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Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is pleased to endorse and participate in Network-X, the global event for the B2B telecommunications industry that unites the brightest minds and biggest innovators shaping the future of connectivity.

From 8-10 October 2024, Network X will transform the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles into a hub for industry collaboration, sourcing, and learning. Attendees can anticipate three days of immersive engagement, thought leadership sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. From established industry giants to disruptive players, visionary regulators to cutting-edge solution providers, the event will host a diverse array of businesses from regional and global markets to drive overall progress in the telecoms landscape.

ETSI @Network-X:

ETSI will actively contribute to the conference programme, with several sessions and speakers featured:

• Panel Discussion: Shifting Emphasis Towards Features and Capabilities to Drive Up Monetisation of the Next G featuring David Boswarthick, Director of Strategy and Innovation, ETSI
10th October - Headliners Track - 10:10 - 10:40 CET
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• Panel Discussion: Security Threats and Network Infrastructure Performance – the Rising Prominence of Quantum Computing for the Telco featuring Mirko Cano Soveri, Director of Networks, Systems and Security, ETSI
9th October – Headliners Track - 09:45 - 10:15 CET                    
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• Panel Discussion: Untapped potential; Establishing a market position for new NTN services featuring David Boswarthick, Director of Strategy and Innovation, ETSI
9th October - Mobile Networks Track - 16:00 - 16:45 CET                                                                                                                              
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• Panel Discussion: Making a profitable proposition for D2D featuring Munira Jaffar, Vice Chair TC SES WG SCN, ETSI
9th October - Mobile Networks Track - 17:00 - 17:30 CET                                                                                                                                                                                                  
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• Panel Discussion: Building Cloud-Native for Telco with Open Source featuring ETSI TeraFlowSDN, ETSI OSM and , ETSI OpenSlice Groups
8th October - Mobile Networks Track - 14:50- 15:20 CET                                                                                                                                                            
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• Panel Discussion: Telco transformation: from telco to tech-co moderated by ETSI ISG NFV
8th October - Mobile Networks Track - 16:50 - 17:20 CET
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• Panel Discussion: Operationalising AI in the cloud and broadband network: How to maximize the impact of AI featuring Olivier Ferveur, Chair ISG F5G
8th October – Fibre - 16:05 - 16:35 CET
More details: here

• Optical Transport: Partner Workshop with ETSI ISG F5G
8th October - Partner Workshops /Expo Stages - 10:15 - 11:45 CET
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• Workshop ETSI ISG NFV/Sylva: From Cloud native to AI native in Telecoms
10th October - Partner Workshops /Expo Stages - 10:30 - 12:00                   
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Register now:

Please note that a 15% discount is available for the ETSI Community with the code = ETSI15
Click here to register
Note: any members or subscribers that are service providers can claim a complimentary operator pass

About the event:

Network X, next taking place on 8-10 October 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, is the only event that brings the fixed and mobile markets together to connect and build business models, frameworks and approaches to monetise B2B and consumer segments with AI and cloud-enabled fibre and 5G networks.

Network X attracts a global audience of 5,000+ senior network infrastructure and service professionals from telcos, leading vendors, industry bodies, governments, analysts and media, including 1,500+ operators. The 2024 event will address current industry challenges and changes through five key themes: Fibre, Wi-Fi Networks and Services, Optical Transport, Mobile Networks and Mobile Services.

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 1681 Hits
Event type: TG Open Sessions

ETSI ISG NFV is organizing a new session in their Telco Cloud and AI Native Open Sessions series. This event will take place on October 7, 2024, at 2pm-6pm CEST, at the Courtyard Paris Porte de Versailles in Paris.

About the event

This event will be a key opportunity for telecom operators, vendors, and other participants to discuss the opportunities and challenges of using AI technologies in the telco cloud domain. It will also explore how NFV standards could help the industry bring these technologies to reality.

Main discussion topics will include:

Insights from Telco Operators’ Executives Major technology trends related to next-generation telco cloud, especially in network, compute, and AI evolution and transformation Future standard directions for telco cloud and AI-native technologies Who should attend?

This event is of particular interest to those involved in network management and cloud technologies, including:

Telecom operators IT infrastructure vendors Academic stakeholders Open-source communities Standards bodies Why attending? Learn from leading telecom operators and vendors about the future of telco cloud, AI, and computing Get the latest updates on recent achievements and future plans from standards and open-source communities related to telco cloud, AI, and computing Discover future use cases enabled by ETSI NFV and potential next-generation MANO standards Hear feedback from implementation experiences with ETSI NFV standards and the Sylva project

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Event type: Interoperability Events
Event Technology: Public safety & emergency communications, Testing languages, TETRA

ETSI, in cooperation with the European Emergency Number Association (EENA), is organizing a NG112 Emergency Communications with NG eCall Plugtests event to be held in Malaga, Spain with the support of ETSI TC EMTEL and TC MSG. This event will be hosted by the University of Malaga from 30 September to 4 October 2024. Remote participation will be possible.

