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Event type: Conferences & Summits

Event Technology: Cybersecurity, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum-Safe Cryptography (QSC)

Get ready! ETSI and the Institute for Quantum Computing are organising their next joint event, the ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference. 
The 2026 conference is travelling to Ottawa (Canada) and will be hosted by Carleton University, on 16-18 June 2026. 

We rely on cryptography and other cyber technologies every day to protect our data and secure our digital infrastructures. As progress toward a cryptographically relevant quantum computer advances, we are running out of time to transition to quantum-safe technologies. This is a continually evolving and complex journey and much remains to be understood and navigated.

Designed for members of the business, government, and research communities with a stake in cryptographic standardisation, this forward-looking conference facilitates the knowledge exchange and collaboration on securing cyber infrastructures and business practices against the challenges of quantum computing.
The conference will showcase both new developments from industry and government and cutting-edge potential solutions coming out of the most recent research. 

Attending this event is the perfect opportunity to determine your next steps, learn from experts and network with others going through the transition to quantum-safe digital infrastructure. You will encounter the latest research in an actionable way that is tailored to your needs, with specific tracks for both executives and technical experts.

Do not miss the chance to participate: Answer the open call for presentations and posters!

The Programme Committee Members are launching a call for presentations and posters.
Take this chance to showcase your expertise and contribute to advancing quantum-safe technologies. The deadline to submit a contribution is on 23 January 2026.
Click here to find out how to contribute!

Registration will open at the end of March, when the conference programme is announced.

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You may also actively participate in the ETSI Quantum Community Linkedin Group.

Event type: Interoperability Events

Registration will open early 2026.

ETSI’s Centre for Testing and Interoperability, with the support of ETSI’s Technical Committee for Electronic Signatures and Trust Infrastructures (TC ESI), is organising the Electronic Attestation of Attributes (EAA) Plugtests™ event, which will be held remotely from 4 May to 1 June 2026. This event is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Scope

The aim of this event is to check the interoperability of EAA, a key component of the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet). The testing will cover the ETSI Technical Specification TS 119 472-1, with a special focus on the formats built on SD-JWT VC and ISO 18013-5.

The following types of tests will be conducted during the EAA Plugtests event:

This Plugtests event is organised by ETSI and co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Event type: Conferences & Summits

UCAAT 2026 will take place in ETSI Headquarters in Sophia Antipolis, France, on 14-16 April 2026.

Overview

The annual ETSI User Conference on Advanced Automated Testing (UCAAT) is the most important point in the calendar of ETSI’s Technical Committee Methods for Testing and Specification (TC MTS).

ETSI’s UCAAT conference, now in its 12th year, is dedicated to all aspects of automated testing including model-based testing, cloud testing, mobile testing, test methodologies, test management and standardised test specification by focusing on the practical challenges that are often faced in industry and standardisation.

This conference brings together research and industry from different application domains such as telco, banking, IT services, automotive, robotics, healthcare, defence and software vendors to meet, discuss and share their practical experiences in the field of software testing. UCAAT is aimed specifically at test engineers, test designers, test automation experts, test tool and test service providers, as well as test and quality assurance analysts. More broadly, UCAAT is also of interest to engineers working in software development, automation, and DevOps, as well as project leaders or managers in digital transformation, and academics and researchers in the field of testing.

UCAAT gives attendees a unique opportunity to discover, share, learn, and challenge modern test automation approaches, technologies and strategies for research, industry and standardisation.

UCAAT 2026: Augmenting Test Automation with Machine Logic and Human Insight

As software systems grow in complexity, traditional test automation approaches often fall short in adapting to rapid changes and nuanced behaviours.
This conference explores the synergistic integration of machine logic—encompassing AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and adaptive algorithms—with the contextual reasoning and strategic thinking unique to human testers.
By combining computational precision with human insight, we aim to redefine the boundaries of test automation, enabling more resilient, efficient, and intelligent testing practices.
Attendees will gain practical perspectives on hybrid frameworks, real-world applications, and emerging trends that bridge the gap between automation and human judgment. 

The event is of particular interest for:

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Important Dates

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Event type: Conferences & Summits

Event Technology: Artificial Intelligence

The ETSI AI and Data Conference - Bringing AI and data together will take place face-to-face on 09-11 February 2026, in ETSI premises, Sophia Antipolis, France. 

The 2026 ETSI AI and Data Conference is the 3rd edition of the event. Focusing exclusively on AI in the past, the scope is now extended to intertwine AI and Data management technologies. Standardisation Requests in support of the EU AI Act and the EU Data Act, means that European Standardisation Organisations are actively contributing to EU policy. 

The event will provide an overview of current priorities in the AI and Data ecosystems, with a detailed discussion on how ETSI is addressing those. Agentic AI will also be in the spotlight in a dedicated session, and will be addressed from political, industrial, and wider perspectives.

Attendees will learn about standardisation around AI and have the opportunity to contribute actively, and highlight potential gaps, share ideas for new projects. The event will also feature demonstrations and posters on the latest advances in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data being applied to networks, digital systems and vertical sector applications.

