AIOTI Newsletter July 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
Joint AIOTI-6G IA Webinar promoting joint White Paper The role of 6G in agriculture
AIOTI held on 10 July a joint webinar with 6G IA to promote a joint White Paper The role of 6G in agriculture.
Agriculture is one of the key contributors to European GDP. Almost 40% of EU budget is spent for agriculture to sustain healthy food, meat and fish production is a sustainable way. In the current landscape of agriculture and aquaculture for food production, digital technologies have emerged as a transformative force leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability, and decision-making processes. Digital farming and precision agriculture are key trends which will leverage the evolution of IoT technologies and the evolution of connectivity services from 5G to 6G that will collect more high fidelity data to monitor soils, crops, animal wellness and trigger automation in this sector. The final aim is to produce more (quality food) with less (pesticides)to provide the food transformation industry, retail and restauration with higher quality and more sustainable raw natural material. The recent pandemics showed how important livestock monitoring is along with the paramount importance of reliable communications. The food production industry is demonstrating in its own high innovation as witnessed by recent advancements in meat culture.
Looking to the future, the demands on communication networks in digital farming are expected to grow exponentially. The farming industry will not only require more reliable, high-speed, and low-latency connectivity but also support the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensing capabilities that 6G will offer natively from the edge cloud. Advanced analytics, digital twins, autonomous vehicles and drones are digital concepts that are already changing a traditional sector bases on centuries old procedures. New concepts like indoor farming based on advanced digital and communication services will change for ever the outlook of an industry dominated by hard work and tractors.
Policy measures such as the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm2Fork Strategy will finally need advanced IoT capabilities that 5G and its evolution to 6G will support. 6G with its new features will step up the sector sustainability level (“6G for Green”) but attention must be put on 6G sustainability aspects such as energy consumption of networks and AI training, bio degradation of IoT devices etc. (“Green 6G”).
5GPPP and now SNSJ JU are funding research projects that make show concrete achievements in abovementioned statements. This document contains most relevant use cases investigated under European funded research projects and the level of impact of 6G.
The webinar presentation can be found here and the webinar recording here.
OpenVerse Expert Workshop on Virtual Worlds’ most dynamic domains of application, 5 July
OpenVerse project organised an Expert Workshop on Virtual Worlds’ most dynamic domains of application on 5 July.
Workshop’s Objectives:
- To review the state of the art and explore the main application areas of Virtual Worlds.
- To discuss key EU priorities in light of the offer-side diversity, with its strengths and challenges.
- To contribute to building a demand-side network, with different active and motivated communities.
- To reinforce the common understanding of Virtual Worlds in a future-oriented perspective.
AIOTI Secretary General Damir Filipovic gave the presentation.
SCoDIHNet monthly news
The white paper describing the DIH operational issues and the 5 key services identified during the survey has been endorsed by AIOTI and the 6G-IA. It is available here.
Update of the SCoDIHNet catalogues. Following the service catalogue update, they was a need to update the other catalogues. The first one is the Technology provider catalogue which is matching Smart Connectivity organisations (6G-IA, AIOTI, Networld Europe, Gaia-X, 5G4SC) with DIHs at regional level. There are more than 800 organisations identified which could develop projects and solutions that DIH could implement for end users.
Following the survey organised by the SNS-OPS project in April, one of the questions was dealing with the replicability of the use cases developed and experimented by the SNS JU call 2 projects. 23 of them are planning to be replicable, they will complement the 56 use cases developed by the call 1 projects. These use cases will be included in the replicability catalogues and could be used by DIH to provide solution for end users.
The bimonthly SCoDIHNet meeting took place on the 9 July, it has covered the following topics: SCoDIHNet Service offer update, SNS projects replicability update, Stakeholder catalogue update.
On 16 July, SCoDIHNet has been invited by the Agrifood Thematic Working group of the EDIH network, to present the Smart Connectivity domain. It happens that Agrifood sector is using a lot of IoT and connectivity networks in order to collect and process data for a number of use cases.
AIOTI Office Break
Please note that the AIOTI Office will be closed between 1 and 16 August. The first working day will be 19 August.
NEW MEMBERS
National Centre for Scientific Research
PUBLICATIONS
Joint Statement for an Ambitious FP10
Joint Statement for an Ambitious FP10: Investing in Europe’s Future Competitiveness through Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation.
