Integrated Sensing & Communications (ISAC) – European Research Framework
Half-day workshop @ EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025
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Join the key European workshop on 6G-ISAC
Expert Insight
Leading researchers and industry experts share the latest breakthroughs in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for 6G.
Collaboration Opportunities
Connect with over 15 European R&D projects, fostering synergies in architecture, KPIs, and standardization.
Strategic Impact
Shape the future of 6G: contribute to discussions that influence standardization bodies and next-gen use cases.
Event Information
The 2025 EuCNC & 6G Summit will be held at the modern Poznań Congress Center, right in the heart of the city.
Session at a Glance
Duration
2 h 30 min (half-day)
Format
4 expert panels + question and debate session
Focus Areas
HY layer research, System-level improvements, Real-life experiencesStandardization
Target
6G researchers, ·Industry, ·Standards bodies
This workshop is organized under the Horizon Europe SNS JU framework and brings together leading European projects to advance Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) in 6G. Coordinated by UC3M and supported by over 15 academic and industry partners.
Workshop on Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) in 6G
Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is rapidly emerging as a key enabler in the development of 6G networks. By merging communication and environmental sensing capabilities, ISAC aims to significantly enhance the efficiency, precision, and adaptability of future wireless systems.
This innovative functionality is gaining momentum, with major standardization efforts already underway, such as the ISAC Industry Specification Group (ISG) in ETSI and ongoing contributions from 3GPP. In this context, ISAC has become a central theme in numerous projects supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU).
This workshop, organized within the SNS Technology Board (TB), brings together leading research initiatives from the Horizon Europe SNS JU focused on advancing ISAC technologies. It will offer a unique platform to present and discuss the latest progress, technical challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.
Key topics include:
Physical layer (PHY) innovations and system-level enhancements for 6G architectures
Real-world applications and deployment experiences of ISAC
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Value Indicators (KVIs) for ISAC systems
Standardization efforts and future directions
This event also serves as a coordination point for the various SNS JU projects developing ISAC solutions, offering attendees a comprehensive overview of the key research areas shaping the future of 6G.
Workshop Structure
The workshop is structured around the following concepts: PHY layer research, system-level improvements, real-life experiences, standardization, and other topics such as related KPIs/KVIs.
Considering the time allocated to a half-day workshop (around 2.5 hours), the structure will consist of 4 panels (the exact contribution from each project is tentative).
Discussion Format
Expert-led discussions focusing on research areas and gaps, avoiding project-only presentations. Interactive format with Q&A sessions.
Workshop Speakers
Jesus Gutierrez Teran
Postdoctoral researcher at IHP, expert in wireless systems and coordinator of several EU 5G/6G projects.
George Alexandropoulos
Associate Professor at the University of Athens, expert in wireless networks and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, active in leading EU 6G projects.
Renato Lo Cigno
Full Professor at the University of Brescia and researcher in the 6G-INTENSE EU project, focused on efficient and high-performance 6G networks.
Antonio de la Oliva
Associate Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, PhD in Telematics. Active in IEEE 802 since 2007, contributing to multiple working groups. Currently serves as Vice-Chair of IEEE 802.11bi.
Vladica Sark
Researcher and project leader at IHP since 2014, with expertise in high-performance wireless systems, including radio localization, high-speed communications, radar, and integrated sensing and communications (ISAC).
Christos Masouros
Full Professor at the University of Brescia and researcher in the 6G-INTENSE EU project, focused on efficient and high-performance 6G networks.
Mario H. Castañeda Garcia
Senior research engineer at Huawei’s Munich Research Center, with a strong focus on 5G NR, V2X communication, sidelink and AI-based positioning. ISAC task leader in TIMES and active contributor to 3GPP standardization.
Sebastian Robitzsch
Senior R&I Manager at InterDigital with 16+ years of experience in system architecture, standardization (3GPP, IETF), and European R&D projects. ETSI delegate, author of 60+ publications, and leader of proof-of-concept activities.
Mikko Uusitalo
Head of Radio Systems Research at Nokia Bell Labs Finland and Site Lead, leading the European 6G Flagship project Hexa-X-II. With a strong background in research and innovation, he has held key roles in industry, academia, and policy advisory.
Luis Cordeiro
CTO of OneSource (ONE, Portugal), with an M.Sc. since 2007. Actively involved in European research projects on 5G/6G and network management, often as Technical Coordinator.
Israel Koffman
Executive Vice President at RunEL, with over 30 years of experience in cellular communications (5G/6G). Involved in multiple European projects and specialized in 5G networks for dense environments and real-time location systems.
Luís Manuel Pessoa
Senior researcher at INESC TEC and coordinator in Optical and Electronic Technologies, with a PhD in Engineering and extensive experience in R&D and industry collaboration.
Henk Wymeersch
Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, with a Ph.D. from Ghent University and postdoctoral experience at MIT. Led ISAC activities in Hexa-X and Hexa-X-II. IEEE Fellow.
Pedro Merino-Gomez
Professor at the University of Málaga and Director of IT IS. Expert in 5G/6G, Internet technologies, and software reliability. Leads the Victoria Network in 10 EU projects.
Dan Kilper
Professor at Trinity College Dublin and Director of the CONNECT Centre. Adjunct faculty at Columbia University and University of Arizona. Former Bell Labs researcher and co-founder of Palo Verde Networks. Holds 13 patents and 160+ publications.
Liesbet Van der Perre
Professor at KU Leuven and Guest Professor at Lund University. Former senior researcher and program director at IMEC. Author of 300+ publications. Focuses on energy-efficient wireless communication and embedded systems.
Athanasios Kanatas
Professor at the University of Piraeus and Director of the Telecommunication Systems Lab. Author of 200+ papers and six books on wireless and satellite communications. Senior IEEE member, EurAAP delegate, and editor of IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications.
Joerg Widmer
Research Professor and Director at IMDEA Networks, Madrid. Expert in wireless networks with 250+ papers, 14 patents, and 3 RFCs. IEEE Fellow, ACM Distinguished Member, and ERC grant awardee.
Padmanava Sen
Leads the IC Design Enablement Group at Barkhausen Institut, Dresden. Formerly with Broadcom, IBM, and Sayana Wireless. Expert in RF and millimeter-wave circuit design with 40+ publications and 3 U.S. patents.
Ahmad Nimr
Member of the Vodafone Chair since 2015, leading the PHY Research Group. Ph.D. in flexible PHY/MAC (2021). Six years of experience in hardware and software development.
Xi Li
6G Program Manager and Senior Researcher at NEC Laboratories Europe. Currently serves as Vice-Chair of the SNS-JU Architecture Working Group. She has been working in 6G network R&D for over a decade, with experience in both academia and industry, and is the inventor of multiple patents.
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