HIGHLIGHTS
AIOTI Webinar presenting AI in Energy Paper
AIOTI WG Energy held on 3 April the webinar presenting the AI in Energy paper.
The paper focuses on the potential and challenges of leveraging AI across various segments of the energy landscape and stakeholders, including generation, distribution, and consumption within smart grids. Through comprehensive and dynamically evolving digital infrastructures the advanced data analytics, real-time monitoring, and predictive modelling, AI enhances the flexibility, reliability, and efficiency of energy systems.
The convergence of AI and 6G technologies is particularly critical in optimising the performance of renewable energy sources, rolling out smart grid solutions to ensure grid stability, and fostering a resilient energy ecosystem. Key insights from this paper highlight the rapidly evolving role of AI in driving energy innovations, addressing challenges and policy and standardisation aspects, the ethical and cybersecurity considerations that accompany the deployment of AI solutions and technologies. The system and digital technologies stakeholders are embracing the full potential of AI to create a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy.
The webinar presentation can be found here and recording can be found here.
AIOTI Webinar presenting the two standardisation reports
AIOTI organised a webinar on 28 April 2025 presenting the two standardisation reports:
IoT and Edge Computing EU funded projects landscape Report R3
AI, IoT and Edge Continuum relation and impact on 5G/6G R4
You can find the webinar presentation here and the recording here.
EU-ROK Synergies & Clear Priority mapping in eIdentity & Cybersecurity Standards at the INSTAR-TTA workshop
Thursday, 27 March 2025, brought INSTAR &the TTA (Telecommunications Technology Association) together in Nice, France, for their first official joint workshop “Collaboration on international ICT standardisation: Joint roadmaps development”, a key milestone taking place six months after signing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening their collaboration.
The meeting marked a significant step forward in reinforcing EU-Republic of Korea (ROK) cooperation on ICT standards. By bringing together leading experts from both regions, the workshop provided a unique opportunity to build mutual understanding and advance joint priorities in 5G+/6G, AI, Cybersecurity, Digital ID, Data Technologies, IoT, and Quantum Technologies.
The structure of the full-day meeting included a joint plenary session, where both organisations presented an overview of their respective priorities and structures. This was followed by parallel sessions focusing on specific topics where experts from both regions engaged in targeted and in-depth discussions.
From the European Commission DG CNECT Carlos Lopez Rodriguez joined the meeting. Representing INSTAR, Tanya Suarez, INSTAR Coordinator, Damir Filipovic, INSTAR International Activities Leader, and the leaders of the INSTAR European Task Forces participated, to present the INSTAR roadmaps and contribute to the collaborative efforts.
Increasing Europe’s competitiveness in cloud-edge Internet of Things platform solutions with Large Scale Pilots
Brussels, 15 April 2025 – CEI-Sphere, in collaboration with leading European industry stakeholders, is driving the development of next-generation, interoperable Internet of Things (IoT) solutions through a series of Large-Scale Pilots (LSPs).
As a proud partner in this initiative, AIOTI is actively supporting the transformation of innovative use cases into scalable and replicable business models. This milestone represents a significant advancement in reinforcing Europe’s digital sovereignty and technological leadership.
Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/42ygjJw
SCODIHNet Updates
The Smart Connectivity DIH Network has mainly worked on the following topics
SCoDIHNet has been invited to present replicability initiative at the Digital Transformation Accelerator Smart Connectivity Thematic WG meeting. This is made in the context of the new cooperation with this group which is supported EDIHs activities.
SCoDIHNet has been invited to the SEADE project advisory board. The SEADE project has the objective to facilitate cooperation between innovation stakeholders from African countries and European. The objective is also to take advantage of the Networks of DIHs created under the ICT58 projects. The SEADE project is organising a R&I Summit in Bilbao 18 June, SCoDIHNet is invited to make a speech and to participate to a round table.
Following the SNS CO-OP 2025 survey, an analysis of the answers dealing with replicability is showing that SNS JU Call 1 projects have developed and experimented 130 replicable use cases, SNS JU Call 2 projects have developed and experimented 9 replicable use cases and that the recent SNS JU Call 3 projects are planning to develop 12 replicable use cases. These use cases and solutions will feed the SCoDIHNet Replicability catalogue.
SCoDIHNet is invited to the Certify project Info Day, this project is addressing advanced IoT security and is planning to experiment use cases and solutions with the support of the IoT Digital Innovation Hub in Spain. This Info Day will take place online on the 10 June, 9.30-12h.
NEW MEMBERS
AIOTI is happy to announce that our founding member Nokia, re-joined the association. We welcome Nokia colleagues.
We also warmly welcom as a new member AyaData LTd.
