2026 timeline
6G and Beyond: The Quantum Leap in Communications
Online · April 2026
This focused webinar explores how quantum information technologies are shaping future networks toward 6G—covering quantum communications, networked systems, workforce development, and introducing the Quantum Information Technologies Journal (River Publishers), including opportunities for authors.
View agenda (09:00–10:30)
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00–9:05 | Opening remarks | Rute C. Sofia (fortiss) + CONASENSE Steering Board |
| 9:05–9:25 | Quantum Information Technologies Journal | Paulo Rufino (CTIF Global) |
| 9:25–9:45 | Quantum Information Technologies for Future Communications | Prof. Kwang Cheng Chen (University of South Florida, USA) |
| 9:45–10:00 | Quantum Communications: From Theory to Networked Systems | Alberto Cormin (Airbus Germany) |
| 10:00–10:15 | Quantum in the Classroom: Project-based Awareness & Workforce Readiness | Kristen Outler (Spark Photonics Foundation, USA) |
| 10:15–10:30 | Q&A + Closing | Rute C. Sofia (fortiss) |
Intended audience
- Researchers in quantum information, communications, and 6G
- Industry professionals in telecom, aerospace, and secure systems
- Graduate students and early-career researchers
- Educators and workforce development organizations
- Policy makers, standardization experts, and innovation managers
- Prospective authors and reviewers for the Quantum Information Technologies Journal
Human-Centric 6G: Trust, Ethics and Social Behavior in Future Networks
Online · May 14, 2026 · 16:00–17:30
This session explores human-centric requirements for 6G—social behavior and sensing, trust, ethics, and health data protection. As networks rely more on contextual and health-related data, privacy, trustworthiness, and societal acceptance become essential. The session concludes with a panel discussion aligned with European values and SNS JU priorities.
Intended audience
- Researchers in 6G, sensing, context awareness, and human-centric design
- Industry professionals building future networks and digital health solutions
- Policy makers and program managers engaged in SNS JU and trustworthy AI
- Privacy, security, and ethics experts
- Graduate students and early-career researchers
Energy Efficiency in 6G Networks
Online · July 2026
This session addresses energy efficiency as a cross-cutting challenge for 6G across radio access, network architectures, and edge deployments. It combines strategic and practical perspectives—moving from sustainability considerations to implementation and measurement challenges—ending with an open panel on underexplored issues and trade-offs.
Intended audience
- Researchers in sustainable communications and energy-aware design
- Industry professionals deploying future wireless and edge infrastructures
- Contributors to standardization, benchmarking, and performance evaluation
- Program managers and policy stakeholders in green digital initiatives
- Graduate students and early-career researchers
IEEE WPMC 2026 — Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications
Brazil · 2026
IEEE WPMC 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders, and practitioners to explore advances in wireless, personal, and multimedia communications, with emphasis on future network technologies including 6G, sensing integration, sustainability, and human-centric system design.
Intended audience
- Researchers and academics in wireless communications and 6G technologies
- Industry professionals working on mobile, multimedia, and sensing-enabled networks
- Graduate students and early-career researchers
- Standardization contributors and innovation managers
- Technology providers and solution architects