OPTI-6G

IPIN 2025 15th International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation 15-18 September 2025, Tampere, Finland
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-18
The fiftenth edition of the International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation is taking place in Tampere Hall , Yliopistonkatu 55, Tampere, Finland. Launched in 2010 in Zurich, Switzerland, IPIN is a unique event entirely dedicated to indoor localisation, its applications and its development.
The last fifteen years have seen enormous technical progress in this field, yet, in contrast with outdoors well-established GNSS solutions, no technology still exists cheap and accurate enough for the general market. The potential applications of indoor localisation are all-encompassing, from home to wide public areas, from IoT and personal devices to surveillance and crowd behaviour applications, from casual use to mission-critical systems.
Join the +300 expected industrial and academic experts in computer science, electronics and surveying to address this challenge. Discuss in person scientific and industrial matters, and witness state-of-the-art systems and methods, including the uniquely challenging IPIN competition. Profit from the social events to establish personal contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Deadlines (AoE): can be find here

The 2025 IEEE Radar Conference in Krakow, Poland
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-10
Aim & Scope

The 2025 IEEE Radar Conference will be held in Krakow, Poland, for the first time, jointly sponsored by the Aerospace & Electronic Systems Society (AESS), the IEEE Poland Section, and the Polish Joint Chapter AP/AES/MTT. The 2025 conference will focus on joint radar and communications involving the latest radar technologies through plenary talks, special sessions, tutorials, and the radar boot camp.
Original papers describing significant advances in radar technologies, systems, applications, and techniques are sought. Prospective authors should prepare a 4-6 page full paper (including figures) using the IEEE format.
Krakow, also spelt Cracow, one of the largest cities in Poland, is known primarily for its grand historic architecture and cultural leadership. With thousands of historic buildings and sites dotting the city, Krakow’s old town is worth special attention and consideration (on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1978). Its medieval marketplace, Rynek Glowny (the Main Square), has existed since the 13th century and is a true gem.
We look forward to welcoming you to Krakow,
prof. Mateusz Malanowski and prof. Piotr Samczynski
RadarConf 2025 General Co-Chairs
Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Official Website: https://radarconf2025.org/

Key dates

15 November 2024
Radar Challenge 2025 Proposals Due (CLOSED)
06 January 2025
Special Session Proposals Due
06 January 2025
Tutorial Proposals Due (OPEN)
06 April 2025
Paper Submission Due
06 June 2025
Acceptance Notification
06 July 2025
Final Paper Submission Due

EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026 - Malaga, Spain
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-05
The 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC, in its 35th edition of a series, supported by the European Commission, and the 6G Summit, in its 8th edition, originated from the 6G Flagship programme in Finland, one of the very first in its area.
The conference is sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP) and the European Association on Antennas and Propagation (EurAAP) and supported by the European Commission.
The conference addresses various aspects of Beyond 5G/6G communications systems and networks. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years close to 1000 delegates from more than 40 countries all over the world, to present and discuss the latest results, and an exhibition with more than 50 exhibitors, for demonstrating the technology developed in the area, namely within research projects from EU R&I programmes.
The conference program will include:

Keynotes
Panels
Regular sessions (papers from open call, to be submitted for uploading to IEEE Xplore)
Special and Convened sessions, with papers on specific topics
Workshops, with papers and presentations on specific topics
Poster sessions
Tutorials
Demos and exhibitions, with pitches
Awards in several categories (paper, poster, booth, demo, startup, thesis)

KEY DATES

23 Jan. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Papers for Regular Oral Sessions
23 Jan. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Workshops, Special Sessions and Tutorials
06 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of Extended Abstracts for Posters
09 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Workshops, Special Sessions and Tutorials
27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of proposals for Exhibitions, Demos and Booths
27 Mar. 2026 – Deadline for submission of applications for Ph.D. Theses and Startups
30 Mar. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of Papers and Extended Abstracts
10 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for final Papers for all sessions and Workshops
13 Apr. 2026 – Notification of acceptance of proposals for Exhibitions, Demos and Booths
17 Apr. 2026 – Deadline for Authors registration
27 Apr. 2026 – Draft Programme available

