

9 speakers

Sébastien Faye – 6G Technology and Innovation Line Manager from Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Régis Decorme – Managing Partner fromR2M Solution France
Simon Pryor – Research & Innovation at Accelleran
Indrakshi Dey – Researcher & Lecturer from Walton Institute for Information and Communications Systems Science
Francesco Malandrino – Senior Researcher from CNR-ITAE
Chiara Lombardo – Doctorate from CNIT & University of Genoa
Pouria Sayyad Khodashenas – Principal Researcher from Huawei
Monique Calisti – CEO from Martel Innovate
Maria Pia Fanti – Full professor from Polytechnic University of Bari

Key Information

Dates: 23rd-25th September 2024
Place: European Convention Center Luxembourg
Website: https://www.sustainableplaces.eu/

Conference Scope

Sustainability targets and climate change objectives cannot be met without addressing buildings and the built environment at the building, district and urban scale including our transport and energy infrastructures. Renowned for showcasing results coming out of the EU Horizon 2020 and EU Horizon Europe Framework Programme via the participation of cutting-edge research and innovation projects, the scope of Sustainable Places is captured directly in its name. It involves designing, building and retrofitting the places we live and work more sustainably.

Conference Concept

Sustainable Places prides itself on being an ideal platform for the dissemination of research, the conduct of workshops, EU project clustering and networking between stakeholders of all types. SP2024 will be held over three days in a hybrid (digital + in-person) event format. Between opening and closing keynote sessions, parallel technical sessions and project-organized workshops will explore the various conference themes. Given world events we encouraged submissions on technology transfer, renewable energy implementations and energy security to facilitate actions that increase the rate of renovation and renewable energy implementations.

Watch the 2023 highlights

Conference Themes

Each year, Sustainable Places features topics that are shaping how we think about cities and the built environment. Across all editions, Sustainable Places is open to all topics related to building sustainability and most often reflects priorities described in the European Commission Societal Challenges and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
This year we propose the following list of themes. These themes are non-exhaustive and proposals received on other topics related to sustainability will also be examined:

Energy Communities, Smart Cities and Urban Transition
Renewable Energy Technologies
Sustainable Construction & Renovation
Decarbonization & Circularity
Climate Change mitigation and adaptation
Facilitating the energy transition: Policy, Finance, Training
Sustainable Urban Renewal & Cultural Transformation
Digital Twins, Smartness & Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability
Resilience and Energy Security

6G Forum - The Next Leap: Will 6G Deliver?
2024-10-01
RCR Wireless News invites you to the free virtual 6G Forum on October 1st. This forum will dive into the latest 6G research, explore future services and discuss deployment timelines.
As the conversation around 6G heats up, the telco industry remains divided. While many CSPs are heavily investing in 6G R&D and focusing on energy-efficient networks, others question the benefits and ROI, especially with ongoing efforts to monetize 5G.
Join RCR Wireless News on October 1st for industry-led discussions that will tackle the challenges of making 6G a reality and explore the essential question: ‘Why do we actually need 6G?’
More information on: https://www.6g-forum.com
Register now for free!

DETERMINISTIC6G project Call for Papers for the Workshop: Dependable wireless 6G communication IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall) 7-10 October 2024 | Washington DC, USA
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10 | Washington DC, USA
Call for Papers
Workshop: Dependable wireless 6G communication
IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall)
7-10 October 2024 | Washington DC, USA

DESCRIPTION
Digital transformation of the industrial processes together with the advent of Industry 5.0 that emphasizes sustainability, resilience, and a human-centric approach is expected to bring a radical change to the manufacturing industry. At the same time, 6G as the next generation of wireless technology is envisioned to intelligently interconnect humans and machines from the physical world and their digital representations in the virtualized digital world. Advancements in cloud and edge computing, artificial intelligence, and robotics, also opens new dimensions in revolutionizing these processes. Moreover, digital twinning of the physical entities enables support for engineering, maintenance, reconfiguration, and recycling of industrial automation systems. Accordingly, numerous visionary use cases are expected to emerge requiring deterministic and dependable communication capabilities. The challenge of bounded low-latency communication is being addressed by standardization bodies such as IEEE 802.1, IETF DetNet, 3GPP time- sensitive communication, and industrial alliances such as 5G-ACIA. Ultra-reliable and low-latency communication has been an important aspect of 5G communication that enables the support for determinism and integration with deterministic communication technologies and will further be developed under the 6G vision. Innovation and development are therefore needed in all supporting technologies. Communication through 6G technologies will enable and foster advancements in multiple industry verticals and is going to play a pivotal role in improving system efficiency and availability.
This workshop as an initiative of EU funded SNS project DETERMINISTIC6G and European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST) The Intelligence-Enabling Radio Communications for Seamless Inclusive Interactions (INTERACT) aims at understanding the trends and vision of industry 5.0 use cases and corresponding latest developments in wireless communications.

FOCUS ON:
The focus topics of the workshop are:

Use cases and communication requirements posed for 6G systems by industry verticals
Advancements in wireless communications for cyber-physical system applications
Communications technologies enabling human-machine interaction and their continuum with the virtual world through digital twins
Enhancements towards 6G on integration of time-sensitive networks (TSN) and deterministic networking (DetNet)
Channel measurements and channel modelling • Routing and scheduling algorithms for reliable and real-time IoT
Wireless communication trade-offs in reliability, latency, and service availability for cyber-physical systems
Safety and security aspects, jamming prevention, detection and mitigation techniques for dependable wireless communication
Trustworthy edge and cloud computing architectures and services for data offloading of computationally intensive applications
Advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques enabling extremely dependable networked systems
Experimental deployment and validation of 5G communication and gap analysis leading to the development of 6G systems

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS:
Authors are invited to submit original contributions written in English that have not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Technical papers must be formatted using the IEEE 2-column format and should be 5 pages (without overlength charge) and up to 2 additional pages are allowed with the purchase of additional page charges in the amount of $100 USD per additional page at the time of registration and final paper submission. Papers should be submitted through the trackchair submission system using the link https://vtc2024fall.trackchair.com/

Submission deadline: July. 01st, 2024
Author notification: August. 22nd, 2024
Final submission: September. 5th, 2024

HEXA-X-II Online workshop on integrated sensing and communication towards 6G co-organized with SNS JU Phase 1 & 2 Projects
2024-10-08 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Berlin)
SNS JU Phase 1 & 2 Projects
Online workshop on integrated sensing and communication towards 6G
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Register here: https://hexa-x-ii.eu/sns-isac-workshop/

