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Event type: Conferences & Summits

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

ETSI and the Institute for Quantum Computing organized the 2026 edition of their joint event, the ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference. 
The next conference will be hosted physically by Carleton University on 16-18 June 2026 in Ottawa (Canada). 

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 required to transition cyber infrastructures and business practices to make them safe and resilient in an era with quantum computers. It will showcase both the most recent developments from industry and government and cutting-edge potential solutions coming out of the most recent research. 
This conference is a perfect opportunity to determine your next steps, learn from experts and network with others going through the transitionning process. 

The Programme Committee Members will launch a call for presentations and posters around mid November. 
Announcement of the call for presentations and posters will be done on the ETSI Events mailing list and/or the ETSI Security Events Mailing list.

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.

Call for demonstrations and Posters: The Programme Committee is currently calling for demos and posters. More information is available here.

The detailed event programme is expected to be available in early December 2025. The event is free of charge and open to all upon registration. Register now! 

Subscribe to the ETSI Events mailing list to get the latest news about this event.

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.

Programme Committee Chair: 

Ricard Vilalta, ETSI SDG TFS Chair, CTTC

Programme Committee Members:

Silvia Almagia, SNS Director, ETSI
David Artuñedo Guillen, ETSI SDG OCF Chair, Telefonica
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

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 is pleased to support the BodyNets2025 international conference.

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: 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

ETSI TC eHEALTH is organising a hybrid open session entitled  "Let’s talk about health and the role of standards for the technology” scheduled on 4 November 2025, from 10am to 4pm CET.

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every aspect of our lives, health and wellness are increasingly influenced by technological innovation. From wearable devices to telemedicine platforms, the integration of technology into healthcare is accelerating. However, this rapid evolution raises critical questions about safety, interoperability, and the distinction between medical, wellness, and health technologies.

Key objectives:

Main Discussion Topics:

Who should attend?

The event is of particular interest to a wide range of experts from the health and wellness communities, including government agencies.

Key Benefits for the Audience:

Event type: TG Open Sessions

ETSI ISG F5G is organizing a virtual open session entitled "F6G: Defining the Foundations of the Next Optical Network Generation" scheduled on 30 October 2025, from 10am to 1pm CET.

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 is to begin shaping the ETSI ISG F5G vision for the next generation of optical networks - F6G - by exploring:

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

Who should attend?
The event is essentially relevant for:

Attendees will gain 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: TG Open Sessions

Event Technology: Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)

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

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.

Deadline to register: 17 October 2025

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/