Day 2

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is an European partnership for 6G mobile technology. Public and private member cooperation aims to ensure industrial leadership for Europe in 5G and 6G technology. In this session, you will be able to hear about the latest opportunities for 6G research and cooperation for academia and industry, as well as current research and development topics being worked on by the leading minds in the field.

The defence sector has been at the forefront of new technological development and usage for a long time and new network iterations are no exception. 5G networks in defence could advance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems and processing; modernize logistical operations for improved efficiency, and develop new methods of command and control (C2); among others. Hear from defence sector representatives and vendors on the latest in 5G in Defence.

With Open RAN set to potentially disrupt the industry, there are still a number of technical and interoperability issues that need to be tackled. At the same time, the expected benefits of a wide network, potentially lower prices, and an increased user experience may be well worth the effort. Listen as experts who are working on Open RAN weigh in on the technological challenges and expected advantages of Open RAN.

2022 has been another year where mission critical networks have been tested throughout various calamities in the region. Countries and services involved in critical communications are considering switching to mobile communications, but, is a time of crisis the right time for such a change? In this session, our experts will be discussing the 3GPP technology standards that enable mission critical mobile networks, the vulnerabilities of existing legacy systems, the challenges of changing networks and more.

Almost one in five Europeans, including many older people, and people who have a temporary impairment suffer from a disability that hinders them from using different services, including digital ones. In today’s world where most people are using at least some digital services, this puts a lot of people at a disadvantage. But is it up to technology companies to ensure accessibility for all? And is there a business opportunity in providing accessibility services? Listen in as our experts discuss these questions, as well as the European Accessibility Act which is set to be in place by 2025 and more.

The role of mobility in establishing climate neutrality in cities has been increasingly and intensely discussed across Europe. While conventional forms of mobility are persistently phased out of urban centres, mobility as a service, last mile solutions and urban logistics have come to the forefront with significant velocity. In our discussion Green City Mobility, the panel will handle some of the most pressing questions such as what the role of private companies is in developing the green mobility landscape, what forms of multi stakeholder governance have proven to be successful and how we can accelerate progress with innovative green mobility initiatives and testing. Which cities are leading the way in engaging citizens and communities?

While global sales of semiconductors soared to a record $556 billion in 2021, recent years have exposed clear flaws in supply chains that are relevant to Europe. But even without the current geopolitical challenges, it is clear that future technologies will require rapid advancement in chip development and a streamlining of manufacturing processes. In this discussion, industry leaders will speak on the steps that are necessary to prevent chip shortages in Europe.

The Nordic societies are among the most advanced in Europe in digitalization with ambitious goals for the next phase of digital development. Challenges associated with social inclusion, urban/rural differences and sparsely populated areas signal the importance of 5G for public services provision, as well as the need to further cooperation and synergies, but what’s the way forward? In this exciting session, we will hear about the Nordic-Baltic 5G Monitoring Tool and what can 5G offer to public services, looking into benefits for society and what are the barriers and limitations for further Nordic Baltic collaboration.

It has long been argued that one of the areas which can be most helped by the latest network generations is traffic management. A reduction in travel time, improved safety, better traffic flows and decreased CO2 emissions are among the potential benefits of intelligent transport systems being deployed in action. But beyond the potential benefits lies a number of questions around investment in infrastructure, government and vendor cooperation and distribution of responsibilities in the future traffic system.

Listen in as experts directly involved in smart mobility efforts discuss talking traffic, mobility data space, smart road signs and other initiatives being deployed around the world.

Open RAN continues to be among the most hotly debated topics in the industry. On one side, its proponents will point out the potential of lower costs, more innovation and an increase of local manufacturers . The other side presents those who highlight the potential security risks and regulatory challenges of Open RAN. In any case, it is clear that this technology cannot be implemented by one actor – it will require an ecosystem. Listen in as our experts discuss how this ecosystem might look  and what policies and strategies are needed to create it.

Nine countries share a coastline with the Baltic sea, which covers an area of nearly 400,000 square km, making it larger than most countries in the region. Communication in, on, and around the sea and waterways is an indispensable part of the European communication and mobility network. Technology should be enabling that, right? In this session we will discuss how 5G can and will enable new opportunities for maritime.

To help tackle climate change and reduce network operational costs, energy saving has become a priority for the telecoms industry. Many of the top players in the industry have a green networking strategy that they are working on. However,  which is the main factor we should be focusing on – power management, cooling systems, base station emissions or something else entirely? Are regulations helping or hindering the efforts? Are the potential new technologies economically viable? Hear as experts directly involved in network evolution efforts discuss the challenges and opportunities of going green.