Newsflash March 2024
Latest 5G top news
5G PPP Projects @ MWC24 |
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On 26-29 February 2024 the Mobile World Congress 2024 took place in Barcelona, Spain. MWC Barcelona is one of the largest and most significant events in the mobile technology industry. It serves as a platform for companies, innovators, and experts from around the world to showcase their latest products, technologies, and ideas related to mobile communication. The event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, product launches, demonstrations and networking opportunities. It covered a wide range of topics, including smartphones, telecoms infrastructure, software development, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and more. Besides new smartphones and other innovative devices, emerging technologies were there to help 5G advanced come true, of course including revolutionary devices and topics such as APIs, AI and Cloud have been everywhere. There were numerous applications for Generative AI in various sectors. AI emerged as one of the hottest topics with GenAI being the key technology for customer service and network management. Multiple smartphones and wearables were showcased at MWC with embedded AI. On top of that, the AI-RAN alliance was announced with the goal of integrating AI into cellular networks to enhance RANs. The Alliance will focus mainly on three main issues: AI for RAN (enhancing RAN capabilities through AI to improved spectrum efficiency), AI with RAN (integrating AI and RAN to increase infrastructure efficiency and create new avenues for revenues) and AI on RAN (deploying AI services at the network edge through RAN for an increased efficiency and creation of new services). Another AI-based alliance, the Global Telco Alliance including SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, SotfBank was inked to develop AI models specifically designed for telecom players. 5G PPP projects were also there. 5GMED The 5GMED project participated in the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, represented by consortium partners including Cellnex Telecom, Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), IRT Saint Exupéry, i2CAT, Mobile World Capital Barcelona, and Nearby Computing. TechArena had the opportunity to make an interview with José Lopez Luque, the coordinator of the 5GMED project and Senior Innovation Programme Manager at Cellnex, the discussion focused on the EU-funded 5GMED initiative that aims to test service resiliency across borders, facilitating the development of low latency use cases such as autonomous driving. The interview is available on TechArena website. More information is available here. MARSAL IQU, the project coordinator for MARSAL, took the lead in representing the project at MWC 24 in Barcelona. At the event, IQU set up a booth to showcase MARSAL’s innovations and results, effectively highlighting the project’s contributions. More information is available here. 5G-ERA and 5GMediaHub iQuadrat represented 5G-ERA and 5GMediaHub. 5G-ROUTES 5G-ROUTES project presented the last achievements at iQuadrat and CTTC booths. 5G-EPICENTRE 5G-EPICENTRE was present at CTTC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise stands.
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Introduction To DEDICAT6G Architecture Is Now Online |
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On 26 March 2024, the project uploaded a blog-like description of the DEDICAT6G architecture to get a quick overview of how the DEDICAT6G Platform works. The introduction is available here. |
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SMART5GRID @ ISGAN and ENEEC |
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On 22 February 2024 and in the context of the webinar ‘Approaching 5G-based Edge-Could Computing: Fostering the digital transition of the energy industry’ the Project Coordinator, Daniele Porcu, talked about the Network Applications concept through the Smart5Grid project and Smart5Grid platform which automatically validates and verifies those applications, fostering the creation of a new ecosystem of device virtualization experts. The webinar was organised by ISGAN (Ιnternational Smart Grid Action Network) and more than 100 people had registered. Slides of the webinar are available here. More information is available on ISGAN and Smart5Grid websites. ENEEC On 22 February 2024, ENEEC, a networking event, was organized organized by Engineering Students of the University, to connect with companies. Hélio Simeão from Ubiwhere presented Smart5Grid and the opportunity that students have to interact with experts from the energy, software and telco domains, in the context of grid modernization using technologies like 5G and edge computing. Students could also dive into topics like our Network Apps by registering to the Open S5G Platform and get in touch with industry standards like 3GPP/ETSI. More information is available here. |
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DRAGON @ EU CAP2024 Conference |
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The results of DRAGON were presented at the 18th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EU CAP2024), which was held in Glasgow (Scotland) from 17 to 22 March , 2024. A paper titled “Single material multilayer radome for D band applications,” authored by Arto Hujanen, V. Ermolov, was presented. More information is available here. |
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5G-IANA Open Call#1 Results and Open Call#2 Info Day Webinar |
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Open Call#1 results On 13 March 2024 5G-IANA published a press release and a video to present the results of the Open Call#1 opened for SMEs and start-ups from Europe from 22 February to 17 June 2023. The press release is available here and the video is available here. Open Call#2 Info Day Webinar On 19 March 2024 the Open Call#2 Info Day Webinar took place at 11:00 CET Agenda:
More information is available here.
