CENTRIC

Participation at the 12TH FOKUS FUSECO Forum - Forward to 6G!
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | Berlin
🕒 < 1 minForward to 6G!
Understanding 5G Evolution Driven by Open Campus Networks, 6G RAN, Core Network Evolution, Non-terrestrial Networks and Data-/AI-based Networking

In the middle of 6G research and development and still, within the pre-standardization phase, we are happy to welcome old and new friends from all over the world to our institute in Berlin again.
In its role as an internationally recognized industry-oriented event, the FUSECO Forum mirrors the lessons learned from global public and private 5G network deployments and 5G evolution research and standardization, while at the same time, we can witness increasing interest in private industrial campus network deployments and industries preparing to become ready for the 6G age.

Together we will discuss the new momentum in international standardization and building up new ecosystems sparked by the latest innovations in the fields of Open RAN, sub THz Radio Systems, Non-Terrestrial Networks, Network Automation, AI/ML, Open Source Toolkits, as well as new envisaged 6G use cases demanding a critical assessment of emerging 6G technologies and architectures.
The call for speakers and partners is now open. We look forward to your contribution to our tutorials, workshops, conference, and demonstrations.

Related Links: Registration

SNS PROJECTS @ “Empowering 6G Networks: 1st Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks and Global Architectural Evolution (ATHENA 2024)
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-23
🕒 < 1 minThe 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 SNS projects SAFE-6G, 6G-SANDBOX, ENVELOPPE, ECOeNET, ORIGAMI and 6G-EWOC support the workshop. 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.

European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools
2024-09-27
🕒 < 1 minDid you enjoy  Science is Wonderful!? The European Commission organises the European Researchers’ Night every last Friday in September. This is a unique occasion for kids, parents, teachers and citizens in general, to meet with researchers, directly in their city. Join the next European Researchers’ Night on 27 September 2024 for an unforgettable experience.
Would you like to interact with researchers all year round? Researchers at Schools will bring the wonders of science directly to classrooms in selected European cities, where amazing researchers will show their work to your pupils through presentations, hands-on experiments, visits to labs, games, discussions and role-playing. And for our Belgian audience: we have good news! In 2024, we are happy to welcome a Belgian initiative back for the first time in years! Get ready Belgium: your September will be scientifically awesome.
Official information: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/eac/items/832453/en

CENTRIC co-participation at the Sustainable Places 2024 workshop "Towards Sustainable 6G mobile networks" in Luxembourg with 6G-TWIN, BeGREEN, COALESCE, CENTRIC, 6Green, Zero-Swarm, 6G4Society and IN2CCAM
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-25
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CENTRIC will organise with several other projects a workshop at the 12th annual edition of Sustainable Places (SP2024) is a hybrid event, from 23rd to 25th September 2024, with the in-person sessions hosted in Luxembourg.

The speaker representing the CENTRIC project will be given by Francesco Malandrino from CNR, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. The workshop is co-organised with the projects: 6G-TWIN, COALESSCE, BeGEEN, and IN2CCAM.
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

CENTRIC & 6G-SHINE participation in the webinar "Radio Resource Management for 6G in-X Subnetworks"
2024-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online
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Date: 26 June 2024
Time: at 14:00 CEST Geneva | 08:00-09:00 EDT, New York | 20:00-21:00 CST, Beijing
Duration: 1 hour (including 20 minutes networking)
Programme stream: Discovery – AI/ML in 5G
Topics: 6G

Radio resource management (RRM) involves selecting key transmission parameters—such as transmit power, frequency resources, precoder, and modulation. The complexity of this process is expected to increase significantly with the tenfold densification anticipated in 6G networks compared to 5G. The concept of in-X subnetworks has been introduced as a further leap of heterogeneous network, with the aim of providing highly localized wireless coverage for use cases such as in-robot, in-production module, in-vehicle, in-room communication. These subnetworks are expected to support diverse services, possibly extreme requirements in terms of ultra-short control cycle time, reliability, and service availability, surpassing the capabilities of 5G and its evolution.
While the specific characteristics of in-X subnetworks can offer opportunities for efficient radio design, interference can be a major limiting factor in dense deployments. Subnetworks may be then characterized by such high density (e.g., vehicles in a congested road, robots in matrix production), and they can also be mobile, leading to rapid interference fluctuations. These aspects may result in wide and rapidly fluctuating interference patterns, which make the RRM problem more challenging than in traditional wireless setups, characterized by static base stations/access points and lower cell densities.
The radio resource management problem is usually non-convex with NP-hardness, while traditional optimization methods and heuristics have shown efficacy in certain scenarios, these algorithms have exponential computational complexity and typically require many iterations. The dynamic and complex environment of In-X subnetworks, coupled with stringent low latency requirements, calls for more adaptive solutions with lower computational complexity. This necessity is driving the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This challenge, supported by two EU SNS JU projects, 6G-SHINE and CENTRIC, focuses on developing machine learning-based solutions for optimizing sub-band allocation and power control within dense in-factory subnetworks.
This live event includes a 20-minute networking event hosted on the AI for Good Neural Network. This is your opportunity to ask questions, interact with the panelists and participants and build connections with the AI for Good community.

IEEE International Conference on Communications 2024
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-13
🕒 < 1 minIEEE International Conference on Communications 2024
Between the 9th and 13th of June 2024, Septimia Sarbu, Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oulu and part of the CENTRIC project, will travel to Denver, Colorado, USA to present her paper entitled “On scaling latency-aware MAC communication protocols with a hierarchical network topology”, authors Septimia Sarbu, Mateus P. Mota, Mehdi Bennis, scheduled in the session WC-6: AI for Communications II on the Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 11:30 MDT until 13:00 (3rd paper) (18 min.)

