5G-PPP

5GMediaHUB Webinar: Exploring Network Applications & Media Vertical Needs
2024-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Webinar Overview:
In the digital age, the significance of both vertical-specific and vertical-agnostic network applications has grown exponentially, serving as essential tools for businesses and organizations aiming to optimize operations, enhance security, and deliver high-quality services. Join us for an insightful exploration into the H2020 5GMediaHUB project, accelerating the testing and validation of cutting-edge 5G-empowered media applications and network applications developed by third-party experimenters, NetApps developers, through an open, integrated, and fully-featured Experimentation Facility.
This comprehensive webinar aims to provide attendees with a nuanced understanding of the 5GMediaHUB project, insights into current trends, practical applications through case studies, and a forward-looking perspective on the future of network applications in the context of evolving vertical-specific needs.
Key topics to be covered include:

Understanding the 5GMediaHUB Project and Media Vertical needs: Delve into the 5GMediaHUB concept and methodology, as well as engage in a discussion on how network applications are expected to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of media vertical.
Emerging Trends: Gain insights into the latest trends in network applications, including edge computing, Cloud, 5G network and Kubernetes solutions.
Case Studies: Explore real-world examples showcasing successful implementations of network applications within specific media verticals.

Speakers:
Dr. Hamzeh Khalili, CTTC, Barcelona, Spain
Mr. Luca Vettori, CTTC, Barcelona, Spain
Mr. Andrea Castelli, Brainstorm, Madrid, Spain
This webinar is supported by European Union H2020 in 5GMediaHUB (Grant no: 101016714).
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European 5G Conference 2024
2024-01-30 - 2024-01-31 | Hotel nhow Brussels Bloom, Rue Royale 250, Brussels, 1210, Belgium
The 2024 edition of The European 5G Conference will take place on 30-31 January at the Hotel nhow Brussels Bloom.
Registration is now available – secure your place today.
The event will, once again, provide the opportunity to hear from high-level policymakers and industry stakeholders on key themes such as investment, security, sustainability, emerging business models, and connectivity. It will provide an update on progress that has been made towards the 2030 ‘Path to the Digital Decade’ targets, as well as offering a first opportunity to examine the outcomes from WRC-23 and at what this may mean for the future connectivity environment around 5G and future technologies. By looking back at the lessons learnt to date and forward to the path towards 5G Advanced and 6G, the event will provide a comprehensive insight into all the key policy aspects that are shaping the 5G ecosystem in Europe.

More information about the event (Key Themes, Organisers & Partners, Speakers and Agenda…) here.

ETSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference, 5-7 February 2024 - Call for Demonstrations and Posters Open
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-07 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis cedex, 06921 , France
ETSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference – Status, Implementation and Way Forward of AI Standardization
ETSI is pleased to announce the ETSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference: Status, Implementation and Way Forward of AI Standardization, taking place face to face on 5-7 February 2024 in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France.
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology has made major advancements in recent years and is becoming a key enabler for new disruptive features and applications in any digital product.
The ETSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference will focus on AI/ML from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) perspective.
The conference programme will cover topics such as new technological trends in the field of AI/ML, related standardization activities in ETSI and other Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), AI/ML regulation in Europe (European AI Act) and world-wide, implementation of AI/ML regulation with the help of standards, and related impact on product design and conformity assessment for market access. More information is available on the event web site.
Demonstrations and posters on the latest advances in the field of AI/ML applied to ICT systems and applications will complement the conference programme.
This face-to-face event will offer attendees the unique opportunity to come together to exchange with experts, network with peers, visit demos and posters around the subject of Machine Learning with a specific focus on Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Call for Demonstrations and Posters Open – Deadline to submit: 20 October 2023
The Programme Committee is calling for demonstrations and posters.
Researchers, industry experts and other stakeholders in the field of AI/ML are invited to submit proposals for demos and/or posters:

Please check the list of topics of interest and submission process on the event web site, and submit your proposals by 20 October 2023.

The detailed event programme will be announced in November. Participation to the event is open to all and free of charge upon registration.

The 6G series workshop by Hexa-X-II
2024-02-13 - 2024-02-14
Hexa-X-II and other European projects from ICT-52 and SNS JU are organizing a global and fully virtual workshop open to all on February 13-14. Registration is open here The 6G series workshop by Hexa-X-II Feb 2024. The 6Gseries workshop is scheduled for February 13-14 with the support of the European Commission and the SNS JU Office. The event will be hosted by the HEXA-X-II project, with Mikko Uusitalo (Nokia, project lead) and Patrik Rugeland (Ericsson, technical manager) playing key roles. In addition to insights from the 6G view, perspectives from other SNS projects, as well as 6G German research projects, will be covered. The workshop aims to provide valuable insights and stimulate thoughtful discussions, enriched by perspectives from various world regions.

