6G-NTN

ETSI-ITU Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation
2024-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | ITU Headquarters, Rue de Varembé 2​, Geneva, Switzerland
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) are organizing the “ITU-ETSI Symposium on ICT Sustainability: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation”, which will take place from 11–12 December 2024, in ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ETSI and ITU ICT Sustainability Symposium: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and stakeholders to explore the crucial role of standards in promoting sustainable ICT practices. Standards guide the development of technologies that minimize environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency.

Through the circular design of ICT products, networks and services, standards ensure environmentally friendly technology. Lifecycle assessments consider all stages from creation to disposal, helping to assess, analyse and reduce the overall environmental footprint.

Environmental impact assessment reporting fosters accountability by evaluating and communicating the environmental effects of ICT products, networks and services. The digital product passport provides detailed environmental information, enabling informed consumer choices.

Adapting ICT products, networks and services to climate change ensures resilience, while standards for environmental conditions guarantee efficient and safe operation. Furthermore, ICT solutions enable the environmental impact in other sectors to be reduced.

These topics form the backbone of the symposium, driving the agenda for a greener digital future by highlighting the intersections between technology, standards and sustainability.
The objectives of the symposium include:

Informing participants about the latest standardisation activities for sustainable ICT.
Education on leveraging environmental sustainability standards to support policies and regulations related to ICT products, networks and services.
Showcasing cutting-edge innovations, case examples and research projects of ICT initiatives for sustainability.
Facilitating networking opportunities with experts, speakers, and stakeholders from various organizations.

​Participation in the Symposium open to all. This includes ETSI Members, ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions, as well as to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.

IEEE Global Communications Conference - Workshop on Emerging Topics in 6G Communications
2024-12-08 13:30 - 14:00 UTC
5G networks and devices are now a reality with wide deployment and spread among population, but the demand for advanced data services as well as beyond-communication services is still booming, and will soon need for a new generation for wireless/cellular communication, the 6G. It will be a new standard that not only provides high data rates, extremely low delay, large connection density, but also will enable the integrated sensing and communications as well as AI-native designs. Novel beyond-communication usage scenarios and use cases are envisaged to be supported, and thus more computation and communication resources may be consumed, where their optimization is a must.

6G communications will bring new challenges due to their sensitivity to scenario conditions, thereby requiring highly adaptive techniques that will adapt fast, in order to guarantee a satisfactory delay. Spectrum and resources management will be crucial within 6G in order to account for the extremely heterogeneous scenario. The network complexity will also be unprecedented, due to the very diverse applications such as ultra low latency requirements for critical vehicular communications, the growing demand of high positioning accuracy for location-based services, and dense heterogeneous architectures. Several emerging topics are encountered within 6G and this workshop will focus on such emerging topics, and potential solutions will be presented. Researchers and engineers from academia and industry are invited to submit their recent research results and innovations.

2024 IEEE Global Communications Conference
2024-12-08 - 2024-12-12
IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) is one of the IEEE Communications Society’s two flagship conferences dedicated to driving innovation in nearly every aspect of communications. Each year, more than 3000 scientific researchers and their management submit proposals for program sessions to be held at the annual conference. After extensive peer review, the best of the proposals are selected for the conference program, which includes technical papers, tutorials, workshops and industry sessions designed specifically to advance technologies, systems and infrastructure that are continuing to reshape the world and provide all users with access to an unprecedented spectrum of high-speed, seamless and cost-effective global telecommunications services.

The 2024 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) will be held in the warm and wonderful city of Cape Town, South Africa, from 8 to 12 December 2024. Themed “Intelligent Communications for Shared Prosperity” this flagship 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 2024 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.

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Journée “filière drone” [FR]
2024-12-04 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
The Centre Technologique Drone Ouest is organising a day dedicated to the drone industry, an event piloted by Lannion-Trégor Communauté, Lannion Côte de Granit Rose Airport and Technopole Anticipa.

Ideally located between the coast and the countryside, the Centre Technologique Drone Ouest (CTDO) is part of an ecosystem of new technologies: alongside telecoms giants such as Nokia and Orange, strong expertise has been developed in networks, sensors, IoT, photonics, etc.

