6G-REFERENCE

What will #6GREFERENCE bring to society? 📡 This is one of the many questions Eric Klumperink, Associate Professor at the University of Twente 🇳🇱, answers in this interview, in which he explains why he joined the #6GREFERENCEproject as our Technical Manager, and how his team is involved in developing #6G hardware enablers and exploring environmental sensors in antenna estates. Watch it now! ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d3AaQKqh #Telecoms #FutureNetworks #Connectivity #SNSJU

🔊 🗓️ Save the date: 3-6 June 2025 in Poznan! 🇵🇱 The EuCNC & 6G Summit is back, and #6GREFERENCE will be there to speak about how we are developing #6G hardware enablers for cell free coherent communications and sensing. 👀 Stay tuned, more info coming soon! 📡 6greference.eu 📡 #6GREFERENCEproject #SNSJU #EuCNC #EuCNC6GSummit2025 #EuCNC2025 #6GSummit2025

Ignacio Llamas is the 6G-REFERENCE Coordinator. 📡 He is a Senior Researcher at Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) 🇪🇸, a non-profit research center, from a public initiative and with a high degree of self-financing, open to the participation of other public and private bodies as well as to partnership with the industrial and business sectors. #CTTC has a professional scientific management and a critical mass of researchers and technological projects, including #6GREFERENCE. Check his interview to discover how he is involved in the #6GREFERENCEproject ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dGD87KCj #6G #6Grevolution #FutureTelecommunications #Telecoms #Connectivity #FutureNetworks #SNSJU

The #6G revolution is here! 🚀 📡 Our #6GREFERENCEproject innovators are developing integrated circuit and antenna component solutions while deploying practical hardware enablers to equip urban areas with sustainable alternatives that can cope with the ever-increasing traffic demands and population densification. 📥 Don't miss any news and updates about our project and the #SNSJU ecosystem, and subscribe now to the #6GREFERENCE newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dQCRpkX3 #6Grevolution #HorizonEurope #FutureTelecommunications #SmartNetworks #Connectivity

What's going on in the world of #6G in Europe? 🛜 🌍 Listen to the SNS ICE podcast, your go-to source for the latest news and in-depth insights in the European 6G community. The #SNSICE project brings a plethora of podcasts that explore a diverse dimension of 6G covering aspects such as: “Why 6G?: The European Priorities”, “Exploring the Future of #Connectivity in Europe’s R&I Landscape", “Non-Terrestial Networks, the role and status of Satcom in #5G and 6G” and much more! Dive deep into industry news, analyze the latest trends, and discuss the development of the new generation of cellular networks with experts. Access all the podcasts for free from the following link: 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/eC4J7V-p 🎙️ #6GRevolution #SNSJU #SNS #6GREFERENCE

🚀 Key takeaways from the SNS JU’s high-level session at MWC25 🚀 At #MWC25, the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) brought together Europe’s top industry leaders and policymakers to chart the future of digital infrastructure and connectivity. Moderated by the SNS JU Executive Director Erzsébet Fitori, the session explored the transformative potential of #5G, #6G, #AI, #cloud and #edge technologies in driving #Europe’s digital competitiveness. With over 300 participants and 30+ SNS JU-funded projects showcasing innovative advancements, the event underscored Europe’s commitment to leading global connectivity innovation. Key Insights from the discussions:  ✅ Strengthening Europe’s digital leadership – as highlighted by Renate Nikolay (European Commission) and Colin Willcock (6G IA), Europe must drive 6G #standardisation and ensure strategic autonomy in next-gen #networks.  ✅ The rise of connected, collaborative computing – experts from Nokia, Scaleway, and Orange discussed the need for an integrated cloud-network continuum to harness AI, ensure security, and enhance sustainability.  ✅ Bridging technology and industry needs – leaders from Airbus, the #PortofBarcelona, and 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) shared real-world use cases demonstrating how 5G and AI are already transforming sectors like aerospace, mobility, and ports and logistics.    ✅ Showcasing European R&D excellence and close the innovation gap – the SNS JU-funded projects like 6G-SANDBOX Project, Centric, 6G-NTN, #VERGE, 6G-EWOC and UNITY-6G presented breakthroughs in AI-enabled sensing, #digitaltwins, and autonomous #mobility, reinforcing the role of research in securing Europe’s digital future. 📢 As Erzsébet Fitori highlighted in her closing remarks, collaboration, research, and #innovation are key to Europe’s global digital leadership. #MWC25 reaffirmed that Europe is not just adapting to the future of #connectivity, but it is also shaping it. 🔗 Read more about the session and key insights here: https://lnkd.in/dmpmMk8c #SNSJU #MWC25 #5G #6G #Connectivity #DigitalTransformation #AI #CloudComputing European Commission 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association EU Digital & Tech

