The Connectivity RevolutionClosing Remarks
Peter STUCKMANNHead of Unit
Future Connectivity Systems
~1000 Participants, 14 Sessions, 67 Papers and 17 Posters
Keynotes• Matti Latva-aho: "Key drivers and research challenges for 6G“• Dan Kilper: "Intelligent Optical Systems for a 5G World“• Nicolas Demassieux: "6G. Why?“• Wen Tong: "6G: The Next Horizon“
Panels• CyberSecurity in 5G, including Verticals• OpenRAN, including Interoperability/Interworking with Vendor solutions• 5G for Verticals: building and exploiting synergies
Programme Highlights
5G global roll-out ongoing, but many challenges still ahead• Cybersecurity and European sovereignty• Verticals heterogeneity and the needs for strong business cases • Decoupling HW/SW, OpenRAN and synergies between vendors’ solutions
COVID-19, the key role of networks and the European recovery plan
The emergence of 6G with new performances / environmental efficiency / “intelligence”, transforming the value chains
The Smart Networks and Services partnership (2021-2027)building the path towards 6G while tackling these technological, societal and economical challenges
Takeaways
Last wave of projects under the 5G-PPP
Upcoming Policy Initiatives
Horizon Europe - new framework programme
European Partnership on Smart Networks and Services
What’s next?
Last wave of projects under the 5G-PPPUpcoming Policy Initiatives
Horizon Europe - new framework programme
European Partnership on Smart Networks and Services
What’s next?
Communicationsnetworks, content and technology
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Phase 3 b) Large-scale trials and innovation with focus on verticals
5G R&I for "Long Term Evolution"
User needs, partnerships with vertical industries
5G Connected Cars in EU cross-border corridors
Phase 3 a) Verification Demo/Trial Platform
Phase 2 - Demos Proof of Concept Core Techs/ Components
Phase I Core Technologies
5G PPP Phase 3
ICT-53-2020 (5G-PPP – 5G for Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM))Budget €30 mln, 3 projects selected, 1 on reserve list, kick-off ~09/2020
ICT-42-2020 (5G-PPP – 5G core technologies innovation)Budget €49 mln, 8 projects selected, kick-off ~09/2020
ICT-41-2020 (5G PPP – 5G innovations for verticals with third party services)Budget €49 mln, Deadline 17 June 2020, kick-off ~01/2021
ICT-52-2020 (5G PPP – Smart Connectivity beyond 5G)Budget €55 mln, Deadline 17 June 2020, kick-off ~01/2021
5G PPP last wave of projects
Last wave of projects under the 5G-PPP
Upcoming Policy InitiativesHorizon Europe - new framework programme
European Partnership on Smart Networks and Services
What’s next?
DigitalSingle Market
6 Commission priorities for 2020-24 – Political Guidelines for the von der LeyenCommission
(16 July 2019)
1. A European Green Deal2. An economy that works for people
3.A Europe fit for the digital age
4. Protecting our European way oflife
5. A stronger Europe in the world6. A new push for European
democracy
DigitalSingle Market
A Europe fit for the digital age
Joint standardsfor our 5G networks
Technologicalsovereignty in
some criticaltechnology areas
Jointly definestandards for
blockchain, HPC, quantum, algorithms
Initiative for a coordinated EU approach on the human & ethicalimplications of AI
A new Digital Services Act willupgrade liability and
safety rules for digitalplatforms
A Joint Cyber Unit to speed up
information sharingand better protect
ourselves
Full digitalisationof the Commission
EuropeanEducation Area
by 2025
Update the Digital Education Action
Plan
European Green Deal
5G and COVID-19● Increasingly critical nature of digital services
• 5G major building block for digital and green transformation• Europe’s capacity to set evolving 5G and later 6G standards• Role of equipment suppliers of strategic importance
● Addressing COVID-19• Telecom networks keep economy and society going• Mobile/wireless for remote health/ care and rapid health crisis response• 5G as enabler for digital and green recovery
• Forward looking investments for rapid economic recovery • Major opportunities for SMEs as part of new 5G-based digital ecosystems
Coordinated launch throughout single market
Comprehensive roll-out with geographical and sectorial focus
Early 5G launch in selected
areas
Commercial launch of 5G services
in at least one major city
in all MS
5G in all urban areas
and along main transport
paths
2018
2020
2025
5G Action Plan: European strategy for 5G introduction
Cybersecurity of 5G networks – main milestones
12 March 2019 Report by the European Parliament.
22 March 2019 Conclusions by the European Council.
26 March 2019 Commission Recommendation on the cybersecurity of 5G networks
July 2019 Member States national risk assessments
9 October 2019 EU coordinated risk assessment of 5G networks security.
21 November 2019 ENISA report on threats relating to 5G networks.
29 January 2020 EU toolbox of mitigation measures and Commission Communication on the implementation of the EU toolbox.
EU toolbox for 5G networks – Jan. 2020
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Identifies 8 strategic and 11 technical measures to mitigate the risks, and 10 corresponding supporting actions to reinforce their effectiveness.
