6G, Cloud, Edge, AI: The New Power Stack for Industrial Leadership

A European Vision for Future Connectivity

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) invites you to join CxO technology leaders and EU policymakers in exploring how the convergence of AI, cloud, edge computing, and non-terrestrial networks is shaping the development of 6G.

This session will focus on how this new technology power stack is moving from strategy to execution, with speakers discussing AI for networks and networks for AI, and sharing insights from experimental networks, testbeds and cross-industry pilots that are accelerating 6G monetisation and unlocking new business value. 

Learn how advanced connectivity can strengthen competitiveness in key sectors including: manufacturing, logistics, energy, and healthcare—and drive Europe’s industrial leadership.

This session offers a forward-looking exchange on how AI-native networks and advanced connectivity translate into industrial capability, resilient, secure services, and new business value for Europe’s industrial leadership.

Programme 

Introduction: Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director, SNS JU 

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Welcome Words: Colin Willcock, Chair of the SNS JU Governing Board 

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Opening Keynote: Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General, DG CONNECT 

Fireside Chat: Renate Nikolay and Erzsébet Fitori 

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CxOs Discussion: From Connectivity to Connecting Intelligence

A discussion on how AI, cloud, and edge are transforming connectivity, with a focus on industrial trials, monetization, and public-private partnerships to advance Europe’s digital infrastructure.

• Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer, Nokia
• Bruno Zerbib, EVP, Group's Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Orange
• Damien Lucas, Chief Executive Officer, Scaleway 
• Erzsébet Fitori (Moderator) 

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Panel Discussion: Technological Leadership, Resilience and European Competitiveness

This Panel will explore how advanced connectivity and space integration strengthen Europe’s resilience, autonomy, and competitiveness, with a focus on collaboration and investment for future-proof networks.

• Mikael Bäck, VP and Corporate Officer, Group Function Technology, Ericsson
• Quentin van de Geer, VP Engineering - Space Digital, Airbus Defence & Space
• Cayetano Carbajo Director for Core, Transport and Service Platforms in the Global CTIO, Telefónica
• Laurent Jaffart, Director of the Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity, ESA
• Thibaut Kleiner, Director of Future Networks, DG CONNECT (Moderator) 

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Closing Remarks and Announcement: Erzsébet Fitori, Executive Director, SNS JU 

Join the discussion - Registration is open.