Sophia Antipolis, France ETSI is pleased to announce our exceptional one-day event, ETSI 6G Monday “where it all begins”, taking place face-to-face in ETSI Headquarters on April 14, 2025.
Dive into the future of technology at ETSI 6G Monday
Join us for an intensive technology deep-dive and explore the key aspects of 6G technologies and the related standards. ETSI 6G Monday will showcase the latest advancements in technology research whilst highlighting ongoing (pre)-standards activities in ETSI and early developments and plans in 3GPP for the upcoming Release-20. With a focus on the European 6G landscape, the programme will examine the status of key EC-funded projects that are successfully contributing to ETSI initiatives on standards and open source.
The ETSI 6G Monday will be the perfect entry point for reviewing the European 6G landscape, research initiatives, and the standardization status before joining experts from the wider ecosystem for open debates on the future of 6G and its impact in the 6G FORGE event.
ETSI 6G Monday precedes the 6G FORGE Event that will take place the following days (15 - 16 April 2025), nearby in Sophia Antipolis, hosted by Eurecom.
6G FORGE will bring together advocates and sceptics to critically assess 6G’s real value, aligning its development with industry needs and growth opportunities beyond cost reduction.
What to Expect at ETSI 6G Monday?
- Insights into some key European initiatives and research projects shaping the next mobile generation
- Overview of the fundamental 6G technologies and the key differences between 5GAdvanced and 6G
- Open dialogue and insights on the connection between fundamental research and standards
- Overview of new standardization initiatives and how those standards can accelerate research ideas to the marketplace
- Perspectives on how innovators / academics / SMEs / startups can get involved in 6G standards
- Engaging conversations between researchers, academics, policy makers and standards bodies on the 6G opportunity
Why attend?
- Learn about the latest status of 6G research and standards
- Gain insights on the planned 6G timescales and opportunities to contribute
- Have your say on what 6G should be: an evolution from 5G providing more of the same OR revolutionary innovations?
- Exchange ideas with peers from the industry and leading experts on essential topics related to 5G / 6G developments
- .. and much more.
Who should attend?
The event is of particular interest for:
- Researchers and academics working on beyond 5G / 6G standards,
- Organizations and individuals working on 5G / 5G standards,
- EU funded projects in the area of future connectivity,
- Technologists and innovators working on new technology developments,
- Disruptive thinkers wishing to question the status quo of telecoms standards making.
- Interested individuals wishing to learn the latest developments in new technologies, from research to standards
This 1-day, face-to-face event will start at 10.30am CET and end at 6pm CET, followed by a networking cocktail.
Watch this space as the programme is currently being built.
- Session 1: European 6G Landscape – Maximizing the output of EU research into the global 6G standard
In this session dedicated to the European investments and platforms for 6G research, we will hear from the European Commission, 6G-IA and SNS-JU on the numerous opportunities and directions for 6G research in Europe.
- Session 2: From Research to Standards – 6G in 3GPP and major projects, how do they interplay?
Here we will examine further the status and plans of 6G in 3GPP, and several large EU projects will exchange on their experiences contributing to the 6G standard.
- Session 3: From Research to Standards - EU projects making impact in ETSI
By examining real examples of how EU funded projects have contributed successfully to ISGs and SDGs in ETSI, we will present both the technical aspects, and the recommended best practices for researchers to contribute to standards.
- Concluding panel: What is next?
The concluding panel will welcome subject experts to openly discuss the potential future directions for 6G, and how the conversation will be continued throughout the week.
- Networking Cocktail
The conference is organized at ETSI's Headquarters in the South of France.
ETSI, 650 Route des Lucioles
06921 Sophia Antipolis, cedex
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