Preliminary Agenda
Feb 13th 9-12 CET: Drivers for 6G, including use cases, verticals and sustainability

Opening by EC and 6G IA (20 min)
Agustin Diaz-Pines, Deputy Head of Unit, EC and Colin Willcock, Chairman, 6G IA
Welcome and update from the organizing project Hexa-X-II (20 min)
project lead Mikko Uusitalo (Nokia) and technical manager Patrik Rugeland (Ericsson)
Hexa-X-II: 6G use cases, requirements, drivers and vertical needs (20 min)
Stefan Wendt, Hexa-X-II WP1 lead (Orange)
Next G Alliance (15 min)
David Young (Atis)
Chinese perspective (15 min)
Dr. Sun Shaohui (CICTMobile)

Break (15 min)

Japanese perspective (15 min)
N. N.
Korean perspective (15 min)
N. N.
6G Vision and Technology Prospects – A view from Taiwan (15 min)
Mitch Tseng (ITRI)
Indian perspective (15 min)
N.N.Discussion time (15 min)

Feb 13th 14-17 CET: System view and architecture for 6G

Hexa-X-II: Foundation of overall 6G system design (20 min)
Sylvaine Kerboeuf, Hexa-X-II WP2 lead (Nokia)
Next G Alliance perspective (20 min)
Amitava Ghosh (Nokia)
Chinese perspective (20 min)
Liu Guangyi (China Mobile)
Japanese perspective (20 min)
N.N.Break (15 min)
Hexa-X-II: Architectural enablers for 6G (20 min)
Mårten Ericson, Hexa-X-II WP3 lead (Ericson)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Nicolas Chuberre, 6G NTN (Thales)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Gerald Kunzman, 6G-Anna (Nokia)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Adroit6G

Feb 14th 9-12 CET: Radio evolution and innovation for 6G, including future devices and infrastructure

Additional European perspective on architecture (20 min)
N.N., Deterministic6G
Hexa-X-II: Radio Design and Spectrum Access requirements and key enablers for 6G Evolution (20 min)
Ahmad Nimr, Hexa-X-II WP4 lead (TU Dresden)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Torsten Dubba, 6G-ANNA (Ericsson)
Chinese perspective on sensing (20 min)
Fang Min (ZTE)Break (15 min)
Hexa-X-II: Characteristics and classification of 6G device classes (20 min)
Jeroen Famaey, Hexa-X-II WP5 lead (IMEC)
Additional European perspective on future devices (20 min)
Gilberto Berardinelli, 6G Shine, (Aalborg Uni)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Additional international perspective (20 min)

Feb 14th 14-17 CET: Smart Network Management, including future devices and radio evolution

Additional European perspective on radio evolution (20 min)
N.N., Reindeer
Additional international perspective on future devices (20 min)
Nada Golmie, Research gaps (NIST)
Hexa-X-II: Foundations on 6G Smart Network Management and Orchestration Enablers (20 min)
Ignacio Labrador Pavon, Hexa-X-II WP6 lead (Atos)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
Roberto Bruschi or Chiara Lombardo, 6GREEN (CNIT)Break (15 min)
Additional international perspective (20 min)
David Soldani (Rakuten)
Additional European perspective (20 min)
N.N., Horse project
Additional European perspective (20 min)
N.N., Flex-scale projectDiscussion and interaction (20 min)

5GMETA Final Public Event
2024-02-13 10:30 - 17:00 | Modena, Via E. Gorrieri, 31, 41122 Modena MO, Italie, Modena, Italy
The agenda of the final pubic event is confirmed: thrilling speakers will give the audience their expert vision on 5G technologies application to CCAM. The public will have the chance to learn more about the 5GMETA Platform and how it will be a game changer for the mobility ecosystem!
You will not be able to participate in person? No worries! You can connect on the day of the event at 11:00 through this link.

Need more information? Here it is:
? Date: February 13, 2024
? Time: 10:30 – 17:00
? Location: Modena, DATA CENTRE
? Event Highlights:
– Innovation Trends in Mobility Enabled by 5G: Explore the latest trends and innovations in mobility facilitated by 5G technology.
– 5GMETA Platform Insights: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the 5GMETA Platform, its definition, scope, functions, and its role in shaping the future of 5G.
– Keynote speech: Future of 5G in CCAM: Engage with thought leaders as they discuss the future of 5G in Cooperative, Connected, and Automated Mobility (CCAM).
– Panel Discussion on Car-Captured Data: Participate in a panel discussion addressing challenges, applications, and required policies related to car-captured data for sustainable mobility.
– Live Demonstrations: Witness live demonstrations showcasing the practical applications and capabilities of the 5GMETA Platform.
– Startup Experience: Gain insights into the experience of startups with the 5GMETA Platform, highlighting success stories and lessons learned.
– Final Event Closing & Drinks: Conclude the event with closing remarks, thank participants, and join us for celebratory drinks.
Save the date, mark your calendars, and be part of this milestone event! The 5GMETA final event is open to the public, welcoming all who are interested in the future of connectivity.

