SNS JU joins MWC in Barcelona

On Monday 2 March 9:00, the SNS JU opens Mobile World Congress 2026 with a conference session on 6G, Cloud, Edge, AI: The New Power Stack for Industrial Leadership – A European Vision for Future Connectivity.

Join CxO technology leaders and EU policymakers in exploring how the convergence of AI, cloud, edge computing, and non-terrestrial networks is shaping the development of 6G.

This event will focus on how this new technology power stack is moving from strategy to execution, with speakers discussing AI for networks and networks for AI, and sharing insights from experimental networks, testbeds and cross-industry pilots that are accelerating 6G monetisation and unlocking new business value.

Learn how advanced connectivity can strengthen competitiveness in key business sectors and drive Europe’s industrial leadership.

Programme

Introduction: Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director, SNS JU

Welcome Words: Colin Willcock, Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board

Opening Keynote: Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General, DG CONNECT

Fireside Chat: Renate Nikolay and Erzsébet Fitori

CxOs Discussion: From Connectivity to Connecting Intelligence

A discussion on how AI, cloud, and edge are transforming connectivity, with a focus on industrial trials, monetization, and public-private partnerships to advance Europe’s digital infrastructure.

Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer, Nokia
Damien Lucas, Chief Executive Officer, Scaleway
Bruno Zerbib, EVP, Group’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Orange
Erzsébet Fitori (Moderator)

Panel Discussion: Technological Leadership, Resilience and European Competitiveness

How advanced connectivity and space integration strengthen Europe’s resilience, autonomy, and competitiveness, with a focus on collaboration and investment for future-proof networks.

Laurent Jaffart, Director of the Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity, ESA
Mikael Bäck, VP and Corporate Officer, Group Function Technology, Ericsson
Quentin van de Geer, VP Engineering – Space Digital, Airbus Defence & Space
Thibaut Kleiner, Director of Future Networks, DG CONNECT (Moderator)

Closing Remarks and Announcement: Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director, SNS JU

Join the discussion – Registration is open.

The session offers a forward-looking exchange on how AI-native networks and advanced connectivity translate into industrial capability, resilient, secure services, and new business value for Europe’s industrial leadership.

Why Attend?

Be Inspired: Gain exclusive insights into the strategic priority of advanced connectivity for Europe’s competitiveness.
Engage with Experts: Network with key technology players shaping Europe’s industrial vision and investing in the European public-private model to close the innovation gap in advanced connectivity such as 6G.
Secure Your Spot: Only 250 seats available: don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

Event Details

Date: Monday, 2 March 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Location: Marconi Stage – Hall 6, Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain
Doors open at 8:30