Steering Committee Chairs
Luis M. Correia, IST – U. Lisbon, PT (Chair)
Pavlos Fournogerakis, SNS JU, BE (Vice-Chair)
Matti Latva-aho, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI (Vice-Chair)
Technical Programme Co-Chairs
Pedro Merino-Gómez, U. Malaga, ES
Ivan Seskar, Rutgers U., US
Ari Pouttu, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Track Co-Chairs
PHY – Physical Layer and Fundamentals
Mikko Uusitalo, NOKIA, FI
Mari Carmen Aguayo-Torres, U. Malaga, ES
Aggelos Bletsas, Rutgers U., US
WOS – Wireless, Optical and Satellite Networks
David Larrabeiti, UC3M, ES
Alessandro Vanelli, U. Bologna, IT
Chia-Pang Yen, ITRI, TW
NET – Network Softwarisation
Anna Brunstrom, Karlstad U., SE
Johann Marquez-Barja, imec-UAntwerp, BE
Paul Ruth, U. North Carolina, US
AIU – Applications, IoT, Use cases
Marc Emmelmann, Fraunhofer FOKUS, DE
Almudena Díaz, U. Malaga, ES
Tingjun Chen, Duke U., US
OPE – Operational & Experimental Insights
Spyros Denazis, U. Patras, GR
David Gomez-Barquero, U.P. Valencia, ES
Aloizio Da Silva, Virginia Tech, US
AI4C – AI/ML Solutions for Communications
Daniel Kilper, Trinity College Dublin, IE
Valerio Frascolla, Intel Deutschland GmbH, DE,
Jongwon Kim, GIST, KR
SAQ – Security Aspects and Quantum Communications
John Preuß Mattsson, Ericsson, SE
Javier Lopez, U. Malaga, ES
Vuk Marojevic, Mass. State U., US
NVS – Next-Generation Visions & Sustainability
Marja Matinmikko-Blue, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Christoph Schmelz, NOKIA, DE
Carlos E. Caicedo Bastidas – Syracuse U., US
CMA – Components, Microelectronics, Photonics & Antennas
Luís Manuel Pessoa, U. Porto – INESC TEC, PT
Nuutti Tervo, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Ashutosh Dutta, U. Johns Hopkins, US
Panels Co-Chairs
Håkon Lønsethagen, Telenor, NO
Özgü Alay, U. Oslo, NO
Special Sessions Co-Chairs
Čedomir Stefanović, AAU, DK
Nurul Huda Mahmood, U. Oulu – 6G Flagship, FI
Filipe Cardoso, Polytech. Inst. Setubal, PT
Workshops Co-Chairs
Diego López, Telefonica, ES
Germán Madueño, Keysight Technologies, ES
Beatriz Lorenzo, U. Mass. Amherst, US
Tutorials Co-Chairs
Paweł Sroka, PUT, PL
Mir Ghoraishi, Gigasys Solutions, UK
George Sklivanitis, Florida Atlantic U., US
Exhibitions Co-Chairs
David Artuñedo, Telefonica, ES
Michael Dieudonne, Keysight Technologies, BE
Pablo Herrera, U. Malaga, ES
IEEE ComSoc Liaison
Stefano Bregni, POLIMI, IT
COST Liaison
Ralph Stübner, COST, BE
URSI Liaison
Sana Salous, Durham U., UK
EurAAP Liaison
Jose Molina Garcia Pardo, U. Cartagena, ES
EURASIP Liaison
Eva Lagunas, U. Luxembourg, LU

OPTI-6G Final Event - 1 December 2026 – Brunel University London (Uxbridge, UK) & Online
2026-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Brunel London University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
Date & Time: 1 December 2026, 09:00–17:00 (GMT)
Location: Brunel University London, HWLL 139Format: Hybrid event – limited in-person capacity (20+ participants)

About the event
The OPTI-6G Final Event marks the conclusion of the OPTI-6G project, running from January 2024 to December 2026 under the Horizon Europe framework and the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking.
This event brings together researchers, industry representatives, and innovators to present the project’s key outcomes and demonstrate how optical wireless technologies can shape future 6G networks.
At its core, OPTI-6G has developed a novel radio-optical 6G system designed for seamless deployment in homes, businesses, and public buildings. By combining cell-free sub-THz and near-infrared technologies, the project introduces a new way to deliver high-speed, interference-free connectivity while enabling advanced localisation and sensing capabilities.
The final event will showcase:

A fully operational optical wireless 6G system
Breakthroughs in beam steering and localisation technologies
Practical demonstrations through live lab sessions
Use cases for next-generation indoor connectivity

Why attend?
Participants will gain a clear view of how optical wireless communication can complement and extend 5G and future 6G systems, particularly in indoor environments.
The event is especially relevant for:

Telecom and network infrastructure stakeholders
Researchers in 6G, RF, and optical communications
Industry players in smart buildings, IoT, and XR
Policy and innovation stakeholders

Agenda:

Time (GMT)Session TitleSpeaker(s) & Affiliation

09:00–09:30Welcome to Brunel University
Welcome and introduction of the agendaJohn Cosmas, Professor & Technical Manager & WP4 leader (Brunel University London)
Adam Kapovits, Project Manager & WP1 leader (Eurescom)

09:30–10:00Optical Wireless Communication 6G SystemLéo Rousselet, WP3 leader (Oledcomm),
Israel Koffman WP2 & WP5 leader (RunEL)

10:00–10:30Cell-free CommunicationIsrael Koffman, WP2 & WP5 leader (Co-CEO RunEL),
Kareem Ali, Research Fellow (Brunel University London)

10:30–11:00Coffee Break

11:00–11:30Beamsteering LocalisationBastien Béchadergue, OWC Localisation Specialist & Associate Professor (UVSQ),
Kévin José Acuna Condori, PhD Researcher (UVSQ)

11:30–12:00Beamsteering Localisation – Lab VideoBastien Béchadergue, OWC Localisation Specialist & Associate Professor (UVSQ),
Kévin José Acuna Condori, PhD Researcher (UVSQ)

12:00–12:30Received Signal Strength LocalisationAli Mahbas, Research Fellow (Brunel University London)

12:30–13:00Time Difference of Arrival LocalisationIsrael Koffman, WP2 & WP5 leader (Co-CEO RunEL),
Kareem Ali, Research Fellow (Brunel University London)

13:00–14:00Lunch Break

14:00–15:00TDoA Lab SessionIsrael Koffman, WP2 & WP5 leader (Co-CEO RunEL),
Kareem Ali, Research Fellow (Brunel University London)

15:00–16:00Coffee Break & Networking

16:00–17:00RSS Lab SessionAli Mahbas, Research Fellow (Brunel University London)

Registration
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
In-person attendance

Limited to 20+ participants, confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis
Includes access to all sessions, lab demonstrations, catering, and networking
On-site: Room HWLL 139

Online attendance

Open to all registered participants
Access to live streaming of all plenary sessions
Online: Meeting link will be shared upon registration

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Note: If you are travelling to the UK from outside the United Kingdom, you may require an ETA visa. Participants are responsible for their own visa arrangements. An invitation letter can be provided upon request.

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