5GMediaHUB Hackathon for Media-Specific NetApp Testing and Application Prototyping
2024-03-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Athens, Greece, Acropolis Hill Hotel, Athens, Greece
The ICT-41 5GMediaHUB Hackathon will take place on 12 March 2024, in the centre of Athens, Greece. This hackathon intends to gather SMEs and academic participants, particularly from 5G-PPP ICT-41 and SNS projects interested in testing and validation of Media-specific Network Applications. 5GMediaHUB challenge you to test our library of Network Applications, and even create vertical application prototypes (PoCs) leveraging our Northbound APIs for video Streaming, UGC broadcasting, and VR.
Eligibility criteria

Participants from all backgrounds, any gender identity, any location and any size of company or organisation are welcome to join.
All skill levels: Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced in coding, design, entrepreneurship, or any other relevant skills, you are encouraged to participate.
Each participant must designate one email address for communication and registration purposes. This ensures smooth coordination and correspondence with the organizers.
Participants have the flexibility to join the hackathon either individually or as part of a team or organisation.

The participation in the hackathon is free of charge and required a registration.
You can register here.
Venue and Date: Acropolis Hill Hotel (https://www.acropolishill.gr/) Athens on 12 March 2024

Hackathon Agenda:

9.00-9.30: Arrival Time
9.30-10.00: Hackathon Opening
10.00-10.30: Ideation on Possible Concepts and Coaching by Experts
10.30-10.45: Coffee break
10.45 – 11.15: Ideation on Possible Concepts (Continued)
11.15 – 13.00: Working on Project Concepts
13.00 – 13.45: Lunch Break
13.45 – 14.30: Working on Project Concepts and Coaching by Experts (Continued)
14.30 – 15.00: Preparation of Projects Presentation
15.00 – 16.30: Project Concepts Presentation and Judging
16.30 – 17.00: Feedback and Q&A Session
17.00: End of the Event

Contact
For any questions about the hackathon, you can reach out to the organizers at 5gmediahub_hackathon@app-art.gr

More information is available on 5GMediaHUB website.

5GASP Final Project Workshop "5G innovations for verticals - contributions on testing and certification"
2024-03-13 10:30 - 18:00 | Ilisia Hotel, 25 Michalakopoulou 115 28 Athina Greece, Athens, Greece
The final project workshop of 5GASP titled “5G innovations for verticals – contributions on testing and certification” will be held in Athens, Greece and intends to gather in person projects from ICT-41 to SNS working in the testing and certification of Network Applications, Use-Cases and Verticals. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 13th March, at 10:30 EEST (GMT+2).
In this workshop, 5GASP will approach the achievements of the project and of other ICT-41 projects, to show and highlight the technological progress made by 5GASP and other ICT-41 projects, assess and discuss the integration of projects and the novel solutions of 5GASP to the community through standardization of software components and Open Source Software contributions.
Schedule
10:30 – 10:45 – Introduction to the Workshop and its purposes, and a preview of the agenda
11:45 – 11:30 – 5GASP main results and contributions
11:30 – 12:00 – 5GASP contributions to OSS / ETSI – OpenSlice
12:00 – 12:30 – 5GASP contributions to OSS – NEF Emulator
12:30 – 13:00 – 5GASP Certification and Testing
– 5GASP Certification Process
– OSS Repository of Tests
13h00 – 14h00 LUNCH
14h.30 – Common Results – Cross Project
– Presentation by 5G-IANA
– 5GASP portal as aggregator of ICT-41 Network Applications
(awaiting the confirmation of projects)
16h00 – Round Table with ICT-41 projects on objectives accomplished.
Presentations from:
– 5G-IANA
– 5G-EPICENTRE
16h30 – Network Applications
– Automotive Network Applications
– PPDR Network Applications
Other Verticals
Registration is available here.

2nd 5G-IANA Open Call InfoDay Webinar
2024-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The 5G-IANA Open Call InfoDay webinar is an essential event for SMEs and start-ups that are interested in exploring the next frontier of automotive network applications powered by 5G technology. This webinar is specifically designed to shed light on the second Open Call of the 5G-IANA project, offering a golden opportunity for potential applicants to gain in-depth insights directly from the experts behind the project.
The InfoDay webinar will cover several key areas of interest:

Overview of the 5G-IANA Project: Participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to the 5G-IANA project, including its objectives, the technology behind it, and its significance for the future of automotive applications.
5G-IANA Experimental Platform Offerings: The webinar will delve into the specifics of the experimental platform provided by 5G-IANA. This includes the technical features, the support services available to users, and how it can be utilized to develop and test network applications with unparalleled efficiency and effectiveness.
Deployment of Network Applications: Attendees will learn about the practical aspects of deploying network applications on the 5G-IANA platform. This includes case studies, best practices, and the potential impact on the automotive industry.
Open Call Application Procedure: One of the webinar’s highlights will be a detailed walkthrough of the application procedure for the Open Call. This session will offer valuable tips on the evaluation criteria and the timeline of the application process.
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: The InfoDay also serves as a platform for networking, allowing SMEs and start-ups to connect with industry experts, potential partners, and other like-minded organizations.