Are you a vector manufacturer, a drone manufacturer, a component supplier, a researcher, an enthusiast…? Drone Industry Day is for you! Come and hear about, discuss and see the latest developments in the field of drones, and look forward to a promising future.

ON THE PROGRAMME: round tables on the industry and the national network of Flight Test Centres, the outlook, developments in terms of regulations, standardisation and flight norms, combined with numerous presentations and demonstrations of flights and their monitoring in real time.

Software and Standards for Smart Networks and Services Conference & Hackfests
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, 06560, France
In the dynamic landscape of communication technology, the convergence of open source software, standardization, and cutting-edge research stands as a cornerstone for building resilient and sustainable networks. ETSI has pioneered an approach in establishing Software Development Groups, alongside research-driven early-stage standardization in Industry Specification Groups, all in close proximity to 3GPP. This event, spanning a 1.5-day conference supplemented by 3 half-day Hackfests, will explore the synergies between these complementary tracks, shaping the future of communication infrastructure and services.
With a multidisciplinary approach, this gathering will highlight the relationships between open source initiatives, industry standards, and academic research in driving innovation, fostering interoperability, and ensuring the long-term viability of communication networks. Through a series of engaging talks, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants will delve into the collaborative frameworks essential for harnessing the collective strengths of these pillars.
Key themes to be explored include:

The role of software and open source in accelerating the development and deployment of standardized communication technologies, fostering agility and adaptability.
The importance of standardization efforts in establishing interoperable frameworks and ensuring global connectivity.
The impact of research advancements in pushing the boundaries of technological innovation, driving forward-thinking solutions for future challenges.
Strategies for fostering cross-pollination among industry, academia, and open source communities to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Concrete examples of collaboration, achievements, and challenges from ongoing initiatives.

Hackfest sessions will provide a hands-on platform for attendees to engage with our most recent Software Development Groups through real-world projects, experiment with emerging technologies, and contribute to ongoing initiatives, underlining the practical applications of the principles discussed during the conference.
More information and registrations here

Satellite Network Of Experts School | SatNEx V
2024-11-11 09:00 - 2024-11-14 13:00 UTC
CTTC organizes the flagship Satellite Network of Experts School supported by the European Space Agency and co-organized by Teleco Renta,the Spanish plan for the promotion of telecommunications studies in Spain (PPET), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation through PRTR and the European Union- NextGenerationEU.The event will take place from November 11th to 14th, 2024, at the CTTC facilities.

The school is designed for early-stage researchers and industry professionals, including PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, who are interested in exploring the latest advancements in satellite communications and their applications. The Satellite Network of Experts School will combine lectures from leading academics and industry experts around different topics like deep space, aeronautical, 6G NTN or AI activities among others.

The school will be free of charge and there will be a limited number of spots which will be assigned in order of registration arrival.

Teleco Renta, as the school’s co-organizer, will also sponsor the travel and accommodation expenses for international students and early-stage researchers to attend the school up to a maximum reimbursed amount of 1,000€.

12th FOKUS FUSECO Forum
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | Fraunhofer FOKUS, Berlin, Germany
Understanding 5G Evolution Driven by Open Campus Networks, 6G RAN, Core Network Evolution, Non-terrestrial Networks and Data-/AI-based Networking
In its role as an internationally recognized industry-oriented event, the FUSECO Forum, organized by FRAUNHOFER FOKUS, mirrors the lessons learned from global public and private 5G network deployments and 5G evolution research and standardization. At the same time, FRAUNHOFER FOKUS witnesses increasing interest in private industrial campus network deployments and industries preparing to become ready for the 6G age.

The forum will discuss the new momentum in international standardization and the building up of 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.

6G Global 2024 - Mobile KOREA 2024
2024-10-28 00:00 - 2024-10-30 23:59 UTC
6G Global 2024, held as part of Mobile KOREA 2024 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, will feature in-depth sessions on advanced 6G Satellite Communications and exclusive VIP panel discussions with prominent industry leaders. This event will bring together key stakeholders to explore the latest innovations and developments that will shape the next generation of communication technologies.

IEEE ComSoc 2024 Workshop 1
2024-10-28 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
6G-NTN will be represented by Alessandro Guidotti who will participate in a panel titled “Emerging 6G Technologies: Industry and Academic Perspective” moderated by Aryan Kaushik, a Professor at the University of Sussex. We look forward to the opportunity to share more about NTN and engage in discussions with industrial and academic experts.