Agenda
9:00-9:05
Introduction of the program
9:05-9:35
ISAC from the ETSI perspective – Alain Mourad (Interdigital)
9:35-10:00
TIMES’s vision: waveform design, tracking and NLOS sensing for THz ISAC – Mario Castañeda (Huawei)
10:00-10:25
THz multi-functional RISs and ISAC– George C. Alexandropoulos (University of Athens)
10:25-11:00
Joint communication and sensing: status of the Hexa-X-II project – Henk Wymeersch (Chalmers University of Technology)
10:50-11:00
Break
11:00-11:25
BE-GREEN: Experimental validation of a RIS-aided ISAC system – Vladica Sark, (IHP Microelectronics)
11:25-11:50
6G-SENSES: Experimental Evaluation of OTFS for ISAC in mobile environments – Lukasz Lopacinski (IHP Microelectronics)
11:50-12:20
Introduction to IEEE802.11bf – WLAN sensing – Tony Hanxiao (Huawei)
12:20-13:00
Lunch break
13:00-13:25
INSTINCT – Joint sensing and communications for future interactive, immersive, and intelligent connectivity beyond communications – Angeliki Alexiou (University of Piraeus)
13:25-13:50
iSEE-6G: Integrated sensing, energy, and communication for 6G networks – Objectives, use cases, architecture, and initial achievements – Konstantinos Maliatsos (University of the Aegean)
13:50-14:15
6G-MUSICAL: An integrated approach to joint communication and sensing for 6G networks – Atílio Gameiro (Universidade de Aveiro)
14:15-14:40
Architecture vision, radio optimisation, and network orchestration for distributed ISAC – Benoît Denis (CEA-Leti)
14:40-15:00
Break
15:00-15:30
ISAC from the 3GPP perspective – Yingyang Li (Xiaomi)
15:30-16:30
Panel discussion, moderated – George Alexandropoulos (University of Athens)
Panel members:

Philippe Sehier (Nokia)
Gabor Fodor (Ericsson)
Andreas Müller (Bosch)
Giuseppe Caire (TU Berlin)

16:30
Closing

DOWNLOAD AGENDA AS PDF

Hexa-X-II Organisers
Henk Wymeersch (Chalmers University of Technology, SE)
Ahmad Nimr (Dresden University of Technology, DE)
Nurul Mahmood (University of Oulu, FI)
This event is is co-organized with several other SNS projects:

TIMES
6G-DISAC
Be-GREEN
TERRAMETA
6G-SENSES
INSTINCT
ISEE-6G
6G-MUSICAL

IEEE Future Networks World Forum 2024, to be held in Dubai, UAE, 15-17 October
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-17 | Dubai, UAE
IEEE Future Networks World Forum is proud to announce that the IEEE FNWF’24 will be hosting a series of symposiums on emerging topics in future networking technologies. These symposiums will provide an excellent opportunity for those who wish to showcase their work and get recognized for their work. They will provide a platform to discuss the latest advances and explore new ideas to develop and deploy future-generation communication networks. The IEEE FNWF’24 welcomes participation worldwide, and the symposiums intend to bring the latest future network technologies to the forefront.
Paper submission guidelines are here.

EXTENDED DEADLINE for papers: 15 AUGUST 2024

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM:
Title: OPTICAL-WIRELESS CONVERGENCE: BEYOND XHAUL, ENABLING THE COMMUNICATIONS-COMPUTING CONTINUUM

Date: 17th of October 2024
Chair, Organizer: Jorge Pereira, EC

Abstract:
With the accelerating deployment of 5G NR and with the advent of the so-called Communications-Computing continuum, the role of optical in providing more than just backbone capacity is becoming critical. This Symposium will provide a first glimpse at the challenges in this area. A number of EU-funded projects in the context of 5G PPP and 6G SNS JU will present their approach and achievements thus far.

Topics of interest:
Areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

chip, components and antennas
in-chip opto-electrical integration
Xhaul; from GPON to TPON
remoting of BS/AP, Open-RAN
Edge computing and MEC

Agenda Session: “From RAN Disaggregation to 3Cs”
Chair:- Jorge Pereira, EC
>>> 5G PPP

INT5GENT – Integrating 5G enabling technologies in a holistic service to physical layer 5G system platform – Dimitris Apostolopoulos, ICCS
5G-COMPLETE – A unified network, Computational and stOrage resource Management framework targeting end-to-end Performance optimization for secure 5G muLti-tEchnology and multi-Tenancy Environments – Dimitris Apostolopoulos, ICCS
TERAWAY – Terahertz technology for ultra-broadband and ultra-wideband operation of backhaul and fronthaul links in systems with SDN management of network and radio resources – Christos Tsokos, ICCS
5G-CLARITY – Integrating 5GNR, WiFi and LiFi in Private Networks with Slicing Support – IHP (TBC)

>>> 6G SNS

SEASON: SElf-MAnaged Sustainable High-Capacity Optical Networks – Luis Velasco, UPC
FLEX-SCALE: Flexibly Scalable Energy Efficient Networking – Ioannis Tomkos, Univ. Patras
SUPERIOT: Truly Sustainable Printed Electronics-Based IoT Combining Optical and Radio Wireless Technologies – Tuomas Paso, Univ. Oulu
6G-MUSICAL: 6G-Multiband Wireless And Optical Signalling For Integrated Communications, Sensing And Localization – IT Aveiro (TBC)
ECO-ENET: Efficient Confluent Edge Networks – Dan Kilper, Trinity College Dublin
6G-EWOC: AI-Enhanced Fibre-Wireless Optical 6G Network In Support Of Connected Mobility – UPC (TBC)
PROTEUS-6G: Programmable Reconfigurable Optical Transport For Efficiently Offering Unconstrained Services In 6G – Ioannis Tomkos, Univ. Patras
OPTI-6G: Optical 6G Cell Free Networks – John Cosmas, Brunel University London

EXTENDED DEADLINE for papers: 15 AUGUST 2024

CEF DIGITAL DAYS 2024
2024-10-16 11:30 - 2024-10-18 16:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Centre Borschette, Rue Froissart 36, , Bruxelles, 1040 , Belgium
The CEF Digital Days in Brussels consist if three complementary events on consecutive days in October 2024. See below for the outline of the events and follow the individual links for the respective agendas and registration forms. All events will be held in Centre Borschette, Rue Froissart 36, Brussels. Please note that early registration is required to allow the security clearance for events in Commission premises to be processed in good time. You must register separately for each event that you wish to attend.