DELIVERABLES
AIOTI response to the consultation on draft Implementing Regulation on the technical description of the categories of important and critical products with digital elements (Cyber Resilience Act)
EVENTS
AIOTI Days, 22/23 September 2025, Madrid, Spain
AIOTI will organise the annual event this year in Madrid, Spain on 22/23 September. The main programe will consist of about 20 thematic and project session and GIECS. AIOTI Award will also be given to the best proposals of AIOTI members. For more information about the event plese visit the event webpage and for registration please visit the link here.
AIOTI Webinar presenting Mobility Papers
The webinar organized by AIOTI WG Mobility will be held on 27 May 2025, starting at 10.00h, presenting the two mobility papers:
IoT and Edge Computing powered Smart Mobility in Europe
Integrating Hybrid Intelligence for Improved User Acceptance in Smart Mobility Systems
The webinar is open to the public, and there is no registration required to attend. Link to join.
Empowering the Next Generation: Women in Digital Leadership Webinar
Join on 7 May at 16h the webinar, “Empowering the Next Generation: Women in Digital Leadership” featuring inspiring voices like Diva Tommei and Dr. Tina Ruseva.
Through a powerful keynote and engaging founder interviews, this 1-hour webinar will shine a light on the real journeys behind success in the tech world—from purpose-driven innovation to navigating entrepreneurship in male-dominated industries.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dhueAwJX
IoT Solutions World Congress
The IoT Solutions World Congress 2025 will take place in May 13–15, 2025, at the Gran Via Venue in Barcelona. This event brings together global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the latest developments in IoT and AI.
With thought-provoking discussions and hands-on exhibitions, the congress offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and discover the future of digital innovation.
AIOTI members can also take advantage of exclusive discounts on Congress Passes, making accessing key sessions, networking events, and the exhibition area easier.
For more information, visit the official IoT Solutions World Congress website.
Data Week 2025
Data Week is the spring gathering of the Data and AI research and innovation community. During Data Week, participants share knowledge and results, discuss topics of common interest, find synergies, build new collaborations and identify new challenges and recommendations. This year we will meet in Athens, from 27-28 May!
Register here: https://data-week.eu/
NGI Forum 2025
The NGI Forum 2025 will focus on the building of an Open Internet Stack as conducive to European digital sovereignty and users’ empowerment. It will serve as a key platform to bring together innovators, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders.
If you want to learn more about the future of the NGI and gain fresh insights into the Open Internet Stack, join us in Brussels at the next edition of the NGI Forum 2025, 19-20 JUNE 2025.
The event will be hosted by the European Commission at the Albert Borschette Congress Center
EBDVF 2025
European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) is BDVA’s flagship event, bringing the whole European data-driven AI research and innovation community together to share knowledge, collaborate and celebrate achievements. This year’s event will take place in Copenhagen, from 12-14 November. Visit the event webpage.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Papers – GIECS 2025
We are excited to announce that as part of AIOTI Days 2025, we will be hosting the Global IoT and Edge Computing Summit (GIECS) on 22 September in Madrid, Spain.
We invite researchers and experts to submit scientific papers exploring cloud, edge, and IoT to foster a deeper understanding of continuum computing and its impact on the future of the Internet.
Find further information and submit your paper here.
Submission deadline: 1June, 2025.
By participating in GIECS, you will have the opportunity to showcase your research to industry leaders, academics, and policymakers shaping the future of IoT and edge computing.
Additionally, if you are interested in contributing to the Technical Programme Committee, please reach out to Mirko Presser at mirko.presser@btech.au.dk.
Survey on the Implementation of EPBD Requirements and the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI)
This survey is conducted as part of the Auto-DAN project (https://www.autodan-project.eu/), which aims to enhance the digitalisation and automation of building energy management. Auto-DAN specifically addresses the implementation of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), focusing on improving building performance through innovative digital solutions.
Link to the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/3VA1nhqM4W
INSTAR Interview Series
Conversations with the INSTAR task force standardisation experts shaping Europe’s digital future.
As part of our effort to highlight the work carried out within the INSTAR Task Forces, we are launching a new series of interviews featuring the INSTAR task Force experts who are shaping the future of digital policy and innovation across Europe and beyond.
Every Friday, we bring you original insights directly from our INSTAR Task Force experts, with perspectives you won’t find anywhere else online.
Through these conversations, we aim to shed light on their contributions, challenges, and ideas, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work being done across the INSTAR task forces.
We are pleased to launch our interview series with Erik Andersen, an independent consultant active in international standardisation, with a focus on cybersecurity.
