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SUMMARY:Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts Webinar
DESCRIPTION:6G-REFERENCE Webinar Series\n“Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts:\nFirstTo6G and 6G-REFERENCE“ \nWe are pleased to invite you to the first Webinar in the 6G-REFERENCE Webinar Series.  This is a joint session organised in collaboration with FirstTo6G\, titled “Complementary Microelectronics Hardware Concepts: FirstTo6G and 6G-REFERENCE” on 29 January 2025 at 11:00 CET. \nThis webinar brings together leading researchers and innovators to explore how complementary hardware approaches can accelerate the development of future 6G systems. The online event will highlight the goals and early achievements of both Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) projects\, with a particular focus on fully wireless radio units for distributed MIMO\, advanced time-modulated array techniques\, and 6G-enabling data converters. \nThe programme will conclude with an interactive panel discussion examining synergies between the two projects and opportunities for broader collaboration across the SNS JU ecosystem. \nWe encourage you to register via the EU Survey page and join our conversation on next-generation 6G hardware solutions on the 29 January! \n🔗 Link to registration: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/ \nAGENDA:\n\n\n\n\n	TopicSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n	11:00-11:10hWelcome\, Agenda Overview and Webinar ObjectivesRenato Negra\, RWTH\, Moderator (FirstTo6G)\n\n\n	11:10-11:20h6G-REFERENCE: Goals and AchievementsEric Klumperink\, Universiteit Twente (6G-REFERENCE)\n\n\n	11:20-11:35hTime Modulated Transmit and Receive ArrayHua Wang\, ETHZ (6G-REFERENCE)\n\n\n	11:35h-11:45hFirstTo6G: Goals and AchievementsMohamed Elsayed\, InCirT (FirstTo6G)\n\n\n	11:45h-12:00h6G-enabling Data ConvertersOner Hanay\, InCirT (FirstTo6G)\n\n\n	12:00-12:30hPanel Discussion: Connecting the Dots – Synergies Across Our Two SNS Projects and and Potential CollaborationsModerator\, Speakers\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS:\nRENATO NEGRA – RWTH (FirstTo6G) \nRenato Negra received the M.Sc. degree in Telematics from Graz University of Technology\, Graz\, Austria\, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zürich\, Zürich\, Switzerland. Before joining ETH Zürich for PhD research on power-efficient linear amplification\, he was involved in the design and characterisation of space-qualified RF equipment as development engineer at Alcatel Space Norway AS. His PhD research at the Laboratory for Electromagnetic Fields and Microwave Electronics at the ETH Zürich was focused on power-efficient linear amplification of wireless communication signals. Afterwards he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the iRadio Lab\, University of Calgary\, Canada\, working on switching-mode power amplifiers and advanced wireless transmitter architectures. He became Assistant Professor for Mixed-Signal CMOS Circuits at RWTH Aachen University (2008)\, and a Full Professor for High Frequency Electronics (2013).\nHis research interests are high frequency circuits and systems in silicon\, III-V\, and 2D-material technologies. Particular interests include power amplifiers and transmitter architectures\, as well bendable electronics. He is co-founder of 4 deep-tech start-ups which all are based on research \nERIC KLUMPERINK – Universiteit Twente (6G-REFERENCE) \nEric Klumperink received his PhD from Twente University in Enschede\, The Netherlands\, in 1997\, where he is currently an Associate Professor. He teaches Analog and RF CMOS IC Design and guides research projects focussing on Software Defined Radio\, Frequency Generation and Beamforming. He is currently a Technical Manager of the SNS JU EU-project “6G-REFERENCE”. Eric served as Associate Editor for IEEE TCAS-I\, TCAS-II and JSSC\, as TPC member for ISSCC\, RFIC and ESSCIRC\, and as SSC Distinguished Lecturer. He holds >15 patents and co-authored >200 refereed journal and conference papers. He was recognized as top paper contributor to ISSCC\, for >20 papers over 1954-2013\, and was a co-recipient of the ISSCC 2002 and the ISSCC 2009 “Van Vessem Outstanding Paper Award”. Eric is an IEEE Fellow. For publications and more detailed information\, visit his Professor page. 1 \nHUA WANG – ETH Zürich (6G-REFERENCE) \nHua Wang is a Full Professor and the Chair of Electronics at Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET) of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich (ETH Zürich). He is the Institute Head of the Integrated Systems Laboratory (IIS) at ETH Zürich. He is the Director of the ETH Integrated Devices\, Electronics\, And Systems (IDEAS) Group. Prior to that\, he was a Tenured Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and held the Demetrius T. Paris professorship at Georgia Institute of Technology\, USA. He worked at Intel Corporation and Skyworks Solutions from 2010 to 2011. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology\, Pasadena\, in 2007 and 2009\, respectively.\nDr. Wang is interested in innovating analog\, mixed-signal\, RF\, and mm-Wave integrated circuits and systems for wireless communication\, sensing\, and bioelectronics applications. He has authored or co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers with an H-index of 55.\nDr. Wang is an IEEE Fellow and a Top Contributing Author to the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) of the past 70 years 1954-2023. He received the IEEE Microwave Prize in 2025\, Top-10 Key Achievement award among all Horizon Europe SNS-JU programs in 2025\, DARPA Director’s Fellowship Award in 2020 (the first awardee in Georgia Tech’s history)\, the DARPA Young Faculty Award in 2018\, the National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2015\, the Qualcomm Faculty Award in 2020 and 2021\, and the IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award in 2017. \nMOHAMED SAEED ELSAYED – InCirT (FirstTo6G)  \nMohamed is a Co-Founder and CTO of InCirT GmbH\, where he defines and executes the company’s long-term technology vision\, leads the IC architecture and product roadmap\, and takes responsibility for end-to-end silicon delivery to customers. He built and continues to scale InCirT’s core engineering team\, establishing processes and a culture focused on technical excellence\, innovation\, and reliable execution across advanced analog\, mixed-signal\, and RF IC design. His technical expertise spans system-level architecture\, high-speed data converters\, and mmWave transceiver ICs\, with a strong focus on bandwidth scaling\, energy efficiency\, and manufacturability. He specialises in translating advanced research concepts into robust\, production-ready semiconductor solutions\, bridging architecture\, circuit design\, and technology selection. In his role\, he closely aligns deep technical development with customer requirements\, product constraints\, and strategic partnerships to deliver differentiated\, high-performance ICs.\nHe holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University\, and brings more than 10 years of industrial experience in integrated circuit design and semiconductor technology. Throughout his career\, he has focused on pushing the limits of IC performance while building scalable\, product-driven technology platforms with clear paths to deployment and adoption. \nONER HANAY – InCirT (FirstTo6G) \nOner is one of the Co-Founders and CEO of InCirT GmbH\, where he is responsible for strategy\, business development\, and defining the product roadmap for their break-through data converter solutions. He focuses on customer acquisition\, building strategic partnerships\, and aligning technical innovations with market needs.\nHe received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from RWTH Aachen University in 2013 and 2015\, respectively\, followed by his PhD in 2020. His research contributions span wideband and high-data-rate transmitters\, digital-to-analog converters\, millimeter-wave upconversion mixers\, and digital signal processing. His career reflects a blend of deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial leadership.
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/complementary-microelectronics-hardware-concepts-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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SUMMARY:SNS JU Call for Proposals 2026 - Info Day & Brokerage Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1770374777698{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\nSNS JU Info Day & Brokerage Online Event\nRecordings are available on the SNS JU YouTube Channel\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ icon=”mk-moon-info-2″ url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOdmVCw3as&t” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″ bg_color=”#dd3333″]SNS JU Calls for Proposals 2026 – Info Day (Part 1)\n[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” letter_spacing=”0″ icon=”mk-moon-mic-5″ url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOXLu2gezCo” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″ margin_right=”15″ bg_color=”#dd3333″]SNS JU Calls for Proposals 2026 – Brokerage Event (Part 2)[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1770374789741{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nThis online event was to inform potential participants about the SNS Project Call 2026 (SNS Call 6) and let applicants know about the funding opportunities within the R&I Work Programme 2026 of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)\, and to assist those interested in submitting a proposal. \nPotential proposers can find more details on the open SNS Calls and various Topics on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. \nSpeakers from SNS JU\, European Commission and 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) provided detailed insights into the Calls’ ambitions\, focus\, evaluation criteria and award processes. Attendees had the opportunity to pose specific Call-related questions and presented their organisation and interests for possible future collaborations. \nThis SNS JU Info Day and Brokerage Event was organised in two parts: \n\nPart 1: The Info Day 02.02.26\, 11:00 – 12:45.