This exclusive face-to-face event is a unique opportunity for ETSI members and non-members to gather, exchange with experts and peers, and obtain first-hand information on how to shape the future of AI and Data.

Check out the conference agenda and selected demos and posters. The event is free of charge upon registration. Register now! 

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Event type: Conferences & Summits

Conference - Demos - Tutorials – Hackathon

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.

Key themes to be explored include:

Live Demos, Tutorials and Hackathon 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.

Event Schedule:

Programme Committee Chair: 

Ricard Vilalta, ETSI SDG TFS Chair, CTTC

Programme Committee Members:

Silvia Almagia, SNS Director, ETSI
Amina Boubendir, Head of Research and Standardisation, Airbus
Hakima Chaouchi, Institut Mines Telecom (IMT)
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
Dimitris Tsolkas, ETSI SDG OCF Vice-Chair, Fogus Innovations & Services P.C.

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.

Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI, as one of the supporting organizations, is pleased to endorse the Great Telco Debate.

Now in its twelfth year, the Great Telco Debate returns on Thursday 4 December 2025 at the iconic One Moorgate Place, London. This highly interactive, insight-driven event brings together senior executives, analysts and industry influencers for a day of real debate, sharp discussion, and meaningful networking.

For more information, please visit the event website.

Event type: Interoperability Events

Event Technology: Open Source MANO

The ETSI TeraFlowSDN (TFS) community is organising the TFS#8 Hackfest from 18 November afternoon to 21 November 2025 midday. This Hackfest will be held remotely and will focus on the newest features of TFS Release 6.

Scope: 

The Hackfest will highlight the latest features of TFS Release 6 and focus on their testing and validation. In this regard, the Hackfest will foster collaboration among both new and experienced TFS users and developers, with a particular emphasis on those who are new to TFS.

This event will consist of tutorials followed by hands-on lab exercises in the form of challenges to be completed by participants. It will be dedicated to code debugging, bug fixing and feature testing within the latest TeraFlowSDN Release 6 framework.

The event will span from Tuesday to Friday with daily sessions.

Briefing sessions will be recorded, allowing everyone to follow up at their own pace after the event.

Registration is open until 14 November 2025 included.

Event type: TG Open Sessions

ETSI ISG F5G organized a virtual open session entitled "F6G: Defining the Foundations of the Next Optical Network Generation" on 30 October 2025.

As the world continues to evolve with rapid technological advancements and emerging challenges, the development of new generations of fixed optical networks is essential to meet future demands and opportunities. F6G will build on and evolve the capabilities of the current F5G Advanced optical networks.

About the event
The objective of this open session was to begin shaping the ETSI ISG F5G vision for the next generation of optical networks - F6G - by exploring:

Why attend?
The session brought together stakeholders from across the optical fibre ecosystem to:

Who should attend?
The event was essentially relevant for:

Attendees gained valuable insights into the future of fixed optical networks, engage directly with industry and academic experts, contribute to shaping the vision for F6G, and be part of the conversation on the development of next-generation standards and technologies.

Event type: Webinars

28 October 2025, 11:00 CET (Paris time) - on ETSI BRIGHTTALK CHANNEL 

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

Event type: Interoperability Events

Event Technology: Public safety & emergency communications, Testing languages

ETSI organised, with the support of the European Union (EU), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the Critical Communications Association (TCCA) and the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC), the 5th FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) Plugtests event, which was hosted by the UIC in Paris, France from 27 to 31 October 2025. 

What were the objectives and scope of the 5th FRMCS Plugtests event?

Interoperability and the harmonisation of mission-critical services are key challenges in successfully deploying and operating mobile broadband communication systems across various sectors, particularly in railways.

The FRMCS Plugtests events aim to validate the understanding of FRMCS standards and the interoperability of diverse implementations through a range of test scenarios based on the 3GPP Mission Critical Services framework, explicitly focusing on railway-specific features.

This event provided a collaborative environment where vendors, operators, and railway organisations can test their solutions, ensuring that equipment from different manufacturers works together seamlessly. Achieving interoperability and standard harmonisation is essential for the effective rollout of FRMCS, as reliable communication is critical for safe, efficient, and well-coordinated railway operations.

This FRMCS Plugtests event was part of the MCX Plugtests programme.

The tests were based on 3GPP, ETSI and IETF standards, and were designed for the following equipment:

The purpose and scope of the FRMCS Plugtests event were to test independently and jointly all components of the Mobile communication System for Railways. Railway-related test cases were available in ETSI TS 103 564. Additional railway-oriented test cases focusing on GSM-R Interworking and Migration and Interconnection for MC services were also be developed for this Plugtests.

Who could participate?

What were the advantages of attending the FRMCS Plugtests event?

The Plugtests observer program

The focus of the observer program was to examine and discuss the progress of deployment and the challenges of FRMCS. The observer program was held onsite and provided a platform to the various stake holders in railways to discuss the progress of FRMCS. 

The observer program also included interoperability demos from interested vendors, which showed how their solutions meet the FRMCS Plugtests test cases and observer scenario use cases.

This Plugtests event was organised by ETSI and was co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).