Erik is both a CYBERSTAND.eu-funded expert in the 1st SSP, working on the “Migration of cryptographic algorithms for cybersecurity”, and a member of the INSTAR Cybersecurity/eID Task Force.
Erik: It’s a pleasure to be here and contribute to this interview.
My CYBERSTAND.eu-funded work focuses on the Migration of cryptographic algorithms for cybersecurity and decentralising Public Key Infrastructure (DPKI). PKI has been around for many, many years. The first ever came in 1988 and it’s been used widely. Decentralized PKI represents an effort to make it possible to generate many PKI domains into a single, federated PKI based on blockchain.
Luigi: What is the expected result once this work has been performed, what do you think is going to be the impact on the current landscape?
Erik: It will be necessary to migrate big areas at the same time like a whole country or maybe the whole EU and therefore it would be important if the EU would adopt the same approach. So I think that my aim is that this could be input to the European Commission to have a common approach in the EU.
Collaboration Opportunity with IEEE COMPSAC 2025 BlockDLT Workshop and [CFP]
We are pleased to invite you to submit papers to the International Workshop on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (BlockDLT 2025), part of IEEE COMPSAC 2025, scheduled for July 8-11, 2025, in Toronto, Canada.
Workshop Overview:
BlockDLT 2025 will explore cutting-edge advancements and future trends in blockchain and DLT. Topics of interest include blockchain scalability, smart contracts, security, interoperability, tokenomics, Zero-knowledge, privacy-preserving solutions and integration with emerging technologies such as AI and IoT.
Important Dates:
- Papers Due: April 15, 2025 -> extended April 20, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: May 1, 2025
- Camera-Ready Papers: June 1, 2025
Submission:
Submit papers through EasyChair: Submission Link
Paper templates: IEEE Templates
More information can be found on our Workshop Website and the main COMPSAC 2025 page.
IFIP Networking 2025 – SLICES workshop – Call for Papers
SLICES participates in the organisation of the 24th edition of IFIP Networking that will be held in Limassol on 26-29 May 2025 https://networking.ifip.org/2025/
SLICES organises, a workshop and a hackathon, that will provide synergy as the workshop is related to test platforms at large while the hackathon plans to bootstrap new software and features for the research community.
SLICES organises together with PAWR office a workshop titled: Data-Driven Research, Reproducibility, and FAIR Practices in Future G Networks
This workshop serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss and present innovative approaches to data sharing, reproducibility, and FAIR principles in the context of Future G Networks.
Details can be found at:
https://networking.ifip.org/2025/index.php/workshops/slices
Important Dates (NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINE)
- Paper submission deadline: April 18, 2025
- Notification of acceptance: May 2, 2025
- Camera-ready deadline: May 9, 2025
- Workshop: May 26, 2025
SLICES organises a Hackathon titled Thought experiments, data and reproducibility for networking and FutureG research: Hackathon
Details can be found at: https://networking.ifip.org/2025/index.php/workshops/hackathon
Important Dates (NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINE)
- Expression of Interest (EoI) submission: April 18, 2025
- Feedback on EoI (notification): May 2, 2025
- Final Lightning talk slides: May 9, 2025
- Hackathon date: May 26, 2025
PQ-REACT project | Open Call#2-IMPLEMENT has been launched
On behalf of the PQ-REACT project (Post Quantum Cryptography Framework for Energy-Aware Contexts), I am pleased to inform you that its second open call – Open Call#2-Implement, has been launched.
PQ-REACT’s primary objective is to design, develop, and validate a framework for a faster and simpler transition from classical to post-quantum cryptography for a broad spectrum of contexts and usage domains.
PQ-REACT will foster a series of open calls for SMEs, Universities, Research Centers and other stakeholders to bring and test their PQC algorithms and external use cases on the PQ-REACT framework and to develop and provide innovative solutions to address the specific challenges of the project in terms of PQC computational complexity and energy efficiency.
PQ-REACT’s second Open Call 2 – IMPLEMENT is calling quantum innovators to develop and implement solutions that address cryptographic encryptions based on classic algorithms that currently protect data and infrastructure.
The second open call is available only to consortia. We expect a mini-consortium between two or a maximum of three partners, from which one represents an SME and one technical provider (Start-ups & SMEs, Universities and Research centers, NGOs, or Foundations).
There are 4 use cases that the applicants can choose based on their expertise.
Use case 1: Smart Grid Meters
Use case 2: 5G and 6G architectures
Use case 3: Context Agility Manager (PQC Benchmarking)
Use case 4: Eclipse-Qrisp for PQC
This is the final Open Call of the PQ-REACT project. Applications must be submitted via the Sploro Platform at this link:
PQ-REACT team remains at your disposal for any future information, you may contact us at applications@pqreact.eu.