SNS PROJECTS @ “Empowering 6G Networks: 1st Workshop on Advancements in Research Infrastructures, Adaptive Frameworks and Global Architectural Evolution (ATHENA 2024)
2024-10-21 09:00 - 2024-10-23 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
The 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 workshop is supported by the SNS projects SAFE-6G, 6G-SANDBOX, ENVELOPPE, ECOeNET, ORIGAMI and 6G-EWOC. 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.

NEM Summit 2024 - “Emerging virtual worlds for a new digital society” The 15th edition of the NEM Summit will be organized in Brussels on 23/24 October 2024.
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-24
NEM Summit 2024
“Emerging virtual worlds for a new digital society”
The 15th edition of the NEM Summit will be organized in Brussels on 23/24 October 2024.
MORE INFORMATION HERE
The NEM Summit is an international conference and exhibition, organized since 2008 by the NEM Initiative for all those interested in broad area of Media, Content, and Creativity. Over the years, the NEM Summit has grown to become an annual not-to-be-missed event, providing attendees with a key opportunity to meet and network with prominent stakeholders, access up-to-date information, discover latest technology and market trends, identify research and business opportunities, and find partners for upcoming EU-funded calls for projects.
We are on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the convergence of emerging virtual worlds and powerful artificial intelligence technology. These drivers are poised to reshape our societies in profound ways, creating a new digital landscape with its own unique opportunities and challenges When virtual worlds and AI are combined, the possibilities become truly exciting.
Accordingly, the NEM Summit 2024 aims to discuss various issues around the Emerging virtual worlds for a new digital society, such as: Enhanced communication and collaboration, Improved education and training, Increased productivity and efficiency, and New forms of entertainment and leisure, including consideration of privacy and ethical issues related to the future virtual worlds.
Save the date and stay updated on the latest news about the NEM Summit 2024 program here!

5G TECHRITORY - Europe's leading 5G ecosystem forum - 30/31 October 2024
2024-10-30 - 2024-10-31
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 from October 30 to October 31, 2024 with over 600 speakers and guests in attendance in Riga, Latvia.
Riga hosted the 6th annual 5G Techritory conference, gathering the 5G ecosystem’s key players – policymakers, vendors, integrators, and other stakeholders – for panel discussions and co-creation events that would shape the future of 5G.
Over the course of two days, 5G’s leading minds will congregate in Riga, Latvia, to put together some of the world’s most comprehensive content regarding this year’s main topic – Technology Shaping Tomorrow’s Territory.
Topics on the table:

Digital Twins Enabling Future Metacities
Public & Private partnership in Cybersecurity
6G research and development
Open RAN deployment
Defence Connectivity
Maritime Autonomy
Quantum Technologies

Participation at the 12TH FOKUS FUSECO Forum - Forward to 6G!
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | Fraunhofer FOKUS, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Forward 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, conferences, and demonstrations.

Related Links: Registration

UKTIN International & Horizon Engagement Conference
2024-12-04 10:00 - 17:00
This event will allow delegates to hear from senior government officials on the strategic importance of international innovation programmes, from industry and association bodies on the opportunities, plans and next steps to engaging, and from academic leaders on what the UK has to offer. There will also be ample time for networking and engaging directly with stakeholders and potential consortium partners.
Attend this event

When: 04 December 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
Where: Royal Academy of Engineering 3 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5DG
Cost: Free
Registration link: Register here

6GArch – 4th International Workshop on 6G Architecture – Call For Papers
2024-12-08 - 2024-12-12
10th edition combined with 5GArch Workshop Series
In conjunction with IEEE Globecom 2024, Cape Town, South Africa, 8-12 December 2024, https://globecom2024.ieee-globecom.org/
This workshop is organised by the SNS JU 6G Architecture work group.
– Objectives – Call for Papers – Important Dates/Submit a Paper – Workshop Organisers/Committee – Tentative Program – Past Editions