The concept of "Next Generation 112" (NG112) has been identified as a potential answer to the increasing requirements and demands of content-rich emergency calling. The interoperability of such NG112 with NG eCall products and services has not been tested in Europe previously, leading to this ideal opportunity.

This NG112 Emergency Communications Plugtests event will see a testing campaign based on the use cases developed by ETSI and EENA and is a unique chance for vendors of emergency communication equipment to test their product against different implementations and scenarios.

Please note that the event is covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement which sets out the terms of a fair and non-discriminatory participation, i.e. vendors are free to publish their attendance to the event, and interoperability results shall be treated as confidential information. 

The benefits of participation for a vendor include a chance to test even early implementations in a neutral environment, to validate their understanding of next generation emergency calling requirements as well as to communicate about and promote the technology.
An event not to be missed, if you want to be sure your products and implementations are fit for the next generation emergency calling requirements.    

Registration is now open. It will close on 31 August 2024.

Posted by Emmanuelle Boswarthick 2667 Hits
Event type: ETSI @ External Events
Event Technology: 5G, Mobile Communications

Join ETSI at the RCR Wireless News' virtual 6G Forum on 1st October. 

Is it too early to be talking about 6G? Opinions in the telco industry are divided. Many CSPs are investing in 6G R&D, advocating for more energy-efficient networks. Others question the tangible benefits and ROI as the industry is still working on monetizing 5G.

To explore this further, join RCR Wireless News' virtual 6G Forum on October 1st. Gain insights on the latest 6G research, future services and discuss deployment timelines. Our industry-led discussions will tackle both the practicalities of making 6G a reality and seek to answer the question 'why do we actually need 6G?'

ETSI is pleased to support the event is actively shaping the programme. 

Issam Toufik, CTO, ETSI will provide his views in the Panel: What do we want 6G to be? on 1st October, at 9:10 AM EDT. 
The panel will address the following questions:  Is the 2030 timeline for deployments realistic? What can we expect between now and 2030? 6G priorities in North America, versus EMEA, versus APAC Will standard harmonization be likely for 6G - or will it be a case of regional standards? What are the emerging concepts for 6G? Potential applications and services

👉 Find out more and Register here

Posted by Nathalie Kounakoff 3317 Hits
Event type: TG Open Sessions

ETSI TC SmartM2M and STF641 “SAREF Digital Twins Project” co-funded by the European Commission (EC) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), are organizing an open session entitled “Enhancing IoT Semantic Interoperability by SAREF for Digital Twins”. This event hosted by the European Commission, will take place on September 26, 2024, at the EC Conference Centre Albert Broschette in Brussels, as well as online.

About the event

SAREF provides a mature, sustainable, and standardised framework of ontologies for IoT, enabling seamless semantic-level interoperate among different parties and facilitating the integration of existing assets in smart applications. Continuously evolving, SAREF is at the forefront of IoT standardization.

The event will provide information about SAREF in general, including the latest developments and recent changes. Participants already using SAREF will have the opportunity to share feedback about experiences. Panel discussions will serve as a platform to explore further needs and cooperation opportunities.

The event aims to foster the creation of a SAREF community, encouraging the exchange of experiences and collaborative activities to ensure the continuous evolution of SAREF.

Who should attend?

The event is of particular interest for:

Industry and academia stakeholders SAREF users Representatives involved in standardization efforts Policy makers Why attending? Discover how SAREF facilitates semantic-level interoperability between solutions from different providers and across various Internet of Things sectors. Stay updated on the latest developments and changes in the SAREF suite of ontologies standards. Hear firsthand experiences from current SAREF users. Learn how to actively contribute to the evolution of the SAREF suite of ontologies. Gain early insights into the forthcoming SAREF European Norm.

Posted by Nathalie Guinet 4006 Hits
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Event type: Webinars
Event Technology: None, 5G

24 September 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.

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Event type: ETSI @ External Events

Back for a sixth year, TelecomTV’s Cloud Native Telco Summit examines how communications service providers are adopting new methodologies, practices and tools to underpin their increasingly cloud-oriented strategies. This year’s expanded summit covers all stages of the cloud-native journey. 

We start with the basics, looking at what cloud native is and what it is not – often a source of confusion within the industry. We also provide an introduction to DevOps and explain its function with telco software teams. Day two moves on to look at specific roles within a cloud-native organisation and considers the skills requirements. Whilst last year we looked at platform engineering, this year we turn our focus to FinOps and DevSecOps, which deal with cost management and security within a cloud-native team. Day three wraps up the summit with a debate on the progress of cloud native and its impact on telcos. We discover how the leading cloud-native telcos are benefitting from this cultural change and look ahead to new cloud-native developments and advances.