AIOTI alongside 109 European associations has signed a joint statement, urging EU Institutions to increase the budget for the upcoming European Framework Programme for Research & Innovation.
In the shaping of the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), we, the undersigned 110 European associations representing key European RD&I stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions to significantly increase the current budget in view of FP10 and to make pan-European collaborative research the cornerstone of FP10, answering industrial needs by excellence.
While the global technology race accelerates, the EU significantly lags behind in terms of investments in RD&I compared to its global competitors. This is in particular true for private investments. This shortfall hampers the EU’s ability to fully capitalise on its scientific and technological potential. For the sake of its long-term competitiveness, the EU needs to do more to attract and retain private RD&I investments in Europe.
In this regard, the EU Framework Programme plays an important role. Public RD&I investments enabled through the EU Framework Programme are crucial to alleviate market failures and to stimulate private RD&I investments by lowering the risks that such investments represent for the industry. By pooling resources and expertise through the EU Framework Programme, Member States and the EEA countries, industry, RTOs and academia aim to tackle complex challenges collectively, accelerating the pace of technology maturation and innovation and supporting the EU positioning in today’s technology race which is currently under duress (See EU Innovation Score Board 2023).
To further support EU Competitiveness, FP10 must focus on excellent cross-border collaborative RD&I, with strong industrial participation. To do so, the focus on competitiveness must be reinforced in Pillar II, and should similarly be a key driver for activities in Pillar I and Pillar III. Pillar II is the only truly collaborative part of the FP today, breaking silos to promote the flow of knowledge between and within the private and public sectors as well as between basic and applied research. A significant part of FP10’s total budget should not only be allocated to Pillar II, with an enhanced focus on European Industrial Competitiveness but the activities in Pillar II must also be driven by strategic EU priorities and clearly defined industrial needs.
Download the full Joint Statement and see the list of signatories here.
Read EARTO full position on FP10 here.
High-Level Architectures Report Release 6
The AIOTI HLA (High-level architecture) Report is the outcome of comprehensive discussions of the AIOTI WG Standardisation focusing on large-scale IoT and Edge Computing pilot deployments and related works of the Standards Development Organisations (SDOs). Specifically, this report presents the use of ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 within the IoT domain and proposes different deployment options considering architectural matters related to cloud and edge computing, Big Data, virtualization, security, privacy and (platform) interoperability.
The report can be found here.
AIOTI Vision Paper IoT and Edge Computing powered Smart Mobility in Europe
AIOTI WG Mobility published the AIOTI Vision Paper IoT and Edge Computing powered Smart Mobility in Europe.
This White Paper intends to show trends and lay down a vision for IoT and Edge Computing to boost developments and deployments of smart mobility in Europe.
This paper investigates the transformative potential of the IoT and edge computing to shape the future of smart mobility. We consider the power and consequences of integrating IoT devices by the key smart vehicle stakeholders, enabling real-time data sharing across the user spectrum. We also cover the progression of V2X communication from 5G to 6G, which has the potential to drive seamless interaction between vehicles and their environment. This is supplemented by considering the concept of the Spatial Web, a next-generation web infrastructure that will transform mobility experiences.
As those activities are major sources of data, we investigate the Mobility Data Space, a secure platform for managing the massive amounts of data created by smart mobility devices. Usage of relevant data drives the growth of Mobility Services, which include both MaaS (Mobility as a Service) and shared mobility solutions. Finally, we discuss the vital element of road safety and how these improvements might help create a safer transportation landscape.
Throughout this exploration, we uncover the potential and problems that will face the development of tomorrow’s smart mobility.
EVENTS
AIOTI EVENTS:
AIOTI Days 2024, 24/25 September, Brussels
AIOTI is organising annual event that builds upon five successful editions of AIOTI Signature Event gatherings since 2019. AIOTI Days 2024 will feature the Thematic and Project sessions, Hackathon and the Scientific Conference GIECS, guaranteeing a rich and comprehensive experience for all participants. At the core of AIOTI Days 2024 is exploring how the continuum and digital twins meet virtual worlds in the industrial space, creating a physical-digital virtual continuum.Please register here.