1. Objectives of the workshop
Since the early generations, mobile and wireless communications systems have played a crucial role in establishing essential connectivity. They have facilitated easy access to information anytime and anywhere, leading to accelerated knowledge build-up and value-added actions across various sectors of society. The significance of wireless communication infrastructure has been further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it has supported global stability and faster recovery by maintaining a stable technological environment and seamless societal connections despite quarantine regulations.
Recognizing the critical role and importance of mobile and wireless communications, advancements in the telecommunications ecosystem are captured through non-backward compatible features specified in a new generation of mobile and wireless communications systems. Transitioning from one generation to the next requires significant efforts, and the justification for a new generation must consider technical, societal, and economic factors. These factors are interconnected, meaning that advancements in any of these areas can accelerate the overall process. For example, the need to explore new business areas also entails supporting a diverse set of requirements.
In this context, 3GPP standardization has progressed rapidly, and more 5G system enhancements are reaching maturity with the completion of Release 17, while Release 18 is marking the start of 5G-Advanced. Release 19 is underway to provide a guidance on what future the 6G system needs to be capable of, and Release 20 is in preparation. At the same time, the Smart Networks and Services (SNS JU) in Europe, under the Horizon Europe program for Research and Innovation, has started to date more than 60 project in Phases 1 and 2, and more projects are underway. The European SNS JU program is a joint initiative between the private and the public side and focuses on 5G-Advanced and 6G.
To address the architectural evolution towards 6G, the SNS 6G Architecture Working Group (WG) has evolved from the 5G PPP Architecture WG, which has issued several white papers and an open-access book, with the latest one specifically focusing on this workshop’s topics. The workshop aims to discuss novel key architectural innovations required for future 6G mobile telecommunications networks. It also provides a platform for projects working on long-term innovations and formulating research items under the 6G theme to share their visions, requirements, and architectural considerations for future mobile systems.
The thematic topics of the workshop revolve around technology enablers and design recommendations, facilitating the transition from 5G-Advanced towards a fully-fledged 6G architecture. These topics will encompass areas such as network infrastructure, spectrum utilization, connectivity, scalability, sustainability, security, as well as joint/integrated communication and sensing, among others. The workshop will source from the very vibrant SNS JU research community that is already working on the topics, providing reference architectural solutions.
In summary, the rapid progress in mobile telecommunications has demonstrated their crucial role in establishing connectivity and fostering knowledge sharing. The ongoing efforts in 5G standardization, the SNS JU projects (and previously the 5G PPP projects), and the upcoming focus on 5G-Advanced and 6G research indicate the industry’s dedication to advancing mobile telecommunications systems. The workshop aims to explore architectural innovations and provide a collaborative platform to shape the future of mobile telecommunications systems.

2. Call for Papers
As we witness the continuous strides toward the next generation of mobile network architectures, there arises a critical need to discuss and consolidate architectural perspectives toward the definition of the 6th Generation of Mobile Network Architecture.
This involves encouraging researchers and engineers to contribute and exchange their insights and visions on various topics such as infrastructure, spectrum utilization, connectivity, scalability, sustainability, and security, among other key areas.
In the 6GArch workshop, we delve into the evolving landscape of mobile and wireless communications systems, calling for contributions on these emerging topics that are paramount to the definition of future mobile communications. Both theoretical and more applied contributions are solicited, covering, but not necessarily limited to, the following topics:

Cognitive, automated, and specialized architectures.
Architectural simplification.
Network Monetization.
5G to 6G Migration.
APIs and Exposure Framework.
Network Digital Twins.
New spectrum technologies, e.g., midband, terahertz, and beyond frequencies and related channel models.
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS).
Spectrum efficiency and spectrum re-utilization.
Joint-/Integrated Communication and Sensing (JCAS, ISAC).
Inherent AI-driven network governance and management.
Evolution of multiaccess communications (ATSSS) towards 6G.
Architectural enablers for cloud transformation in 6G.
AI/ML empowered RAN Intelligent optimization including native AI-based air interface design.
Dynamic dependability and high resilience.
Time-sensitive wireless/mobile networks.
High-resolution localization.
E2E Network Slicing and Deep Slicing to support diverse verticals.
Open Testbeds and facilities to assess new technology enablers.
Non-terrestrial and 3D networking.
6G architectural enablers and key metrics for an energy efficient and sustainable 6G system.
Industry landscape and Standardization efforts for intelligent and cloud-based RAN.
Testbeds/Experimentation to validate or support the intelligent and cloud-based RAN.
The role of architecture towards sustainable 6G
The role of 6G for sustainability in the vertical industries

