IPCEI ME/CT & Next-Gen Networks: From Microelectronics to Secure, Smart & Sustainable 6G
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 14:00 – 17:30, room 1.D
Organisers:
- Mirelle Ter Veer (ABGI for IPCEI ME/CT Communication Team, )
- Emmanuel Muhr (ABGi France for IPCEI ME/CT Communication Team, )
Motivation and Background
The COMMUNICATE Workstream is a key pillar of the IPCEI ME/CT initiative, designed to advance innovative semiconductor-based communication technologies in Europe. With 700+ industry and research stakeholders and over €21B in funding, IPCEI ME/CT plays a vital role in developing next-generation connectivity solutions, including 5G, 6G, and beyond.This workshop will highlight:- Breakthroughs in microelectronics innovation for communication technologies- The role of secure and energy-efficient data transmission in modern networks- Key challenges in cybersecurity, scalability, and interoperability- How industry players can collaborate with the IPCEI ecosystem
With Europe’s digital sovereignty and technological leadership at stake, this session aims to foster discussions on future communication infrastructures, policy implications, and real-world applications.By participating in EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025, we aim to contribute to the ongoing discussions on next-generation communication infrastructures, network security, and microelectronics innovation. Our workshop complements the conference’s focus on 5G/6G advancements, AI-driven connectivity, and semiconductor-driven network evolution by providing insights into how large-scale European initiatives like IPCEI ME/CT are accelerating these developments. By bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, we will explore how collaborative efforts can strengthen Europe’s leadership in secure, high-performance, and sustainable communication technologies.
Structure
14:00 – 15:30: Session 1
- Keynote/ Introduction Overview of IPCEI ME/CT & Workstream Communicate & Strategic importance of Europe’s semiconductor-driven connectivity – Stefan Wunderer, Nokia
- Technical Talk 1 New generation of engineered substrates for 6G technologies – Francois Brunier, Soitec
- Technical Talk 2 Towards sub-THz communication – promising advances in test and measurement technology – Frank Groeger, Rohde&Schwarz
Coffee break
16:00 – 17:30: Session 2
- Technical Talk 3 RISC-V in the 6G roadmap for European Sovereignty – Ivan Rodero, OpenChip
- Technical Talk 4 HyperPIC – new approach to optical sensing – Karolina Salajczyk-Stefanska, Vigo Photonics
- Panel Discussion/ Q&A:
- ○ Moderator: Emmanuel Muhr (ABGi France)
- ○ Stefan Wunderer (Nokia)
- ○ Francois Brunier (Soitec)
- ○ Frank Groeger (Rohde&Schwarz)
- ○ Ivan Rodero (OpenChip)
- ○ Karolina Salajczyk-Stefanska (Vigo Photonics)
