SNS ICE Podcast

In this episode, we bring you exclusive insights from the SNS ICE Webinar on the White Paper: "AI/ML as a Key Enabler of 6G Networks", featuring leading experts from the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) Technology Board. This thought-provoking discussion explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the future of 6G networks, shaping methodologies, and enhancing network intelligence across multiple R&I projects.Join us as we delve into:The key findings of the white paper and its impact on 6G innovationAI-driven methodologies and approaches adopted across 33 SNS JU R&I projectsThe role of AI/ML in network automation, optimization, and sustainabilityInsights from renowned experts in 6G and AI, including leading researchers and industry pioneersFeaturing expert speakers from the SNS JU community, this episode is a must-listen for telecom professionals, AI researchers, and technology enthusiasts looking to stay ahead of the curve in next-generation networking.Experts: Kostas Trichias (TB chair, 6G-IA)Pawani Porambage (VTT)Chafika Benzaid (UOULU)Marios Avgeris (UvA)Maria Christopoulou (NCSR "Demokritos")

This podcast has the objective to explain how SNS projects results can contribute to the Digital Europe Program objectives. SNS projects, mainly Stream C and Stream D projects are developing and experimenting a number of use cases /solutions that can be easily replicated in other locations by DIHs for end users. For that purpose, a use case tracker has been developed to collect all use cases developed and experimented, a replicable assessment tool has also been developed to qualify the replicability level of each use case and a catalogue of replicable use cases is encompassing all this information. With such catalogue, DIHs can pick one or the other use case that fits the end user requirement and can easily implement it.During the discussion Claudio De Majo from TRUST-IT will explain how we are collecting use cases, Pierre - Yves Danet shall present the Replicability assessment tool, Manon Le Yeuch from DIH Bretagne will present how DIH are working with end users and define their needs and Dr Lucia Castro Diaz from DIHDATALIFE will explain how DIH are working with technology providers at local/regional level.Experts: Pierre-Yves Danet, senior consultant at the 6G-IAClaudio De Majo, TRUST-ITDr. Lucia Castro Diaz, DIHDATALIFEManon Le Yeuch, DIH BretagneEnjoy the listening!

In this special episode of the SNS ICE Podcast, we bring you a thought-provoking panel discussion from the Co-Creation Event, where industry leaders and experts explore the evolution from 5G to 6G and its impact on vertical sectors.Moderated Raffaele de Peppe, Board Member of 6GIA, this episode dives into key insights from 6G research, international trials, and pilots conducted under the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU). Experts: Javier Albares, Head of 5G/6G Programs, SNS-O, Belgium.Alessandro Trogolo, Innovation expert and Standardization delegate, Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM), ItalyJanina Gauß, WG Leader Interfaces and Connectivity, Fraunhoffer IPT, GermanyVivek Gautam, Analyst - Verticals and Telecom, GSMA, UK.Tune in to gain a global perspective on 6G’s future and hear firsthand from experts driving innovation in connectivity and industrial digitalization.

In this special episode of the SNS ICE Podcast, we bring you a thought-provoking panel discussion from the Co-Creation Event, where industry leaders and experts explore the evolution from 5G to 6G and its impact on vertical sectors.Moderated Raffaele de Peppe, Board Member of 6GIA, this episode dives into key insights from 6G research, international trials, and pilots conducted under the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU).Tune in to gain a global perspective on 6G’s future and hear firsthand from experts driving innovation in connectivity and industrial digitalization. Experts:

In this episode Toon Norp (Senior Business Consultant, TNO) from the SNS ICE project talks with experts from National Initiatives; Paul Wijngaard (Netherlands), Frederic Pilot (Sweden), and Colin Willcock representing European R&I on the role National Initiatives play within European 6G R&I and how these National Initiatives collaborate with each other and with the Smart Network and Services programme.Experts:Colin Willcock, Chairman 6G-Infrastructure AssociationPaul Wijngaard (Alliance Director of the Dutch FNS National 6G Initiative),Frederic Pilot (Programme manager for the 6G government assignment in Sweden)

In this episode, Toon Norp (senior business consultant, TNO) from the SNS ICE project discusses the status of 5G Satcom integration and what is the role of NTN for 6G.Experts:Maria Guta, Senior 5G/6G satcom solutions architect, ESAAmina Boubendir, Head of Research and Standardisation, Airbus

The aim of this podcast is to create awareness on “why the making of 6G technology must include equity, diversity and be inclusive. Why it is important and necessary to build future technology that is unbiased and transparent? In doing so What are the main barriers for women in telecom R&D, and how we can overcome them and How does gender diversity impact innovation in emerging technologies like AI, Cybersecurity etc.Experts: Pooja Mohnani, Eurescom (Moderator)Alexia González Fanfalone, OECD - OCDEHakima Chaouchi, IMTPrachi Sachdeva, TNO