For SMEs and start-ups interested in utilizing 5G technology to drive their automotive network applications, the 5G-IANA Open Call InfoDay webinar represents a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get firsthand information, expert guidance, and support to bring their innovative ideas to life!
Agenda

Duration
Title
Speaker

5’
Moderation
Dimitris Maragkos (ICCS)

10’
5G-IANA project intro and Open Call walkthrough
Eirini Liotou (ICCS)

15’
Introducing the capabilities of the 5G-IANA Platform for Third-Party Developers
Gabriele Scivoletto (Nextworks)

15’
5G-IANA success stories
Anastasios Sinanis (Hypertech) and Thanos Xirofotos (UBITECH)

15’
Q&A
All

You can find more information and register here.

European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21
The 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.

ETSI Conference on Non Terrestrial Networks
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-04 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis cedex, 06921 , 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.
Register Now!
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.
Should you need any further information, please contact events@etsi.org

ETSI Conference “Non-Terrestrial Networks, a Native Component of 6G”
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-04 | ETSI Headquarters, 650 Route des Lucioles, Sophia Antipolis cedex, 06921 , 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.
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.

Smart5Grid Final Event
2024-04-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
The Smart5Grid project is quickly approaching its conclusion. We will showcase how the 5G based cloud-edge computing supported the implementation of our four real-life demonstrators to minimize the latency and foster the implementation of Network Applications for the Energy industry.
Please, fill up this form to register for our Final Event and we will be prepared to welcome you in Brussels on the 9th of April 2024, from 10AM to 5PM.
Exact location will be soon communicated!
Register Here!

International Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch) - Call for Papers
2024-04-21 - 2024-04-24 | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Call for Papers – International Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch)
9th edition combined with 5GArch Workshop Series
Co-located with IEEE WCNC’24, 21-24 April 2024, Dubai, UAE
This workshop is organised by the 5G PPP Architecture work group. You are invited to submit your research outcomes.
Important Dates
Paper submission deadline: 22 December 2023
Paper Acceptance Notification: 15 January 2024
Camera Ready: 25 January 2024
More information here.
Submission Instructions
The page length limit for all initial submissions for review is SIX (6) printed pages (10-point font) and must be written in English. Initial submissions longer than SIX (6) pages will be rejected without review.
You can check-out IEEE templates here.
EDAS submission link here.
Organizers
Prof. Dr. Marco Gramaglia (University Carlos III of Madrid, UC3M, Spain), Dr. Ömer Bulakci (Nokia, Germany), Dr. Xi Li (NEC, Germany), & Anastasius Gavras (Eurescom, Germany)

IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference WCNC 2024
2024-04-21 - 2024-04-24
The 2024 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC) will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 21 to 24 April 2024.
Dubai has established itself as a sustainability and technology leader in areas such as solar power, vertical farming, blockchain, 3D printing and artificial intelligence. The current roll-out of 5G mobile internet networks continue to drive forward smart services, machine-to-machine communications, and connected transport. The city’s technology industry focus include the cloud, big data analytics, and mobility – most notably in the field of autonomous transport.
Themed “Wireless Communications for Growing Opportunities,”, Dubai’s edition of this flagship conference of the IEEE Communications Society will feature a comprehensive high-quality program comprising technical sessions, tutorials, and workshops, as well as technology and industry panels. You are invited to submit papers, and proposals for panels, tutorials, and workshops, in all areas of wireless communications, networks, services, and applications.
More information here.

6G-IA and 5G-MAG Joint Workshop on “Media Beyond 5G – Insights from European Projects
2024-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
WORKSHOP
As part the recent engagement between 6G-IA and 5G-MAG (MoU signed between 6G-IA and 5G-MAG), the two organizations have agreed to organize a workshop on Monday 13th May 2024 (10:00 to 12:00 CEST) for an exchange between their members and participants in research projects that may be relevant to Media. The intention of the workshop is to gather insight into the research areas relevant to media and mobile connectivity features and solutions (5G, 5G Advanced and 6G).
The expectation is that the workshop is hand-on, focused on a brief presentation of the project (12’) highlighting the technical problem the project is trying to solve. After that there will be an opportunity for open discussions on requirements, features, technology readiness and prototyping.

AGENDA

TIME
PRESENTATION

10:00
Introduction from 6G-IA (TBC)
Introduction from 5G-MAG (Jordi J. Giménez)

Session 1
SNS Projects presentation (Moderation by Kostas Trichias)

10:10
Project: NANCY

10:25
Project: 6GTandem

10:40
Project: 6G-XR

10:55
Project: FIDAL

11:10
Project: Trialsnet

Session 2
Open Discussion (Moderation by Jordi J. Giménez)

11:30
6G-IA and 5G-MAG Members

12:00
End of the Workshop

REGISTRATION

The event will be held by Webex and you can join by using this link at the due time:

Join the meeting

Alternatively, you can download the ICS file for your calendar here:

ICS File

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IEEE InfoCom 2024
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-23
IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications will take place from 20 to 23 May 2024 in Vancouver, Canada.
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 2024, 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 here.