\nDuring this part\, the information on the Call context & orientations\, the content of the Work Programme\, and the Call conditions were presented and followed with a Q&A session.\n\n12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break \n\nPart 2: Brokerage Session 02.02.26\, 14:00 ~ 17:00\nDuring this part\, potential project participants made brief pitches to showcase their competence and/or project ideas.\n\nTo further assist stakeholders in forming competitive proposal consortia\, the SNS JU Brokerage Platform is also available. In this platform\, any organisation can post its expertise or proposal ideas\, and of course\, all can browse the information posted by other stakeholders. \n\nAGENDA: \nPart 1: The Info Day – Moderator: Pavlos Fournogerakis\, Deputy Head of Programmes\, SNS JU \n\n\n\n\n	TimeTopic & Presentations (PDF)Speaker\n\n\n\n\n	11.00Welcome/Opening Miguel Gonzalez-Sancho\, Head of Unit\, Future Connectivity Systems\, DG CONNECT\, European Commission\n\n\n	11:10Industry Orientations/6G-IA visionColin Willcock\, Chair of the SNS Governing Board\, Chair 6G-IA\, Nokia\n\n\n	11:20SNS JU - State of Play Erzsébet Fitori\, Executive Director\, SNS JU\n\n\n	11:30Key Orientations of the SNS R&I WP 2026Javier Albares\, Head of Programmes\, SNS JU  \n\n\n	11:40SNS R&I WP 2026 TopicsAlexandros Kaloxylos\, Executive Director\, 6G IA\n\n\n	11:55Q & A \n\n\n	12:05SNS Call 6 overview and Conditions (including Restrictions)  Pavlos Fournogerakis\,  Deputy Head of Programmes\, SNS JU  \n\n\n	12:25Q & A \n\n\n	12:35European Digital NCP Network Manfred Halver\, National Contact Point Horizon Europe\, IDEAL-IST representative\n\n\n	12:45Close of session\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Brokerage Session  \n\n\n\n\n	Time (CET)SESSION A - SNS experimental infrastructurePresenterOrganization\n\n\n\n\n	14.00Welcome\, Intro & ModerationOana RaduProgramme Officer\, SNS JU\n\n\n	14.10A1 - Sustainable ArtificiaI Intelligence (SAI)Raul Parada MedinaCTTC\n\n\n	14.15A2 - SOLISHIELD profileVincent LefebvreSarl TAGES SOLIDSHIELD\n\n\n	14.20A3 - VIAVI profileJyoti BhasinViavi Solutions\n\n\n	14.25A4 - OpenNebula profileAdriana FernándezOpenNebula Systems\n\n\n	14.30A5 - AUTH profileMarios GatzianasAristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)\n\n\n	14.35A6 - CERTH/ITI in AI - profileAntonios LalasCERTH/ITI\n\n\n	14.40A7 - AI Lifecycle Orchestration ExpertiseCarolina FortunaJozef Stefan Institute\n\n\n	14.45A8 - BEIA profileGeorge SuciuBEIA\n\n\n	14.50A9 - Wupatec profileIrene de GruijterWupatec\n\n\n	14.55A10 - SnT SIGCOM 6G SPACE & QCI Lab profileJorge QuerolSnT - University of Luxembourg\n\n\n	15.00A11 - FundingBox Group profileLucía FrancoFundingBox\n\n\n	15.05A12 - Introducing Pan-European 5G Living LabGarik MarkarianRinicom Ltd\n\n\n	15.10A13 - Cryptography and Information Security for Open NetworksHelena Rifà-PousUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya\n\n\n	15.15A14 - Zero Trust Architecture in MEC-based industrial environmentsElena MariUniversity of Ferrara\n\n\n	15.15A15 - Synphonia profileRocco D’InglioPolitecnico di Torino / Synphonya (startup)\n\n\n	15.20BREAK 10"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Time (CET)SESSION B - \n(i) Datasets for training AI Models (RIA)\n(ii) SNS Operations and Output optimisation (CSA)\n(iii) 6G Devices (CSA)\n(iv) OtherPresenterOrganization\n\n\n\n\n	15.30Welcome\, Intro & ModerationOdysseas PyrovolakisProgramme Officer\, SNS JU Office\n\n\n	15.35B1(i) - Digital Twin of the PHY Layer: A Global Dataset Generation Platform for 6G AIAhmet Zoir AbdurahmanUlak Communications\n\n\n	15.40B2(i) - IS-WIreless profileAdam FlizikowskiIS-WIreless\n\n\n	15.45B3 (i) - Intelligent Computer Systems and Applications (ICSA)Eirini LiotouHarokopio University of Athens\n\n\n	15.50B4 (i) - IRT bcom profileEric GatelIRT bcom\n\n\n	15.55B5 (i) - Fivecomm profileGuillermo García BarriosFivecomm\n\n\n	16.00B6 (i) - ICCS profileKonstantinos KatsarosInstitute of Communication & Computer Systems (ICCS)\n\n\n	16.05B7 (i) - Expertise of the Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) group of the University of LuxembourgVu Nguyen HaUniversity of Luxembourg\n\n\n	16.10B8 (i)Luís SantosUbiwhere\n\n\n	16.15B10 (i) - Canon Research Centre profileLaurent FrouinCanon Research Centre France SAS\n\n\n	16.20B11 (ii) - MEXT Technology Center profileOnur DedeoğluMEXT Technology Center\n\n\n	16.25B12 (ii) - Future Networks Research LabRazvan CraciunescuNational University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest\n\n\n	16.30B13 (ii) Bayern Innovativ profileKimberley ParsonsThinknet 6G at Bayern Innovativ\n\n\n	16.30B14 (iii) - 6G Research Lab profileZILONG LIUUniversity of Essex\n\n\n	16.35B15 (iii) - Building Europe’s Open 6G Device Ecosystem: A Reference Architecture and Industrial RoadmapSebastian FreyVigeres GmbH\n\n\n	16:40B16 (iv) - Gangoona consulting profileAlberto CiarnielloGangoona consulting\n\n\n	~17:00END OF THE EVENT\n\n\n\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-ju-calls-for-proposals-2026-info-day-brokerage-event/