3. Important dates
See also deadlines at https://globecom2024.ieee-globecom.org/
Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: 5 August 2024 20 August 2024
Paper Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2024 15 September 2024
Camera Ready: 1 October 2024 10 October 2024

4. Submit a paper
Paper submission will be through EDAS (link to be announced). https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=32682

5. Workshop organisers:
This workshop is organised by the SNS JU 6G Architecture work group.

Anastasius Gavras, Eurescom GmbH
Marco Gramaglia, University Carlos III of Madrid,
Ömer Bulakci, Nokia
Xi Li, NEC Laboratories Europe

6. Program committee members:

Prof. Dr. Marco Gramaglia, University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain
Dr. Ömer Bulakci, Nokia, Germany
Anastasius Gavras, Eurescom GmbH, Germany
Dr. Xi Li, NEC Laboratories Europe, Germany
Dr. Mikko Uusitalo, Nokia Bell Labs, Finland
Dr. Mir Ghoraishi, Gigasys Solutions, UK
Prof. Dr. John Cosmas, Brunel University London, UK
Mårten Ericson, Ericsson, Sweden
Dr. Bahare Masood Khorsandi, Nokia, Germany
Dr. Agapi Mesodiakaki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Dimitris Tsolkas, Fogus Innovations & services P.C., Greece; and the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Prof. Dr. Haeyoung Lee, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Giada Landi, Nextworks, Italy
Håkon Lønsethagen, Telenor, Norway
Dr. Apostolis Salkintzis, Lenovo, Germany
Dr. Chathura Sarathchandra, InterDigital, UK
Dr. Nikolaos Bartzoudis, Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC/CERCA), Spain
Harilaos Koumaras (NCSR Demokritos|FRONT Research Group)
Dimitris Fragkos (NCSR Demokritos|FRONT Research Group)
George Makropoulos (NCSR Demokritos|FRONT Research Group)
Ilias Alexandropoulos (NCSR Demokritos | FRONT Research Group)
Nikos Gkatzios (INFOLYSIS PC)
Joachim Sachs, Ericsson

7. Tentative Program

Time
Title
Notes

9.00 – 9.10
Welcome Session
Introduction by Workshop chairs

9.10 – 10.00
Keynote 1
TBA, 35 mins + Q&A

10.00 – 10.30
Technical Session 1
2 Papers, 15 min each including Q&A

10.30 – 11.00
Coffee Break

11.00 – 12.30
Technical Session 2
6 Papers, 15 min each including Q&A

12.30 – 14.00
Lunch Break

14.00 – 14.50
Keynote 2
TBA, 35 mins + Q&A

14.50 – 15.30
Panel
Sustainability in 6G Networks, an architectural view

15.30 – 16.00
Coffee Break

16.00 – 17.15
Technical Session 3
6 Papers, 15 min each including Q&A

17.15 – 17.30
Concluding Remarks
Conclusions of the session by Workshop chairs

We expect a total of around 30 submissions out of which 12-14 papers will be selected (yielding an acceptance rate of around 40%, which can be adjusted in line with the conference guidelines). With the appropriate publicity plan, discussed below, we expect to get between 40 and 60 attendees. We plan to invite two keynote presenters; one from industry and one from academia, to provide a forward looking perspective on innovation and forward looking research challenges.
Panel: This session will take the form of an interactive question-and-answer session in which invited panelists will answer questions from the chair and the audience. Panelists will be selected among the organizers and the TPC members. The topic will be “Sustainability in 6G Networks, an architectural view”, owing to the large interest that the topic has been raising during recent years.