EuCNC & 6G Summit 2024
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06 | Antwerp, Belgium, Anvers, Belgium
The 2024 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on putting together two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC, in its 33rd edition of a series, supported by the European Commission; the 6G Summit, in its 6th 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 more than 700 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 oral 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 latest results)
Tutorials
Demos and exhibitions, with pitches

Key dates:

26 Jan. 2024 – Deadline for submission of papers for regular oral sessions
26 Jan. 2024 – Deadline for submission of proposals for workshops, special sessions and tutorials
8 Mar. 2024 – Deadline for submission of extended abstracts for posters
8 Mar. 2024 – Notification of acceptance of workshops, special sessions and tutorials
29 Mar. 2024 – Deadline for submission of proposals for exhibitions
1 Apr. 2024 – Notification of acceptance of papers and extended abstracts
12 Apr. 2024 – Deadline for final papers for all sessions and workshops
19 Apr. 2024 – Deadline for authors registration
26 Apr. 2024 – Draft programme available

Please find more information about the event here.

BalkanCom 2024: Call for Special Sessions and Tutorials
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06
The 7th International Balkan Conference on Communications and Networking (BalkanCom 2024) will take place in June 3-6, 2024, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The International Balkan Conference on Communications and Networking (BalkanCom) is a technical conference that brings together researchers in academia, research institutes and industry from all over the world to the historical region of the Balkans. The conference addresses the important challenges in the evolving world of communications and networking, while at the same time bolstering the potential and talent that is found in this exciting and dynamic region.
The BalkanComm 2024 Special Sessions and Tutorials call is now open!
This year’s topic is AI-Enabled Fluid Connectivity and the conference welcomes submissions in a range of fields tackling AI-enabled communications, networking, and applications.
For more information, see here.

#IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for proposals for Special Sessions and Tutorials: February 23, 2024
Deadline for papers: February 15, 2024 (peer-reviewed, accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore)
#SCOPE AND TOPIC
The conference invites original and unpublished papers, tutorials and special sessions in areas including, but not limited to:
– AI for communications and networking
– AI-enabled network architectures and protocols
– AI-driven network management and optimization
– AI-based network security and privacy
– AI applications and services for communications and networking
– AI ethics and social implications for communications and networking
– Machine learning and deep learning for communications and networking
– Reinforcement learning and multi-agent systems for communications and networking
– Federated learning and distributed AI for communications and networking
– Edge, fog and cloud computing for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Internet of Things and smart cities for AI-enabled communications and networking
– 5G and beyond networks for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Optical and quantum communications for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Satellite and space communications for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Vehicular and underwater communications for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Molecular and nanoscale communications for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Social and cognitive communications for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Information and coding theory for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Signal processing and optimization for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Performance analysis and evaluation for AI-enabled communications and networking
– Testbeds and experimental platforms for AI-enabled communications and networking
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your research and join the vibrant BalkanCom community. We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you in the beautiful city of Ljubljana!
For more information, please click here.
#GENERAL CHAIRS
Mihael Mohorčič, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Boštjan Batagelj, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Franco Davoli, University of Genoa & CNIT, Italy
#TPC CHAIRS
Carolina Fortuna, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Filip Lemić, i2CAT, Spain
Danijela Čabrić, UCLA, USA

IEEE International Conference on Communication ICC 2024
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-13 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
IEEE ICC 2024 will be held in Denver, Colorado, from 9 to 13 June 2024.
IEEE ICC 2024 will focus on “Scaling the Peaks of Global Communications“. We 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.
IEEE ICC 2024 conference will be held fully in person.
More information here.

CFP MedComNet 2024 - 22nd Mediterranean Communication and Computer Networking Conference
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13 | Nice, Nice, France
#CALL FOR PAPERS: MedComNet 2024
The 22nd Mediterranean Communication and Computer Networking Conference (MedComNet 2024), June 11-13, 2024
Nice, France
SCOPE AND OVERVIEW
MedComNet 2024 continues the tradition of the MedHocNet conference series that started in Sardinia in 2002 and was held annually in beautiful locations on the shores of the Mediterranean. This year’s edition will take place from the 11th to the 13th of June 2024 in Nizza, France.
MedComNet is a forum for the presentation of new research results in the broad area of wired and wireless communication and computer networking. All aspects of the networking research area are welcome.
This year’s theme will be “Networking in the AI era”, with the aim of discussing the necessary steps in research for developing next generation networks that can orchestrate, share, process or explain AI in order to contribute to a more sustainable, fair, secured and equal access to AI technologies.
Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore. Extended versions of the best papers presented at the conference will be considered, by invitation and upon additional review, for publication in the Elsevier Computer Networks journal.
The best paper in the conference will be awarded the Mario Gerla Best Paper Award.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST
Topics include but are not limited to:

Networking for future applications:
Internet of Things / Cyber-physical systems
Vehicular networks
Localization and location-based services
Networking for the metaverse
Edge, fog and cloud computing
AI-as-a-Service
Distributed Ledger Technologies
Networks at large:
Beyond 5G networks
Edge AI, Networking for AI
Network security and privacy
Routing and multicast
Energy efficiency in networks
Mobile sensing and mobility management
Network economics and pricing
Network management
Network measurement and analysis
Physical and MAC layers:
mmWave, THz, VLC networking
MIMO-based networking
Dynamic spectrum sharing
Interference management and mitigation
Optical networks
Satellite networks
Software-defined Radios
Open RAN
Tools and techniques for advanced networking:
Network coding for 5G
Machine Learning and AI for networks
Software-defined networking
Network virtualization

PAPER SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATION
Only PDF files will be accepted for the review process, and all submissions must be made electronically through EDAS.
Click here to register your paper now!
Important dates:
Paper submission deadline: January 21, 2024
Acceptance notification: March 18, 2024
Registration (authors and early birds): April 10, 2024
Camera Ready Papers due: April 10, 2024
Conference: June 11-13, 2024
Instructions for authors:
Authors are invited to submit original unpublished manuscripts that demonstrate current research related to the aforementioned topics of interest. All paper submissions must be written in English and must be formatted in standard IEEE 2-column format. Only Adobe PDF files will be accepted for the review process.
Further instructions (including the submission link) will be published on the website.
We will consider two different categories of papers:
Full papers should describe novel research contributions and are limited in length to ten (10) printed pages (10-point font) including figures, tables, and references. Papers exceeding ten (10) pages will not be accepted at EDAS, nor reviewed at all.
Short papers should be more visionary in nature and may report on work in progress without finished results. They are meant to present novel perspectives, so as to foster discussion about innovative directions and new points of view. They are limited to at most four (4) pages including figures, tables, and references, but might in many cases be even shorter. Accepted short papers will be included in the proceedings and they will be given (a shorter) time for oral presentation at the conference.
NO SHOW POLICY
Submission to the conference implies willingness to present. No-shows will be excluded from the proceedings. No-show papers are defined as papers submitted by authors who subsequently did not present the paper in-person at the technical meeting. Presentations by proxies are not allowed. No refund of the paid fees can be claimed by the no-show author. Exceptions to this policy can only be made by the Technical Program Chairs and only if there is evidence that the no-show occurred because of unanticipated events beyond the control of the authors, and every option available to the authors to present the paper was exhausted.
PRESENTATION IN CASE OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
The organizing committee will consider the possibility of remote presentations for authors coming from countries with travel restrictions in place due to the COVID pandemic.
GENERAL CHAIR

Prof. Dr. Jérôme Härri (EURECOM, France)

TPC CHAIRS

Prof. Dr. Francesco Restuccia (Northeastern University, USA)
Dr. Ion Turcanu (Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Luxembourg)

"Future Global Intelligent and Sustainable Communications", the 51st Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF)
2024-06-18 - 2024-06-20 | Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, USA, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
The topic of global intelligent and sustainable communications focuses on the latest advances and trends in wireless communication technologies. With the growing demand for faster and more sustainable wireless communication, researchers and practicioners are exploring new approaches to designing and optimizing wireless systems.
Dates:
June 18-20, 2024
Location:
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ, USA
Pricing:

Members: $450 prior to April 3, 2024; $500 after April 3rd.
Regular: $550 prior to April 3, 2024; $600 after April 3rd.
Students: $75

Refund Policy: No refunds after June 1, 2024. Prior to June 1, 90% refund
Important Dates:
Extended Abstract Deadline: 29th May 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 7th June 2024
Early registration: 21st May 2024
Final paper and Copyright Licence Submission: 13th June 2024
Contact Information: Please contact Daniel Drutz (drutz@rowan.edu) for information.
More information and registration are available here.

2nd PhD School on challenges and technologies for 5G Connected Automated Mobility and 5G-empowered media applications across Europe
2024-06-20 - 2024-06-21 | Paris-Saclay campus, 15 rue Georges Clemenceau, Orsay, 91400, France
Three major European projects, 5G-ROUTES and 5GMediaHUB (EC co-funding) and 5GOpenRoad (BPI co-funding), have teamed up to organize the 2nd PhD School on challenges and technologies for 5G Connected Automated Mobility and 5G-empowered media applications across Europe.
The PhD School is free of charge (excluding travel and accommodation), and will take place on 20-21 June 2024, Paris-Saclay campus, France (the exact venue will be announced later).
The PhD School is a unique opportunity for young researchers (PhD students) and undergrad students (Master students) to get insights on diverse challenges of 5G for CAM in cross-border scenarios (terrestrial and maritime) and on 5G-empowered media applications and NetApps from senior researchers with an academic or industrial background.
The event is also a great opportunity to develop your professional network, both in academia and industry.
Participants are strongly encouraged to submit an extended abstract. Accepted extended abstracts will be presented as posters.
The call for extended abstracts and posters can be found here.
The programme is available to download here.
More information is available here.

COMNEXT Next Generation Communication Technology & Solutions Expo 2024
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-28 | Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan
RX Japan Ltd. organises the COMNEX, the international exhibition where the next generation of communication technologies, including 6G, will come together. It will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from 26 to 28 June 2024.

