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Conference - Demos - Tutorials – Hackfests
With a multidisciplinary approach, the SNS4SNS event brings together open source communities, industry standardisation, and cutting edge research initiatives to discuss best practices and opportunities for global collaboration in defining tomorrow’s networks and services.
Through a series of engaging talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops and live demonstrations, participants will explore a wide range of collaborative frameworks and opportunities for driving innovation, fostering interoperability, and contributing to the long-term viability, security, resiliency, and sustainability of communication networks.
SNS4SNS 2026: Building an Open Software Ecosystem for Future Connectivity and Services
Key themes to be explored include:
- The role of software and open source in accelerating the development and deployment of standardised communication technologies, fostering agility and adaptability.
- The importance of standardisation efforts in establishing interoperable frameworks and ensuring global connectivity.
- The impact of research advancements in pushing the boundaries of technological innovation, driving forward-thinking solutions for future challenges.
- Strategies for fostering cross-pollination among industry, academia, and open source communities to facilitate knowledge exchange and global collaboration.
- Concrete examples of collaboration, achievements, best practices, and challenges from ongoing initiatives.
Live Demos, Tutorials and Hackfest sessions will provide an interactive opportunity for attendees to learn and engage with open source groups and research activities experimenting with emerging technologies and the practical applications of the principles discussed during the conference.
Join us as we navigate the interplay of software, standardisation, and research, shaping a future where collaboration across these domains paves the way for sustainable, inclusive, and interoperable communication networks and services.
The event programme is currently under construction
Programme Committee Chair:
Ricard Vilalta, ETSI SDG TFS Chair, CTTC
Programme Committee Members:
Silvia Almagia, SNS Director, ETSI
David Artuñedo Guillen, ETSI SDG OCF Chair, Telefonica
Amina Boubendir, Head of Research and Standardisation, Airbus
Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU Deputy Head of Programmes
Juan Carlos Garcia, Programme Manager at the Cloud and Software Unit, DG-CNECT
Alexandros Kaloxylos, 6G SNS IA Executive Director
Manel Khelifi, Technical Expert, ETSI
Bahare Masood Khorsandi, Nokia
Marja Matinmikko-Blue, Research Director, University of Oulu
Ultan Mulligan, CSO, ETSI
Francisco Javier Ramon Salguero, ETSI OSM Chair, Telefonica
Christos Tranoris, ETSI SDG OSL Chair, University of Patras
Vasileios Theodorou, ETSI SDG OOP Chair, Intracom Telecom
SNS4SNS – 2026 Edition: Building an Open Software Ecosystem for Future Connectivity and Services
The SNS4SNS Programme Committee is pleased to invite submissions for presentations, showcasing how open source, standards and research are collaborating and driving innovation into an open software ecosystem for future connectivity and services.
We are looking for contributions that demonstrate how innovation is being driven through collaboration between open source communities, standards organisations, research initiatives (e.g, Horizon Europe, SNS-JU, national initiatives, …), and practical innovation.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Access Networks and Services
- Telco Cloud and Data Infrastructures
- Network Automation, Orchestration, and Operations
- Network Exposure, Programmability, and APIs
- Cross topics: AI, Security, Sustainability…
This is your opportunity to share innovative solutions for enabling collaboration, fostering interoperability, and contributing to the long-term viability, security, resiliency, and sustainability of communication networks.
Share your insights, solutions, and research with a community dedicated to the future of global communications.
We look forward to your submission!
How to contribute:
Submit a proposal for a 15-minutes conference presentation using this form.
Members of the Programme Committee seek presentations that are engaging, creative, fun, useful, and informative.
They will evaluate all proposals and select the best proposals matching the event’s objectives.
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 7 October 2025
- Notification of Acceptation: 29 October 2025
- Online Programme: End October 2025
Should you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact the ETSI Events Team.
SNS4SNS – 2026 Edition: Building an Open Software Ecosystem for Future Connectivity and Services
We invite you to submit posters and demos for the 2026 edition of SNS4SNS, showcasing your work in advancing an open software ecosystem for future connectivity and digital services.
This year’s focus includes (but is not limited to) the following topics:
- Access Networks and Services
- Telco Cloud and Data Infrastructures
- Network Automation, Orchestration, and Operations
- Network Exposure, Programmability, and APIs
- Cross topics: AI, Security, Sustainability…
We're looking for contributions that:
- Highlight how open source, standards, and research are working together to drive innovation in next-generation networks.
- Demonstrate collaborative approaches that foster interoperability, resilience, security, and sustainability in communication systems.
This is your chance to:
- Present innovative solutions to a global community shaping the future of connectivity.
- Engage with leading experts from open source projects, standardisation bodies, and research initiatives.
Ready to showcase your work?
Submit your poster or demo using this form.
Selected submissions will be featured on the event website and promoted throughout the event to maximise visibility and engagement.
Submission Guidelines:
POSTERS
- Must be brought onsite by the presenter.
- Maximum format: A0 (841mm × 1189mm | 33.1 in × 46.8 in).
- Will be displayed in the networking area throughout the event
DEMOS
Selected demo exhibitors will receive:
• Free exhibition space including:
o 1 table, 2 chairs, tablecloth
o 1 screen
o Power socket
o WIFI access
• You may bring your own branding materials (e.g. banners, pop-ups).
Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: 7 October 2025
Notification of Acceptation: 29 October
Online Programme: End October 2025
Should you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact the ETSI Events Team.
Event venue:
ETSI Headquarters
650 Route des Lucioles
06921 Sophia Antipolis
FRANCE
Tel: +33 4 92 94 42 00
Travel & Accomodation
Details of how to get to ETSI, local transport and hotels
The 1st edition of SNS4SNS was held on 12-14 November 2024.
The 2024 Conference presentations in Pdf format are available here.
An online playlist has been created, featuring all the 2024 event presentations in video format hereafter.