A collaborative approach to 6G – the role of European National Initiatives and SNS JU
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 16:00-17:30, room EH.A (level2)
Session Chair:
- Pavlos Fournogerakis (SNS JU. BE)
- Toon Norp (TNO, NL)
- Prachi Sachdeva (TNO, NL)
The SNS ICE project has been working since 2023 on aligning the European vision and work carried out on 6G, among all key European stakeholders, including the SNS JU, EU National Initiatives and other peer associations. EU National Initiatives have been operational since 2018, working on cutting-edge 6G technologies and challenges, while the SNS JU has had a major impact on future networks Research and Innovation activities with 79 projects funded (and still growing). The goal of the CSAs, SNS ICE and now SNS CO-OP, is to ensure a coordinated approach towards 6G by encouraging the Member States to take a more collaborative approach amongst themselves and with the SNS JU. Several steps in this direction have already been taken, including workshops, deliverables, and facilitated conversations amongst the Member States. The goal of this convened session is to highlight the work that has been done by SNS ICE and being continued by SNS CO-OP in this regard and to share the main results and recommendations from the project, highlighting the most promising collaboration areas among EU researchers. In addition, a moderated panel discussion amongst the representatives of the National Initiatives will provide the opportunity for an interactive discussion among EU experts and to learn about the current state of the 6G work carried out in various EU nations, how that has evolved since the beginning, and the current challenges being faced.
Programme
Opening presentation by the SNS JU [10 min]
Presentation of results and trends observed by SNS-ICE [20 min]
Break (10 min)
Panel discussion with NI representatives [50 mins]
Specific questions for panel to be defined later
Panel members to be confirmed