The IEEE ComSoc 2024 Workshop on Emerging 6G Technologies is sponsored by the IEEE ComSoc ETI on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces and its IEEE ComSoc TC Innovation Support Project in 2024, IEEE ComSoc UK and Ireland Chapter, IEEE ComSoc Special Interest Group on RIS for Smart Radio Environments, and London Digital Twin Research Centre. The co-supporters are one6G Association, Manchester Metropolitan University, Paris-Saclay University, King’s College London, and Middlesex University London.

The workshop agenda is available here.

IEEE Future Networks World Forum 2024
2024-10-15 00:00 - 2024-10-17 23:59 UTC
IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF) 2024 will be the 7th instance of our flagship event! If you cannot attend in person from 15 to 17 October 2024 in Dubai, UAE, please join us virtually here on IEEE.tv to hear from our exciting line-up of keynote addresses!

The FNWF is an outstanding opportunity to showcase products and applications to an enthusiastic and engaged audience. It provides an ideal platform to reach hundreds of key decision-makers in 5G and future network generations.

For more information about this event, visit https://fnwf2024.ieee.org/

ISSST 2024 - 2nd International Summit on Sensors and Sensing Technology
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-16 | Edinburgh, UK, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Spectrum Conferences is pleased to extend a warm welcome to you for the forthcoming 2nd International Summit on Sensors and Sensing Technology (ISSST2024), scheduled to take place from October 14-16, 2024, in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, UK.
ISSST2024 draws participants from academia, industry, and government agencies, fostering valuable discussions and collaborations among experts. Our main goal is to connect researchers and students with industry specialists, facilitating research translation into practical applications, and vice versa.
The conference will once again feature keynote addresses and technical sessions spanning a wide spectrum of topics.
We greatly anticipate the prospect of engaging with your exciting and intellectually stimulating presentations at this second edition of ISSST.

3rd IEEE Workshop on B5G/6G support for space/air/ground/marine/submarine cooperative, connected, and autonomous vehicles (CCAVs)
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10 | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC, Washington, D.C, WA, 20004, United States
W2: 3rd IEEE Workshop on B5G/6G support for space/air/ground/marine/submarine cooperative, connected, and autonomous vehicles (CCAVs)
Chair: Faouzi Bouali, Coventry University, UK
Keynote Speaker: Fan Liu , Southern University of Science and Technology, China
Keynote Speaker: Alessandro Guidotti, University of Bologna, Italy
Abstract: Cooperative, connected, and autonomous vehicles (CCAVs) have attracted tremendous research attention from both academia and industry, aiming at delivering a “society in motion” featured with unprecedented travel experience and significantly enhanced traffic efficiency and safety. The potential of the fifth generation (5G) of mobile networks to support CCAVs has been established from numerous seminal studies and field trials. From an initial interest in the ground segment to a new trend in exploring other domains (e.g., space, air and water), CCAVs have been pivotal to enable ubiquitous, seamless, and scalable mobility. In this context, the aim of this workshop is to assess the capabilities of beyond 5G (B5G) and sixth generation (6G) mobile networks to support CCAVs across all possible (i.e., space, air, ground, marine and submarine) segments. First, the workshop will identify the gaps of the existing 5G solutions in supporting the cooperation, connectivity, and autonomy elements of CCAVs. Second, the workshop will disseminate the latest findings and solutions assessing the capabilities of future B5G/6G networks in filling those gaps arising from a variety of CCAV use cases. Third, the workshop will analyse and discuss pressing challenges and future trends in the development, testing and deployment of CCAVs from various perspectives, including new algorithms, metrics, tools, and materials.
Program Information: https://sites.google.com/view/vtc2024-fall-ccavs/home
Chair’s bio:
Faouzi Bouali
Bio: Dr. Faouzi Bouali is Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Next-generation communications and Networking with Coventry University, United Kingdom. He received his PhD in Signal Theory and Communications from the University Polytechnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain in 2013. He served as the “Technical Manager” of the Automotive vertical of the Horizon 2020 5GHEART project (2019-2022; 14.3 M€), investigating and trialling the capability of 5G systems to support various industry use cases. Since 2009, he has been contributing to various research projects funded by the European Commission Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (i.e., 5G-HEART, 5GENESIS and Speed-5G), the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (i.e., FARAMIR, OneFIT and HELP) and BT Research. Additionally, he has been working for over a decade as radio optimization engineer and consultant in various public and private projects. His expertise and research interests span the field of advanced communications and networking with a focus on 5G/B5G/6G/V2X systems and their applications to support connected and automated industries (e.g., Automotive, Factories-of-the-Future, Ground/Aerial/Marine Transport, Media & Entertainment, eHealth and Public Safety), advanced radio resource management (RRM), architectural innovations for future networks (e.g., network slicing and Open RAN) and experimental 5G/6G research and testbeds. He cochaired three successful workshops at IEEE VTC-Spring 2021, IEEE VTC-Fall 2022 and IEEE VTC-Fall 2023.

