IPCEI ME/CT & Next-Gen Networks: From Microelectronics to Secure, Smart & Sustainable 6G
A Scientific Workshop on the Future of European Semiconductor-Based Connectivity
Date: June 3, 2025 | Location: Poznan, Poland | 📍 Venue: Poznań Congress Center
The IPCEI ME/CT Facilitation Group, together with ABGi France, has been selected to organize a workshop at the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025, a key forum for cutting-edge research in next-generation communication technologies.
This session will focus on advancing semiconductor-enabled communication innovations and aims to bring together industrial, academic, and policy stakeholders to shape the future of secure, scalable, and sustainable network infrastructures in Europe.
Workshop Objectives
The purpose of this scientific session is to present and discuss recent technological advances in microelectronics as enablers of future intelligent and energy-efficient networks.
Particular attention is given to the critical challenges of cybersecurity, scalability, and interoperability within the context of Europe’s 6G strategy. The event will offer a combination of expert talks, technical insights, and collaborative dialogue.
Workshop Agenda
Keynote Presentation
-Stefan Wunderer (Nokia) will deliver the keynote address:
“IPCEI ME/CT and the COMMUNICATE Workstream: Strategic Importance of Europe’s Semiconductor-Driven Connectivity”
The presentation will provide a strategic overview of the IPCEI ME/CT initiative and highlight the critical role of semiconductors in securing Europe’s digital infrastructure.
⏱ 30 minutes
Technical Sessions: Four targeted scientific presentations will explore key topics at the intersection of microelectronics and communication systems:
-François Brunier (Soitec)
“New Generation of Engineered Substrates for 6G Technologies”
This talk explores how advanced substrate engineering contributes to high-performance 6G communication systems.
⏱ 30 minutes
-Frank Groeger (Rohde & Schwarz)
“Towards sub-THz Communication – Promising Advances in Test and Measurement Technology”
An overview of how innovations in testing and measurement technologies support emerging sub-THz network architectures.
⏱ 30 minutes
-Ivan Rodero (OpenChip)
“RISC-V in the 6G Roadmap for European Sovereignty”
This session discusses the strategic role of open hardware platforms like RISC-V in supporting Europe’s technological autonomy in the 6G era.
⏱ 30 minutes
-Ryszard Piramidowicz (Vigo Photonics)
“HyperPIC – New Approach to Optical Sensing”
Introduction of the HyperPIC concept, an innovative approach to integrated photonic sensing in communication systems.
⏱ 30 minutes
Panel Discussion / Q&A
The workshop will conclude with an open discussion moderated by Emmanuel Muhr (ABGi France), bringing together all speakers.
This panel aims to foster cross-sector dialogue on real-world applications, collaborative innovation, and the broader technological and policy challenges of next-gen networks.
⏱ 30 minutes
Scientific and Strategic Relevance
The IPCEI ME/CT initiative represents a critical step in Europe's broader strategy for technological leadership in communications. This workshop offers:
- Insights into microelectronics innovations driving secure and energy-efficient connectivity.
- A deeper understanding of key technological challenges in cybersecurity, scalability, and interoperability.
- Evidence of how European collaboration across industry and research is accelerating under the IPCEI framework.
- Direct engagement with leading experts shaping the future of 5G, 6G, and beyond.
Registration Information
Participation in the IPCEI ME/CT Workshop is free of charge. However, attendees must be registered for the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025, which requires a valid conference pass (1-day or full summit).
To attend the workshop:
- Register first to the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025 via the official conference website:
> EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025 Registration - Then, complete the specific workshop registration form to secure your seat:
> IPCEI ME/CT Workshop Registration Form