8. Past editions
The 6GArch workshop is a continuation of the 5GArch Workshop. The list below provides details on the previous editions:
8.1 9th (3rd 6G)

Workshop on 6G Architecture (3rd 6GARCH)
In conjunction with IEEE WCNC, 21-24 April 2024, Dubai, U.A.E.
https://wcnc2024.ieee-wcnc.org/workshop/ws-12-6garch-3rd-workshop-6g-architecture
https://wcnc2024.ieee-wcnc.org/workshop/ws-12-6garch-3rd-workshop-6g-architecture/program

8.2 8th (2nd 6G)

Workshop on Archtectural Evolution Toward 6G Networks (2nd 6GARCH)
In conjunction with IEEE Globecom, 4-8 December 2022, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
https://globecom2022.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws18-2nd-workshop-architectural-evolution-toward-6g-networks-6garch
https://globecom2022.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws18-2nd-workshop-architectural-evolution-toward-6g-networks-6garch/program

8.3 7th (1st 6G)

Architecural Evolution Toward 6G Networks: A European View
In conjunction with IEEE 5G World Forum, 13-15 October 2021, Virtual Conference
https://attend.ieee.org/wf-5g/architectural-evolution-toward-6g-networks-a-european-view/

8.4 6th

International Workshop on 5G Architecture
In conjunction with EUCNC 2019, June 18-21 2019, Valencia, Spain
https://www.eucnc.eu/2019/www.eucnc.eu/workshops/workshop-8/index.html

8.5 5th

International Workshop on 5G Architecture (5GArch 2018)
In conjunction with IEEE ICC, 20-24 May 2018, Kansas City, USA
https://icc2018.ieee-icc.org/workshop/5th-international-workshop-5g-architecture-5garch/program.html

8.6 4th

International Workshop on 5G Architecture (5GArch 2017)
In conjunction with IEEE ICC, 21-25 May 2017, Paris, France
https://icc2017.ieee-icc.org/workshop/5garch-2017-4th-international-workshop-5g-architecture/program.html

8.7 3rd

International Workshop on 5G Architecture
In conjunction with EUCNC 2016, 27-30 June 2016, Athens, Greece
https://www.eucnc.eu/2016/www.eucnc.eu/indexe1e4.html?q=node/110

8.8 2nd

Workshop on 5G Architecture (5GArch 2016)
In conjunction with IEEE ICC, 23-27 May 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
https://icc2016.ieee-icc.org/content/workshops.html#W01

8.9 1st workshop

5GPPP Architecture workshop (5GArch 2015)
In conjunction with IEEE VTC-Spring 2015, EU FP7 METIS and iJOIN projects, 11-14 May 2015, Glasgow, U.K.
https://www.ieeevtc.org/vtc2015spring/workshops.php#wkshp_4
https://eit.rptu.de/fileadmin/funknavi/HTML/5G_Arch/index.html
Programm of the main conference https://www.ieeevtc.org/vtc2015spring/final-program.pdf

MobiSec 2024 : The 8th International Conference on Mobile Internet Security
2024-12-17 - 2024-12-19
OVERVIEW
During the past two decades, mobile internet technologies have been dramatically growing leading to a paradigm shift in our lives. Despite their revolution, mobile internet technologies open doors to various security threats,
which should be addressed to keep mobile Internet environments secure and trusted.
Even worse, the latest technologies (e.g., 6G Networks, Quantum Computing, Generative AI…) continuously have introduced new security challenges. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to study mobile internet security.
The purpose of MobiSec 2024 is to bring together the academic and industry working on different aspects, exchange ideas, and explore new research directions for addressing the challenges in mobile internet security and the application of cyber security.
MobiSec 2024 also aims to publish high-quality papers, which are closely related to various theories
and practical applications in mobile internet and cyber security to highlight state-of-art research.
While focusing on security aspects, this conference welcomes papers related to mobile internet technologies and emerging issues in cyberspace.
We expect that MobiSec 2024 will trigger further research and technology improvements related to this important subject.
TOPICS
– Security for 5GB/6G Networks
– Cryptography and Side Channel Security
– Data Security and Edge Computing Protection
– Security for AI and Security Applications by AI
– Security for IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems
– Safety and Security for Digital Transformation Platform Ecosystem
– Emerging Trends and Challenges in Mobile Internet and Application Security
– Others and emerging new topics