About the event:
IEEE ICC 2024 will focus on “Scaling the Peaks of Global Communications“. They 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.
Key information:

Dates: 9–13 June 2024, Denver, CO, USA
Session time: Tuesday 11 June, 11:30 – 13:00 MDT
Room: Director’s Row E, Lobby Level
Event website: https://icc2024.ieee-icc.org/

CENTRIC WILL BE PRESENT AT THE EUCNC | 6G SUMMIT 2024 booth 26!
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06
🕒 < 1 minCENTRIC project at the EUCNC | 6G Summit 2024
Demonstrating Validation setup for Site-Specific Multi-User MIMO Neural Receiver #booth-26

The CENTRIC project has proposed techniques encompassing AI-based transceiver designs, AI-emerged protocol stacks and AI-based radio-resource management algorithms. In addition, the project studies hardware and software enablers, such as novel computational paradigms or the role of digital twins in supporting the AI-AI techniques. Last, but not least, methods for validation and benchmarking of the studied AI-AI techniques are as well in CENTRIC’s scope.

The CENTRIC project has proposed techniques encompassing AI-based transceiver designs, AI-emerged protocol stacks and AI-based radio-resource management algorithms. In addition, the project studies hardware and software enablers, such as novel computational paradigms or the role of digital twins in supporting the AI-AI techniques. Last, but not least, methods for validation and benchmarking of the studied AI-AI techniques are as well in CENTRIC’s scope.
In the demo at EUCNC 2024 | 6G Summit 2024, we showcase how the NVIDIA’s Neural receiver concept can be used to produce receiver structures that are specially optimized for a specific site deployment. On the one hand, we show that the neural receiver structure can be trained with standardized stochastic channel models, providing significant gains with respect to traditional MIMO receivers. However, the neural receiver can be fine-tuned with a limited amount of data obtained at the base-station’s deployment site, boosting its performance beyond that of the generically trained receiver.
This demo showcases a hardware-based validation setup for a neural-network based receiver for multi-user MIMO transmissions through a real 5G O-RAN network, which consist of the following elements:

The signal generator (1) sends uplink signals of 2 single-antenna. The signal then travels through the channel emulator (2), which is fed ray-traced channel impulse responses observed at a particular base station location, calculated with NVIDIA’s Sionna ray-tracer. The signal is received at an O-RU (3) with 4 antennas which digitizes the signals and delivers them to the O-DU emulator (4), which manages the O-RU’s control plane and synchronization. The O-RU’s data is fed to the PC (5) which runs NVIDIA’s 6G Neural Receiver to extract the payload by applying a pretrained neural network. The demo shows the advantage of the Neural receiver over classical benchmark, as well as demonstrating the performance improvement resulting from fine-tuning the pre-trained network with a small amount of data obtained at the deployment site.

ETSI Conference “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G”
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-04
🕒 < 1 minThe ETSI Conference on “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G” will take place face-to-face on 3-4 April 2024 in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France. The conference is co-organized with the ESA , 6G-IA and the SNS-JU.

This face-to-face event will offer attendees the unique opportunity to come together and exchange with experts, network with peers, and visit the dedicated project posters all focussing on the topic of Non-Terrestrial Networks for beyond 5G.
The event will foster discussions on the following topics:
• Targeted use cases that will be enabled by NTN in 6G
• Possible 6G architecture frameworks (including interfaces) enabling the native integration of the NTN components
• Candidate technologies/features for NTN in 6G
• Standardization approach (e.g. what, where, when) for NTN in 6G
Additionally, the event will be an opportunity for research organizations (academia and industrial research) to discuss new trends and features in the field of NTN solutions in the perspective of standardization.
Posters from the latest projects in the field NTN / satellite / 6G technologies may be provided to complement the conference programme.
Register now here.
The detailed event programme including the conference agenda, list of posters will be available in February 2024 here. Participation to the event is open to all and free of charge upon registration.

European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21
🕒 < 1 minThe European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.

This fifth edition of the event will take place on 20 and 21 March 2024 both physically in Brussels and online, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.
The R&I Days 2024 will give you the opportunity to debate how we can make Europe more sustainable and competitive and will celebrate the outcomes and achievements in research and innovation since the launch of the first R&I Framework Programme over 40 years ago.
It’s your chance to discover successful EU-funded research and innovation projects, experience their impact on our society and debate the importance of continued investment in research and innovation. You can find out more on Horizon Europe, including the Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027 and its Widening Instrument; R&I support to Green and Digital transition; its Global Approach; and many other topics.
Join us to discuss and shape the future of research and innovation.
More information about the programme, the sessions and the speakers will be available soon here.
Stay tuned for more news by following us on Twitter @EUScienceInnov and join the conversation on #RiDaysEU.

Join us at MWC Barcelona to meet SNS JU projects including us!
2024-02-27 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
🕒 < 1 minThe Smart and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) will host a “6G Horizon” session at Mobile World Congress 2024 to explore the next frontier of wireless communication technology: 6G. In a world that’s constantly evolving, it is essential to explore the potential of next-generation communications from every conceivable angle, which is why we have organized this 90-minute session: “Bridging Perspectives for a Sustainable Future.”
The CENTRIC project will also be present and information will be shared at the SNS booth!
As we embark on this journey into the 6G territory, it’s imperative to recognize that this technological leap will not be just about faster downloads or lower latency. Rather, it encompasses a multidimensional landscape that spans business, technical, and societal domains. In this session, we will explore the multifaceted case for 6G, acknowledging that multiple stakeholders bring diverse views to the table. This conference serves as a crucial platform to foster understanding and harmonize these varied perspectives. The dynamic interplay between industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and researchers will drive us closer to a collective vision of what 6G can and should be. We believe that through such collaborative efforts, we can unlock the full potential of 6G technology.
In this session, we will also delve into the distinct European perspective on 6G, highlighting the strong tradition of public-private collaboration that has been instrumental in shaping the continent’s technological landscape. We will also emphasize the vital interfaces between 6G and various vertical industries, paving the way for transformative applications and services.
Furthermore, our discussion will underscore the profound impact of 6G on areas as critical as sustainability and cybersecurity. As we move towards a more connected and data-driven world, 6G has the potential to revolutionize how we approach future challenges, offering innovative solutions for resource optimization and data sovereignty.

