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Posted by Therese Christoffersen 536 Hits
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Event type: Interoperability Events
Event Technology: Open Source MANO

The ETSI TeraFlowSDN (TFS) community is organizing the TFS#7 Hackfest on 19-22 May 2025. This Hackfest will be hosted by CTTC in their premises in Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain and will be dedicated to the integration of a Network Slice Controller (NSC) with TeraFlowSDN.

The TFS#7 Hackfest will be co-located with the TFS#7 Plenary, on 20 May 2025 and the TFS#7 Ecosystem Day, on 21 May 2025, the OSL#6 Plenary, on 22 May 2025 and the ISG F5G#22 Plenary on 20-23 May. A cross-community TFS & OSL (Openslice) & F5G (Fifth Generation Fixed Network) meeting is planned on 21 May afternoon.

Scope: 

The TFS#7 Hackfest is a hands-on event designed to foster collaboration among new and experienced TFS developers and users who will be working together on the integration of a Network Slice Controller (NSC) with TeraFlowSDN. The NSC is a new component in the TFS framework implementing IETF Network Slice life cycle management.

During the week, Wednesday will be dedicated to the TFS#7 Ecosystem Day, where research projects, TFS users and community members will be exchanging on TFS use cases, plans, requirements and priorities for future releases.

The TFS#7 Hackfest and Ecosystem Day will be co-located with the TFS#7 Plenary meeting as well as the SDG OSL#6 and F5G#22 Plenary meetings, making it an excellent opportunity for cross-community collaboration and networking.

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 1057 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

Following directly from an ETSI’s 6G Monday, 6G FORGE will bring together advocates and doubters from across the industry to make sure we can address two critical issues:

Aligning 6G development or prioritisation with the business context and priorities of the industry and its customers. Linking the evolution from 5G to 6G with growth opportunities.

We’ve all heard the hype, and some of us are already in Gartner’s “trough of disillusionment”. It’s high time for real talk. Join experts from industry, government, R&D and end-users to determine the true value of 6G for stakeholders and how best to achieve it.

6G FORGE will be hosted by Eurecom on 15-16 April 2025, in Sophia Antipolis, France, only a mile or so away from ETSI’s HQ.

Find out more about 6G FORGE and register at www.telcoforge.com/6g-forge/ 

 

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 721 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is pleased to support the DSP Leaders World Forum, returning to iconic Royal Windsor on 3-4 June 2025, and bringing together industry visionaries, innovators and decision-makers to explore how CSPs, together with their ecosystem partners, are modernising networks to enable the provision of new services and innovations for their customers.

This year’s forum will spotlight the challenges and opportunities of designing and implementing customer-centric networks that empower business customers with the services they need to accelerate their own digital transformation.

Find out more, view the agenda and register here. 

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 241 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is proud to support TelecomTV Spotlight on 5G. 

Spotlight on 5G is back! From 3-6 March, we’ll bring you multimedia coverage of the hottest industry news, game-changing announcements, cutting-edge solutions, and groundbreaking product launches that take place at MWC25.

As part of our Barcelona coverage, tune in to The Slice, our daily news coverage straight from the MWC25 show floor, for the latest updates from the event, alongside exclusive CXO-level service provider interviews, lively panel discussions, and expert analysis.

Spotlight on 5G is your window into the key strategic moves – essential viewing for anyone connected to the global telecom sector. Don’t miss out! 

Find out more here 

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 610 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events
Event Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV)

ETSI is pleased to support the FutureNet MENA (FutureNet Middle East & North Africa), taking place on 27-28 May 2025 at Conrad Hotel, Dubai

FutureNet MENA 2025 is the premier event bringing the global telecoms industry together to explore and address the strategic and commercial priorities shaping today’s digital landscape. This event is the ultimate platform for decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of network transformation.

At the heart of FutureNet MENA is the focus on Network Automation and AI, two foundational pillars driving the next wave of telecom growth. With the explosion of cloud services and IoT, service providers face unprecedented data challenges, requiring networks to handle immense complexity and scale. AI and automation have emerged as critical enablers to ensure intelligent network operations, self-healing capabilities, and real-time decision-making, while reducing delays and errors.