The exhibition will specialise in next-generation communication technologies such as 6G, Private 5G, IoT, optical communications and 8K video transmission. It will be an international exhibition attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.

6 specialized areas:
– 5G/6G Technology Area
– 5G/6G Material Area
– FOE (Optical Communication) Area
– VCOM/8K Technology Area
– NEXT STAGE

More information here.

IEEE PIMRC 2024 CALL FOR PAPERS - WORKSHOP PROPOSALS EXTENSION
2024-09-02 - 2024-09-05 | Valencia Conference Center, Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 60,, Valencia, 46015, Spain
The 35th edition of the annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) will be held in Valencia, Spain from 2 September to 5 September.
The symposium has become one of the two major conferences of the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) in the field of wireless communications and networking. Originally founded as a workshop in London in 1989, it developed over the years to become a major international conference, attracting technical communities from all regions and continents. After two successful editions in Asia and America, the 2024 edition returns to Europe, and will be held in face-to-face format. PIMRC 2024 will assemble worldwide experts to deliver keynotes, tutorials, workshops, industry panels, and high-quality technical sessions.
Prospective authors are invited to submit original technical papers, as well as proposals for panels, tutorials, and workshops, addressing a wide range of topics in wireless and mobile communications, including but not limited to:
• Communication Theory• Beyond 5G Technologies• Next-Generation Wireless Systems• New spectrum bands• Software-defined and Open Interface-based Networks• Emerging Wireless Solutions and Applications• Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Networks• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Communications• Green and Energy-Efficient Networks• Integrated Sensing, Localization and Communication• Ultra/Tera Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO)• Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz Communications• Holographic and Near-field Communications• Massive Internet of Things (IoT) and Sensor Networks• Non-terrestrial Networks• Mobile Edge, Cloud, and Fog Computing• Data-driven, Large-scale, Network Modelling and Optimization• Digital Twins and Autonomous Networks• Vehicular Communications• Wireless Security and Privacy
IMPORTANT DATES:
Workshop Proposals: 19 Jan. 3 Feb. 2024 (EXTENDED)
Tutorial Proposals: 10 Feb. 2024
Full Paper Submissions: 10 Feb. 2024
Panel Proposals: 23 Mar. 2024
Acceptance Notification: 3 May 2024
Final Manuscript: 18 May 2024

Executive and Technical Program Chairs:
Narcís Cardona (iTEAM-UPV, Spain)
David López-Pérez (iTEAM-UPV, Spain)
pimrc24@iteam.upv.es
You can download the CFP here, and you can also follow themon Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn for updates.

MobiCom 2024: The 30th Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-04
The 30th Annual International Conference On Mobile Computing And Networking will take place from September 30 – October 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C., USA.
ACM MobiCom 2024 is the thirtieth in a series of annual conferences sponsored by ACM SIGMOBILE dedicated to addressing the challenges in the areas of mobile computing and wireless and mobile networking. The MobiCom conference series serves as a highly selective, premier international forum addressing networks, systems, algorithms, and applications that support mobile computers and wireless networks.
Upcoming Important Dates

Deadlines
Dates

Abstract Registration
March 8, 2024 23:59 AoE

Paper Submission
March 15, 2024 23:59 AoE

Early Notification
May 10, 2024

Reviews Released to Authors
May 24, 2024

Rebuttals Due
May 31, 2024 23:59 AoE

Notification of Acceptance
June 21, 2024

More information here.

6G Forum - The Next Leap: Will 6G Deliver?
2024-10-01
RCR Wireless News invites you to the free virtual 6G Forum on October 1st. This forum will dive into the latest 6G research, explore future services and discuss deployment timelines.
As the conversation around 6G heats up, the telco industry remains divided. While many CSPs are heavily investing in 6G R&D and focusing on energy-efficient networks, others question the benefits and ROI, especially with ongoing efforts to monetize 5G.
Join RCR Wireless News on October 1st for industry-led discussions that will tackle the challenges of making 6G a reality and explore the essential question: ‘Why do we actually need 6G?’
More information on: https://www.6g-forum.com

IEEE Future Networks World Forum 2024, to be held in Dubai, UAE, 15-17 October
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-17
IEEE Future Networks World Forum is proud to announce that the IEEE FNWF’24 will be hosting a series of symposiums on emerging topics in future networking technologies. These symposiums will provide an excellent opportunity for those who wish to showcase their work and get recognized for their work. They will provide a platform to discuss the latest advances and explore new ideas to develop and deploy future-generation communication networks. The IEEE FNWF’24 welcomes participation worldwide, and the symposiums intend to bring the latest future network technologies to the forefront.
Paper submission guidelines are here.

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM:
Title: OPTICAL-WIRELESS CONVERGENCE: BEYOND XHAUL, ENABLING THE COMMUNICATIONS-COMPUTING CONTINUUM
Chair, Organizer: Jorge Pereira, EC
Abstract:
With the accelerating deployment of 5G NR and with the advent of the so-called Communications-Computing continuum, the role of optical in providing more than just backbone capacity is becoming critical. This Symposium will provide a first glimpse at the challenges in this area. A number of EU-funded projects in the context of 5G PPP and 6G SNS JU will present their approach and achievements thus far.

