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Event type: Conferences & Summits

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) together with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute – Industry Specification Group - Fifth Generation Fixed Network (ETSI ISG F5G), the Broadband Forum (BBF), and the China Communications Standards Association – Technical Committee 6 (CCSA TC6) are organizing the Fourth Joint ETSI ISG F5G, BBF, CCSA TC6 and ITU-T SG15 Workshop on "FTTR" (Fibre to the room), which will take place 10 July 2024 from 8:00-12:00 (EDT) / 14h00 to 18h00 (CEST) in Montreal, Canada. This is an in-person event with remote participation. 

Introduction

This workshop intends to offer the opportunity to continue the discussion on FTTR (Fibre to the room) for all involved stakeholders. FTTR is now a hot topic in Q3/15 for in-premises networking. ETSI ISG F5G defines additional use cases, architecture, QoE requirements for FTTR. BBF starts to look at management methodology for FTTR while CCSA specifies FTTR standards according to Chinese environment. The fibre in-premises topology and functionalities of FTTR technologies may be different from the current fibre-based technologies in transport and access network. For better developing the FTTR specification, & facilitate deployment of FTTR system, it is necessary to understand the use cases & requirements, deployment challenges, and best practices of FTTR.

Target audience

Participation in the workshop is open to all regular participants of ETSI ISG F5G, BBF, CCSA TC6 and ITU-T SG15 meetings and to any individual interested in the topic who wishes to contribute to the work. Participation is free of charge. 

Workshop information & registration:  Detailed event information, registration are available here. 

Posted by Aurélie Sfez 7647 Hits
Decoration
Event type: Interoperability Events
Event Technology: Public safety & emergency communications, Testing languages

ETSI is organizing, with the support of the European Commission (EC), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the Critical Communications Association (TCCA) and the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC), the 4th FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) Plugtests event, which will be hosted by ETSI in Sophia Antipolis, France, from 1 to 5 July 2024. 

GSM-R is the current standard for the railway telecommunication services developed and maintained by ETSI TC RT. With the increased need for more throughout, higher capacity and flexible deployment options, FRMCS is being developed based on 3GPP Mission Critical Services.

What are the objectives and scope of the 4th FRMCS Plugtests event?

Interoperability and Mission Critical services harmonisation are critical challenges for the successful deployment and operation of Mobile Broadband based communication Systems for various sectors, including Railways.

The concept of Mission Critical Services such as “Mission Critical Push To Talk" (MCPTT), “Mission Critical Data" (MCData) and “Mission Critical Video" (MCVideo) started with 3GPP Release-13 and is ongoing in current Releases. The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) is based on these Mission Critical Features.

The goal of the FRMCS Plugtests event Is to validate the interoperability of a variety of implementations using different test scenarios based on the 3GPP Mission Critical Services framework with focus on the rail specific features. The FRMCS Plugtests event will test railways-oriented capabilities defined in 3GPP. This FRMCS Plugtests event is part of the MCX Plugtests programme.

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

FRMCS capable MCX Application Servers (MCPTT, MCDATA, MCVIDEO) FRMCS capable MCX Clients (MCPTT, MCDATA, MCVIDEO) UEs and Cab Radios eMBMS Components IMS / SIP Cores Consoles and Control Rooms Test Equipments RAM Equipment (5G) Packet cores (5G)

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

Who can participate?

Vendors which develop and produce above mentioned equipment. All vendors must actively participate in the testing railway features. Products have to support Rail features like functional aliases, multi-talker, etc. Observers, which can be government organisations, mobile network operators, railways operators, users, agencies or regulators. Observers are welcome to help define the scope (i.e.functionality to be tested) for this event and to evaluate the tests statistics in the TRT (Test Reporting Tool).  New Vendors and Observers have to sign the Rules of Engagement and Non-Disclosure Agreement of the MCX Plugtests Programme to participate.

What are the advantages of attending the FRMCS Plugtests event?

To assess the level of interoperability of your implementations To validate your understanding of the standards To test with (many) other real implementations and demonstrate end-to-end interoperability To debug your implementation: early bug fixing, saving time and costs To promote the technology and the ecosystem

The Plugtests observer program

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

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

PLUGTESTS events are organized by ETSI and are co-funded by the European Commission (EC) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Posted by Nathalie Guinet 2355 Hits
Decoration
Event type: Webinars
Event Technology: Cybersecurity, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum-Safe Cryptography (QSC)

17 June 15:00 pm CEST (Paris Time) - on ETSI BRIGHTTALK CHANNEL

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

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 1392 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

Unleashing the Digital Services Opportunity

The Davos of Telecoms returns to the Fairmont Windsor Park on 5-6 June for two days of unparalleled CSP-led discussion and VIP networking.

This year’s DSP Leaders World Forum theme, ‘Unleashing the digital services opportunity’, will examine what CSPs can do to accelerate the evolution of the network to support the provision of innovative digital services and meet the requirements of their customers. It will also look at how best to assume an economically viable leadership position through delivery and operation.