ETSI is pleased to support the event.Join the event to hear: 

Francisco-Javier Ramón Salguero, Telefónica, Chair of ETSI Open-Source MANO (OSM), who will join the experts in the Deep Dive Session: Containerised Applications and CNF Workloads, on day three: Thursday 19 September 2024

In this final Deep Dive of this year’s summit, the experts examine the rate of migrating from virtual network functions (VNFs) to cloud-native network functions (CNFs) within the industry. They discuss the implications of this shift and explore key telco use cases that are now fully supported by CNFs, shedding light on the areas where further advancements and enhancements are still required to optimise performance and functionality. They also explore the strategic advantages and operational efficiencies that Kubernetes brings to the table when deploying CNFs, providing a deeper understanding of the tangible benefits experienced by telcos using this technology. The session examines the critical role of optimisation software for diverse multi-cloud environments, and looks at the need to align with stringent 3GPP and industry standards to ensure seamless interoperability and compliance. Diego R. Lopez, Telefónica, Chair of ETSI ZSM ISG, NOC of ETSI ISG NFV in the Panel: Identifying new roles and developing key skills, on day two: Wednesday 18 September 2024

What strategies are telcos employing to acquire the essential skills needed for a successful transition to cloud-native operations and networks? How are telcos adapting to the demands of cloud native and what initiatives are they implementing to equip their workforce with the necessary skills for a cloud-native environment? The panel also highlights the roles of FinOps and DevSecOps in the context of cloud-native telco operations. Dr. Joan Triay, DOCOMO Communications Lab. Europe (DOCOMO Euro-Labs),  ETSI ISG NFV Rapporteur in the Panel: The essential components of a cloud-native strategy, on Day one: Tuesday 17 September 2024

This panel explores the ongoing confusion surrounding cloud native, emphasising the necessity for a precise and universally understood definition within the telecoms industry. It delves into the benefits and challenges of adopting a cloud-native approach, and offers valuable insights and strategies for organisations to effectively navigate this transformative shift. The panel also highlights the intricacies of developing and nurturing a successful cloud-native environment, highlighting the importance of robust infrastructure and operational practices.

👉 Find out more about the summit .

 

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Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is pleased to support FutureNet Asia taking place in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 17-18 September 2024 and is actively shaping the event programme.

FutureNet Asia brings together the region’s leading telco execs to discuss the strategic & commercial priorities in today’s digital world and the considerations for the future of the network.  Join 400+ individuals at the leading APAC event focused on telecoms network automation & AI. 

👉Yoshihiro Nakajima, Chair of ETSI ISG NFV, will join the discussion in the Panel: O-RAN - Accelerating the transition towards open and interoperable networks, on Wednesday 18 September 2024.

Find out more on the event website

Registration information:

The event is free for CSPs to attend: register here
FutureNet World is offering a 25% discount for ETSI members to attend. Use the code FNA24P25 during registration, here

 

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Event type: Webinars
Event Technology: 5G

17 September 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.

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Event type: Interoperability Events

ETSI, in partnership with the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and co-funded by the European Commission (EC), and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), organized the 4th C-V2X PlugtestsTM. This Plugtests was hosted by DEKRA in Malaga, Spain, from 10 to 13 September 2024. 

What were the objectives and scope of the 4th C-V2X PLUGTESTS event?

C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) is an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) service using mobile communication technology for direct communication as well as network communication between vehicles, from vehicle to pedestrian and from vehicle to infrastructure.

The 4th C-V2X PLUGTESTS event enabled On-Board-Units (OBUs), Roadside-Units (RSUs) and Public key infrastructure (PKIs) vendors to run interoperability test sessions to assess the level of interoperability of their implementation and validate the understanding of the standards. The goal of interoperability testing was to check that implementations of devices with different form factors can work together and provide the functionalities specified in the standards.

This edition of the Plugtests event focused on testing direct communication between devices using ETSI TC ITS Release 2 standards, including Collective Perception Services (CPS), and Vulnerable Road Users (VRU). The event did also explore the integration of ITS services over 5G NR Sidelink and the critical aspect of ITS security. It aimed to validate the interoperability and functionality of C-V2X communications in facilitating safer and more efficient transportation systems.

This face-to-face event provided an opportunity to test C-V2X devices, in both lab and field environments at the DEKRA site in Malaga, Spain.

The test cases were mainly based on ETSI ITS standards and 3GPP test specifications. In addition to test scenarios from the previous C-V2X PLUGTESTS events, new use cases were added for the lab and field-based interoperability testing.

This event allowed testing in the ITS ecosystem under real life conditions from infrastructure to applications in vehicles, thus demonstrating interoperability of C-V2X equipment. A unique chance for solution providers to maximize the effectiveness of their ITS solutions in test environments. Test Equipment vendors did have the possibility to run the test sessions during the event.

What were the advantages of attending the 4th C-V2X 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

Highway operators, automobile manufacturers and government bodies/authorities were welcome as observers. Observers were able to evaluate the test statistics in the TRT (Test Reporting Tool) provided the Rules of Engagement and Non-Disclosure Agreement of the ITS PLUGTESTS Programme have been signed.

The 4th C-V2X PLUGTESTS was combined with an associated C-V2X Workshop, which presented and discussed updates on the latest developments.

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