Posted by Therese Christoffersen 1077 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 2028 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 Emmanuelle Boswarthick 1780 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 1230 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 Nathalie Guinet 5446 Hits
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 Guinet 2193 Hits
Decoration
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.

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 7060 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 346 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 Nathalie Guinet 1845 Hits
Decoration
Event type: Webinars
Event Technology: Augmented Reality

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

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

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 3695 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.