The 5G for Smart Communities Support Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, is pleased to invite you to our annual Community Conference for the CEF Digital 5G for Smart Communities stakeholders. This gathering will take place as an engaging Cluster Meeting, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

Join us as we delve into the world of 5G, exploring and identifying common building blocks essential for smart community projects. Our discussions will tackle the challenges and solutions in the realm of 5G, focusing on the implementation, replication, and key enablers across various application domains. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into defining clear business models, understanding technical components, and discovering solutions for off-the-shelf replicable 5G projects.

By the end of the day, participants will be empowered with a deeper understanding of common requirements and practical approaches to building their own 5G projects. Don't miss this chance to connect with peers and share knowledge!

We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels.

Agenda

9:00 - 10:00 

Registration & Coffee 

10:00 - 10:10 

Welcome  

Jan DRÖGE, Project Director, 5GSC Support Platform ;

10:10 - 10:25 

Keynote speech 

Kamila KLOC, Director Digital Decade and Connectivity, DG CNECT, European Commission (tbc).  

10:25 - 10:45

Presentation - Status of EDGE cloud in the EU

Dimitri JUNGBLUT, Project Coordinator, 5GMEC4EU

10:45 - 11:45 

Open cluster meeting: Identification of building blocks, Implementation, Replication and key enablers  

Introduction to the purpose of the sessions and expected outcome

Bernadett KOTELES-DEGRENDELE, Senior digital business analyst, Investments in High-Capacity Networks, DG CNECT , European Commission

Brainstorming session round 1

Description of the requirements of the project’s 5G use cases. Identification of common requirements as seen from a user and end-user perspective.

11:40 - 11:55

Pause/Coffee break

11:55 - 12:45 

Brainstorming session round 2

Grouping of requirements by application domain: challenges, opportunities and synergies ( based on user requirements).

12:45 - 13:45 

Networking lunch (on site)

13:45 - 14:15

Sharing key findings 

Rapporteurs report back to Plenary based on the common questions

14:15 - 15:10

Cluster meeting 

Introduction to the subject, the purpose of the sessions and expected outcome

Amalia Elena LEBU, Investments in High-Capacity Networks, DG CNECT , European Commission 

Franklin KASWINER, Cloud Architect, Investments in High-Capacity Networks, DG CNECT , European Commission

Infrastructure/technological solutions - Implementation, replication and key enablers

Brainstorming session round 1 - Network Infrastructure Requirements for Implementing Use Cases

15:10 - 15:25

Pause/Coffee break

15:25 - 16:15 

Brainstorming session round 2 - Technological Enablers into Re-usable Building Blocks

16:15 - 16:45 

Sharing key findings  

Rapporteurs report back to Plenary based on the common questions 

16:45- 17:00 

Closing remarks, Q&A  

Franco ACCORDINO, Head of Unit, Investments in High-Capacity Networks, DG CNECT , European Commission (tbc)