LOCATION:Online Event\, WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:SNS JU Event
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SUMMARY:Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 - The IQ Era
DESCRIPTION:Making way for The IQ Era\n\nMuch can happen in a year within our ecosystem of innovation and connectivity. As we build on the success of MWC25 and engage with MWC26 to activate a new theme – The IQ Era – the world is already shifting to greater heights of digital awareness. \nIn this new age of intelligence\, the way to a better future is through smarter connection: human ideas leading technology\, commercial impact and societal progress. MWC is where leaders of nations\, business and technology assemble\, and collective knowledge collaborates – make your insight count in The IQ Era. \n\nWhy attend MWC Barcelona?\nFrom eye-opening innovation to mind-expanding ideas\, global policy to lasting partnerships\, it all starts here. Whether you’re a key player in the connectivity ecosystem\, adjacent industries or the wider world of tech\, you’ll find all you need and more at MWC.\n\nMore information on the official website: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/mobile-world-congress-mwc-2026-the-iq-era/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260420T140000
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SUMMARY:ETSI and SNS JU: Transforming Ideas into Impact Through Standards
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nStandardisation is of key importance in the impact and exploitation plans of European projects. In this context\, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is one of the most important standards bodies in Europe and worldwide. \nDifferent ETSI groups like the Industry Specification Groups (ISGs) and the Software Development Groups (SDGs) present great opportunities for SNS JU projects to have a significant impact with their research results. \nIn this webinar\, ETSI and SNS JU\, supported by the SNS CO-OP project\, presented an overview of the ETSI standards making process and the current status of its activities. And explored ISGs and SDGs\, the first steps projects may take to contribute and best practices for translating research outcomes into impactful standards contributions. \nKey Insights\n\nUnderstand ETSI and the importance of standards\nGain exclusive insights about ETSI ISGs and SDGs.\nFind the opportunities to participate in ISGs and SDGs.\nLearn best practices to increase the standardisation impact of research projects.\n\nAgenda\n\n14:00 – 14:10: Introduction by SNS JU\n\nETSI and SNS JU: Transforming Ideas into Impact Through Standards Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)\n(Pavlos Fournogerakis\, Deputy Head of Programmes)\n\n\n14:10 – 15:00:  ETSI presentation (Introduction/ ISG/ SDG)\n\nBridging Research and Standards participation in ETSI Industry Specification Groups (ISG) for pre-standardisation. \n(Muriel Deschanel: ETSI R&I Technical Officer)\nISG success story – the ISAC example. \n(Alain Mourad: Senior Director\, Head of InterDigital Wireless Lab Europe\, Chair of ISG ISAC and ETSI board member.)\nETSI open-source work and Software Development Groups (SDG). \n(Silvia Almagia: ETSI Director\, Software and Standards)\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:30:  Questions/Panel – Moderated by José Almodovar Chico (TNO) \n\n  \n\nRecording
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/etsi-and-sns-ju-transforming-ideas-into-impact-through-standards/
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CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260518T150000
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SUMMARY:SNS CO-OP Questionnaire Webinar - SNS JU programme KPIs for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event Description:\nThe Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) currently has  79 ongoing projects that are collectively contributing to the many Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that allow us to monitor the progress of the SNS JU as a whole.  