This time, the session will focus on accelerating 5G deployment and will be structured around two main parts:

• 5G for Smart Communities
• 5G cross-border corridors 

This will be the occasion to discuss the critical role of 5G and how it can enable innovation in the framework of EU's digital transformation.

Draft Agenda

Moderator: Rachele CIVITAREALE, Communication Specialist, Unit B5, Investment in High-Capacity Networks

11:30 – 11:40 – Setting the scene – What is CEF Digital? 

• Gerasimos SOFIANATOS, Deputy Head of Unit Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT

5G for Smart Communities

11:40 – 11:55 – Introduction and overall history of the 5G for Smart Communities calls under CEF Digital

• Stavros KALAPOTHAS, Policy Officer Unit Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT

11:55 – 12:20 – Showcase of the 5G for Smart Communities projects funded under CEF Digital

• Bernadett KOTELES-DEGRENDELE, Senior digital business analyst, Unit Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT

5G Corridors

12:20 – 12:30 – The EU vision on 5G as a key enabler 

• Christian MICAS, Senior Policy Officer Unit , Future Connectivity Systems

12:30 – 12:40 - Showcase of the 5G Corridors projects funded under CEF Digital

• Bianca JITEA, Policy Officer Unit , Future Connectivity Systems

12:40 – 12:50 – Videos (projects funded under CEF Digital)

12:50 – 13:00 – Questions and Answers