Key information

Website: https://www.manuscriptlink.com/society/kiisc/conference/mobisec2024
Place: Hotel Emisia Sapporo, Sapporo, Japan, December 17-19, 2024
Organized By:
– KIISC Research Group on 5G Security
– Kookmin University Cryptography & Information Security Institute
Hosted By: Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology (KIISC)
In Cooperation With: Kookmin University BK21 Four Institute of Information Security Education for Secure Hyperconnected Society
Tech Sponsered By: IEICE ICSS | JSAI-SIG-SEC

5th IEEE International Symposium on Joint Communications & Sensing
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-30
In Finland & Streaming Worldwide
More information: https://jcns-symposium.org/
The integration of communication and radio sensing in the same spectrum is likely to be one of the key features in B5G wireless systems. A joint design of both services will improve the efficiency of spectrum usage, and will offer the opportunity of providing radar as a service, just like communications today. Recent advances in mmWave communications, massive MIMO and machine learning, among others, are making this vision possible, but many technical challenges still remain, from hardware up to the application layer. Therefore, Joint Communications and Sensing (JC&S) is the subject of rapidly growing interest in the research community, and this symposium will focus on the different system and implementation aspects of this promising new approach, bringing together academic and industrial experts from both the radar and communications research communities.
We look forward to welcoming you in Finland in 2025. For those unable to attend, all sessions will also be streamed online and recordings will be available after the event.

Call for Tutorials

Download the Call for Tutorials here.
Deadline: October 1, 2024

Call for Papers

Download the Call for Papers here.
EDAS will be opened soon.

Deadlines

Paper Submission: September 13, 2024
Acceptance Notification: Mid of November, 2024
Final Paper: To be announced
Video Submission: * To be announced

All accepted and presented publications will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.
* For remote presentations only.

IEEE-INFOCOM: International Conference on Computer Communications
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-22
Venue: London, United Kingdom
IEEE INFOCOM is a top-ranked conference on networking in the research community. It is a major conference venue for researchers to present and exchange significant and innovative contributions and ideas in the field of networking and closely related areas. IEEE INFOCOM covers both theoretical and systems research. For INFOCOM 2025, the conference includes a main technical program, a number of workshops, a keynote speech, panels, a student poster session, and demo/poster sessions.

More information: https://infocom2025.ieee-infocom.org/

IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning for Communication and Networking - 26–29 May 2025 // Barcelona, Spain
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-29
26–29 May 2025 // Barcelona, Spain

Call for Special Session and Tutorial Proposals

The 2025 IEEE ICMLCN is now accepting submissions for special session and tutorial proposals through EDAS. For more information regarding the submission process and guidelines for special session proposals, please click here. And for tutorial proposals, please, click

Call for Papers

The 2025 IEEE ICMLCN is now accepting paper submissions through EDAS. For more information regarding the submission process and guidelines for papers, please click here.

Important Dates
Paper Submissions:
31 October 2024
Special Session Proposals:
31 October 2024
Demo Proposals:
13 December 2024
Tutorial Proposal:
13 December 2024
Industry Panel Proposals:
13 December 2024
Acceptance Notification:
31 January 2025
Camera-Ready:
14 February 2025

EuCNC & 6G SUMMIT 2025 in Poznan, Poland – 3 to 6 June 2025
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-06
The 2025 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on putting together two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC, in its 34th edition of a series, supported by the European Commission; the 6G Summit, in its 7h edition, 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 supported by the European Commission. The conference addresses various aspects of Beyond 5G/6G communications systems and networks. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years close to 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.
The conference program will include:

Keynotes
Panels
Regular sessions (papers from open call, to be submitted for uploading to IEEE Xplore)
Special and Convened sessions, with papers on specific topics
Workshops, with papers and presentations on specific topics
Poster sessions (extended abstracts from open call addressing the latest results)
Tutorials
Demos and exhibitions, with pitches

Key dates:

26 Jan. 2025 – Deadline for submission of papers for regular oral sessions
26 Jan. 2025 – Deadline for submission of proposals for workshops, special sessions and tutorials
07 Mar. 2025 – Deadline for submission of extended abstracts for posters
07 Mar. 2025 – Notification of acceptance of workshops, special sessions and tutorials
28 Mar. 2025 – Deadline for submission of proposals for exhibitions
01 Apr. 2025 – Notification of acceptance of papers and extended abstracts
11 Apr. 2025 – Deadline for final papers for all sessions and workshops
18 Apr. 2025 – Deadline for authors registration
25 Apr. 2025 – Draft programme available