More info: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/sns-ju-at-mwc-6g-horizon-session/

Call for Workshops: GLOBECOM 2023 Workshop proposals Submission 15 March 2023
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-08
🕒 < 1 minThe 2023 IEEE GLOBECOM will be held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4-8 December 2023. Themed “Intelligent Communications for Shared Prosperity,” the conference will offer five full days of original paper presentations, tutorials, workshops, industry program with keynotes and panels from prominent research, industry and government leaders, business and industry panels, and technological exhibits. In addition to exciting technical symposia, tutorials, industry panels and exhibitions, we solicit proposals for half-day or full-day workshops, to be held on 4 or 8 December 2023.
The aim of the conference workshops is to emphasize emerging topics that are not specifically covered in the main symposia. Each workshop may include a mix of regular papers, invited presentations, keynotes and panels that encourage the participation of attendees in active discussion.
Please address your questions to Workshop Program Co-Chairs Yacine Ghamri-Doudane, Guanyi Liu, Christos Verikoukis.

== Workshop Program Co-Chairs ==
· Yacine Ghamri-Doudane, University of La Rochelle, France. <yacine.ghamri@univ-lr.fr>
· Guanyi Liu, China Mobile, China. <liuguangyi@chinamobile.com>
· Christos Verikoukis, ISI/ATH and University of Patras, Greece. <chverik@gmail.com>
== Recommended Outline of Proposals ==
The proposal should concisely and clearly describe the content and objectives of the workshop, and must include (maximum 5 pages):
· Title of the workshop
· Description of the technical issues covered, emphasizing the timeliness of the proposed workshop topics not covered or specifically addressed by the main conference symposia (1 page maximum)
· Workshop Organizers (names, affiliation and contact information)
· A short biography of the organizers (up to 200 words), highlighting any conferences/workshops chaired, especially in IEEE Globecom/ICC
· Names of potential participants, such as program committee members and invited speakers (indication that speakers have accepted to participate is a plus)
· Planned format of the workshop, including
– duration of the workshop (Half-day, Full-day and tentative schedule)
– preferred day of workshop (Sunday December 4 or Thursday December 8, 2023)
– number of refereed papers, hot topic sessions, keynotes, panels (and panel formats) etc.
– plan for the review of the refereed papers according to the ComSoc’s academic best-practices
– unique, creative and novel workshop formats are strongly encouraged and will be given particular consideration.
· Draft Call for Papers (max 1 page)
· A description of the publicity and promotion plan
· The workshop potential website address (if available at the time of the proposal – will be required later if the workshop proposal is accepted)
· If appropriate, a description of past versions of the workshop, including number of submitted and accepted papers, number of attendees, etc.
== How to Submit Proposals ==
Workshop proposals should be submitted as a single PDF file online via EDAS here.
Proposals that address exciting topics in creative formats that generate lively interactions among participants are highly encouraged. Examples include facilitating multi-disciplinary discussions across academicians, practitioners and policy makers leading to high impact and transformative research. Papers will be added to the IEEE GLOBECOM Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore.
== Timeline ==
· Proposal Submission Deadline: 15 March 2023
· Acceptance Notification: 15 April 2023
· CFP for Web Posting: 25 April 2023
· Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: 15 July 2023
· Paper Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2023
· Camera Ready: 1 October 2023
Full instructions and important deadlines are posted here.

Call for Papers for SYMPOSIUM ON VISION AND FACTS ON 6G AND FUTURE NETWORKS IN EUROPE
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-15 | Baltimore, MD, USA
🕒 < 1 minCall for Papers SYMPOSIUM ON VISION AND FACTS ON 6G AND FUTURE NETWORKS IN EUROPE
This symposium is co-organized by 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and the RIGOUROUS project
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2023 IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF’23)
Theme: Imagining the network of the future
13-15 November 2023
Baltimore, MD, USA
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IMPORTANT DATES
Symposium Paper Submission: 21 July 2023
Symposium Paper Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2023
Camera-Ready Submission: 15 September 2023

Symposium Co-Chairs
* Antonio Skarmeta, Universidad de Murcia, Spain
* Kostas Trichias, 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA)
* Mario Scillia, Programme Officer, European Commission
* Mikko A. Uusitalo, Nokia Bell Labs

SCOPE AND MOTIVATION
The work for 6G Networks and Services has started and multiple activities are taking place at global level. Both evolutionary (from B5G networks onwards) and revolutionary approaches are followed to develop, test and validate innovative technological enablers that will enable the future networks vision at global scale. Some of the aspects investigated by different stakeholders address system architecture, wireless communication technologies and signal processing, communication infrastructure technologies and devices and secure service development.

Besides the technological aspects and technical innovations expected, 6G networks are also designed bearing in mind the key societal challenges that they must address including environmental, economic and societal sustainability and technological sovereignty. A wholistic system design approach has become necessary, addressing both technical and societal aspects and taking into account the complexities of the extended ICT infrastructure and services ecosystem (from vendors and operators, to service providers and individual users).

Within this global movement, Europe is attempting to take a leading role towards the creation of a hopefully single 6G global standard, both on a National level as well as on an EU-level. Some of the EU efforts in this sector can be reflected by the establishment of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) as a legal and funding entity, as well as by the creation of several National Initiatives (NI) on a member-state level, through the funding of multi-million euro flagship projects, targeting technology development, fostering national innovation and maximization of business impact.

The SNS-JU targets a reinforced European leadership in the field of next generation network technologies (6G), connected devices and services, while accelerating European digital industry uptake and digitisation of economy and society. To that end, a first set of 35 Research and Innovation (R&I) projects have already been funded and started their operations, while multiple additional projects will be funded until the end of the SNS-JU program (2030) reaching a total of 1.8 Billion funding from the public and private EU sectors combined. Additional EU partnerships and associations addressing micro-electronics, AI and Robotics, photonics, high-performance computing and more, are working in collaboration with the SNS-JU and the NIs, covering all aspects of the necessary technology development for future 6G networks in a wholistic approach.

The goal of this symposium is to present the current advances and approaches to reach 6G and Future Networks vision in Europe and its respective R&I ecosystem, as well as the steps that have been taken to address different enabling technologies / technical enablers and the respective societal challenges. Moreover, the approach towards system-oriented R&I and dedicated prototyping and experimentation will be presented, complementing long-term R&I on disruptive concepts, considering also existing and future collaborations with other regions of the world.