🌍 Relive the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) Experience at #MWC25! 🚀 Mobile World Congress 2025 was a defining moment for Europe's digital future. From groundbreaking discussions on #6G, #AI, and network innovation to innovative demonstrations from over 30 SNS JU-funded projects, we showcased how Europe is leading the way in next-generation connectivity. From the opening session to the closing remarks, one message was clear: the future of connectivity is being built today, through #collaboration, #research, and #innovation. With €1.8 billion invested in 6G research and over 80 projects already driving progress, Europe is setting the stage for a more competitive, resilient, intelligent and sustainable digital ecosystem. Throughout the event, SNS JU-funded projects demonstrated how AI, #cloud #computing, and advanced networking are coming together to redefine connectivity. From non-terrestrial networks to sustainability technologies, and from automotive advancements to autonomous industrial applications, the breakthroughs showcased at MWC25 prove that Europe is at the forefront of the next digital revolution. To capture this incredible journey, we’ve created a special video that brings together the key discussions, moments, expert insights, and the innovations that shaped MWC25. Whether you were there with us or want to catch up on the highlights, this is your chance to experience how SNS JU is leading the transformation of Europe's digital landscape. 📽️ Watch the video now and join us in shaping the future of connectivity. 📖 Want to read more? Check out our latest article: https://lnkd.in/dmpmMk8c #MWC25 #6G #SNSJU #FutureConnectivity #DigitalEurope #AI #Innovation European Commission EU Digital & Tech 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association

One more month, one more #SNSJU newsletter! 📥 Read the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) Newsflash of February 2025 to discover: ✅ A recap of events where SNS JU or the #5G and #6G communities have an impact. ✅ Discussions followed by SNS JU projects news. ✅ Upcoming events in the Save-the-Dates. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6gWmVUB 👈 #6GREFERENCE #Telecoms #FutureNetworks #Connectivity

A week ago, the world's largest #connectivity event came to an end: #MWC25 🌐. 📡 #6GREFERENCE attended the Mobile World Congress 2025, celebrated in Barcelona from the 3rd to the 6th of March, to join key players from the #telecoms ecosystem shaping Europe’s new era of digital innovation. 🔝 We were present in the booth of our coordinator Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), represented by Ignacio Llamas, Senior Researcher. On Monday, during the first day of the event, he showcased the #6GREFERENCEproject progress to representatives from Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Commission. You can read all the details about it in this article, including a video about our demo followed by VERGE Project and UNITY-6G 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfYyb88z #6G #FutureNetworks

Exciting Visit of Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) & DG-CNECT Leaders to CTTC's Booth at MWC25! 🚀📡 We were honored to welcome top-ranked officers from #SNS JU and #DG-CNECT to CTTC's booth at #MWC25, where we showcased cutting-edge R&D results and proofs-of-concept from the VERGE Project, UNITY-6G, and 6G-REFERENCE projects addressing #sustainability aspects of 6G networks. These projects are pushing the boundaries of #6G, and #FutureNetworks shaping the next generation of connectivity. A special thank you to our distinguished guests: 🔹 Erzsébet Fitori (Executive Director, #SNSJU) 🔹 Javier Albares (Head of 5G/6G Programs, SNS JU) 🔹 Pavlos Fournogerakis (Deputy 5G/6G Head of Programs, SNS JU) 🔹 Miguel González Sancho (Head of Unit CyberSecurity Technology & Capacity Building, European Commission) 🔹 Agustín Díaz-Pinés (Deputy Head of Unit #FutureConnectivity Systems, European Commission) 🔹 Chiara Mazzone (Programme Officer, SNS JU) 🔹 Hakima Chauchi (Vice-chair, SNS JU State Representatives Group) Their visit reinforced the importance of collaborative efforts in accelerating #6G innovation and driving Europe's leadership in advanced connectivity technologies. Looking forward to continued collaboration and groundbreaking research! #Connectivity #Telecom #WirelessInnovation #EUfunded #FutureTech European Commission MWC Barcelona Fira Barcelona GSMA