The agenda is designed to tackle the industry's most pressing questions, including:

How can AI enable intelligent, self-optimising networks? What role does automation play in building resilience and competitiveness in a hyper-connected world? How can telcos evolve to meet the growing demands of data-intensive applications?

Through its market-leading events, webinars, and insights, FutureNet MENA is setting the agenda for a more agile, efficient, and intelligent telecoms future. Join us to shape the conversation, share your vision, and network with industry leaders as we redefine the role of technology in transforming global connectivity.

Be part of the future. Be part of FutureNet MENA 2025.

Detailed information including agenda, registration is available on the event web site.   

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Event type: Conferences & Summits
Event Technology: 5G

ETSI is pleased to announce our exceptional one-day event, ETSI 6G Monday, 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 

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 6905 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events
Event Technology: Artificial Intelligence

ETSI is pleased to support the 2025 edition of the MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World Congress, which will take place from March 25th to 27th at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.

About the 2025 Edition

This year, the main sessions of the congress will cover AI’s impact on networking and SRv6 deployments. Other sessions will address IP/optical networks, routing challenges, 5G/6G and the edge, latency, and security. For 25 years, the Congress has highlighted and explained the processes of softwarization, disaggregation, and cloudification.

Join ETSI SDG TeraFlow SDN

Waleed Akbar, ETSI SDG TFS contributor and researcher at Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), will be presenting opensource perspectives on Network Automation using ETSI TeraFlowSDN in the Automation track on 27 March 2025.

For more details about the event and the agenda, please visit https://www.uppersideconferences.com/mpls-sdn-nfv/

 

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 1293 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events
Event Technology: Artificial Intelligence

ETSI is pleased to actively support this year again FutureNet World 2025. FutureNet World 2025 is the premier event bringing the global telecoms industry together to explore and address the strategic and commercial priorities shaping today’s digital landscape. Taking place on 7-8 May 2025 at Novotel West, London, this event is the ultimate platform for decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of network transformation.

At the heart of FutureNet World is the focus on Network Automation and AI, two foundational pillars driving the next wave of telecom growth. With the explosion of cloud services and IoT, service providers face unprecedented data challenges, requiring networks to handle immense complexity and scale. AI and automation have emerged as critical enablers to ensure intelligent network operations, self-healing capabilities, and real-time decision-making, while reducing delays and errors.  

The agenda is designed to tackle the industry's most pressing questions, including:

How can AI enable intelligent, self-optimising networks? What role does automation play in building resilience and competitiveness in a hyper-connected world? How can telcos evolve to meet the growing demands of data-intensive applications

Jan Ellsberger, ETSI Director General, will give a keynote presentation on 8 May at 16h00 BST (UK time):  AI & Standardization: bridging innovation and trust through standards:

How does standardization support the safe, interoperable, and ethical development of AI/ML technologies while fostering innovation? What role do standards play in the implementation of the European AI Act and other policy priorities, and how can they provide clarity for businesses navigating regulatory challenges? Why is it important to engage in AI/ML standardization efforts, and how can organizations contribute to shaping the future of AI in Europe and beyond?

Through its market-leading events, webinars, and insights, FutureNet World is setting the agenda for a more agile, efficient, and intelligent telecoms future. Join us to shape the conversation, share your vision, and network with industry leaders as we redefine the role of technology in transforming global connectivity.

Check out the online agenda. Detailed event information including registration is available on the event web site.

Registration: ETSI Members benefit from a 25% discount when registering by using the code FNWSP25. To benefit from this, register here.

 

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 1384 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events
Event Technology: 5G

ETSI is pleased to support the 3rd Edition of Bharat 6G 2025 International Conference & Exhibition scheduled on 14th May 2025 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi, India.