16 October 2024:
The GUIDE project, with the support of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the 5GMEC4EU project, are organising this workshop to review and discuss ongoing 5G Corridors activities and the 5G Strategic Deployment Agendas in the fields of rail and road, as well as other CEF Digital initiatives. The workshop will take stock and showcase achievements made thus far through key 5G corridor deployment actions and further promote public- private partnership initiatives in this area.
The event will build on projects generated by calls one and two of the 5G Corridors topic under CEF Digital and will engage stakeholders in targeted discussions aimed at defining priority deployment roadmaps, various cooperation models, while identifying and sharing best practices.
Registration link: GUIDE 5GCorridors Workshop 16 October 2024/

17 October 2024:
The European Commission, in close collaboration with the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), is organising the first Connecting Europe Facility – CEF Digital – community event.
The event will gather all the projects funded under the CEF Digital programme and players from all segments of the connectivity value chain in order to share experience, identify collaboration needs, strengthen synergies and contribute to maximising the programme’s impact on policy goals.
By engaging in discussions and exchanges of ideas, the CEF Digital community will bring new insights into the reflections on future connectivity policies and investments as outlined in the White Paper.
Registration link: 1st CEF DIGITAL COMMUNITY EVENT

18 October 2024:
The 5G for Smart Communities Support Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, is pleased to invite you to our annual Community Conference for the CEF Digital 5G for Smart Communities stakeholders. This gathering will take place as an engaging Cluster Meeting, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
The discussions will tackle the challenges and solutions in the realm of 5G, focusing on the implementation, replication, and key
enablers across various application domains. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into defining clear business
models, understanding technical components, and discovering solutions for off-the-shelf replicable 5G projects.
Registration link: 5G for Smart Communities Community Conference

SNS PROJECTS @ "Empowering 6G Networks: 1st Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks and Global Architectural Evolution (ATHENA 2024)
2024-10-21 09:00 - 2024-10-23 17:00 (Europe/Athens) | Electra Palace Hotel, 18-20 N. Nikodimou Street, Athens, 105 57, Greece
The 1st Workshop on “Empowering 6G Networks: 1st Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptative Frameworks, and Global Architectural Evolution” (ATHENA 2024) will take place in 21-23 October 2024 in Athens, Greece. The workshop is supported by the SNS projects SAFE-6G, 6G-SANDBOX, ENVELOPPE, ECOeNET, ORIGAMI and 6G-EWOC. The co-organisers call for papers.
The IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD) 2024 invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit their original contributions to the workshop titled “Empowering 6G Networks: Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks, and Global Architectural Evolution.”
More information here.

Important Dates:
– Paper Submission Deadline: 30/06/2024
– Acceptance Notification: 15/07/2024
– Camera-Ready Submission: 22/07/2024

Embracing Key Values and Key Values Indicators: How can SNS projects drive sustainable change? An interactive workshop Jointly Organised by 6G4SOCIETY and FIDAL
2024-10-25 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Berlin)
Event Details

What: Workshop based on interactive dialogue and active contributions from participants.
Who: Projects working on KVIs
Date & Time: Friday 25th October, 10h00-12h30, Online
Registration form: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/KviWS2024

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Introduction:
As we are moving towards 6G, the interaction of humans with technologies is expected to bring unprecedented changes to the way people live and interact. By ensuring societal, environmental and economic sustainability are addressed from the very early development of 6G, the ambition of the SNS JU projects is to maximise benefits for individuals, communities and businesses. This requires projects to anticipate and articulate how, realistically and practically, 6G can create positive impact at several levels. Currently, projects are working with Key Value Indicators (KVIs) to do so.
The main goal of this workshop is to explore 1) how SNS projects are working with KVIs to address these positive impacts, 2) challenges and best practices in defining and implementing KVIs, and 3) what are the expected outcomes from using KVIs. The idea is to do this via interactive dialogues and active contributions from partners of ongoing SNS projects that are actively working on KVIs.
This workshop is the first in a series of workshops and webinars on 6G and Sustainability to be organised in collaboration with 6G4Society. This series will take on topics, such as:

Building consensus on the definitions of a select set of Key Values and related indicators (e.g. inclusivity, circular economy), with external experts and vertical representatives.
Exploring approaches to validating indicators to value in ways that build public trust.
Considering the potential for interdependent indicators from different areas of sustainability (e.g., energy efficiency with inclusivity), with external experts.
Working with and moving beyond trade-offs.

About this Workshop:
Objectives:

Gather current approaches to identifying relevant KVIs and objectives within to build a map of how and why different projects (e.g. stream B, C, D) approach value prioritisation,
Collect challenges in defining and implementing KVIs to assess further support needs,
Share what works well in projects working with KVIs to collect best practices,
Clarify the expected impacts of KVI use.

Format:
15 min: Introductory Presentations (6G4S and FIDAL)
Setting the scene. Short introduction of 6G4SOCIETY and its role as a CSA in ensuring that societal and sustainable values are embedded in the development of 6G; short overview of the experience in FIDAL in working with KVIs.
20 min: Lightning Talks on single biggest challenge and best practice so far in projects
Informal Roundtable. Each project will be given 2 minutes to share these two points as highlights.
35 min: Interactive Session 1: Current approaches and challenges
Representatives from SNS projects will work in small breakout groups via collaborative activities to share approaches and challenges with the goal of aligning on the main priorities to produce a view of what has been working well and where more work is needed.
5 min: Break
35 min: Interactive Session 2: What works well and KVI impact
Continuing in small breakout groups, projects will share what has worked well and collect projects’ understanding of the scope and scale of KVI impact, seeking to build agreement about how KVIs can be used in the future.
30 min: Sharing Results from Breakout Session in Plenary
10 min: Wrap Up and Conclusion
For each active session, participants will be allocated to a small breakout group. Each group will have a moderator that will guide the discussion and that will assign a rapporteur for the group. The rapporteur will report the key discussion points back to the Plenary.
Outcomes:
A short paper highlighting trends within projects, best practices, agreed definitions, and gaps that need addressing. These outcomes will inform the work in the remainder of the series.
Preparation Before Workshop:
We will send out a small set of discussion points to come prepared to discuss and a short poll to organise contributions and gather insights more effectively. No formal presentation preparation is needed. Some examples of questions that will be discussed:

How are starting values prioritised in projects?
Who should use the results of KVIs, and for what?
What are the priority challenges projects are facing in defining KVIs?
How should KVIs support projects in addressing the societal and sustainability dimensions of technology in projects?

Target audience:
We welcome all interested participants to join us in this workshop. We greatly encourage those responsible for KVI development within SNS projects to participate during the breakout sessions to contribute to a rich and productive discussion output.

Co-creation events organized by the SNS-ICE project at the 5G TECHRITORY 2024
2024-10-30 - 2024-10-31
This year, for this 7th edition of the 5G Techritory platform initiative, the event will take place from October 30 to October 31, 2024, with over 600 speakers and guests in attendance in Riga, Latvia.
Over the course of the two days, the SNS ICE project, a Smart Networks and Services Joint-Undertaking (SNS JU) support project for coordination and support actions (CSA) in charge to establish dialogue with 6G initiatives in Europe, has co-organised the following 5 events:

Shifting the Balance: Advancing Diversity in Telecoms R&D
| October 30, 11:00 – 12:30, Room K |

Introductions from WiTaR and Riga Techgirls;
Bar Camp highlight – Industry and academia’s view and practice to encourage gender diversity
Results of diversity survey

SNS-ICE #1 – From 5G to 6G: leveraging key trends and 5G evolution to shape 6G for vertical sectors
| October 30, 14:00 – 17:00, Room K |
This co creation event will share 5GPPP and SNS JU experience in developing mobile technologies. 6G-IA members will share results on trials to validate vertical uses cases, while industrial players will share their experience to bring 5G to real world.

