CISERO and the 8ra Initiative at the 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit

The 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit takes place from 2 to 5 June 2026 at the FYCMA Convention Center in Málaga, Spain. As Europe’s premier annual gathering for next-generation connectivity, this not-for-profit conference brings together over 1,000 global delegates from more than 40 countries to explore the transition from 5G to AI-native 6G networks. Highlighting the event’s dedicated focus on future digital infrastructure, Ruzica Rakic from the CISERO coordinator’s office will be on-site to present a specialized poster session showcasing the combined advancements of the CISERO project and the broader 8ra initiative.

Event Overview and Core Themes

The 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit merges two historically successful telecommunications conferences: the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC), backed by the European Commission, and the 6G Summit, originating from Finland’s pioneering 6G Flagship programme. Running across four comprehensive days from 2 to 5 June 2026, and sponsored by major global technical societies including the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), EURASIP, and EurAAP, the summit acts as a critical bridge between cutting-edge academic research and world-renowned industries. This year's edition focuses entirely on the central motto, "6G Connecting Intelligence," exploring the boundaries of AI-native wireless networks, machine learning for spectrum optimization, edge computing, and security-by-design frameworks.

The venue for this prestigious event is the technology hub of Málaga, a region defining Europe’s digital landscape through the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU). The summit features a highly selective, record-breaking technical program comprised of 195 peer-reviewed papers across seven distinct tracks, alongside 16 specialized workshops, 16 special sessions, and 4 high-level keynotes. Operating as a not-for-profit organization, the conference funnels all registration surpluses back into academic grants while indexing presented papers via the IEEE Xplore digital library.

Cross-Project Collaboration: Spotlighting the CISERO Poster

A key focal point for attendees tracking European cloud-to-edge coordination and data sovereignty will be the summit's extensive exhibition and poster venue, which features more than 60 distinct technology booths. Ruzica Rakic, representing the CISERO coordinator’s office, will be actively participating in the poster tracks to showcase the latest results driving Europe's digital ecosystem forward.

The dedicated poster presentation will feature a joint overview of the CISERO project and the 8ra initiative. This presentation provides an interactive touchpoint for international delegates, policymakers, and system architects to discover how CISERO’s federated platform models mesh with future 6G architectures. By showcasing this combined approach, the presentation illustrates how secure, cross-border cloud-edge components serve as the critical backend infrastructure required to sustain AI-native 6G communication systems, automated mobility solutions, and smart city deployments.

Shaping the Future of Cognitive Networks

The technical agenda mirrors the deep integration of software engineering and telecommunications. In line with the event's core themes, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) dominate the program, with a dedicated track hosting 40 specialized papers exploring self-healing networks and predictive infrastructure maintenance. Parallel sessions during the summit will feature insights from leading corporate partners and research initiatives—including Telefónica, Ericsson, Nokia, and the upcoming IMEC microelectronics factory—focusing on global 3GPP standardization alignment.

For researchers, engineers, and industrial stakeholders, the 2026 EuCNC & 6G Summit serves as an essential arena for forging impactful cross-sector partnerships. Attendees are encouraged to review the packed program schedule to track specific workshop timings and register directly via the official summit portal to secure their pass for this landmark event in Málaga.

Official Program Details: EuCNC & 6G Summit Programme

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