This event will focus on the sustainability challenges for the forthcoming 6G system. Talking about sustainability in a thorough mode, encompassing environmental, social and economical drivers towards a sustainable and user-centric future system layout.

The event is supported by the project SNS-ICE, in the context of Horizon Europe Joint Undertaking SNS, and will see an active participation of the project Hexa-X-II, in JU SNS as well, playing the role of flagship project towards 6G standardization in the next years.

Speakers from GSMA, 6GIA and EGDC, among the others, will help discussing on this very central topic from all the possible perspective, with an active involvement of the audience in dedicated sections of the agenda.

Pau Castells, GSMA Intelligence will be speaking

Planned sessions:

• Introductory talk: “Sustainable 6G and 6G for Sustainability” by Chiara Mazzone, JU SNS Officer
  • What is the role of sustainability in the plans towards 6G?
  • Which specific actions the JU SNS is taking to support the sustainability KVIs for 6G?
• Hexa-X-II and Sustainability
  • The three pillars of HEXA X II towards 6G: sustainability, inclusion, trustworthiness – Mikko Uusitalo (Nokia) – 15 min plus 5 Q&A
    • What is the role of Hexa-X-II for the sustainability of 6G?
    • More sustainable 6G or 6G for sustainability?
  • Environmental, societal and economical drivers for 6Gsustainability – Maurizio Cecchi (Institute PIIU)
    • Is the vertical inclusion a key subject for the sustainability of 6G?
    • What is the role of SMEs in the context of sustainability in 6G?
  • Sustainability: the enablement effect – Mauro Boldi (TIM)
• Mobile net zero targets and the enablement effect – Pau Castells, GSMA 
  • More sustainable 6G or 6G for sustainability?
  • Is there the same sensibility on this topic all over the world?
• The WG Vision and the sustainability White Paper – Carlos Bernardos
  • Which are the main directions of the academic research on sustainability?
  • Is it 6G for sustainability a topic for research?
• NTN Systems support to SDG objectives – Maria Guta (ESA)
  • More sustainable 6G or 6G for sustainability?
  • Is satellite communication paying the same attention to sustainability?

Participation in the event:

Free of charge, but invitation-only, if you want to participate please register your interest at: https://forms.gle/NjqLFThZaGxUbX5C9

Event location – Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Elizabetes iela 55, Rīga