Panel discussion on WHY 6G: The European Priorities
| October 31, 10:30 – 11:30, Policy & Strategy Stage – Streaming |
This panel explored why 6G is needed and Europe’s priorities in its development, including technologies and societal impact. It also highlighted lessons from 5G and the role of sustainability beyond just energy efficiency.

SNS-ICE #2 – Synergies among NI and the SNS JU activities
| October 31, 13:30 – 17:00, Room K |
Learn to know the latest from SNS projects, National initiatives and gather information on technological priorities, results,solutions etc.

Interactive Showcase: The SNS ICE showroom
| October 30, 31, 9:00 -17:00 – ATTA Centre – Room L |
Explore the landscape of SNS JU funded projects via interactive demos of Vertical Engagement Tracker and learn about the Use-cases, verticals and technologies addressed within the SNS JU.
Meet the team SNS ICE. All under one roof!

INFORMATION DETAILS:

Website/Agenda: https://www.5gtechritory.com/
Registration: https://www.mittoevents.com/5g-techritory-2024/welcome-to-5g-techritory-2024

Software and Standards for Smart Networks and Services Conference & Hackfests
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14
The ETSI “Software & Standards for Smart Networks & Service” event will take place on 12-14 November 2024 in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France.
Call for demos and posters is open until 15 September 2024!
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase innovative work in the following areas:

Open source software and standardization in communication technologies,
Research advancements in software and opensource for smart networks and services,
Collaborative frameworks between industry, academia, and open source communities.

Participation is open to all and free of charge upon registration.

The Conference Programme is currently being developed, with some speakers already announced and all topics available. Stay updated by visiting the webpage regularly.
Hackfest sessions will provide a hands-on platform for attendees to engage with our most recent Software Development Groups TeraFlowSDN, OpenSlice and OpenCAPIF, experiment with their latest releases and learn how to contribute to ongoing initiatives, underlining the practical applications of the principles discussed during the conference.

Join us as we navigate the interplay of software, standardization, and research, envisioning a future where collaboration across these domains paves the way for sustainable, inclusive, and interoperable communication networks and services.
Should you need any further information, please contact events@etsi.org.
More information
ETSI ● www.etsi.org ● events@etsi.org

Participation is open to all and free of charge upon registration.
The Conference Programme is currently being developed, with some speakers already announced and all topics available. Stay updated by visiting the webpage regularly.
Hackfest sessions will provide a hands-on platform for attendees to engage with our most recent Software Development Groups TeraFlowSDN, OpenSlice and OpenCAPIF, experiment with their latest releases and learn how to contribute to ongoing initiatives, underlining the practical applications of the principles discussed during the conference.
The call for demos and posters is open until 15 September. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase innovative work in the following areas:
Open source software and standardization in communication technologies,
Research advancements in software and open-source for smart networks and services,
Collaborative frameworks between industry, academia, and open-source communities.
Join us as we navigate the interplay of software, standardization, and research, envisioning a future where collaboration across these domains paves the way for sustainable, inclusive, and interoperable communication networks and services.

SNS ICE / GUIDE: Automotive, Transport & Logistics Solutions Webinar
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online Event, WEBINAR
Outline:
The EU has set forth a clear and ambitious action plan to enable Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) across Europe and especially across the designated Pan-European Transport Corridors, with 5G and B5G/6G technologies acting as the main connectivity technology. To enable this plan, a comprehensive roadmap of Research and Innovation (R&I) and Deployment activities has been set forth and is being implemented over the past few years. Starting from research projects enabled by 5G PPP, focusing on European Cross-Border Corridors, which also led to significant deployment efforts across Europe funded by the CEF programme, the same effort is now extended to investigate the potential and advantages that B5G and 6G technologies may offer to CAM, via the SNS JU programme, as newly funded projects are addressing the latest CAM challenges using B5G/6G.
This webinar will focus on presenting the currently ongoing CAM-related activities from the SNS JU projects and the CEF programme (via the GUIDE project), as well as to offer the perspective and priorities of key automotive stakeholders. Experts from the SNS JU, CEF, 5GAA and Ertico will share their views and discuss today’s mobility challenges and how the new smart networks and services may help address them. The SNS JU projects will offer insights regarding their ongoing work (what solutions they are working on, key challenges, insights, results from tests/trials, etc.) and discuss the roadmap to the deployment of such solutions (via CEF) and their applicability to the real world.
The overall goal of this webinar is to spread awareness of the work carried out within the SNS JU projects and CEF initiative, to exchange ideas with external CAM experts and to explore synergies with automotive and mobility experts around the world.
We look forward to seeing you there.

RECORDING AVAILABLE
Agenda:

Project / AssociationSectorPresenter

IntroIntroductionKostas Trichias6G IA, SNS ICE

1.ERTICORoadCoen BresserERTICO

2.GUIDE / SDARoad&RailLaura Sanz Diazi2CAT, GUIDE

3.ENVELOPERoadKonstantinos V. KatsarosICCS

4.TARGET-XRoadJad Nasreddinei2CAT

5.TrialsNetTransport/LogisticsNina Slamnik-Krijestorac IMEC / Univ. of Antwerpen

6.6G-DISACRoadGuillaume JornodBosch

DiscussionQ&APierre-Yves DanetSNS-ICE, GUIDE,

InfoCEF Digital Call 4 InfoAllDavid KennedyGUIDE

15:30Close of Webinar

FIDAL Webinar "Advancing Public Protection and Disaster Relief: Innovation Examples from the SNS Community" - 21 November
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Berlin)
The project FIDAL is hosting a webinar next week Thursday 21st November, 10h00-12h30 CET that will look at Advancing Public Protection and Disaster Relief: Innovation Examples from the SNS Community.
Fellow projects from the SNS Community 5G-STARDUST, 6G-NTN, IMAGINE B-5G, ROGOUROUS, ISEE-6G will join the event to present different typologies of PPDR technologies that are currently being explored within the different projects.
Technologies addressed will include Non-Terrestrial Communication, Augmented, Extended and Virtual Reality, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and technologies to enhance Situational Awareness.
Registrations to the webinar are open at the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/FIDAL3

