This session will offer a comprehensive overview of the program, outlining its core principles and the objectives it aims to achieve.

Subsequently, the outcomes of the initial two calls will be presented, spotlighting the projects chosen under the following actions:

• Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways
• 5G for Smart Communities

Before opening the floor to audience inquiries, the session will conclude with a brief overview of CEF Digital Call 3 and the program's future direction.

Speakers

• Franco ACCORDINO, Head of Unit Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT
• Thomas KUEPPER, Scientific and Technical Policy and Project Officer in the area of Broadband, Converging Media and Accessiblity, DG CONNECT
• Stavros Kalapothas, Policy Officer Unit Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT

This session marks the inaugural event of a three-part series dedicated to CEF Digital.

19 February, 11:30 to 13:00; General introduction to CEF Digital

(Date & Time TBC) Accelerating 5G deployment: Corridors & Communities

(Date & Time TBC) Strengthening EU connectivity backbone: Submarine Cables, EuroQCI, International connectivity