While 5G has ushered in a new era of connectivity, the impending arrival of 6G promises to redefine the boundaries of what's possible. The potential impact of 6G is significant, as it has the power to reshape human interactions, machine communications, and data interactions.

The integration of AI/ML and exploration of quantum technologies will be crucial in driving innovation in sectors like education, agriculture, and healthcare. The establishment of a seamless integrated optical and wireless network, with a focus on rural areas, is necessary. India's proactive measures in the development of 6G technologies will position the country as a global leader in the field.

Next Gen 6G networks will facilitate a future proof compute infrastructure for communication service providers, allowing to them to host multi channel networks, with sustainability and security, thereby radically transforming the digital landscape. The transformative potential of next gen networks, extends beyond tech advancements, and surpass the potential to bridge the digital divide, bringing connectivity and opportunities to underserved populations.

Keeping in mind Indian Government initiative on 6G, Bharat Exhibitions is pleased to present the 3rd edition of Bharat 6G 2025 International Conference & Exhibition scheduled on 14th May 2025 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi.

More information about the event is available on the event web site.

Posted by Nathalie Guinet 1980 Hits
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Event type: Webinars

3 April 15:00 CET (Paris Time) - on ETSI BRIGHTTALK CHANNEL

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View all past and upcoming ETSI webinars on our webinar page.

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Event type: Interoperability Events

ETSI, with the support of the ETSI TC MSG (Mobile Standards Group), TC EMTEL (Emergency Telecommunications) and EENA (The European Emergency Number Association), is organizing the NG (Next Generation) eCall Plugtests 2025 event, which will take place from 10th to 13th of June 2025 in Bonn, Germany. This event will be hosted by Deutsche Telekom.

Recent amendments of Delegated Regulations (EU) No 305/2013 and (EU) 2015/758 require deployment of NG eCall equipment from 1st of January 2026. This event will allow to verify the interoperability of the different components that constitute the European Next Generation Emergency Communication architecture.

The NG eCall testing event aims at increasing the level of interoperability between IVS (In-Vehicle System) and PSAP (Public Service Answering Point) to provide the NG eCall service via a packet switched wireless communications network using IMS (Internet protocol Multimedia System) and 4/5G wireless access. 

Testing will focus on interoperability of the Next Generation eCall over 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) between the In-Vehicle Systems (IVS) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP), supporting the Next Generation eCall. 

Testing will be based on the ETSI TS 103 683 (NG eCall: HLAP Interoperability Testing). NG eCall conformance tests, based on EN 17240:2024, as well as other testing activities can be provided by participating companies to complement the interoperability tests.

The event will allow to run interoperability testing for advanced emergency services scenarios, giving the priority to provide ‘real’ infrastructure from European Mobile Network Operators, especially an actual 4G network instead of a simulated one. It will help enrich the testing by bringing real use case scenario and move on to the next steps for vendors to deploy the next generation of a European Emergency Services network. This is why Deutsche Telekom will host the event and provide a real mobile network infrastructure for the testing.

In Vehicle System (IVS) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) vendors are invited to join the event. The NG eCall Plugtests 2025 event offers the opportunity for vendors to run interoperability test sessions using predefined test descriptions.

This activity is co-funded by the European Commission and the EFTA.

Posted by Nathalie Guinet 4690 Hits
Event type: Conferences & Summits
Event Technology: 5G, Cybersecurity, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum-Safe Cryptography (QSC)

ETSI’s annual flagship event on Cyber Security, the ETSI Security Conference will take place from 6 to 9 October 2025, in ETSI HQ, Sophia Antipolis, France.  

This exclusive face-to-face event is an exceptional annual opportunity for the security community to come together to exchange with an experts' audience, network with peers, and share facts and opinions around the most relevant subjects of cybersecurity standardization. The intensive 4-day programme typically gathers speakers from government agencies, other standards bodies, academia and various industry sectors. 

Save the date in your calendar! 
Do not miss the opportunity to contribute to the open Call for Presentations, Posters and Demonstrations - see more

Subscribe to the ETSI Events mailing list and/or the ETSI Security Events Mailing list to get the latest news about this event!

