OPTI-6G

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

Registration form:

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- By selecting this option, you confirm your attendance. Seats are limited (20) and catering will be arranged accordingly. Please inform us if you can no longer attend at contact-opti-6g@sns-ju.eu.
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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Optical Wireless Communication6G NetworksLocalisation & SensingIndustry ApplicationsOther

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