The goal for this episode was to gather ‘hands-on’ experts from each of the Phase 1 Stream D projects, discuss their experience and insights, and share information about the common services/tools provided by their projects to vertical experimenters, technology gaps hindering deployment, the level of involvement and role played by verticals, etc.Moderator: Carles Antón-Haro, Director EU Programmes and Industrial Contracts CTTC, Trials WG Chair 6G-IAExperts:Spyros Denazis, Professor, University of Patras - FIDAL projectDavid Gomez Barquero, Professor, Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) - Imagine B5G projectJanina Gauß, WG Leader Interfaces and Connectivity, Fraunhofer IPT - Target-X projectAlessandro Trogolo, Innovation expert, Standardization Delegate, Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) - TrialsNet project

Why do we need 6G and which services will it enable?What are the European priorities for the development of 6G systems and services when it comes to technologies, use cases and societal/economic aspects?What lessons can we learn from the development and deployment of 5G networks, that should be applied during the R&I and roll-out stages of 6G?What is the role of sustainability (environmental, societal, economic) in 6G networks and services? Is it simply about Energy Efficiency or is it much more?These are the key questions that field experts aimed to address during the 5G Techritory forum's 2024 panel discussion, "Why 6G: The European Priorities."Tune in to catch the valuable insights shared.Panel experts: Colin WillcockChairman of the Board, 6G-IAAmina BoubendirHead of Research and Standardisation, Airbus Defence and SpaceJean SchwoererResearch Manager, OrangeAndreas MuellerProject Director 6G / General Chair, Robert Bosch GmbH / 5G-ACIAMohand AchoucheStrategic Advisor, III-V LabAgustin Diaz-PinesDeputy Head of Unit - Future Connectivity Systems, European Commission

In this episode Marios Nicolaou from p-NET interviews Jan-Erik Vinje from the Open AR Cloud Association on the connections between 5G/6G with relation to Mixed Reality, Spatial computing and AI. What is the current state of the technology ecosystem, and what is needed to unleash the combined potential of these technologies. Experts: Marios Nicolaou, (BD Director p-NET), Jan – Erik Vinje, Managing Director of the Open AR Cloud Association

In this episode, we delve into the highlights of the recent co-creation event held at the 5G Techritory forum 2023 in Riga, Latvia. Titled "5G for verticals: from large-scale trials to adoption, driving economic value in Europe," the event brought together key players from the 5GPPP and the SNS Joint Undertaking to discuss the development and practical implementation of mobile technologies.Listeners will gain insights into the experiences shared by members of the 6G-IA regarding trials aimed at validating vertical use cases. Additionally, industrial players provide valuable perspectives on their practical experiences in bringing 5G technology into the real world.Tune in to discover how 5G technology is shaping various sectors and driving economic growth in Europe. Moderators: Raffaele de Peppe , 6G-IA Governing Board Vice-chair, Vertical TF Chair, TIMCarles Antón-Haro, SNS-JU Governing Board Member, Trials WG Chair, CTTC

In this podcast episode we discuss with Manuel Lorenzo, Head of the Technology & Innovation of Ericsson (Spain), the “Innovation Trends in I4.0 enabled by 5G and Beyond Networks”. Manuel has been very active over the past 30 years (since 1994) in the development of wireless networks technology, while currently is leading research and innovation activities associated with the application of wireless networks in industry vertical sectors and the creation of the associated ecosystem to deliver more innovations. On this topic, Manuel recently led the preparation of a White Article under the auspices of the 5G PPP Technology Board, entitled “Innovation Trends in I4.0 enabled by 5G and Beyond Networks”. In the postcast, Manuel discusses with Prof. Ioannis Tomkos (University of Patras, Greece) the key findings of the studies that are reported in this White Article, focusing on the major trends of I4.0 evolution in the near and mid-term future, what makes 5G/6G so relevant for I4.0, concrete cases of I4.0 initiatives embracing 5G technologies, the role of Non-Public 5G Networks, the most impactful 5G networks innovations for I4.0, what can be expected more as we proceed towards 6G and which specific aspects of the foreseen evolution from 5G to 6G are expected to further propel I4.0 innovations.

