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Event type: ETSI @ External Events

ETSI is pleased to support again the TelecomTV-AI-native Telco Summit taking place on 15-16 October 2024. 

Returning for its second year, the AI-Native Telco Summit explores how automated processes and the deployment of AI-based tools are manifesting themselves in network operations as well as service delivery and management.

The summit asks what becoming AI native means for telcos and how they will benefit from organisational-level processes and strategy. This year, the summit investigates the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and looks at how telcos can best deploy this technology, as well as considering the merits of telco-specific large language models (LLMs). It also delves into the new AI skills and hardware requirements for telcos and the resulting opportunities.

👉Scott Cadzow, Chair of ETSI TC Securing Artificial Intelligence (SAI), will join the great lineup of thought leaders and decision-makers to discuss how automated processes and the deployment of AI-based tools are manifesting themselves in network operations as well as service delivery and management. Join Scott Cadzow in the following sessions:

Live Q&A on Day 1: Tuesday 15 October 2024 Panel 3: Telcos and the LLM opportunity on Day two: Wednesday 16 October 2024

Register today to join online here and get your questions answered by the experts during the live Q&A Show.

Find out more about the summit  here. 


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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 took place from 14 to 17 October 2024, in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France.  

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

This year's event addressed AI - Impacts of Regulation on Zero Trust and Consumer devices - Societal Impact of Technology-  Fraud, Security and Standards Convergence - 5G to 6G - Privacy and Considerations of Employing Encryption Technologies -Transport, Public safety and Critical Communications - Consumer verticals. 

Conference Interviews



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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
More details here

• 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                    
More details here

• 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                                                                                                                              
More details here

• 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                                                                                                                                                                                                  
More details here

• 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                                                                                                                                                            
More details here

• Panel Discussion: Telco transformation: from telco to tech-co moderated by ETSI ISG NFV
8th October - Mobile Networks Track - 16:50 - 17:20 CET
More details here 

• 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
More details here

• Workshop ETSI ISG NFV/Sylva: From Cloud native to AI native in Telecoms
10th October - Partner Workshops /Expo Stages - 10:30 - 12:00                   
More details here

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.


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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.


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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


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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.

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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 RamĂłn Salguero, TelefĂłnica, 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, TelefĂłnica, 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 .