Across eight sessions, each co-hosted by a specially invited guest CTO, the event will look at the dynamics of the digital services sector and the likely connectivity requirements for the years ahead, as well as explore key elements of network technology and operations by investigating the part they will play in supporting the profitable provision of digital services.

ETSI is thrilled to be a supporting organization of DSP Leaders World Forum this year again.

👉 Register to watch TelecomTV's live broadcast, for free

👉 Find out more and view the agenda 

 

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 1534 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events
Event Technology: Internet of Things (IoT), Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)

ETSI is pleased to support and take part in the Edge Computing Expo taking place on 5-6 June 2024 in Santa Clara, US. 

Hear from leading experts as they explore how edge computing can enable a significant increase in operational efficiency and automation, while dramatically reducing latency in your business. 

The Edge Computing Expo will include live sessions from over 200 speakers sharing their unparalleled industry knowledge and real-life experiences in the forms of solo presentations, expert panel discussions and in-depth fireside chats. 

Jane Shen, Technical Expert, ETSI ISG MEC, will join the Panel "The Future of Edge: Optimizing Edge Capabilities for a Data Driven Era", in the track "Future of Edge Today", at 10:15 – 11:05 PDT, on 5 June. The track will be moderated by Bob Flynn, Exacta Global Smart Solutions Founder & Senior Representative Principal Consultant, OneM2M.

Learn more and register at https://edgecomputing-expo.com/northamerica/

 

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 3298 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

The 6G Global Summit will return on 21 – 22 May as a hybrid event, hosted by Ofcom UK. Delegates will be able to choose to attend the event in person, at the Pullman St Pancras in London, or online using our virtual platform.

All around the world, work on developing the 6G vision is picking up pace. We are on the brink of a new era of connectivity that promises to revolutionize industries and transform the way we live, work and communicate.

The 6G Global Summit will bring together top-level industry and policy representatives from all around the world to explore the path to 2030 and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Early visions and research on future 6G technologies and requirements will be discussed, along with the key drivers, applications and use cases that are emerging. With sustainability expected to be at the heart of 6G, there is the potential over the next few years to build an ecosystem that helps to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. This will be the opportunity to join key global leaders at The 6G Global Summit, and be part of shaping a better future with 6G.

ETSI is pleased to support the 6G Global Summit and is actively engaged:

David Boswarthick, ETSI Director New Technologies, will join the panel Session 3: Taking the next steps - Moving from a 6G vision to a global 6G standard - Day 1 – 21/05/2024 at 1.30pm UK time.

Find out more at global6gsummit.com

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 6252 Hits
PC, pen and blocknote
Event type: Interoperability Events
Event Technology: Open Source MANO

The ETSI TeraFlowSDN community is organizing the 4th TFS Hackfest on 21-22 May 2024. The Hackfest will be hosted by UBITECH in Athens, Greece and technical sessions will be led by Telefonica. Participation is free and open to all upon registration.

Scope: Network Discovery, Inventory Management and Telemetry with TeraFlowSDN

TeraFlowSDN Hackfest #4 is an immersive event aimed at advancing skills in network automation via BGP Speaker and gNMI protocols. It begins with a focus on network device discovery and inventory management through BGP Speaker, followed by a tutorial to showcase its utility. Participants will tackle a challenge to enhance the BGP Speaker's functionality, delving into configuration adjustments. The event also explores IP router management through gNMI, emphasizing control and telemetry. Interactive sessions with TeraFlowSDN experts will facilitate hands-on learning in deploying and managing software-defined networks, making it a compact yet comprehensive experience for network professionals.

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 3561 Hits
Decoration
Event type: Webinars
Event Technology: 5G, Satellite Communications

10:00am CEST (Paris Time) - on ETSI BRIGHTTALK CHANNEL

 

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

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 3272 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is pleased to support the FutureNet MENA (FutureNet Middle East & North Africa), taking place on 14-15 May 2024, Conrad Hotel, Dubai.

FutureNet Middle East & North Africa focuses on the strategic & commercial priorities in today’s digital world and the considerations for the future of the network, it is dedicated to driving the agenda around ‘Network Automation and AI’, a key foundational pillar for the next wave of growth in telecoms.

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

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 4218 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events
Event Technology: 5G

ETSI is pleased to support the 2nd edition of Bharat 6G 2024 International Conference & Exhibition, scheduled on 15th May 2024 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi.

India has been actively involved in the development of 6G technology and has played a key role in framing the International Telecommunication Union's framework for 6G, recently finalised by the UN Telecom agency. The Department of Telecommunications' efforts have led to the adoption of connectivity, intelligence, and sustainability in 6G technology. India's Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has released the Bharat 6G Mission manifesto, which aims to position India as a leading supplier of advanced telecom technologies. The mission focuses on collaboration between government bodies, industry players, and academia, and plans to conduct pilot-scale demonstrations and validations through field trials across various use cases to contribute to national and international standards starting around 2025.

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. Keeping in mind Indian Government initiative on 6G, Bharat Exhibitions is pleased to present the 2nd edition of Bharat 6G 2024 International Conference & Exhibition scheduled on 15th May 2024 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi.

Check the event web site for more information.