In total\, these 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 and this can be assessed by asking the projects to report on their individual achievements in terms of the program KPIs. . \nThe SNS CO-OP Coordination & Support Action project\, tasked with supporting the projects’ work and promoting the key messages of the SNS Joint Undertaking\, have conducted an extensive survey via an online questionnaire during the first semester of 2026 to obtain additional progress information about each project’s technical aspects\, vision\, approach and achievements. \nThe goal of this survey was to better understand the work planned and the progress achieved so far by the projects. \nThis webinar presents the results of the Questionnaire 2026 in terms of the progress achieved on the SNS JU KPIs during 2025. \nKey Details:\n\nDate: 18th May 2026\nTime: 14:00-15:00 CEST\nLocation: Online Webinar\n\nAgenda:\n\n14:00 Welcome and introduction (Uwe Herzog\, Eurescom\, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)\nMessage from the SNS JU (Christina Apostolaki.\, SNS JU\, Project Officer)\nSNS JU KPI status ( Arda Güreller\, Ericsson\, SNS CO-OP)\nQ&A and way forward (Uwe Herzog\, Eurescom\, SNS CO-OP Coordinator)\n15:00 End of webinar\n\nRegistration:\nPlease enter and submit your details here and the link to the webinar will be sent to you by return mail. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour First Name * \n \nYour Family Name * \n \nYour Email * \n \nCompany/Organisation * \n \nProject / Initiative / Research program / Standards Body you are representing (if none please state "None") \n \n GDPR STATEMENT: The information collected here will only be used for sending the Webinar access details and for announcing the availability of the event recording(s).
URL:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-co-op-questionnaire-webinar-sns-ju-programme-kpis-for-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Project Event,SNS JU Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260526T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260526T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T164909
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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 will take place on Tuesday\, 26 May 2026\, from 12:30 to around 14:30 CEST. \nThis online event aims 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. \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\, European Commission and 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) will provide detailed insights into the Calls’ ambitions\, focus\, evaluation criteria and award processes. \nAttendees will also have 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\nAGENDA: \nPart 1 – Information Day (12:30 – 13:35) \nModerator: 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 – 13:05 Q&A \n13:05 – 13:15 Expected Synergy with the FEM call of the Chips JU \n\nFrancisco Ignacio (Programme Officer\, Chips JU)\n\n13:15 – 13:30 Call Conditions Overview \n\nOana Radu (Programme Officer\, SNS JU)\n\n13:30 – 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\n13:55 – 14:30 Beneficiary Presentations (5 minute each) \n\nRegistration Form:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo register for the SNS JU 7th Call for Proposals\, Info Day and Brokerage Event 2026 on Tuesday 26 May 2026 from 12:30 CEST to 14:30 CEST\, please fill in all the fields below:\n \nFirst Name* : \n \nFamily Name* : \n \nYour Email* : \n \nYour Company/Organisation* : \n \nPlease indicate your wish to present in the Brokerage session.*\n- Applications should be submitted by 19/05/2026 via this form. Late applications received after this date will be placed on a standby list.\n- Selected pitch presentations should be submitted to Events@6g-ia.eu by 21/05/2026\, 17:00 CEST.\nYesNo\n \n\n	 As you indicated yes\, is your pitch focused on presenting your profile organisation or to present a Project Idea (or both)? Competence profileProject IdeaBoth\n	 \n\n\nOptional Supplementary Questions to help us improve support: \n \nAre you planning to submit a proposal under this 2026 Call on Front End Module (FEM)? YesNoDon't know yet\n \nHave you considered using the SNS JU Brokerage Service? Yes - already didYes - will do it soonNoNot aware of it\n \nHave you subscribed to the SNS JU Newsletter? YesNoNot aware of it\n \nWould you like to be subscribed to the SNS JU Newsletter? NoYes \n \n\nGDPR Acknowledgement*\n \nBy registering for this event\, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data (such as name\, email address and organisation) will be collected and processed solely for the purpose of organising and managing the SNS JU 7th Call for Proposals Info Day & Brokerage Event 2026\, including access details\, updates\, and follow-up materials (such as presentations and recordings).\nPlease note that the webinar will be recorded. By participating\, you give your consent to the recording and to its publication on the SNS JU YouTube channel.\n \nI have read and agree to the GDPR terms and conditions described above.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n[vc_raw_js]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[/vc_raw_js]
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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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