In this podcast, we have the pleasure to discuss with Dr. Dan Kilper who is a Professor of Future Communication Networks at Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) and the Director of the CONNECT Centre (since 2021). In the past, among other positions, he was a Member of Technical Staff, at Nokia Bell Labs (USA). In his current role at CONNECT, he is also serving as coordinator of the “6G-XCEL” project that belongs to the group of 27 new research & innovation projects, funded under the SNS JU EC Program, Phase-2 and started running on Jan 1st 2024. It is worth emphasizing that 6G-XCEL is the only project that engages partners from both EU & USA on a collaboration about 6G networks and in particular the use of AI across the end-to-end 6G networks that include the RAN, the optical x-haul and the Core network. In this episode, the discussion between Prof. Kilper and Prof. Ioannis Tomkos (of University of Patras, Greece), focused around the role of AI in future 6G networks, the objectives and targets of 6G-XCEL Project, the importance of such EU-US cooperation on 6G, the partners that comprise the consortium, the ways that this project is planned to engage with other organization and projects and on how the outcomes of the project can have a long-lasting impact. 

In this podcast, Mr. Barani and Dr. Mohr, explain how provide information about European R&I activities for 5G networks have been designed, their original objectives, and how the collected experience from these activities has led to the creation of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU). They explain what are the key goals of the SNS JU, discuss the current progress of the Programme, how it should be evaluated after its completion and what could be future steps following the SNS JU. Their significant experience for over 30 years, serving in R&I activities in the public and the private sector, provide key insights related to European research priorities in the domain of connectivity and service provision.

Hear from Prof. Eric Burger how North America is pursuing a leadership role in 6G wireless technology over the next decade, with a strong emphasis on research and development, standardization and technology commercialization. Recent collaboration activities between USA & EU on the topic of 6G networks as well as future prospects are also discussed.

6G needs to be a transformative technology that helps overcome our shared challenges, and incorporates the dimensions of sustainability, accessibility, and affordability. This can only happen in partnership between the public & private sectors and through international collaboration paving the way for standardisation. In this episode, Erzsebet Fitori explained how 6G should serve as the foundation for a more connected, secure, and greener future – the European Path to 6G.Speaker: Erzsebet FitoriExecutive Director, SNS JU

Smart cities and broader Metaverse applications are poised to bring disruptive use cases to municipalities and enterprises. In this episode, we discuss Nokia's efforts around both and how 5G and eventually 6G will play a critical role.Speakers:Rolf Werner, Head of Europe, NokiaWill Townsend, VP & Principal Analyst/Contributor, MOOR INSIGHTS & STRATEGY/FORBES

The world of telecoms is gearing up for 6G, the next generation of mobile networks expected by 2030. Promising more than just telecommunications, 6G aims to incorporate features like sensing and massive IoT, ushering in Smart Networks and Services (SNS). This raises questions about the actual need for 6G – is it solving a real market gap, or is it a solution in search of a problem?During 5G Techritory forum 2023 a panel of experts from various telecom sectors, organized by 6G-IA, explored these questions, considering diverse stakeholder needs, problems requiring 6G solutions, potential pitfalls, and lessons from previous network generations.Speakers:Colin Willcock, Chairman of the Board, 6G-IARaffaele de Peppe, 6GIA Board Member & Vice Chair, TIMTonko Obuljen, President of the Council, HAKOMUwe Baeder, Director International Relations ITU/UN, Rohde & SchwarzErzsebet Fitori, Executive Director, SNS JU

In this podcast, Dr. Bessem Sayadi, Research Manager at Nokia Bells Labs and Chairman of the 5G PPP WG on «Software Networks», and Prof. Ioannis Tomkos, Technical Program Advisor of the 5G Techritory Forum, discuss how the development of cloud-native 5G Network Applications can act as a catalyst for the growth of 5G networks usage by vertical industries (including Industry 4.0, Automotive, Government, Tourism, Agriculture, etc.) that are driving forces of Europe’s economy and a potential enabler for monetization on the investments made by Network Operators on 5G network infrastructures. In particular, they discuss different technical aspects of Network Applications, the challenges for their development and adoption, the establishment of 5G Network Applications marketplaces, as well as new business models that emerge for established business players like network operators, services providers and the applications developers that enhance the 5G ecosystem as a new generation of 5G market stakeholders.

Dr. Raffaele de Peppe –a Board Member & Vice Chair of the 6G Industry Association (6GIA) – addressed the pressing question of why, in the early stages of 6G's development, dialogue with verticals is already underway – and proving to be productive.

In this inargural episode, we discuss two initiatives underway in Europe that are aimed at furthering innovation tied to 5G and future 6G networks. There are policy implications, discussions of use cases, and an examination of how these activities are contributing to the success of global deployments of next generation mobile networks.

Introduction of SNS ICE Podcast.