2024 IEEE 100th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall)
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10 | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC, Washington, D.C, WA, 20004, United States
The 2024 IEEE 100th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall) will be held 7-10 October 2024 in Washington DC, USA. This semi-annual flagship conference of IEEE Vehicular Technology Society will bring together individuals from academia, government, and industry to discuss and exchange ideas in the fields of wireless, mobile, and vehicular technology.
IEEE VTC2024-Fall will feature world-class plenary speakers, tutorials, technical as well as application sessions, and an innovative Industry Track, which will feature panels and presentations with industry leaders sharing their perspectives on the latest technologies.

6GIC-CLICK Featuring Non-Terrestrial Networks - Towards 6G
2024-10-02 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
This exciting event will bring together experts and enthusiasts from the field of Non-Terrestrial Networks, to discuss the latest advancements and innovations.

The demand for mobility, ubiquitous coverage and resilience has driven communications in 5G and 6G to include NTN. The latter includes multi orbit satellites, High Altitude Platforms (HAPs) and Aerial devices in the lower troposphere. In 5G and 5G advanced we are already seeing integrated service delivery via cellular and satellite direct to commercial mobile phones heralding a convergence of these sectors. This is being enabled by new 3GPP NTN 5G standards helping to create the new ecosystem. The 5G advanced era will herald large constellations of LEO satellites with on board processing including network functions previously only terrestrial located but now offering direct phone to phone connections without the need for terrestrial infrastructure. As we now move into the period of defining a completely new and unified 6G system, NTN will play a key role in proving coverage and resilience via an interconnected 3D space network converged with terrestrial networks.

ARTES Final Presentation Days 2024
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00 UTC
The ARTES Final Presentation Days event represents a great opportunity to witness the latest research and developments under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme within the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications. This programme enables European and Canadian industry to develop innovative products, services, applications and whole systems that give them a leading edge in the highly competitive global satellite communications market.

For 2.5 days, the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications is pleased to welcome you to ESA’s European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), an active member of more than 100 space organisations on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

Join us for a comprehensive overview of recently completed activities and achievements made within the ARTES programme portfolio, including panel session and keynote speakers. There will be a wide range of presentations from both industry and ESA covering topics in space platforms and payloads, ground terminals, space systems, optical technologies, 5G/6G and safety & security, to enable you to gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in the sector.

6G Forum - The Next Leap: Will 6G Deliver?
2024-10-01 | online
Is it too early to be talking about 6G? The telco industry seems divided into two camps: those investing heavily in 6G R&D, advocating for a more energy-efficient, life-enhancing next generation of networks, and those skeptical about the actual benefits and ROI of 6G, especially as the industry still seeks to monetize 5G investments.Beyond the technological challenges, commercializing 6G and convincing carriers to invest in this new technology present significant hurdles. RCR Wireless News’ virtual 6G Forum will address not only the question of “how do we do it?” but also “why do we need it?”Want to join the event live on October 1st with a variety of panel discussions, presentations and interviews, where we will explore? Check the 6G Forum website!

Presentation of the JU Smart Networks and Services (FR)
2024-10-01
Dans le cadre du CSF Infrastructures Numériques, la Direction générale des Entreprises, avec le soutien du Ministère de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche, co-organise un évènement de présentation de la Joint Undertaking « Smart Networks and Services » : Mardi 1er octobre 2024 à l’Université Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, (UVSQ – UFR des Sciences – Amphi Bertin, 45 Avenue des Etats-Unis, 78000, Versailles). A cette occasion aura lieu une présentation de la JU SNS aux acteurs de l’écosystème national par un membre du SNS Office, des retours d’expériences d’anciens lauréats, ainsi que des pitchs de structures souhaitant se faire connaitre.