TOPICS OF INTEREST
We invite original, high-quality research papers that address the aforementioned aspects for beyond 5G and 6G communication networks. The symposium aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and propose solutions for the next-generation design of 6G networks.

We invite submissions on a wide range of research topics, spanning both theoretical and systems research, including results from industry and academic/industrial collaborations, related but not restricted to the following topics, presenting the actual work and future trends in the research and innovation on 6G in Europe:

Research for revolutionary technology advancements, in preparation for 6G and revolutionary advancements of IoT, devices and software.
Enablers and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) used to further develop, federate and consolidate experimental infrastructure(s), focusing on energy efficient technologies for 6G and open to integrate microelectronics developments coming from other programmes.
Large-scale Trials and Pilots with Verticals, including the required infrastructure. The aim is to explore and demonstrate technologies and advanced applications and services for the vertical domains, as well as the necessary architecture and technological enablers required for large experimentation facilities.
Relevant approaches to deal with societal challenges such as sustainability, energy efficiency, etc. across verticals, validating the exploitation of 6G across different vertical sectors, and its dual approach towards sustainability (6G for sustainability & sustainable 6G).
Collaboration approaches with other region on the world, cross-border testbed and experimentation initiatives/facilities.

SYMPOSIUM PAPER SUBMISSION
Symposium Paper Submission
All papers should be submitted via EDAS, Symposium on Vision and Facts on 6G and Future Networks in Europe track. Full instructions on how to submit papers are provided on the IEEE FNWF 2023 website.

5G TECHRITORY FORUM – Europe’s Leading 5G Ecosystem, October 18-19, 2023 in Riga, Latvia
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-19 | Riga, Latvia
🕒 < 1 minMark your calendars – Europe’s leading 5G forum, 5G Techritory, returns on October 18-19! Two action-packed days of knowledge-sharing, cross-sectoral collaboration, and, of course, networking. Make sure you don’t miss one of the biggest industry gatherings of the year!
What is the 5G Techritory?
The 5G Techritory platform is an initiative to bring together the key players in 5G development with the goal of developing a robust and aligned 5G Ecosystem in Europe and beyond. The event will take place in physical (combined physical and digital) form – with speakers and VIP guests in attendance in Riga, Latvia, and streamed online to thousands of viewers worldwide.

What will be the forum about?
As with every year, 5G Techritory will gather the world’s leading 5G experts, policymakers, operators, and practitioners. Together, we’ll be diving into a range of exciting topics, such as:

The Metaverse – technical readiness and use cases
Cyber security aspects of 5G
6G research and development
Deployment of Open RAN
5G in defence
And more!

Where to register and have more info?
Mark your calendar and save your seat for the 6th edition of 5G Techritory via their official site: https://www.5gtechritory.com/
Save your seat: https://www.mittoevents.com/5g-techritory-2023/onsite-participants
Register online: https://www.mittoevents.com/5g-techritory-2023/online-participants

TeraFlowSDN ecosystem day
2023-10-18 | Castelldefels, Spain
🕒 < 1 minThe First TeraFlowSDN Ecosystem Day will be held on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, during the TeraFlowSDN plenary in Castelldefels, Spain.
The TFS Ecosystem Day allows organizations in the TFS Ecosystem to share about their TeraFlowSDN experience and plans and discuss how TFS can help them to achieve their goals. Presentations and demos cover a wide range of aspects from research activities in academia to deployment and commercial initiatives, focusing on cutting-edge Telco use cases.
Should you or your organization be interested in presenting your TeraFlowSDN achievements at the upcoming Ecosystem Day, please send an email to TFSsupport@etsi.org no later than September 15th, 2023 with the following information:
Subject: TFS#3 Ecosystem Day – Talk Proposal

Talk Title:
Speaker name and title:
Brief abstract:
Demo: yes/no

More information is available here.

9th IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things
2023-10-12 - 2023-10-27 | Aveiro Congress Center Cais da Fonte Nova Aveiro, 3810-164 Portugal
🕒 < 1 minThe 9th IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (IEEE WFIoT2023) is the premier event of the IEEE IoT Technical Community, a multiple Society initiative aggregating the wide expertise inherent to the IoT domain. This year, the theme for WFIoT 2023 is “The Blue Planet: A Marriage of Sea and Space”.
The forum consists of a comprehensive and interesting program that brings the latest developments from industry and business world, the most influential individuals from across the breath of the IoT ecosystem, news of significant innovations and advances from the research and academic community, as well as practitioners and end-users sharing their experiences on the successes and challenges of IoT deployments.
The World Forum’s ninth edition will feature presentations and panels addressing how the sea and space are great domains for IoT. It will also explore how IoT technologies, applications, and solutions rely on a wide ecosystem spanning space, aerial, ground, and maritime networks and harnessing the latest emerging technological trends which can be leveraged for the benefit of society and humanity.
Overall the World Forum will consist of:
• Plenary Program
• The Technical Paper Program
• Special Sessions
• Workshops
• Industry Forums
• Tutorials
• Vertical and Topical Tracks
• Women in Engineering Forum
• Young and Professionals Forum
• Entrepreneurial Forum
12-27 October 2023 // Aveiro, Portugal
Aveiro Congress Center
Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual
Sponsored by the IEEE IoT Technical Community
More information here.