SNS-ICE SCoDIHNet Webinar
2024-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online Event, WEBINAR
How Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) could improve cooperation with technology providers?
Instigated by the SNS ICE project and SCoDIHNet (The Smart Connectivity Digital Innovation Hub Network), this webinar has the objective to facilitate cooperation between Technology providers (SNS JU members) and DIHs in order to accelerate the uptake of results between R&I and end users.
In this webinar, a number of services supporting DIHs (Digital Innovation Hubs), that SCoDIHNet has put in place, will be presented. The objectives of DIHs with regards to the digitalisation of the European Industry will be explained and how they can benefit from innovations developed in SNS JU projects will be explored.
First we will learn the way DIHs are working, how they capture end user requirements and how they design the solution, then we will see a real case on the development of the 5G platform for manufacturing, finally there will be a presentation of the SCoDIHNet service offers, with a focus on the Technology provider catalogue which encompasses all relevant Smart Connectivity stakeholders, in order to highlight cooperation opportunities at regional level.
AGENDA:

Time
Topic
Speaker

12.00 – 12.05
Opening remarks, Agenda
Kostas Trichias, 6G-IA, SNS-ICE coordinator

12.05 – 12.20
DIH Organisation and operation
Marina de la Vega, DIGIS3

12.20 – 12.35
Deploying a private 5G infrastructure for manufacturing
Walter Quadrini, Politecnico di Milano, MADE

12.35 – 12.50
SCoDIHNet service offer
Pierre-Yves Danet, 6G-IA

12.50 – 13.00
Q&A

6G Evolution Summit, 3&4 December 2024 (Free Virtual Event)
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-04
6G Evolution Summit that will take place on December 3-4, 2024 as a Free Virtual Event.
Event Agenda
This conference agenda spans four sessions focusing on the development, technical challenges, and sustainability goals associated with 6G technology.
Full agenda: https://www.fierce-network.com/fiercenetworkcom/6g-evolution-summit-2024
Session 1 on December 3, titled “Defining the 6G Future,” explores upcoming use cases, current progress, and the ecosystem needed for 6G, focusing on applications like digital sensing and the tactile internet. Keynote speaker Colin Wilcock of 6G IA will open, followed by a fireside chat with David Soldani from Rakuten and a panel moderated by Stefan Pongratz from Dell’Oro.
Session 2 addresses “5G Advanced,” the bridge between 5G and 6G, emphasizing how 5G Advanced use cases lay the groundwork for 6G development. Preston Marshall of Google will deliver the keynote, and a panel discussion led by Sylwia Kechiche from OpenSignal will include experts like Professor Monisha Ghosh of SpectrumX.
Session 3 on December 4, titled “Navigating the THz Spectrum with AI/ML,” examines the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in overcoming THz spectrum challenges essential for 6G. Andreas Roessler from Rohde & Schwarz will present a keynote, and Monica Paolini of Senza Fili will moderate a panel with Scott Patrick from NTIA.
Session 4 explores “Delivering on Sustainability Objectives with 6G Connectivity,” where experts will discuss how 6G can support environmentally sustainable networks through AI-driven efficiency and resource management. Matti Latva-aho from the University of Oulu will lead a fireside chat, with a panel including Venkatesh Ramaswamy from The MITRE Corporation.
The event offers a comprehensive look into how 6G technologies could redefine connectivity, bridging the present with a more sustainable, high-speed future.

About 6G Evolution Summit

When Fierce Network first launched the 6G Evolution Summit back in 2022, there was a slight sense that it was too soon to be talking about this next generation of connectivity before 5G had even taken off. But two years on and we have seen the increased momentum and excitement around the 6G industry which is currently on track to reach a tremendous value of $46.20 billion by 2033. And with the first specifications of 6G detailed in 3GPP’s Release 19 as early as next year, it’s time for communication service providers (CSPs) to reflect on what progress has been made so far and what needs to be done to foster in the new connectivity ecosystem. Join Fierce Network’s 6G Evolution Summit where we will invite industry leaders to discuss the latest topics and developments in the 6G discussion.

FIDAL Workshop @PSCE Conference on 5th December (Brussels)
2024-12-05
FIDAL Project will hold a PPDR Workshop at the upcoming PSCE Conference on 5th December (Brussels)
The workshop will gather, for the first time, FIDAL partners and winners of the first round of Open Calls who will intervene to present some examples of PPDR solutions currently being explored in the project and that are leveraging on Beyond 5G technologies to offer better services to the PPDR sector.
Event details:

Date & Time: 5th December 2024, 10h30-13h00
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dw8ctHdq

The workshop will address three thematic, led by three FIDAL Use Cases:
? Real-time incident detection with presentations (UC2)
? Situational Awareness (UC3)
?Augmented and Extended Reality (UC6.2)
Under each theme, we will also have presentations from the following PPDR Open Call projects: SwarmCatcher, EFFECT, MC-SEAL, B5G MOBITRUST, and RescueSync. To learn more about these projects you can visit the FIDAL website: https://fidal-he.eu/open-call-1-winners

6GArch – 4th International Workshop on 6G Architecture
2024-12-08 08:00 - 2024-12-12 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
WS-29: Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch)
10th edition combined with 5GArch Workshop Series
In conjunction with IEEE Globecom 2024, Cape Town, South Africa, 8-12 December 2024, https://globecom2024.ieee-globecom.org/
This workshop is organised by the SNS JU 6G Architecture work group.

Objectives – Call for Papers – Important Dates – Submit a Paper – Workshop Organisers/Committee – Program – Past Editions

