Governance

The governance bodies of the SNS Joint Undertaking are:

Governing Board

The Governing Board is composed of representatives of the public and private members. It is responsible for the Joint Undertaking’s decision-making, including the preparation of the work programmes and funding decisions related to the research and innovation activities under Horizon Europe.

The Governing Board also provides strategic guidance and contributes to the work programmes of other EU programmes that are implementing activities in the area of smart networks and services, such as CEF 2 Digital, DEP and InvestEU. It adopts the SDAs for pan-European 5G corridors for connected and automated mobility.

COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD

MEETINGS

DECLARATIONS OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND INTEREST FROM THE BOARD MEMBERS

States Representatives Group (SRG)

The States Representatives Group provides guidance on all strategic issues as well as all relevant activities of the partnership.
In particular, it provides guidance for R&I under Horizon Europe and for deployment activities under CEF2 Digital or other EU programmes.

It is composed of representatives of each Member State and Associated Country.

SNS JU States Representative Group Report 2023 – Overview of Large National 6G Initiatives in EU Member States

Executive Director

The Executive Director is the legal representative of the SNS Joint Undertaking. She is the chief executive responsible for the day-to-day management of the Joint Undertaking in accordance with the decisions of the Governing Board.

Currently, the Executive Director of the SNS Joint Undertaking is Erzsébet Fitori.

Press Release about Erzsébet Fitori to join the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking as its new Executive Director

Stakeholders Group

The Stakeholders’ Group is an advisory body which brings together public and private stakeholders in the field of the SNS JU.

It plays a crucial role in ensuring that the SNS JU receives insights from the complete connectivity value chain, ranging from edge and cloud-based technologies and services to emerging components and applications such as AI, microelectronics, and devices beyond smartphones.

The group encourages dialogue and cohesion across related technology sectors, collaborating with Member States and other European initiatives. The group gathers at least annually to promote collaboration and share valuable insights.

The Stakeholders’ Group is regularly updated on the SNS JU activities and supports the Joint Undertaking and its Governing Board. Stakeholders’ Group members are called upon to provide feedback on strategic and technological priorities outlined in the Annual Work Programme.

Members contribute comments for shaping the SNS JU’s multi-annual Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, considering advancements and requirements in neighbouring technology areas like microelectronics, AI, 3D communications, and dual-use technologies. Members may be consulted on issues such as policy and regulatory alignment with research and innovation endeavours, including standards, spectrum management, private investment, and industry adoption.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to SNS-JU-StakeholdersGroup@smart-networks.europa.eu

The Stakeholders Group

Call for Expression of Interest (CEI)

Application Form