IEEE IDAACS 2023 Workshop “Beyond 5G and 6G Networks Technologies and Security”
2023-09-07 - 2023-09-09 | Dortmund, Germany
🕒 < 1 minYou are invited to 12th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications 2023 and the workshop “Beyond 5G and 6G Networks Technologies and Security”.
This Workshop will cover the innovative technologies that have been studied in various research projects as well as standardized by 3GPP in Rel 16 and Rel 17. The Workshop will encourage the submission of papers studying the status of beyond 5G and 6G networks research and commercial deployment of 5G networks in order to assess how this relates to the current 6G vision.
7-9 September 2023, Dortmund, Germany
Please click here for more information and for the invitation.
Deadline for paper submission: May 2, 2023
Main topics at this event will be:

Beyond 5G and 6G security and privacy
5G system prototyping, PoC efforts
5G deployment results
Zero-Touch Network & Service Management in 6G, IoT & IIoT
Applied ML/AI on VNF placement, profiling & resource orchestration
Enhanced 5G and future 6G applications & services
Enhanced 5G experimentation
5G and 6G certification
Enhanced 5G and 6G channel modeling and measurements
Novel channel estimation techniques
Antenna design and prototyping for beyond 5G and 6G
Multiple antenna techniques, incl. MIMO, Massive MIMO and Beamforming
Control and implementation aspects for Massive MIMO and Beamforming
Non-orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) schemes, code design.
Efficient Transceiver architectures and design
Enhanced 5G and 6G air interface/ waveform design and optimizations
Advanced radio link management, incl. efficient signaling and control
Hardware impairments – modeling and impact analysis
Enhanced 5G and 6G co-ordinated cells incl. NR-CoMP
Heterogeneous networks
Advanced Channel coding, waveform and Non-Uniform modulation
Layered-Division Multiplexing
Next generation of broadcasting systems
Convergence of broadcasting and broadband wireless

IWAPS workshop in the Context of ARES 2023
2023-08-29 - 2023-09-01 | Benevento, Italy
🕒 < 1 minThe “3rd International Workshop on Advances on Privacy Preserving Technologies and Solutions” IWAPS 2023, will happen in the context of ARES 2023.
The 2023 IWAPS will bring together researchers, engineers, and practitioners to present and discuss latest advances and innovations in theories, infrastructure, schemes, and applications for secure computation, privacy technologies, security economics, human computer interaction, as well as to identify emerging research topics and define the future trends.
The ARES conference will take place in Benevento, Italy during August 29 – September 01, 2023 period.
The Call for Papers deadline is on 31st of May. You may learn all the related information here.

The workshop is co-organized from the following European Commission (Horizon 2020 Programme) projects:
SECONDO
INCOGNITO
ERATOSTHENES
PHYSICS
EVOLVED-5G
aerOS
ENTRUST
TRUSTEE
CHRISS
OASEES
FAME
COBALT
RESCALE

A 6G Vision: 3GPP Release 19 & Vertical Industries Requirements webinar
2023-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
🕒 < 1 minA 6G Vision: 3GPP Release 19 & Vertical Industries Requirements
20 July 2023, 10:30-12:00 CEST
This webinar brings together representatives from various vertical industries and other experts to shape the future of 3GPP release 19 and set the stage for the emergence of the 6G system. The 5G system has revolutionised communication systems, achieving a significant increase in key performance indicators compared to its predecessor, the 4G system. Moreover, it has introduced new functionalities to support emerging application scenarios. Building upon the success of 5G, 6G is expected to emerge in the late 2020s, and there are ongoing activities to define its requirements.
By bringing together representatives from various vertical industries, the webinar will delve into defining thoughts, ideas, and requirements for 3GPP release 19 from the verticals’ perspective. This collaborative effort will ensure that the 5G system continues to meet the evolving needs of different industries while paving the way for the future advancements of 6G. During the webinar, the ongoing studies for 3GPP release 19 and the additional capabilities of the 5G system will also be explored. These provide insights into the future of 5G and offer guidance on the capabilities that the 6G system needs to encompass.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic discussion on the 5G-6G trajectories.
Register now here.

6G-IA Full members Call for papers – 9th IEEE World Forum on the Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2023)
2023-06-18
🕒 < 1 minThe 9th IEEE World Forum on the Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2023) seeks submissions and proposals for original technical papers and presentations that address the Internet of Things (IoT), its theoretical and technological building blocks, the applications that drive the growth and evolution of IoT, operational considerations, experimentation, experiences from deployments, and the impacts of IoT on consumers, the research community, the public sector, and commercial verticals.
The theme for WFIoT2023 is “The Blue Planet: A Marriage of Sea and Space”, encouraging the submissions of content aimed at exploring how IoT technologies, applications, and solutions relying on a wide ecosystem spanning space, aerial, ground, and maritime networks and harnessing the latest emerging technological trends can be leveraged for the benefit of society and humanity.
Papers should address, but are not limited to, the following high-level topics:
Application and Use Cases

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Technologies
Big Data Algorithms and Analysis
Bioengineering and IoT
Cloud, Fog, and Embedded Computing
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Electronic Systems, and Signal Processing
Computer Storage and Data Systems
Cybersecurity, Security, Privacy, and Trust
Digital Twins in IoT Applications
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
Human-machine interfaces
Impact of IoT on the Engineering Professions and on the Society
IoT Technologies in the Maritime Environment
Power, Energy, and Industrial Applications
Results from Experiments, Demonstrations, Trials, and Deployments
Robotics and Control Systems • Sensors and Networked Sensor Systems
Space Based Communications and Remote Sensing
Standards and Regulation
Transportation, Connected Vehicles, and Multi-modal Systems
Systems Engineering and Operation Technologies
Theoretical Foundations, Design Methods, and Architectural Considerations

Paper submissions for Peer-Reviewed Technical Papers are due on 18 June 2023.
All accepted Peer-Reviewed Technical Papers will be included in the proceedings (IEEE Xplore).
For more information, visit the IEEE WF-IoT 2023 Website: wfiot2023.iot.ieee.org
VIEW SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

TECHNICAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Professor Augusto Casaca, INESC-ID/ INESC INOV, Lisboa, Portugal
Assoc. Professor Ahmed Abdelgawad, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, USA
Professor James Bellingham, Director, Institute for Assured Autonomy, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA:
Professor Tony Q.S. Quek, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore
GENERAL CO-CHAIRS
Rui Aguiar, Head of Networks and Services, Instituto de Telecomunication/Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.
Adam Drobot, Chairman, OpenTechWorks Inc., Wayne PA, USA

The conference will be conducted virtually live online and in person in Aveiro, Portugal, in October 2023. For conference updates, please visit our website: https://wfiot2023.iot.ieee.org.