1. Objectives of the workshop (more here)
Since the early generations, mobile and wireless communications systems have played a crucial role in establishing essential connectivity. They have facilitated easy access to information anytime and anywhere, leading to accelerated knowledge build-up and value-added actions across various sectors of society. The significance of wireless communication infrastructure has been further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it has supported global stability and faster recovery by maintaining a stable technological environment and seamless societal connections despite quarantine regulations.
Recognizing the critical role and importance of mobile and wireless communications, advancements in the telecommunications ecosystem are captured through non-backward compatible features specified in a new generation of mobile and wireless communications systems. Transitioning from one generation to the next requires significant efforts, and the justification for a new generation must consider technical, societal, and economic factors. These factors are interconnected, meaning that advancements in any of these areas can accelerate the overall process. For example, the need to explore new business areas also entails supporting a diverse set of requirements.
In this context, 3GPP standardization has progressed rapidly, and more 5G system enhancements are reaching maturity with the completion of Release 17, while Release 18 is marking the start of 5G-Advanced. Release 19 is underway to provide a guidance on what future the 6G system needs to be capable of, and Release 20 is in preparation. At the same time, the Smart Networks and Services (SNS JU) in Europe, under the Horizon Europe program for Research and Innovation, has started to date more than 60 project in Phases 1 and 2, and more projects are underway. The European SNS JU program is a joint initiative between the private and the public side and focuses on 5G-Advanced and 6G.
To address the architectural evolution towards 6G, the SNS 6G Architecture Working Group (WG) has evolved from the 5G PPP Architecture WG, which has issued several white papers and an open-access book, with the latest one specifically focusing on this workshop’s topics. The workshop aims to discuss novel key architectural innovations required for future 6G mobile telecommunications networks. It also provides a platform for projects working on long-term innovations and formulating research items under the 6G theme to share their visions, requirements, and architectural considerations for future mobile systems.
The thematic topics of the workshop revolve around technology enablers and design recommendations, facilitating the transition from 5G-Advanced towards a fully-fledged 6G architecture. These topics will encompass areas such as network infrastructure, spectrum utilization, connectivity, scalability, sustainability, security, as well as joint/integrated communication and sensing, among others. The workshop will source from the very vibrant SNS JU research community that is already working on the topics, providing reference architectural solutions.
In summary, the rapid progress in mobile telecommunications has demonstrated their crucial role in establishing connectivity and fostering knowledge sharing. The ongoing efforts in 5G standardization, the SNS JU projects (and previously the 5G PPP projects), and the upcoming focus on 5G-Advanced and 6G research indicate the industry’s dedication to advancing mobile telecommunications systems. The workshop aims to explore architectural innovations and provide a collaborative platform to shape the future of mobile telecommunications systems.
<h4id=callforpapers>2. Call for Papers
As we witness the continuous strides toward the next generation of mobile network architectures, there arises a critical need to discuss and consolidate architectural perspectives toward the definition of the 6th Generation of Mobile Network Architecture.
This involves encouraging researchers and engineers to contribute and exchange their insights and visions on various topics such as infrastructure, spectrum utilization, connectivity, scalability, sustainability, and security, among other key areas.
In the 6GArch workshop, we delve into the evolving landscape of mobile and wireless communications systems, calling for contributions on these emerging topics that are paramount to the definition of future mobile communications. Both theoretical and more applied contributions are solicited, covering, but not necessarily limited to, the following topics:

Cognitive, automated, and specialized architectures.
Architectural simplification.
Network Monetization.
5G to 6G Migration.
APIs and Exposure Framework.
Network Digital Twins.
New spectrum technologies, e.g., midband, terahertz, and beyond frequencies and related channel models.
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS).
Spectrum efficiency and spectrum re-utilization.
Joint-/Integrated Communication and Sensing (JCAS, ISAC).
Inherent AI-driven network governance and management.
Evolution of multiaccess communications (ATSSS) towards 6G.
Architectural enablers for cloud transformation in 6G.
AI/ML empowered RAN Intelligent optimization including native AI-based air interface design.
Dynamic dependability and high resilience.
Time-sensitive wireless/mobile networks.
High-resolution localization.
E2E Network Slicing and Deep Slicing to support diverse verticals.
Open Testbeds and facilities to assess new technology enablers.
Non-terrestrial and 3D networking.
6G architectural enablers and key metrics for an energy efficient and sustainable 6G system.
Industry landscape and Standardization efforts for intelligent and cloud-based RAN.
Testbeds/Experimentation to validate or support the intelligent and cloud-based RAN.
The role of architecture towards sustainable 6G
The role of 6G for sustainability in the vertical industries

3. Important dates
See also deadlines at https://globecom2024.ieee-globecom.org/
Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: 5 August 2024 20 August 2024
Paper Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2024 15 September 2024
Camera Ready: 1 October 2024 10 October 2024

4. Submit a paper
Paper submission will be through EDAS (link to be announced). https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=32682

5. Workshop organisers:
This workshop is organised by the SNS JU 6G Architecture work group.

Anastasius Gavras, Eurescom GmbH
Marco Gramaglia, University Carlos III of Madrid,
Ömer Bulakci, Nokia
Xi Li, NEC Laboratories Europe

6. Program committee members:

Prof. Dr. Marco Gramaglia, University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain
Dr. Ömer Bulakci, Nokia, Germany
Anastasius Gavras, Eurescom GmbH, Germany
Dr. Xi Li, NEC Laboratories Europe, Germany
Dr. Mikko Uusitalo, Nokia Bell Labs, Finland
Dr. Mir Ghoraishi, Gigasys Solutions, UK
Prof. Dr. John Cosmas, Brunel University London, UK
Mårten Ericson, Ericsson, Sweden
Dr. Bahare Masood Khorsandi, Nokia, Germany
Dr. Agapi Mesodiakaki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Dimitris Tsolkas, Fogus Innovations & services P.C., Greece; and the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Prof. Dr. Haeyoung Lee, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Giada Landi, Nextworks, Italy
Håkon Lønsethagen, Telenor, Norway
Dr. Apostolis Salkintzis, Lenovo, Germany
Dr. Chathura Sarathchandra, InterDigital, UK
Dr. Nikolaos Bartzoudis, Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC/CERCA), Spain
Harilaos Koumaras (NCSR Demokritos|FRONT Research Group)
Dimitris Fragkos (NCSR Demokritos|FRONT Research Group)
George Makropoulos (NCSR Demokritos|FRONT Research Group)
Ilias Alexandropoulos (NCSR Demokritos | FRONT Research Group)
Nikos Gkatzios (INFOLYSIS PC)
Joachim Sachs, Ericsson

7. Program (full program here)
Session 1: Architectures and Challenges in 6G Networks (9.00 – 10.30)

Paper Title
Authors

Standardisation Assessment of a Digital Twin-Based Multi-Domain Deterministic Communication System
Sebastian Robitzsch, Antonio de la Oliva, Carla Fabiana Chiasserini, Claudio E. Casetti, Fernando Ágraz, et al.

The Industrial 6G Network of Networks
Konstantin Schneider, Eike Lyczkowski, Daniel Ritterschober, Wolfgang Kiess, et al.

Towards Ultra-Reliable 6G Communication: A Novel Architecture for End-to-End Redundancy
Malla Reddy Sama, Sushant Bhattacharjee, Riccardo Guerzoni, Wolfgang Kiess, Jan Jürjens

Techno-Economic Analysis of Sustainable Terrestrial, Aerial, and Space 6G Networks
Charalampos Brasotis, Agapi Mesodiakaki, Panagiotis Konstantinou, Marianos Gatzios, George Kalfas

Architectural Challenges of Nomadic Networks in 6G
Daniel Lindh, Benedikt Veth, Khurshid Alam, Anir Daurmehrava, Mohammad Asif Habibi, et al.