Steering Committee Chairs
Luis M. Correia, IST – U. Lisbon, PT (Chair)
Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU, BE (Vice-Chair)
Matti Latva-aho, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI (Vice-Chair)
Technical Programme Co-Chairs
Hanna Bogucka, PUT, PL
Pawel Kryszkiewicz, PUT, PL
Ari Pouttu, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Track Co-Chairs
PHY – Physical Layer and Fundamentals
Tony Quek, SUTD, SG
Eduard Jorswieck, TU Braunschweig, DE
Mikko Uusitalo, Nokia Bell Labs, FI
WOS – Wireless, Optical and Satellite Networks
Zheng Chang, UESTC, CN
Dimitrios Apostolopoulos, NTUA, GR
Eva Lagunas, U. Luxembourg, LU
NET – Network Softwarisation
Toktam Mahmoodi, KCL, UK
Sinem Coreli, Koc University, TR
Konstantin Mikhaylov, U. Oulu, FI
AIU – Applications, IoT, Use cases
Periklis Chatzimisios, IHU, GR- UNM, USA
Margot Deruyck, U. Ghent-IMEC, BE
Hirozumi Yamaguchi, U. Osaka, JP
OPE – Operational & Experimental Insights
Leon Wong, Rakuten Mobile, JP
Florian Kaltenberger, Eurecom, FR
Jerzy Domżał, AGH, PL
AI4C – AI/ML Solutions for Communications
Katarzyna Kosek-Szott, AGH, PL
Michele Polese, Northeastern University, USA
Haris Gačanin, RWTH Aachen, DE
SAQ – Security Aspects and Quantum Communications
Vishnu Ram, Consultant (ITU), IN
Piotr Rydlichowski, PSNC, PL
Marco Chiani, UNIBO, IT
CMA – Components, Microelectronics, Photonics & Antennas
Qin Wang, RISE, SE
Izzat Darwazeh, UCL, UK
Sudhir Dixit, IISc, IN
NVS – Next-Generation Visions & Sustainability
Marja Matinmikko-Blue, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Jaap van de Beek, LTU, SE
Volker Ziegler, Nokia Bell Labs, DE

Panels Co-Chairs
Hamed Ahmadi, U. York, UK
Christina Lessi, OTE, GR
Special Sessions Co-Chairs
Alexander Wyglinski, WPI, USA
Xueli An, Huawei, DE
Sławomir Ambroziak, PG, PL
Workshops Co-Chairs
Ana García Armada, UC3M, ES
Salvatore D’Oro, Northeastern U., USA
Aydin Sezgin, RUB, DE
Tutorials Co-Chairs
Piotr Zwierzykowski, PUT, PL
Markku Juntti, U. Oulu, FI
Sławomir Stańczak, TU Berlin, DE
Patronage Co-Chairs
Krzysztof Cichoń, PUT, PL
Jordi Mongay Batalla, PW, PL
Slawomir Ambroziak, PG, PL
Esa Posio, U. Oulu, FI
Exhibitions Co-Chairs
Marcin Rodziewicz, PUT, PL
Michael Dieudonne, Keysight, BE
IEEE ComSoc Liaison
Stefano Bregni, POLIMI, IT
COST Liaison
Ralph Stübner, COST, BE
URSI Liaison
Sana Salous, Durham U., UK
EurAAP Liaison
Jose Molina Garcia Pardo, U. Cartagena, ES

The 33 Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-13
The 33rd Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, MED 25 an annual event organized under the auspices of the Mediterranean Control Association (MCA), and the technical support of IEEE Control System Society (CSS), IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), to take place in Tangier, Morocco, on 23-25 June 2025.
The conference will be preceded by a one day of workshops and tutorial, on 22 June 2025.
Website: https://med2025.org/
IMPORTANT DATES

03 FEBRUARY 2025: DEADLINE of submission
07 APRIL 2025: Acceptance / rejection notification
05 MAY 2025: Upload final, camera-ready papers
07 APRIL TO 12 MAY 2025: Early registration
10 JUNE 2025: WORKSHOP
11 TO 13 JUNE: Conference