2023 EuCNC & 6G Summit
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-09
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The 2023 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on putting together two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC (European Conference on Networks and Communications), supported by the European Commission, and the 6G Summit, 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 and by the European Association for Signal Processing, and focuses on all aspects of telecommunications ranging from 5G deployment and mobile IoT to 6G exploration and future communications systems and networks, including experimentation and testbeds, and applications and services. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years more than 1 300 delegates from more than 40 countries all over the world, to present and discuss the latest results, and an exhibition with more than 70 exhibitors, for demonstrating the technology developed in the area, namely within research projects from EU R&I programmes.
The conference has a not-for-profit organisation, hence, registration fees are as low as possible and all surplus will be made available in grants. Best Papers and Booth Awards will be granted. Accepted and presented papers for regular sessions will be published in the Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore and other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases.

Accepted and presented papers for regular sessions will be published in the Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore and other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases.
The conference is organised by the Coordination and Support Action EuConNeCts 4, Project H2020-ICT-2018-3-856 641.

THE VENUE
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg is the Scandinavian centre for exhibitions, conferences and meetings. The extensive premises and all the experienced personnel ensure each event runs like clockwork providing an enjoyable and memorable experience to anyone visiting.
ADDRESS
Mässans Gata/Korsvägen, 412 94 Göteborg.
LOCATION
Landvetter Airport is located about 20 minutes from Gothenburg city. The easiest way to travel is with the airport buses and the first stop is Korsvägen, which is located directly outside the Swedish Exhibition Center.
www.flygbussarna.se

IWAPS 2023, the CfP deadline is approaching!
2023-05-31
🕒 < 1 minEVOLVED-5G project is co-organising (along with other projects e.g. Second, aerOS, Incognito) the “3rd International Workshop on Advances on Privacy Preserving Technologies and Solutions” IWAPS 2023, in the context of ARES 2023.
The ARES conference will take place in Benevento, Italy during August 29 – September 01, 2023 period.
This workshop aims to strengthen security and privacy through research and relevant activities in the models and design of secure, privacy-preserving and trust architectures, investments in cyber-defense, data analyses, fusion platforms, protocols, algorithms, services, and applications for next generation systems and solutions. We especially encourage security and privacy solutions that employ innovative machine learning techniques to tackle the issues of inspecting large data volumes, cyberattacks, and variety problems that are systemic in IoT platforms, theoretical and practical challenges related to the design of privacy-preserving AI systems and algorithms and will have strong multidisciplinary components, including soliciting contributions about policy, legal issues, and societal impact of privacy and affect the cyber risk of the participating entities.
The 2023 IWAPS will bring together researchers, engineers, and practitioners to present and discuss latest advances and innovations in theories, infrastructure, schemes, and applications for secure computation, privacy technologies, security economics, human computer interaction, as well as to identify emerging research topics and define the future trends.
You may learn all the related information here.
The Call for Papers deadline is on 31st of May!
As the deadline approaches, feel free to submit your papers.

IEEE International Conference on Communications: Sustainable Communications for Renaissance
2023-05-28 - 2023-06-01
🕒 < 1 minIEEE International Conference on Communications
28 May – 01 June 2023 // Rome, Italy
Sustainable Communications for Renaissance
This year IEEE ICC 2023 will focus on “Sustainable Communications for Renaissance“. We will feature a comprehensive high-quality technical program including 13 symposia and a variety of tutorials and workshops. IEEE ICC 2023 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 2023 conference will be held in person 28 May – 01 June 2023, in Rome, Italy.
Those authors which will not be allowed to travel abroad by strict national rules in force at the time of the conference will be given the opportunity to present their accepted work remotely.
IEEE ICC is one of two IEEE Communications Society’s flagship conferences (ICC and Globecom). Each year, close to 2,000 attendees from over 70 countries attend IEEE ICC to take advantage of a program which consists of the exciting keynote session, robust technical paper sessions, innovative tutorials and workshops, and engaging industry sessions. This 5-day event is known for bringing together audiences from both industry and academia to learn about the latest research and innovations in communications and networking technology, share ideas and best practices, and collaborate on future projects.
ABOUT IEEE COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY (COMSOC)
Founded in 1952 as the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) Professional Group on Communication Systems (PGCS), today’s IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has evolved to include a diverse group of global industry professionals dedicated to advancing all communication technologies and the improvement of the world around them.
An independent Society of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) since 1972, IEEE ComSoc has 200+ Chapters in 142 countries and over 24,000 members around the world in communications technology and information networking. For information, go to www.comsoc.org.
ABOUT INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice in a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers, and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics. Learn more at www.ieee.org.

IMPORTANT DATES
SYMPOSIUM PAPER DEADLINES
Paper Submission:
13 November 2022
(Extended Deadline (FINAL & FIRM))
Acceptance Notification:
18 January 2023
Camera-Ready:
15 February 2023

CALL FOR PROPOSAL DEADLINES
Workshop Proposals:
2 August 2022
Tutorial Proposals:
4 October 2022
Technical Panel Proposals:
13 December 2022

Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2023
2023-02-27 - 2023-03-02
🕒 < 1 minMWC, or Mobile World Congress, is the most significant international summit of the mobile connectivity industry in Barcelona. MWC 2023 dates are scheduled for 27th February to 2nd March at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. After the unprecedented success of the previous edition held in hybrid format, the expectations are set high for MCW 2023.
Over 61 000 attendees from 168 countries will gather in Barcelona to explore the latest trendsetting connectivity technology, foster valuable B2B connections and gain insight into the solutions to the current challenges to cross-industry connectivity. Exhibiting companies come from various backgrounds, on the forefront are influential tech and mobile providers, supplemented by device manufacturers, vendors, and content owners. The exhibition is arranged through Digital planet, Company Spotlights, Industry City sections giving each influential player in the telecom ecosystem maximum exposure prospects. Experts, keynotes researchers will grace the stage at MWC 2023, headlining forums, conference sessions and speeches bringing valuable insight into all aspects of connectivity and digital media. The MWC dynamic display is followed up with valuable networking and informative events on 5G Connect, Advancing AI, CloudNet and other essential topics.
In a fast-changing innovation landscape, there’s only one place to keep pace and turn radical disruption into radical growth. So, join us at the world’s largest and most influential event for the connectivity industry.
MWC Barcelona is where the three vital forces in our industry converge: technology, community and commerce.
It’s where 5G connects with global affairs. Industry connects with immersive technology. And small businesses connect with the giants of the tech.
It’s also where you’ll hear the most important debates of the year, generate 12 months of leads in just four days, and help shape a better tomorrow.
Velocity will focus on accelerating growth, relationships and positive change. We can’t wait to see you as we find new ways, as a mobile-enabled ecosystem, to bring tomorrow’s innovation to the world, today.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS on the Official Website