Analyzing 6G Satellite IoT Architecture Using Stochastic Geometry: A Meta Distribution Approach
Baly Naganjani, Ayush Kumar Dwivedi, Sachin Chaudhari, Taneli Riihonen

Session 2: Keynote and Innovations in Privacy and Scalability for 6G (11.00 – 12.30)

Presentation Type
Title/Topic
Speaker/Authors

Keynote
Understanding the Potential of Open Campus Networks for Driving an Open 6G
Prof. Dr. Thomas Magedanz (TU Berlin / Fraunhofer FOKUS, Germany)

Paper 1
6G Sustainable Privacy-Preserving Framework Enabling Federated Learning for Health Data
Pooja Mohnani, Konstantinos Koutsopoulos, Anastasius Gavras, Giannis Ledakis, Orazio Toscano, Benjamin Ertl

Paper 2
Scaling 6G Subnetworks Using Multi-Carrier NOMA in Fixed Wireless Access
Kamyar Rajab, Sagnik Bhattacharya, Mehrnaz Afshang, Mehdi Mozaffari, John Cioffi

All times are in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Panel: This session will take the form of an interactive question-and-answer session in which invited panelists will answer questions from the chair and the audience. Panelists will be selected among the organizers and the TPC members. The topic will be “Sustainability in 6G Networks, an architectural view”, owing to the large interest that the topic has been raising during recent years.

8. Past editions
The 6GArch workshop is a continuation of the 5GArch Workshop. The list below provides details on the previous editions:
8.1 9th (3rd 6GArch workshop)

Workshop on 6G Architecture (3rd 6GARCH)
In conjunction with IEEE WCNC, 21-24 April 2024, Dubai, U.A.E.
https://wcnc2024.ieee-wcnc.org/workshop/ws-12-6garch-3rd-workshop-6g-architecture
https://wcnc2024.ieee-wcnc.org/workshop/ws-12-6garch-3rd-workshop-6g-architecture/program

8.2 8th (2nd 6GArch workshop)

Workshop on Archtectural Evolution Toward 6G Networks (2nd 6GARCH)
In conjunction with IEEE Globecom, 4-8 December 2022, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
https://globecom2022.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws18-2nd-workshop-architectural-evolution-toward-6g-networks-6garch
https://globecom2022.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws18-2nd-workshop-architectural-evolution-toward-6g-networks-6garch/program

8.3 7th (1st 6GArch workshop)

Architecural Evolution Toward 6G Networks: A European View
In conjunction with IEEE 5G World Forum, 13-15 October 2021, Virtual Conference
https://attend.ieee.org/wf-5g/architectural-evolution-toward-6g-networks-a-european-view/

8.4 6th

International Workshop on 5G Architecture
In conjunction with EUCNC 2019, June 18-21 2019, Valencia, Spain
https://www.eucnc.eu/2019/www.eucnc.eu/workshops/workshop-8/index.html

8.5 5th

International Workshop on 5G Architecture (5GArch 2018)
In conjunction with IEEE ICC, 20-24 May 2018, Kansas City, USA
https://icc2018.ieee-icc.org/workshop/5th-international-workshop-5g-architecture-5garch/program.html

8.6 4th

International Workshop on 5G Architecture (5GArch 2017)
In conjunction with IEEE ICC, 21-25 May 2017, Paris, France
https://icc2017.ieee-icc.org/workshop/5garch-2017-4th-international-workshop-5g-architecture/program.html

8.7 3rd

International Workshop on 5G Architecture
In conjunction with EUCNC 2016, 27-30 June 2016, Athens, Greece
https://www.eucnc.eu/2016/www.eucnc.eu/indexe1e4.html?q=node/110

8.8 2nd

Workshop on 5G Architecture (5GArch 2016)
In conjunction with IEEE ICC, 23-27 May 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
https://icc2016.ieee-icc.org/content/workshops.html#W01

8.9 1st workshop

5GPPP Architecture workshop (5GArch 2015)
In conjunction with IEEE VTC-Spring 2015, EU FP7 METIS and iJOIN projects, 11-14 May 2015, Glasgow, U.K.
https://www.ieeevtc.org/vtc2015spring/workshops.php#wkshp_4
https://eit.rptu.de/fileadmin/funknavi/HTML/5G_Arch/index.html
Programm of the main conference https://www.ieeevtc.org/vtc2015spring/final-program.pdf

UK’s 6G Achievements and Experimental Platforms
2025-01-24 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Berlin)
First webinar of the SNS CSA CO-OP Series organised by the 6G-IA

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The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is at the forefront of driving innovation in next-generation communication technologies and services across Europe. At the same time, various national initiatives in Europe are actively advancing 6G technologies and smart services. The SNS JU plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between these national initiatives and SNS projects by facilitating the exchange of best practices, research findings, and results.

As highlighted in the recently published SNS R&I Work Programme 2025 (SNS WP 2025), the SNS JU actively encourages the integration of results and experimental platforms from national initiatives into its calls. This approach ensures that Europe remains competitive in the global technology race by effectively pooling expertise and resources across national and EU levels. Furthermore, it supports the EU’s strategic goals of digital sovereignty and technological independence by fostering a cohesive and collaborative research and innovation ecosystem.

In alignment with these goals, and as part of the SNS CSA CO-OP project, 6G-IA is organizing a series of webinars where various national initiatives will showcase their key achievements and share information about their experimental platforms. The first webinar in this series is scheduled to take place on 24 January 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30 CET, featuring an in-depth presentation of the UK’s 6G R&I activities and platforms.

Event programme:

Time (CET)TopicSpeaker

11:00 - 11:056G IA Welcome and IntroductionColin Willcock, 6G-IA Chairman, SNS JU Vice-Chairman

11:05 - 11:15UK Government’s Vision and Ambition for International Collaboration in 6G and Future Networks R&D&IRepresentative from the Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

11:15 - 11:30Key 6G and Beyond Research PlatformsProf. Harald Haas, University of Cambridge

11:30 - 11:50Large Investments in Test and Experimentation Platforms: UKTL, SONIC, JOINER, NDFFProf. Dimitra Simeonidou, University of Bristol

11:50 - 12:056G Industry R&D Ecosystem in the UKDan Warren, Samsung

12:05 - 12:30Audience Q&A-

Event Video recording:
https://smart-networks.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/uk-based-6g-testing-and-experimentation-platforms-for-sns-20250124-1129-1.mp4

5th IEEE International Symposium on Joint Communications & Sensing
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-30
January 28 – 30, 2025
In Finland & Streaming Worldwide
More information: https://jcns-symposium.org/
The integration of communication and radio sensing in the same spectrum is likely to be one of the key features in B5G wireless systems. A joint design of both services will improve the efficiency of spectrum usage, and will offer the opportunity of providing radar as a service, just like communications today. Recent advances in mmWave communications, massive MIMO and machine learning, among others, are making this vision possible, but many technical challenges still remain, from hardware up to the application layer. Therefore, Joint Communications and Sensing (JC&S) is the subject of rapidly growing interest in the research community, and this symposium will focus on the different system and implementation aspects of this promising new approach, bringing together academic and industrial experts from both the radar and communications research communities.
We look forward to welcoming you in Finland in 2025. For those unable to attend, all sessions will also be streamed online and recordings will be available after the event.