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5GASP: 5G Innovations for Verticals Workshop |
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 On 13 March 2024 took place the 5G Innovations for Verticals workshop in Athens, Greece. This was the last public event of 5GASP and gathered not only 5GASP partners but also partners from 5G-IANA, 5G-Epicentre, Smart5Grid and some external guests from Greece.
In this workshop, 5GASP partners and other ICT-41 projects (5G-IANA, 5G-Epicentre, Smart5Grid) approached the achievements of the 5GASP project and of other ICT-41 projects accordingly, to show and highlight the technological progress made by the 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. More information is available here |
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5GMEDIAHUB Hackathon |
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 The 5GMediaHUB Hackathon, powered by APART, took place on Tuesday 12 March 2024 in Athens, bringing together SMEs, startups, and individual developers to explore the future of multimedia experiences.
Representatives from the ICT-41 projects 5G-IANA and EVOLVED5G also onboarded their Network Applications on the comprehensive and all-in-one 5GMediaHUB Experimentation Facility. More information is available here. |
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VITAL-5G online meeting with ETSI OSM LG |
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 On 8 March 2024, VITAL-5G took part in a meeting with ETSI OSM LG in an effort to explain the usage of OSM in the scope of the project and investigate collaboration and engagement with the OSM ecosystem maximizing the impact of the VITAL-5G outcomes. Partners NXW, ORO and eBOS took part in the fruitful discussions.
More information is available here.
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5G-BLUEPRINT Final Review |
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 On 6 and 7 March, the 5G-Blueprint partners gathered in Antwerp, Belgium, for the final review on the work conducted within the project, in its quest to design and validate a technical architecture, business and governance model for uninterrupted cross-border teleoperated transport based on 5G connectivity.
In the stunning environment of the local Havenhuis, provided by project partner Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Project Coordinator Wim Vandenberghe (Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Flemish Ministry of Mobility and Public Works) and Technical Coordinator Johann Marquez-Barja (IMEC) lead the consortium partners in comprehensively presenting their joint and separate efforts within 5G-Blueprint, from its inception to the successful Final Showcase Event of last November, all while highlighting key achievements and testing conducted – Check out videos section to se all demos. More information is available here.
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RISE-6G Final Demonstration Video |
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 On 4 March 2024, the RISE-6G project released its final demonstration video on its YouTube channel.
The project has successfully conducted one of its field trial demonstrations regarding target localization via exploiting the intelligent RF reflection patterns of the impinging signals enabled by the RIS technology. The field trial was conducted in a realistic factory environment at Centro Ricerche Fiat using a commercially available 5G Base Station and two RIS prototypes developed within the project, with the purpose of detecting the location of a commercial User Equipment (UE) mounted on an Automatic Guided Vehicle. More information is available here.
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5GMETA published its Open Platform |
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On 29 February 2024, the 5GMETA consortium has just published the 5GMETA Open Platform, the result of the work of the last 42 months. The 5GMETA Github account where the source code of the 5GMETA Platform can be found is here: https://github.com/5gmeta The link to the 5GMETA Zenodo account where some sample datasets can be found is here: https://zenodo.org/communities/5gmeta/records?q=&f=resource_type%3Adataset&l=list&p=1&s=10&sort=newest The datasets can be used to test and play with the 5GMETA Platform. More information is available here. |
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5G-MOBIX @ RTR Conference 2024 with 5G-CARMEN and 5GCROCO |
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During RTR Conference 2024 which took place on 11-13 February 2024, in Brussels, a session moderated by the 5G-MOBIX project officer Jorge Pereira and fully dedicated to CCAM and 5G Connectivity, Coen Bresser from ERTICO – ITS Europe presented 5G-MOBIX; the completed work by all partners, the results and goals achieved before passing on the torch to the new EU-funded CCAM-related projects.
A great opportunity to showcase the project developments, with other projects 5G-CARMEN and 5GCroCo Cross-Border Connected and Automated Mobility. More information is available here.