ECS Brokerage Event: a networking event for finding potential partners for your project idea
2023-02-07 08:30 - 2023-02-08 16:00 (Europe/Berlin)
🕒 < 1 minCall to telecoms and microelectronics communities to generate project ideas and connect with potential future project partners!
AENEAS Association, EPoSS Association and Inside Industry Association are looking forward to meeting you at the ECS Brokerage 2023 in Brussels!
Join us on 7-8 February to hear about the KDT JU 2023 Calls and ECS SRIA 2023, where it will be possible to exchange RD&I project ideas, network, and even create project consortia during the brokerage session!
This event is co-organised by AENEAS Association, EPoSS Association and Inside Industry Association.
The ECS Brokerage Event combines the brokerage activities of the industry associations AENEAS, EPoSS and Inside into one networking event dedicated to project proposals in the field of Electronic Components and Systems.
This event facilitates the ECS communities and collects all project proposals and experts together, making it easier for the ECS research community to find and create information and project proposals.
You can read more on the ECS Brokerage Event website: https://ecscollaborationtool.eu/ecs-brokerage-event-2023.html

ETSI Research Conference: Maximizing the Impact of European 6G Research through Standardization
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-08
🕒 < 1 minThe ETSI Research Conference will take place on the 6th to the 8th of February 2023 in ETSI Headquarters, Sophia Antipolis, France.
This face-to-face event provides an exceptional opportunity for the research community to come together with industry representatives and standardization experts to discuss future technology research and links to standardization developments.
Maximizing the Impact of European 6G Research through Standardization
At the beginning of 2023, the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) will launch the first phase of 5G / 6G research projects, many of which will play a crucial role in the definition of next generation networks. The ETSI Research Conference will provide the perfect platform for these new projects to present their purpose and plans and exchange with the standards experts on their standardization roadmaps.
In addition, the ETSI Research Conference will provide guidance to researchers on how to get involved in standardization, present success stories and examples of research being integrated into standards, as well as indications from the standards community as to where they would seek research input to help move next generation standardization forward.
It is intended to make the event a fully interactive exchange between researchers, projects, industry and standards experts, with an overall objective of increasing visibility of European research initiatives and accelerating the journey from innovation / research, standards and on to global market deployments.
The event will also include poster sessions presenting several of the new SNS JU projects.
By attending the event:

the research community will be able to learn about the latest European research projects, and the plans for future activities and funding as well as guidance on when, where and how to get involved in standardization
the standards community will be able to learn about the latest innovative technology research areas that may have an impact on their future work, as well as making early connections to projects of relevance to their work
the wider ICT community will be able to learn about latest research and technology developments and network with the researchers who will be at the leading edge of these innovations
all attendees will be able to enjoy an open and honest exchange, and the ability to network with experts leading the technology innovation for the next generation of networks

The agenda should be available early December.
The event is open to all upon registration. Registration will open shortly.

ALL INFO HERE: https://www.etsi.org/events/2130-etsi-research-conference

Members of the Programme Committee:

Rui L. Aguiar, Steering Board Chair, NetworldEurope
Bernard Barani, Deputy Head of Unit, DG CONNECT, European Commission
David Boswarthick, Director NET (New Technology Department), ETSI
Carlos Lopez Rodriguez Policy Officer, DG CONNECT, European Commission
Diego Lopez, ETSI ISG PDL Chair, ETSI ISG NFV NOC Chair
Markus Mueck, Programme Committee Chair, ETSI Board Vice Chair, ETSI Board RISE Chair
Riccardo Trivisonno, 6G-IA Pre-Standards Working Group Chair
Colin Willcock, 6G-IA Board Chair

Venue:
ETSI Headquarters
650 Route des Lucioles
06560 Valbonne – Sophia Antipolis
FRANCE
Tel: +33 4 92 94 42 00
Information about the venue, travel, visa, and accommodation is available here.

Horizon Europe Coordinators' Day: Grant Agreement Preparation
2023-02-02 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Berlin)
🕒 < 1 minPlaces still available: Coordinators’ Day on Horizon Europe Grant Agreement Preparation
The H2020 Coordinators’ Day GAP is an invitation-only event, for coordinators of proposals invited to prepare a grant agreement. Other participants may be accepted subject to the availability of seats.
Please click here for registration in EU Learn.
This webinar will be hybrid: people can participate both remotely or attending live in Brussels (in this case, please also register here, so we can order coffee and sandwiches for you).

Event website: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-funding-guide/other/event230202.htm

Agenda:
09:30 – Welcome, agenda and logistics
09:35 – Message from Matthias Will, Director of the Common Implementation Centre
09:50 – Funding & Tenders Portal – Identity and access management
10:15 – Overview of the grant preparation process
10:45 – Coffee break
11:30 – Legal and financial issues
12:15 – Your organisation: legal status and financial capacity
12:45 – Sandwich lunch
14:00 – Fraud prevention, detection and correction
14:30 – Scientific/Technical description of the project – Description of Action and IT tools
15:30 – Open access
16:00 – Dissemination and exploitation of project results
16:30 – End of the meeting

SNS Call For Proposals 2023 - Information Day
2023-01-23 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Berlin)
🕒 < 1 minSNS JU Call for Proposals 2023: Information Day: Monday 23.01.23: 10:00-13:00 CET

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) has launched its Phase 2. The SNS JU has published its 2023 R&I work programme and the Call for proposals opened on 17 January 2023 – with a submission date on 25 April 2023.
The SNS JU Office and the 6G IA introduced the SNS JU Call for Proposals 2023 through a Webinar to introduce the SNS JU Call for Proposals 2023 and explain the topics. The presentations below elaborate the ambitions and focus of the call topics. [etc]
The intention of the webinar was to give an overview of the SNS JU activities and call criteria (including funding) to assist those interested in submitting a proposal on Smart Networks and Services.