Timelines: 17 March  Launch of the Call for Presentations, Posters and demonstrations 31 May: Deadline of the calls First half of July: Speakers' Confirmation and Agenda Publication July: Registration Opening About the 2024 ETSI Security Conference

Agenda, Presentations given in 2024

Interviews

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 971 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is pleased to support the RCR Wireless News' virtual Wi-Fi Forum taking place on January 28th, 2025 starting at 9am EST/3pm CET.

With the 6 GHz spectrum increasingly available worldwide, Wi-Fi 7 adoption is set to grow rapidly, spanning a wide range of applications, use cases, and market sectors. However, can it support emerging applications that demand even greater throughput—such as AI/ML, AR/VR/XR, industrial IoT, and robotics? Speed is no longer the primary concern for users; instead, reliability and low latency are top priorities for both enterprises and residential customers. So, how can all end-users benefit from the full capabilities of this technology? How can they ensure quality of service, low latency, high bandwidth, and reduced interference?

Do not miss the opportunity to hear from ETSI ISG F5G represented by Mr Francis Keshmiri.

Tuesday January 28th - 2:25 PM - 2:50 PM EST / 8:25 PM - 8:50 PM CET
PRESENTATION/FIRESIDE CHAT: How can Fibre To The Room (FTTR) open-up new opportunities for CSPs and ensure consistent and stable Wi-Fi performance for end users?

Join the Wi-Fi Forum 2025 to explore the future of the Wi-Fi 7 market, and hear from key industry players on their monetization strategies. Learn about best practices for design and implementation, discover Wi-Fi 7’s capabilities and applications, and see how it complements other wireless technologies, such as 5G.

👉 Find out more and Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q032FbqJ0

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 3496 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is proud to be a partner at #MWC25 – the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event.

Join ETSI at two exciting sessions featuring Jan Ellsberger, ETSI Director-General.

Connect 5G Summit - Monetising 5G networks and 5G-Advanced technologies
🗓   Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 15:00–18:15 CET
📍   Location: GSMA Summits Stage, Hall 6

Session details...here 

O-RAN ALLIANCE Summit - Expanding O-RAN Adoption and Future Outlook
🗓   Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 08:30–13:00 CET
📍   Location: Partner Theatre 6, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN & Partner Theatres

Session details...here

On Wednesday, there is also an opportunity to see a session with Issam Toufik, ETSI CTO:

Global 5G Alliance Summit will bring together the APAC 5G Industry Community. 
🗓   Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 13:30 – 16:00 CET
📍   Location: GSMA Knowledge Zone in Hall 8.1 CC8.16

Session details...here

MWC25 Barcelona - Where technology, policy and commerce converge

If you want to be part of the MWC conversation shaping the future of connectivity, you need to be here! (MWC Official Website)

MWC Barcelona is the one time of year where everyone who’s anyone, in the world of connectivity, comes together under one roof. Tens of thousands of senior leaders from top global companies, international governments and trailblazing tech businesses converge to connect and create the future.

Miss out on MWC25 Barcelona – and you miss out on the next 12 months.

Iconic insights: The only platform where you’ll hear big names and emerging voices – from across technology, industry, policy and ethics. Big ideas: Where the world’s greatest startups and tech mavericks demo their latest innovation – to the world’s leading investors and venture specialists. Emerging tech: The one place where connectivity meets connected industries – kickstarting the solutions that revolutionise business and society. Global change: The unique intersection of ministerial programmes, social policy, business leadership and tech development – uniting on a mission for sustainable progress.

For more details, please visit MWC 2025 here.

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Event type: Webinars
Event Technology: Open Source MANO

20 February 3:00 CET (Paris Time) - on ETSI BRIGHTTALK CHANNEL

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👉 Find out more about OSM Release SEVENTEEN.

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Event type: Webinars
Event Technology: Augmented Reality

4 March 03:00pm CET (Paris Time) - on ETSI BRIGHTTALK CHANNEL

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