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SCoDIHNet monthly news |
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The Smart Connectivity DIH Network has mainly worked on the following topics 1/ Following the survey organised early 2024, it happens that 71 organisations representing DIHs and technology providers coming from AIOTI and 6G-IA brought their interest to stay active in SCoDIHNet. A few of them did not gave any answers as the reminding ones are no more interested by SCoDIHNet activities. An update of the mailing list will be made accordingly. 2/ In the survey, it was also asked if members are ready to stay they have to pay 200€ fees/year and most of them are not able to support these costs. It was decided to keep SCoDIHNet free and open to all interested organisations. 3/ Following an analysis of the SCoDIHNet membership, it happens that very few 6G-IA are members, a call for interest has been sent to all 6G-IA members in order to involve some of them in SCoDIHNet and get a balanced representation of the SNS. 4/ A survey has been put in place in order to better understand the key services that DIHs members are expected from SCoDIHNet. Among the 33 services provided, the 5 key services are: 1) Development of EU proposals, 2) Organisation of pan-EU collaborative R&D, 3) Initiating (ad-hoc) EU interregional collaborations, 4) EU instruments and calls information and 5) Mapping of R&D capacities/capabilitie. A white paper will be initiated in order to bring concrete actions in front each of the services. |
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ETSI Conference on Non Terrestrial NetworksSophia Antipolis, France – 3 – 4 April, 2024 |
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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.
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. |
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Smart5Grid Final EventBrussels, Belgium – 9 April, 2024 |
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The Smart5Grid project is quickly approaching its conclusion. It will showcase how the 5G based cloud-edge computing supported the implementation of Smart5Grid project 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 Smart5Grid project Final Event and the project will be prepared to welcome you in Brussels on the 9th of April 2024, from 9:30AM to 5PM. Location: Atelier 29, Rue Jacques de Lalaing 29, Brussels. |
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International Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch) – Call for PapersDubai, UAE- 21-24 April, 2024 |
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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. Research outcomes are welcome. Important Dates
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. IEEE templates are here. EDAS submission link is here. Organizers
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IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference WCNC 2024Dubai, UAE- 21-24 April, 2024 |
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The 2024 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC) will be held in Dubai, UAE, from 21 to 24 April 2024. 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 is available here. |
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5G and Industrial Wireless Arena @ Hannover Messe 2024Hannover, Germany – 22-26 April, 2024 |
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Again this year, innovative and well-known companies, R&D and Alliances, like Siemens, Moxa, Weidmüller, HUAWEI, Qualcomm, Rhode &Schwarz, Pepperl & Fuchs, Fraunhofer Institutes, LoRa Alliance, Ericsson, Nokia, etc.) will be exhibiting. The Arena offers a unique combination of live technology demonstrations, expert presentations and face-to-face networking with companies from the 5G and industrial wireless ecosystem. The central focus of the “5G and Industrial Wireless Arena” will be the forum, where, among other things, the wide range of possible applications in industry and the prospects for the 6G network will be discussed. The program will be soon available on the HANNOVER MESSE website. You can use the link to download your personal ticket:5G and Industrial Wireless Arena. More information is available here. |
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IEEE InfoCom 2024Vancouver, Canada- 20-23 May, 2024 |
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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 is available here. |
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EuCNC and 6GSummitAntwerp, Belgium- 3-6 June, 2024 |
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BalkanCom 2024: Call for Special Sessions and TutorialsLjubljana, Slovenia – 3-6 June, 2024 |
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IEEE International Conference on Communication ICC 2024Denver, USA – 9-13 June, 2024 |
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CFP MedComNet 2024 – 22nd Mediterranean Communication and Computer Networking ConferenceNice, France – 11-13 June, 2024 |
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COMNEXT Next Generation Communication Technology & Solutions Expo 2024Tokyo, Japan – 26-28 June, 2024 |
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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 specialize 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:
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IEEE PIMRC 2024 CALL FOR PAPERS – WORKSHOP PROPOSALS EXTENSIONValencia, Spain – 2-5 September, 2024 |
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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) You can download the CFP here, and you can also follow themon Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn for updates. |
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MobiCom 2024: The 30th Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and NetworkingWashington, USA – September 30 – October 4, 2024 |
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The 30th Annual International Conference On Mobile Computing And Networking will take place from September 30 – October 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C., USA. 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
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The editor of the 5G PPP newsflash on behalf of the 6GStart Project is Carole Manero, IDATE, 601 rue Georges Méliès, 34000 Montpellier, France.
This document reflects only the views of its authors.