SUBMISSION
PAPERS: The paper format must follow IEEE paper submission rules, two-column format using 10-point font, Times New Roman or similar. The maximum number of pages per submitted paper is six (6). Up to two (2) additional pages will be permitted for an additional charge. Illustrations and references are included in the page count.
INVITED SESSIONS: Proposals for invited sessions should contain a summary statement describing the motivation and relevance of the proposed session, the invited paper titles and the names of the authors. Authors must submit FULL invited papers. Each paper must be marked as “Invited Session Paper”.
WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS: Proposals for workshops and tutorials should contain title, list of speakers, and extended summaries (2000 words) of their presentations.
All contributions (papers, invited papers, proposals for invited sessions, workshops, and tutorials) must be submitted electronically through https://controls.papercept.net by February 3, 2025.
REVIEW: All submitted papers will undergo a peer review process coordinated by the Program Chairs, Advisory Committee Members, IPC members and qualified reviewers. Authors will be notified of results at the latest by April 7, 2025. Accepted papers must be uploaded electronically no later than May 12, 2025.

IEEE - 6th Workshop on ‘‘Emerging Topics in 6G Communications’’
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12
Workshop co-chairs
• Ruiqi (Richie) Liu – ZTE Corporation, China
• Nizar Zorba – Qatar University, Qatar
• Ana Garcia Armada – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
• Wei Zhang – The University of New South Wales, Australia
Main contact: richie.leo@zte.com.cn
Important Dates
Paper submission deadline: July 15, 2025
Notification of acceptance: Sept. 1, 2025
Camera-ready papers & registration: Oct 1, 2025
Submission link: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34067&track=132189

Scope
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 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.
Topics
We seek original work not currently under review by any other journal/magazine/conference. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

AI applications for 6G.
Novel signal processing techniques for 6G.
Smart antenna designs for 6G.
6G communications at the Terahertz band.
Advanced Full Duplex strategies for 6G.
Meta-surfaces implementation at 6G.
New Quality of Service (QoS) metrics for 6G.
Multiple Access schemes suitable for 6G.
Dynamic spectrum access/sharing at 6G band.
New network architectures in 6G.
Self-organising 6G-enabled IoT.
Interference management at 6G.
New security concepts within 6G.
6G Testbeds and Applications.
Spectrum regulatory for 6G bands.
Paper Submission

All final submissions of accepted papers must be written in English with a maximum paper length of six (6) printed pages (10-point font), including figures. No more than one (1) additional printed page (10-point font) may be included in final submission,s and the extra page (the 7th page) will incur an over-length page charge of US$100. All final papers must be submitted to the IEEE Conference eXpress website.
For more information, please see IEEE Globecom 2025 official website: https://globecom2025.ieee-globecom.org/authors

2nd INPACE Ask Us Anything Session - 22 January 2026 at 11am CET
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00
The INPACE CSA action that is supporting the EU digital partnerships with Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and India is organising an Ask Us Anything session. We are looking to connect with projects that develop technologies and solutions of potential interest for the Indo-Pacific region, as well as those advancing innovation in key areas such as AI, 5G/6G, and other emerging digital technologies.
Join our 2nd INPACE Ask Us Anything Session!
We’re excited to invite you and your project partners to the 2nd INPACE Ask Us Anything session, taking place online on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 11am CET.
This 1-hour session is a space designed for open dialogue, shared insights, and meaningful connections, and is your opportunity to:

Get a concise overview of the INPACE initiative
Ask your questions directly to the INPACE team
Connect and engage with stakeholders across the ecosystem
Discover the opportunities for collaboration with INPACE

Register now to reserve your spot!

EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026 - Malaga, Spain
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-05
The 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC, in its 35th edition of a series, supported by the European Commission, and the 6G Summit, in its 8th edition, 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 supported by the European Commission.
The conference addresses various aspects of Beyond 5G/6G communications systems and networks. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years close to 1000 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.
The conference program will include:

Keynotes
Panels
Regular sessions (papers from open call, to be submitted for uploading to IEEE Xplore)
Special and Convened sessions, with papers on specific topics
Workshops, with papers and presentations on specific topics
Poster sessions
Tutorials
Demos and exhibitions, with pitches
Awards in several categories (paper, poster, booth, demo, startup, thesis)

KEY DATES

23 Jan. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Papers for Regular Oral Sessions
23 Jan. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Workshops, Special Sessions and Tutorials
06 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Extended Abstracts for Posters
09 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Workshops, Special Sessions and Tutorials
27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Exhibitions, Demos and Booths
27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of applications for Ph.D. Theses and Startups
30 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Papers and Extended Abstracts
10 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for final Papers for all sessions and Workshops
13 Apr. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of proposals for Exhibitions, Demos and Booths
17 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for Authors registration
27 Apr. 2026 – Draft Programme available

Steering Committee Chairs
Luis M. Correia, IST – U. Lisbon, PT (Chair)
Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU, BE (Vice-Chair)
Matti Latva-aho, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI (Vice-Chair)
Technical Programme Co-Chairs
Pedro Merino-Gómez, U. Malaga, ES
Ivan Seskar, Rutgers U., US
Ari Pouttu, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Track Co-Chairs
PHY – Physical Layer and Fundamentals
Mikko Uusitalo, NOKIA, FI
Mari Carmen Aguayo-Torres, U. Malaga, ES
Aggelos Bletsas, Rutgers U., US
WOS – Wireless, Optical and Satellite Networks
David Larrabeiti, UC3M, ES
Alessandro Vanelli, U. Bologna, IT
Chia-Pang Yen, ITRI, TW
NET – Network Softwarisation
Anna Brunstrom, Karlstad U., SE
Johann Marquez-Barja, imec-UAntwerp, BE
Paul Ruth, U. North Carolina, US
AIU – Applications, IoT, Use cases
Marc Emmelmann, Fraunhofer FOKUS, DE
Almudena Díaz, U. Malaga, ES
Tingjun Chen, Duke U., US
OPE – Operational & Experimental Insights
Spyros Denazis, U. Patras, GR
David Gomez-Barquero, U.P. Valencia, ES
Aloizio Da Silva, Virginia Tech, US
AI4C – AI/ML Solutions for Communications
Daniel Kilper, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Valerio Frascolla, Intel Deutschland GmbH, DE,
Jongwon Kim, GIST, KR
SAQ – Security Aspects and Quantum Communications
John Preuß Mattsson, Ericsson, SE
Javier Lopez, U. Malaga, ES
Vuk Marojevic, Mass. State U., US
NVS – Next-Generation Visions & Sustainability
Marja Matinmikko-Blue, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Christoph Schmelz, NOKIA, DE
Carlos E. Caicedo Bastidas – Syracuse U., US
CMA – Components, Microelectronics, Photonics & Antennas
Luís Manuel Pessoa, U. Porto – INESC TEC, PT
Nuutti Tervo, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Ashutosh Dutta, U. Johns Hopkins, US
Panels Co-Chairs
Håkon Lønsethagen, Telenor, NO
Özgü Alay, U. Oslo, NO
Special Sessions Co-Chairs
Čedomir Stefanović, AAU, DK
Nurul Huda Mahmood, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Filipe Cardoso, Polytech. Inst. Setubal, PT
Workshops Co-Chairs
Diego López, Telefonica, ES
Germán Madueño, Keysight Technologies, ES
Beatriz Lorenzo, U. Mass. Amherst, US
Tutorials Co-Chairs
Paweł Sroka, PUT, PL
Mir Ghoraishi, Gigasys Solutions, UK
George Sklivanitis, Florida Atlantic U., US
Exhibitions Co-Chairs
David Artuñedo, Telefonica, ES
Michael Dieudonne, Keysight Technologies, BE
Pablo Herrera, U. Malaga, ES
IEEE ComSoc Liaison
Stefano Bregni, POLIMI, IT
COST Liaison
Ralph Stübner, COST, BE
URSI Liaison
Sana Salous, Durham U., UK
EurAAP Liaison
Jose Molina Garcia Pardo, U. Cartagena, ES
EURASIP Liaison
Eva Lagunas, U. Luxembourg, LU
