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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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Event type: Conferences & Summits

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.

Key themes to be explored include:

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.

Event type: Interoperability Events

Event Technology: Fixed Radio Links

ETSI, with the support of TC ATTM TM mWT (millimetre Wave Transmission), is organising the fifth ETSI mWT SDN (Software Defined Networking) Plugtests™ event, which will take place from 10 to 14 November 2025 at ETSI in Sophia Antipolis, France. This event is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

The format of the event will be lab tests conducted at ETSI.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF THE 5^TH mWT PLUGTESTS EVENT?

This edition of the Plugtests event will focus on proving the ability of Software Defined Networking (SDN) to operate from an end-to-end service point of view.

Building upon the previous four editions, which focused primarily on hardware inventory and service use cases, this edition will also include basic performance monitoring and alarm/event reporting functionalities*.

The scope of the event covers four use cases:

*Based on the concepts outlined in ETSI GR mWT 025 V1.1.1 (2021-03) - Wireless Backhaul Network and Services Automation: SDN SBI YANG models

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Any microwave (MW) and millimetre wave (mmW) equipment vendor is welcome to participate and should provide a full domain, including the related MW and/or mmW equipment.

The event is also open to telecom operators wishing to understand the benefits of the SDN technology.

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

Event type: TG Open Sessions

Event Technology: Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)

ETSI is pleased to host the ESTIMED Hackathon #1 that will take place from 28 October to 30 October 2025 in ETSI and online.

The project called ESTIMED (Enabling Standardized IoT deployments in MEC Environments for advanced systems) is co-funded by the European Commission and EFTA. It brings together open standards from ETSI ISG MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) and oneM2M into a horizontal platform for interoperable and scalable IoT systems.

Join the hackathon and help spark innovation in oneM2M and MEC.
The ESTIMED Hackathon #1 invites developers, researchers, and innovators to collaborate and build cutting-edge applications leveraging oneM2M IoT standards and ETSI MEC edge computing technologies.

Hackathon Objectives

Who Should Join?

This hackathon is especially designed for:

Why Attend?

For more details please visit the dedicated event page: https://estimed.etsi.org/news/20250301_estimed_1/ 

Event type: Interoperability Events

Event Technology: Public safety & emergency communications, Testing languages

ETSI is organizing, 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 will be hosted by the UIC in Paris, France from 27 to 31 October 2025. 

What are 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 provides a collaborative environment where vendors, operators, and railway organizations 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 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:

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?

What are the advantages of attending the FRMCS Plugtests event?

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.

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

Event type: Webinars

21 October 15:00 CEST (Paris Time) - on ETSI BRIGHTTALK CHANNEL

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

Event type: None

Standard-Essential Patents Policy in Light of Recent EU Policy Developments

The Centre for a Digital Society (CDS) at the European University Institute (EUI), in cooperation with ETSI, organizes the high-level conference titled Standard-Essential Patents Policy in Light of Recent EU Policy Developments. The event explores the legal framework surrounding Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) licensing in Europe and its implications for licensing practice, innovation ecosystems, and dispute resolution frameworks. Bringing together experts from government, industry, academia, and the judiciary, this high-level conference will examine how current and emerging policy shifts are reshaping the SEP licensing landscape after the provisional withdrawal of the SEP Regulation proposal by the European Commission. Through two special remarks, a roundtable and four curated panels, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the legal, operational, and commercial consequences of policy developments across key domains.

Featured speaker: Magali Fitzgibbon, ETSI’s Legal Affairs and Governance Director, will join the Panel II: Standardisation, SMEs and EU Industrial Policy  on 10 October 2025 at 11.00am CET

Do not miss this chance to hear from inspiring voices and experts —mark your calendar today!
For more details about the event and to register, please visit https://digitalsociety.eui.eu/events/?id=580686

Disclaimer (Personal Views)
The views, opinions, and statements expressed during this event are made in a personal capacity and do not reflect the positions of, nor are they endorsed by, the EUI, ETSI, or any current or former employers of the speakers or participants.

Event type: Conferences & Summits

Event Technology: 5G, Cybersecurity, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum-Safe Cryptography (QSC)

ETSI’s annual flagship event on Cyber Security, the ETSI Security Conference will take place from 6 to 9 October 2025, in ETSI HQ, Sophia Antipolis, France.  

This exclusive face-to-face event is an exceptional annual opportunity for the security community to come together to exchange with an experts' audience, network with peers, and share facts and opinions around the most relevant subjects of cybersecurity standardization. The intensive 4-day programme typically gathers speakers from government agencies, other standards bodies, academia and various industry sectors. 

About the 2024 ETSI Security Conference

Agenda, Presentations given in 2024

Event type: ETSI @ External Events

Event Technology: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)

ETSI is pleased to endorse the Quantum Europe Conference on 01 October 2025 in Brussels.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Quantum Europe Conference returns at a pivotal moment for both global and European quantum ambitions. Policymakers, industry leaders, national authorities, and civil society experts will gather to explore what is needed to establish a thriving European ecosystem for quantum technologies, positioning the region as a global leader in quantum excellence and innovation.

This year’s conference will explore the EU’s expanding quantum agenda, including initiatives such as the Quantum Flagship, EuroQCI, and the EU Quantum Strategy and forthcoming EU Quantum Act. Discussions will focus on how to scale Europe’s quantum ecosystem, foster commercial leadership, and secure global competitiveness in line with Digital Decade goals. Topics will also cover the impact of quantum technologies on cybersecurity, future communications, industrial adoption, and the ongoing tension between international cooperation and technological sovereignty.

Featured Speaker: Jan Ellsberger, Director General of ETSI, will participate in Session 3, titled “Quantum Communication in the EU: Building a Secure Quantum Future and the EuroQCI.” He will highlight the strategic importance of standardisation and outline ETSI’s contributions to Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). With many standards already published and several others in progress, ETSI is well positioned to strengthen Europe’s leadership in global standardisation. Read more here.

• 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM – Session 3: Quantum Communication in the EU: Building a Secure Quantum Future and the EuroQCI

Find out more on the event web site:Quantum Europe Conference 2025.

Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is pleased to support TelecomTV’s Cloud-Native Telco Summit, taking place on 16-17 September 2025. Now in its seventh year, TelecomTV’s Cloud-Native Telco Summit explores how CSPs are embracing cloud-first strategies. This expanded edition covers every stage of the cloud-native journey—showcasing real-world telco transformations, key benefits, and the future of cloud innovation.

This year’s summit begins with an overview of the strategic and architectural roadmaps to enabling a successful cloud-native transformation: We will map business objectives to migration blueprints and reference architectures and models across core, edge and RAN. The summit will also feature a discussion on how to achieve operational excellence, focusing on areas such as CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code and AIOps for zero-touch operations. We aim to produce actionable insights on phasing out legacy functions, embedding security and compliance into cloud-native lifecycles and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs). We will highlight solutions to sustain robust continuous innovation, explore partner ecosystems and open-source collaborations, and investigate future-proof initiatives.

Joan Triay from ETSI ISG NFV and Francisco Javier Ramon, Chair of OSM group will take part in the panel discussion on Roadmaps for cloud-native transformation, on Tuesday 16 September 2025.

Register now to join this free online event and to submit your questions to the speakers ahead of the live Q&A sessions.