Call for Tutorials

Download the Call for Tutorials here.
Deadline: October 1, 2024

Call for Papers

Download the Call for Papers here.
EDAS will be opened soon.

Deadlines

Paper Submission: September 13, 2024
Acceptance Notification: Mid of November, 2024
Final Paper: To be announced
Video Submission: * To be announced

All accepted and presented publications will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.
* For remote presentations only.

SNS JU Call 3 Projects Introduction Webinars
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-17
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 2025, the third set of its 6G projects was launched, critical in establishing a solid European research and innovation (R&I) foundation, 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 recordings of the SNS JU webinars are now available! These webinars introduce the recently launched 6G projects and provide an overview of their activities and ambitions.
You can explore the detailed agendas for both webinars and directly access the videos that are most relevant to you. Whether you’re interested in system architecture, wireless communication, sustainability, AI for 6G, or large-scale trials, everything is easily accessible.
For more information, visit the SNS JU YouTube channel to watch all the recordings.
First webinar

Date: Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 10:00 to 12:30 CET

The first of these webinars is planned for Friday 14/02/2025 at 10:00 CET for two hours. This first webinar will present Stream B1 (System Architecture), B2 (Wireless Communication Technologies and Signal Processing), B3 (Communication Infrastructure Technologies and Devices) and B4 (Reliable Services and Smart Security) projects according to the agenda below.

TimeStreamProject acronymPresenterPresenter Affiliation & project roleSlides & Video

10:00WelcomeModeratorAlex Kaloxylos6G-IA

10:05Welcome from 6G-IA6G-IAAlex Kaloxylos6G-IA Executive Director

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

10:15Stream B-01 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeOdysseas PyrovolakisSNS JU, Programme OfficerSlides
Video

10:20Stream B-01FLECON-6GChristos VerikoukisISI, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

10:30Stream B-01UNITY-6GEngin ZeydanCTTC, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

10:40Q&A for Stream B-01

10:45Stream B-02 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeCristina Cullell-MarchSNS JU, Project OfficerSlides
Video

10:50Stream B-02MultiXAntonio De la OLIVAUC3M, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

11:00Stream B-026G-LEADERThemistoklis CharalambousUniversity of Cyprus, Technical CoordinatorSlides
Video

11:10Q&A for Stream B-02

11:15Stream B-03 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeMarinos CharalambidesSNS JU, Project OfficerSlides
Video

11:20Stream B-03AMBIENT-6GJeroen FamaeyIMEC, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

11:30Stream B-03NexaSphereBabak MafakheriSafran Passenger Innovations, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

11:40Q&A for Stream B-03

11:45Stream B-04 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeClaudio ScaleseSNS JU, Project OfficerSlides
Video

11:50Stream B-04MAREAndreas ZalonisSpace Hellas, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

12:00Stream B-04XTRUST-6GDimitris KavallierosCERTH-ITI, Deputy CoordinatorSlides
Video

12:10Q&A for Streams B-04

12:15ConclusionsModeratorAlex Kaloxylos6G-IA

12:20End of webinar

Second webinar

Date: Monday 17 February 2025
Time: 14:00 to 16:00 CET

The second of these webinars is planned for Monday 17/02/2025 at 14:00 CET for two hours. This second webinar will present Stream B5 (International Collaboration – EU-Japan), B6 (International Collaboration – EU – Republic of Korea), B7 (Sustainability Lighthouse), B8 (Reliable AI for 6G), C (SNS Microelectronics Lighthouse) and D (SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots with Verticals) projects according to the agenda below.

TimeStreamProject acronymPresenterPresenter Affiliation & project roleSlides & Videos

14:00WelcomeModeratorUwe HerzogEurescom, SNS OPS Coordinator

14:05Welcome from 6G-IA6G-IAColin Willcock6G SNS GB Vice-Chair, 6G-IA ChairVideo

14:10SNS JU opening remarksSNS JU OfficePavlos FournogerakisSNS JU, Deputy Head of ProgrammesSlides
Video

14:15Streams B-05/-06 orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeTambiama MadiegaSNS JU, Project OfficerSlides
Video

14:20Stream B-056G-MIRAITobias Ley Slides
Video

14:30Stream B-066GARROWNicolas CassiauCEA-Leti, Deputy of the CoordinatorSlides
Video

14:40Q&A for Streams B-05/-06

14:45Streams B-08 and C orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeOana RaduSNS JU, Programme OfficerSlides
Video

14:50Stream B-086G-DALIChristos VerikoukisISI, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:00Stream C-01X-TREME 6GDidier BelotST, Project CoordinatorSlides
Video

15:10Q&A for Streams B-08/C

15:15Streams B-07 and D orientations and expected outcomesSNS JU OfficeChiara MazzoneSNS JU, Programme Officer

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

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

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

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

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

Panel Speakers:

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

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

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

Panel Speakers:

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

Why Attend?

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

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

Event Details

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

Session registration

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

Horizon Implementation Day: Finding opportunities and submitting a proposal in Horizon Europe
2025-03-13 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Berlin)
The European Commission is organising the online event “Horizon Implementation Day: Finding Opportunities and Submitting a Proposal in Horizon Europe” on 13 March 2025. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Horizon Europe, including searching for calls, finding partners, and understanding the proposal submission and evaluation process.
Draft Agenda

09:30 – Welcome and Agenda
09:45 – General overview on Horizon Europe
10:25 – Q&A session
10:30 – Searching for calls and partners in the Funding & Tenders Portal
11:25 – Q&A session
11:30 – Submission and Evaluation of proposals: proposal template, basic principles, evaluation criteria
12:15 – Q&A session
12:30 – End of the meeting

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

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

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

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

Agenda

Time (CET)Session TitlePresenter

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

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

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

10.25 – 10.35AI Models in SNSChafika Benzaid (UOULU)

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

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

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

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

Recording available:

Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe
2025-03-20 09:30 - 12:45 (Europe/Berlin)
The European Commission is organising the online event “Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe” on 20 March 2025. This session will guide participants through the GAP process, including legal validation, financial assessment, project description, and key legal and financial aspects.
Draft Agenda

09:30 – Welcome and Agenda
09:40 – Overview of the GAP process
10:15 – Q&A session
10:20 – REA Central Validation Service: legal validation and financial capacity assessment
10:55 – Q&A session
11:00 – Scientific/Technical description of the project: Description of Action
11:55 – Q&A session
12:00 – Legal and Financial aspects, avoiding common errors
12:40 – Q&A session
12:45 – End of the meeting