6G Symposium - Crucial Conversations | 6GWorld™
2024-09-23 09:00 - 2024-09-24 18:00 (America/Halifax) | online
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Building Value Through The 6G Creation Process

While technologists and researchers are excited by the possibilities inherent in future generations of telecoms, business leaders are cautious about more demands for up-front investment and uncertain gains. We need new economic and commercial models to ensure the industry thrives; models which don’t wait for 6G but which will enable companies to make the most of new capabilities as they emerge.
To enable this, we need to build a fresh dynamic in telecoms; closer collaboration between technical and commercial leaders to enable a shared understanding of where value may lie in the next generation, what customers in the public sector, enterprises and consumers need and how to deliver those requirements. This generational change is something that goes far beyond pure technology but can and should involve policymakers and regulators; business decision-makers; and operational systems.
In Washington DC significant decision-makers will be debating essential questions for the progress of the telecoms industry: Join us to have your say.

What to expect:

Interactive conversations and public debates on essential policy, commercial and technology issues.
High-level meetings to dig deeper into sensitive concerns.
Networking with a wide variety of stakeholders from across North America and beyond.
Live demonstrations of cutting-edge technology.

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European Microwave Week 2024
2024-09-22 00:00 - 2024-09-27 23:59 UTC | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Pl. de la Prte de Versailles, Paris, 75015, France
At the upcoming EuMW 2024 in Paris, delegates will have the opportunity to explore the latest developments and innovations in 6G. The forum will be chaired by Jean-Bapstiste Doré, from CEA-LETI, France and it will explore the critical research and development trends that will drive the evolution from 5G to 6G thorough an overview of the 6G landscape, including insights into 6G European initiatives, key enabling technologies, and advancements in microelectronics. Attendees will benefit from diverse perspectives, with discussions featuring operators, OEMs, and experts across various applications such as NTN, V2X. The forum’s agenda includes a full day of sessions with esteemed invited speakers from industry, operators, vendors, and academia leading 6G-hubs in France and Germany.

6G-NTN project partner, Dorin Panaitopol of Thales will deliver a presentation on 6G-NTN during the event.

25th IEEE International Workshop on Signal Processing Advances in Wireless Communications (SPAWC)
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-13 | Real Collegio, Piazza del Collegio, 13, Lucca, Lucca, 55100, Italy
WORKSHOP

The 25th IEEE International Workshop on Signal Processing Advances in Wireless Communications (SPAWC) is the flagship workshop of the Signal Processing for Wireless Communications and Networking Technical Committee (SPCOM‐TC) of the IEEE Signal Processing Society, aims to bring together researchers in signal processing, wireless communications, information theory, and optimization from both academia and industry.

A walk into how Marconi gave us
THE WIRELESS WORLD

On Sept. 8, 1902, Guglielmo Marconi was looking at the Tuscan coast from the cruiser “Carlo Alberto” . While passing in front of Leghorn, Marconi expressed his intention to build a powerful intercontinental station. The selected site was Coltano, a rural area between Lucca and Leghorn. The Coltano station was inaugurated by Marconi himself in 1911 with transmissions to Clifden (Ireland) and Glace Bay (Canada). SPAWC 2024 will be a great opportunity to learn more about this once worldwide renowned, but now completely forgotten, radio station.

one6G Summit 2024
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06 | Palacio de Congresos de Valencia, Av. de les Corts Valencianes 60, València, Valencia, 46015, Spain
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Building on the success of the previous three editions, one6G’s flagship event is coming back to discuss the key drivers and technological pillars that will shape 6G. Just like the 2023 edition, one6G Summit 2024 will be held in a physical location – this year in sunny Valencia.
one6G Summit 2024 will bring together top experts and innovators from international industry forums, national and regional policymakers, and academics from renowned research institutes to discuss how 6G will change the way we live, work, and experience the world and how technology, business, and policy approaches will converge to lead us toward a hyper-connected world.
The speakers will share their insights, visions, and roadmaps, covering subjects ranging from national strategies and regional research and innovation actions to the progress of enabling technologies. The first wave of IMT2030 use cases and requirements will also be discussed, among other topics. A detailed agenda will be available soon!
By hosting three successful editions, one6G Summit has already established itself as a major platform for expert discussions about challenges, opportunities, and progress achieved on the journey toward a hyper-connected world. If you missed the previous editions, you can review the reports and recordings (links below).
one6G Summit 2024 will be co-located with the IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications.
Event Chair