Topics of interest:
Areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

chip, components and antennas
in-chip opto-electrical integration
Xhaul; from GPON to TPON
remoting of BS/AP, Open-RAN
Edge computing and MEC

Agenda* Session: “From RAN Disaggregation to 3Cs”
Chair:- Jorge Pereira, EC
>>> 5G PPP

INT5GENT – Integrating 5G enabling technologies in a holistic service to physical layer 5G system platform – Dimitris Apostolopoulos, ICCS
5G-COMPLETE – A unified network, Computational and stOrage resource Management framework targeting end-to-end Performance optimization for secure 5G muLti-tEchnology and multi-Tenancy Environments – Dimitris Apostolopoulos, ICCS
TERAWAY – Terahertz technology for ultra-broadband and ultra-wideband operation of backhaul and fronthaul links in systems with SDN management of network and radio resources – Christos Tsokos, ICCS
5G-CLARITY – Integrating 5GNR, WiFi and LiFi in Private Networks with Slicing Support – IHP (TBC)

>>> 6G SNS

SEASON: SElf-MAnaged Sustainable High-Capacity Optical Networks – Luis Velasco, UPC
FLEX-SCALE: Flexibly Scalable Energy Efficient Networking – Ioannis Tomkos, Univ. Patras
SUPERIOT: Truly Sustainable Printed Electronics-Based IoT Combining Optical and Radio Wireless Technologies – Tuomas Paso, Univ. Oulu
6G-MUSICAL: 6G-Multiband Wireless And Optical Signalling For Integrated Communications, Sensing And Localization – IT Aveiro (TBC)
ECO-ENET: Efficient Confluent Edge Networks – Dan Kilper, Trinity College Dublin
6G-EWOC: AI-Enhanced Fibre-Wireless Optical 6G Network In Support Of Connected Mobility – UPC (TBC)
PROTEUS-6G: Programmable Reconfigurable Optical Transport For Efficiently Offering Unconstrained Services In 6G – Ioannis Tomkos, Univ. Patras
OPTI-6G: Optical 6G Cell Free Networks – John Cosmas, Brunel University London

* agenda is evolving.

6G Evolution Summit, 3&4 December 2024 (Free Virtual Event)
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-04
6G Evolution Summit that will take place on December 3-4, 2024 as a Free Virtual Event.
Event Agenda
This conference agenda spans four sessions focusing on the development, technical challenges, and sustainability goals associated with 6G technology.
Full agenda: https://www.fierce-network.com/fiercenetworkcom/6g-evolution-summit-2024
Session 1 on December 3, titled “Defining the 6G Future,” explores upcoming use cases, current progress, and the ecosystem needed for 6G, focusing on applications like digital sensing and the tactile internet. Keynote speaker Colin Wilcock of 6G IA will open, followed by a fireside chat with David Soldani from Rakuten and a panel moderated by Stefan Pongratz from Dell’Oro.
Session 2 addresses “5G Advanced,” the bridge between 5G and 6G, emphasizing how 5G Advanced use cases lay the groundwork for 6G development. Preston Marshall of Google will deliver the keynote, and a panel discussion led by Sylwia Kechiche from OpenSignal will include experts like Professor Monisha Ghosh of SpectrumX.
Session 3 on December 4, titled “Navigating the THz Spectrum with AI/ML,” examines the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in overcoming THz spectrum challenges essential for 6G. Andreas Roessler from Rohde & Schwarz will present a keynote, and Monica Paolini of Senza Fili will moderate a panel with Scott Patrick from NTIA.
Session 4 explores “Delivering on Sustainability Objectives with 6G Connectivity,” where experts will discuss how 6G can support environmentally sustainable networks through AI-driven efficiency and resource management. Matti Latva-aho from the University of Oulu will lead a fireside chat, with a panel including Venkatesh Ramaswamy from The MITRE Corporation.
The event offers a comprehensive look into how 6G technologies could redefine connectivity, bridging the present with a more sustainable, high-speed future.

About 6G Evolution Summit

When Fierce Network first launched the 6G Evolution Summit back in 2022, there was a slight sense that it was too soon to be talking about this next generation of connectivity before 5G had even taken off. But two years on and we have seen the increased momentum and excitement around the 6G industry which is currently on track to reach a tremendous value of $46.20 billion by 2033. And with the first specifications of 6G detailed in 3GPP’s Release 19 as early as next year, it’s time for communication service providers (CSPs) to reflect on what progress has been made so far and what needs to be done to foster in the new connectivity ecosystem. Join Fierce Network’s 6G Evolution Summit where we will invite industry leaders to discuss the latest topics and developments in the 6G discussion.

6GArch – 4th International Workshop on 6G Architecture – Call For Papers
2024-12-08 08:00 - 2024-12-12 17:00
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
Paper Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2024
Camera Ready: 1 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)

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

5th IEEE International Symposium on Joint Communications & Sensing
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-30
January 28 – 30, 2025
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.