OTHER EVENTS:
Towards deployment of Cloud-Edge-IoT solutions across the computing continuum from market pathways to large scale pilots
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:00 – 19:30 CEST
Area 42, Bruxelles
This event will touch upon these topics and will act as the final in-person event of the EU-funded UNLOCK-CEI, part of The European, Cloud, Edge and IoT Continuum. The event is meant to showcase the final project results, impact and synergistic efforts as well as the success stories of Meta-OS projects paving the way towards Large scale pilots. The event is an ancillary initiative to the AIOTI days on 24th and 25th September 2024.
Please find out more and register here.
IoT Sparks 2024
Valencia, Spain – Sept 19 2024
IoT Sparks 2024 is the catalyst for positive impact and groundbreaking change, leading the path to a future powered by the Internet of Things.
Forge connections with influential leaders in the IoT field, all while gaining exclusive access to insider knowledge, cutting-edge industry advancements, and emerging trends.
A full day of networking, innovation, and discovery of the latest advances in the IoT industry. Wether in-person or online, learn from the leading minds in the field and build meaningful connections.
Themes:
Sustainability
Join forces with pioneers dedicated to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
Smart city & utilities
Navigate the evolving urban landscape with visionary leaders who are reshaping city infrastructure and utility ecosystems.
Industrial iot
Dive into the heart of industrial innovation, connecting with professionals driving efficiency and advancements.
Logistics
Unlock opportunities in the ever-evolving world of logistics, where connectivity and optimization are paramount.
Register here.
- 50% discount code: aioli-eu_50 valid for a 50% discount on all tickets.
AIOTI MEETINGS:
AIOTI Calendar of meetings and events 2024
ANNOUNCEMENTS
6G-IA and Bharat 6G Alliance (India) Joint Press Release on the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding
6G-IA and Bharat 6G Alliance (India) issued a Joint Press Release on the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding .
The objective of the MoU is “to explore collaboration opportunities on Vision for 6G, Requirements on 6G, architecture and use cases, identification of common interests, building of consensus and collaboration to support development of globally harmonised standards for Beyond 5G and 6G and promoting cooperation among European and Indian R&D organizations and industries”.
The press release is available at https://6g-ia.eu/single_post/?slug=indias-bharat-6g-alliance-and-6g-smart-networks-and-services-industry-association-6g-ia-announce-memorandum-of-understanding
International Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch) – Call for Papers
6GArch – 4th International Workshop on 6G Architecture – Call For Papers
- 10th edition combined with 5GArch Workshop Series
- In conjunction with IEEE Globecom 2024, Cape Town, South Africa, 8-12 December 2024, https://globecom2024.ieee-globecom.org/
- Workshop Website: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/event/6garch-4th-international-workshop-on-6g-architecture-call-for-papers/
- EDAS Submission Link: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=32682
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline: August 12, 2024
Workshop Organizers
This workshop is organised by the SNS JU 6G Architecture work group.
- Anastasius Gavras, Eurescom GmbH
- Marco Gramaglia, University Carlos III of Madrid,
- Ömer Bulakci, Nokia
- Xi Li, NEC Laboratories Europe
CfP for IEEE Globecom “Workshop on emerging topics in 6g communications“
“You’re welcome to submit your high-quality work to the 5th Workshop on Emerging Topics in 6G Communications. We seek original work not currently under review by any other journal/magazine/conference. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Novel signal processing techniques for 6G.
- AI applications for 6G.
- Smart antenna designs for 6G.
- 6G communications at the Terahertz band.
- Advanced Full Duplex strategies for 6G.
- Meta-surfaces implementation at 6G.
- New Quality of Service (QoS) metrics for 6G.
- Multiple Access schemes suitable to 6G.
- Dynamic spectrum access/sharing at 6G band.
- New network architectures in 6G.
- Self-organizing 6G-enabled IoT.
- Interference management at 6G.
- New security concepts within 6G.
- 6G Testbeds and Applications.
- Spectrum regulatory for 6G bands.
More info can be found on our webpage: https://globecom2024.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws-03-workshop-emerging-topics-6g-communications
The submission link for this workshop is https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=32683&track=126254
The current submission deadline is August 12, 2024. Looking forward to receiving your submissions!”
AI Act I Shaping Europe’s digital future
The AI Act is the first-ever legal framework on AI, which addresses the risks of AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally.
AI Act will be entering into force on the 1 August 2024, the Commission has made a video for us on the objectives of the Act and the important role AI standardization plays in helping achieve these.
The video can be accessed here: cnect_Antoine-Alexandre André_2mp4.mp4
SOCIAL MEDIA