Nancy Alonistioti, one6G Chairwoman, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

2024 Glue Technologies for Space Systems Technical Panel Ph.D. Summer School
2024-09-02 08:45 - 2024-09-06 16:30 UTC | online
The AESS Glue Technologies for Space Systems Technical Panel is proud to announce the organization of the fourth edition of the Summer School: “Frontier Technologies for Space 2.0 Communications” from 2-6 September 2024.
This event has been successfully attended by students coming worldwide during the first three editions (2021-2023). The Summer School will offer cutting-edge lectures held by leading experts recognized at the international level concerning the most advanced topics about “New Space” communication technologies.

IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications 2024
2024-09-02 - 2024-09-05 | Palacio de Congresos de Valencia, Av. de les Corts Valencianes 60, València, Valencia, 46015, Spain
The 2024 Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (IEEE PIMRC 2024) has become one of the two major conferences of the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) in the field of wireless communications and networking. Originally founded in 1989 as a workshop in London and developed over the years to become a major international conference attracting the technical community from all regions and continents. The PIMRC 2024 will be composed of high quality technical sessions, panels, workshops and tutorials supported by PIMRC 2024 General Chairs, Technical Program Committee Chairs, Local Organizing Committee Chairs, Workshop and Tutorial Chairs, Panel Chairs, and Publication Chairs. IEEE PIMRC 2024 welcomes contributions reporting original research results in all areas of wireless technology as well as in applications, services, and business. More information about the event, here.
Workshop “6G-NTN: Architectures and Technologies”
On Monday, June 2, 2024 (9:00 – 18:00), 6G-NTN organizes a full-day workshop “6G-NTN: Architectures and Technologies,” which aims to share innovative ideas and insights, shaping new research directions on enabling techniques for integration and flexible network operation of NTN in 6G targeting both infrastructural and technological aspects. More information about the workshop, here.

The 5G Advanced era begins with 3GPP Release 18 Webinar
2024-07-16 | online
The evolution of 5G technology is entering an exciting new phase with 5G Advanced, marking a significant step forward from the initial deployment of 5G networks. This progression not only promises enhanced user experiences and new system efficiencies, but it also lays the groundwork for a smoother path towards 6G.
The upcoming webinar offers a unique opportunity to take a closer look into the intricacies of 3GPP Release 18, highlighting the pivotal innovations that will underpin future wireless communication technologies.
With insights from Juan Montojo, the global lead for cellular standardization at Qualcomm Technologies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the advancements and the collaborative efforts driving this technological frontier. It’s an event that professionals and enthusiasts in the field won’t want to miss.
Registrations here.

one6G - Open Lecture 8 – Cell-free massive MIMO
2024-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | online
Following the success of the previous lectures, the Association is happy to confirm that Open Lecture 8 will take place on June 20, 2024, at 14h00 CEST, covering the subject of cell-free massive MIMO.
Current wireless standards are evolving toward large-scale massive MIMO deployments. Cell-free massive MIMO (CF-MIMO, also known as distributed MIMO) is a promising new architecture for future radio access. By moving away from the classical cellular design, it avoids the problems of cell-edge interference and frequent handovers. This is especially important when transmission-reception points (TRP) and user equipments (UE) are densely distributed. A key feature differentiating cell-free MIMO from previous distributed MIMO architectures is the concept of user-centricity, which means that each UE can be flexibly connected to individually formed clusters of TRPs.
The one6G Open Lecture 8 will feature three top-class speakers who will present and discuss important results, new possibilities, and open questions regarding the standardization and commercialization of this new technology.
Learn more about the event here

PSCE Conference 2024
2024-06-04 09:00 - 2024-06-05 15:00 UTC
The PSCE conference will take place on 4th and 5th June in Wien, Austria, and it will be hosted by the Austrian Ministry of Defence.
TOPICS
– AI- Information overload – How to make best usage of massive data? How AI could support the flow of massive data
– Satellite-Non terrestrial Communication
One of our project partners, Flavien Ronteix-Jacquet from Thales Alenia Space will deliver a presentation during the session “The integration of non-terrestrial network into the 3GPP standardisation process” on June 4 at 9:45 am.
For more information and registrations check the conference webpage.

