Join the WiTaR Convened Session at EuCNC 2025 – Advancing Diversity in 6G R&I

The Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) 6G-IA Working Group is proud to host a dedicated convened session at EUCNC 2025 focused on visibility, inclusivity, and action. In a time when diversity is more critical than ever to shape the future of deep tech and 6G, this session will spotlight the vital role of women researchers and highlight the collective responsibility of the community to foster a more equitable ecosystem.

Register now and join us on June 4th in Room EH2.

This session brings together leaders from industry and academia to share insights, propose actions, and co-create strategies around gender inclusivity, especially within the SNS JU context.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, collaborate, and make a difference.

About WiTaR

The Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) Working Group was established in 2021 under Hexa-X and now forms part of the SNS Programme. It strives to close gender gaps, raise awareness, and empower women in the 6G research & innovation ecosystem. With only 20% female participation in earlier flagship projects, WiTaR aims to drive real change by promoting visibility, leadership, and gender-balanced approaches in all layers of tech development.

Learn more about WiTaR’s mission and initiatives here: https://6g-ia.eu/witar/

Key Details

Session Title: WiTaR Convened Session – EUCNC 2025
Date: Wednesday, June 4th
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Location: Room EH2, Level 2
More information: https://www.eucnc.eu/programme/special-sessions/convened-session-1/

Agenda

Opening Remarks (5 min)
Welcome from the WiTaR WG Chair and Vice-Chair:
Bahare M. Khorsandi and Marie-Helene Hamon

WiTaR Introduction & Recent Activities (10 min)
Highlighting progress within SNS and the evolving gender landscape at EUCNC.
Speaker: Bahare M. Khorsandi

Voices from Europe (5 min)
Video contributions from leading figures emphasizing the importance of gender inclusivity in deep tech and 6G.
Curated by: Didier Bourse

Theme Introduction: “Women Visibility/Invisibility – Targeted SNS Actions” (10 min)
Defining this year’s focus and outlining WiTaR’s targeted approach.
Speaker: Didier Bourse

Panel Discussion: Industry & Academia’s Perspective (30 min)
Moderated by Bahare M. Khorsandi
Panelists:

Ahmad Nimr (University of Dresden)
Dinh-Thuy Phan-Huy (Orange)
Stefan Wunderer (Nokia)

Interactive BarCamp: “Women Visibility/Invisibility – Targeted SNS Actions” (~30 min)
Moderator: Pooja Mohnani
Participants engage in collaborative co-creation through guided pitch sessions and group discussions.

BarCamp Topics:

How Diversity Redefines Business Vision? – Lead: Uwe Herzog (Eurescom GmbH)
How D&I Strengthen Standardization? – Lead: Prachi Sachdeva (TNO)
Aligning 6G Development with Sustainability and Diversity – Lead: Stefan Wunderer (Nokia)

Conclusion & Next Steps (5 min)
Closing thoughts and roadmap ahead for WiTaR.
Speakers: Bahare M. Khorsandi & Marie-Helene Hamon