NativeNI: The 1st International Workshop on Native Network Intelligence
2022-12-09 13:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Berlin)
🕒 < 1 minIn recent years we witnessed a growing interest towards leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to innovate network operations at all layers, domains and planes. Yet, if, what and where we need to integrate intelligence in networks and how to (re)design networks for the native support of AI is still largely under debate. This is due to the multi-faceted nature of the challenges behind such integration: on the one hand, network architectures must be updated to accommodate AI models and their lifecycle by design (e.g., collecting and provisioning data in real-time, balancing centralized versus distributed computing approaches, empowering low latency requirements for fast closed-loop decision-making and network function automation); on the other hand, the design of AI models shall improve to better align with the myriad of requirements of production network systems (e.g., inference latency, computational complexity, trustworthiness of AI decisions); finally, operational procedures in research must be enhanced for verifiabilty, reproducibility and real-world deployment (e.g., establishing reference datasets, sharing trained models without sacrificing models explainability, robustness or safety).
The NativeNI – The 1st International Workshop on Native Network Intelligence, co-located with ACM CoNEXT 2022, held in Rome, Italy on December 9, 2022, will provide you with pragmatic answers to all these points are paramount to enable a transition of the current large body of literature on AI for networking from academic exercises to solutions integrated in production systems.
Please also find below a CfP to the first installment of NativeNI.
This workshop aims to bringing together researchers from academia and industry who are committed to making AI in networks a reality. We call for contributions from researchers working in the areas of network systems, applied machine learning and data science. We seek contributions that range from visionary position papers to promising ideas and prototypes, all the way to fully deployed solutions. All submissions should contribute to the common goal of making AI a viable and native technology for mobile networks.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

Network architectures and infrastructures for native AI support
AI requirements for integration in network environments
Network traffic data collection and analysis for AI support
Low-latency AI for networks
Compute-prudent AI for networks
Tailored AI models for network management and orchestration
Data availability for data-driven research and development
Ethics in AI for networking
On-device, cloud-driven or off-line application of AI for networking
Centralized or distributed computational paradigm to support AI models
AutoML and AI automation for networking
Meta-learning for networking
AI for Intent-Based Networking
Explainability, robustness, safety of AI model deployments in networks
Open-access datasets for the training and testing of AI models for networks
Open-source tools for the assessment of AI models for networks
Experimental deployments of AI in network systems.

Submission instructions
Authors should submit only original work that has not been published before and is not under submission to any other venue. All submitted papers will be assessed through a double-blind review process. This means that the authors do not see who are the reviewers and the reviewers do not see who are the authors.
Submissions should be six pages maximum, plus one page for references, in 2-column 10pt ACM format, and registered at https://nativeni22.hotcrp.com.
Please see the workshop website at https://nativeni.github.io/ for full information on the double submission process and paper formatting rules.

Important dates

Abstract registration: September 23rd, 2022
Submission: September 30th, 2022
Notification: October 16th, 2022
Camera ready: October 25th, 2022
Workshop Event: December 9th, 2022

Contacts
For any questions please reach out to the workshop chairs:

Alessandro Finamore (Huawei Technologies, France) – alessandro.finamore@huawei.com
Marco Fiore (IMDEA Networks Institute) – marco.fiore@imdea.org
Carlee Joe-Wong (Carnegie Mellon University) – cjoewong@andrew.cmu.edu

IEEE Global Communications Conference: Accelerating the Digital Transformation through Smart Communications
2022-12-04 09:00 - 2022-12-08 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
🕒 < 1 minThe 2022 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 4 to 8 December 2022. Themed “Accelerating the Digital Transformation through Smart Communications,” this flagship hybrid (both in-person and online) conference of the IEEE Communications Society will feature a comprehensive high-quality technical program including 13 symposia and a variety of tutorials and workshops.
IEEE GLOBECOM 2022 will also include an attractive Industry program, with keynotes and panels from prominent research, industry and government leaders, business and industry panels, and vendor exhibits.
IEEE GLOBECOM 2022 – Rio de Janeiro

FULL Program is now available

For more details please click HERE.

Transfer reservation is now available

For more details please click HERE.

IEEE GLOBECOM 2022 – Hybrid Event

Globecom 2022 will be held as a hybrid event. Presenters may choose to present their papers in person in Rio de Janeiro and/or virtually. Presenters must provide their choice of presentation format after their papers/presentations have been accepted.

5G Italy: 5th edition Towards the Telecoms of the future
2022-11-30 08:45 - 2022-12-01 19:30 (Europe/Berlin)
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5G Italy reaches its 5th edition. The international conference promoted and organised by the Italian National Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications – CNIT (Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Telecomunicazioni) is once again the most significant event in Italy about 5G and its several application areas.
The fifth edition of 5G Italy – Towards the Telecoms of the Future – will cover the research, development, and implementation activities currently under way in Italy and the rest of the World and will also feature the projects linked to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan – NRRP (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza, PNRR), allocating major investments for the digitalisation of the Country.

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In this transition process, 5G will act as one of the connecting points for electronic communications and will be a key factor to boost national economy, as well as drive economic growth. In this complicated and challenging historical period, 5G will play a more and more relevant role for its industrial and social applications, but also in fields such as services, businesses, and Public Administrations.
5G Italy will also be a great networking opportunity: a strategic meeting-point for businesses, public entities, the academic world and decision-makers.
Participation
5G Italy will count on the valuable participation of distinguished institutional representatives (i.e., from Government, Parliament, and Public Entities), as well as C-suite from top-rated Italian and foreign companies.
Speakers will be cherry-picked from a shortlist of top managers active in the areas to be discussed at the event.
CNIT will draft and deliver individual invitations directly to the speakers/institutional representatives, checking on their availability, with a commitment to the success of the event.
Online and Onsite
The Conference will be a hybrid event: set up in a prestigious Galleria del Cardinale Colonna, a TV studio will accommodate speakers and guests, for them to participate either on site or online.