2024 EuCNC & 6G Summit
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06 | Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp – “A Room with a ZOO”, Koningin Astridplein 20-26, Antwerp, 2018, Belgium
From June 3 to 6, 2024, 6G-NTN partners will attend the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC 2024) in Antwerp, Belgium.

About EuCNC2024
The 2024 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 (ComSoc), the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) and the European Association on Antennas and Propagation (EurAAP), 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 900 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.

ETSI webinar - "Essential Discussions about Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G"
2024-05-16 10:00 - 23:15 UTC | online
About this talk

Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are wireless communication platforms operating above the surface of the Earth, typically achieved using satellites in low, medium or geostationary orbit as well as drones, High Altitude Platforms (HAPS) and other aerial systems. A component of 5G since 3GPP Release 17, there is now general agreement that future 6G will feature the “native integration” of NTN from the outset. Recognizing the importance of the topic, ETSI recently held a Conference on ‘Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G’ (https://www.etsi.org/events/2306-etsi-ntn-conference#pane-1/). The conference examined NTN use cases, candidate technologies, current research status and standardization roadmaps. Due to the intense interest in the 6G and NTN topics, this ETSI webinar will allow further discussion around the topic as our expert speakers will discuss and develop the priority areas for 6G and NTN. We will encourage strong audience participation during the event where the experts will answer your questions and get your thoughts / feedback on the future directions for NTN in 6G.

The webinar will be presented by:

Moderator: David BOSWARTHICK, Director New Technologies (NET), ETSI
Javier ALBARES BUENO, Head of 5G/6G Program, Smart Network and Services Joint Undertaking
Nicolas CHUBERRE, 3GPP NTN Rapporteur, Thales
Maria Guta, Senior 5G 6G SatCom Solutions Architect in the European Space Agency (ESA)
Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli, 6G-NTN Project Coordinator

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ETSI Conference on “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G”
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-04 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, 06560, France
The 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.
From NTN research to global standards, plotting the trajectory to a fully connected planet
Non-Terrestrial Networks have been part of 5G since 3GPP Rel-17 and the use of NTN related technologies enables global coverage for a wide range of applications that require both high availability and high resilience.
6G will consider a native integration of NTN in the 6G system, thus allowing the optimization of service delivery leveraging both terrestrial networks and non-terrestrial networks in 6G from the outset. In addition 6G NTN is expected to provide increased performances and service capabilities compared to NTN in 5G.
About the Conference
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.
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The detailed event programme including the conference agenda, list of posters will be available in February 2024.
Participation to the event is open to all and free of charge upon registration.
However the places are limited so remember to register your participation early in order to be part of the discussion.
Note that the event is prepared with the support of the Horizon Europe 6G-NTN collaborative project and the ESA HELENA project.

one6G - Open Lecture 7 - In-Network Computing and Intelligent User Plane for 6G
2024-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | online
Following the success of the previous lectures, the Association is happy to confirm that Open Lecture 7 will take place on March 21, 2024, at 14h00 CET, covering the subject of In-Network Computing and Intelligent User Plane for 6G.
After mobile edge computing, the next evolutionary step on the pathway to bring computation even closer to the user is to compute in the network. In-Network Computing (INC) is a promising enabler for 6G with high potential to support meeting the stringent delay requirements of 6G use-cases and applications, including robotics, VR gaming, or remote surgery. Besides latency reduction, the concept of INC has been proven beneficial for network traffic volume reduction and offloading compute tasks from mobile end-devices to the network. This allows to minimize the devices’ battery drainage and supports the design of more lightweight devices.
The one6G Open Lecture 7 will center around the topic of In-Network Computing and Intelligent User Plane for 6G. Four top experts in the field, representing both academia and industry, will discuss the state of the art of INC, including architecture concepts, current challenges, and recent advances when it comes to integrating native computing as a key feature into 6G networks.
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