Last wave of projects under the 5G-PPP
Upcoming Policy Initiatives
Horizon Europe - new framework programmeEuropean Partnership on Smart Networks and Services
What’s next?
Horizon Europe 2021-2027Foster all forms of innovation and
strengthen market deploymentStrengthen the impact of R&I
in supporting EU policiesSupport the creation and diffusion
of high-quality knowledge
Optimise the Programme’s delivery for impact in a strengthened ERA
Strengthening the European Research Area
Reforming and Enhancing the European R&I systemWidening participation and spreading excellence
Pillar 1Excellent Science
European Research Council
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Reasearch Infrastructures
Pillar 3Innovative Europe
European Innovation Council
European innovation ecosystems
European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Pillar 2Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
• Health• Culture, Creativity and Inclusive
Society• Civil Security for Society• Digital, Industry and Space• Climate, Energy and Mobility• Food, Bioeconomy, Natural
Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Joint Research Centre
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Commission proposal
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Beyond 5G, 6G: Getting International Momentum
China operational 6G Working group launched early November 2019
Japan: MIC announcement January 2020; DoCoMo White Paper: 5G Evolution and 6G
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The 6 Dimensions of 6G in Horizon EuropeVerticals, requirements beyond 5Ghigher capacity, xGbs speed, spectrum, THz, sub ms latency, location, reliability beyond 5x9, ultra high device density
New classes of applicationsXR, Holographic coms, Internet of Senses
Zero touch networksAutonomous management, IA, SON..
Ultra high securityQuantum, blockchain, from component to application
Ultra low energy/EMFOptical techs, architecture, optimizing computing vs networking, EMF aware..
Sustainable Development goalsAffordability and Sw-Hw designs, infrastructure access..
Application
focus
Management focus
Societal focus
CEF DIGITAL 2021-2027 - €2 billion
• Alignment with Gigabit Society Strategy objectives: supporting MS in addressing the overall funding gap (€155 bn) with strategic projects
• Complementarity with Digital Europe Programme, structural funds & InvestEU
• Cross-border 5G automotive corridors (but also railways, inland waterways)
• Gigabit connected hospitals, schools, business parks, public Wi-Fi & coverage of surrounding areas (5G communities)
• Key international/ cross-border connectivity
Commission proposal
Last wave of projects under the 5G-PPP
Upcoming Policy Initiatives
Horizon Europe - new framework programme
European Partnership on Smart Networks and Services
What’s next?
Communicationsnetworks, content and technology
Partnership on Smart Networks
DEP & CEF
Deployment and capacity building: 5G corridor deployment for
CAM
Smart communities/ socio-economic drivers
AI/Cybersecurity /blockchainenabled by smart networks
HORIZON EUROPERemaining and new challenges: Higher capacity – Zero touch networks Spectrum challenges (TeraHertz, flexible use) Advanced Radio processing Ultra high security Ultra low energy/EMF
Opportunities and needs: Smart devices, (edge) Networks, Data Processing New classes of applications (“Internet of Senses”) Verticals, requirements beyond 5G Value Chain perspective
DEP: Digital Europe Programme; CEF: Connecting Europe Facility
Devices: Multiplicity of Connected Devices
Industrial Automation 360o VR/XR
Fully Automated Vehicles
Haptic Communications for surgery Agri sensors
Smartphones Computers
Mobile & LastMile
NetworksVersatile InfrastructureMultiple Topologies
High densityaccess
Corporatenets
Indoor Short Range
Dense IoT
Fixed wiredaccess
OLT
CU
AWG
RU
RU RUDU
Service provisioning Computing and Storage Data Analytics
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Drones
Requirements Industrial& Consumer Applications
Telemedicine Construction Connected Mobility
Environment Factory Immersive tourism
8K movie Sport & events
…..
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Smart Networks and Services - Value Chain Approach
New opportunities Enabling Technology Components
Governance structure
5GAA, 5G-ACIA, AIOTI, ECSO, KDT, NESSI, …
CEF Digital
EASMECEF Committee
Joint Undertaking
Governing BoardStrategic orientation
and operations
European CommissionIndustry Association (one legal entity, broad membership)
Programme Office
Horizon Europe only
Stakeholder Group
Advisory body
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Commission proposal
Thank you!https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/towards-5g