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CEF Digital — 5G for smart communities matchmaking workshop

This is an online information and matchmaking workshop dedicated to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme's call for proposals for ‘5G for Smart Communities’.

5G for smart communities matchmaking day

The event aims to inform key stakeholders about the call and connect potential project promoters with one another. 

What’s on offer?

The event will include:

  • A presentation of the call by the European Commission, including requirements and expectations;
  • Examples of 5G use cases presented by the GSMA and 5GPPP associations;
  • 4-minute pitches: participants who are already planning a project for this call are invited to register to make a 4-minute pitch during the workshop, as an opportunity to find partners for their proposal;
  • Matchmaking kick-off: from 1 February, registered participants will be able to search for potential project partners and invite them to set up a matchmaking call. Matchmaking will be open from 8 February to 8 March. 

Who will be there?

Participants will include:

  • Municipalities;
  • Telecommunication and technology companies;
  • Socio-economic drivers proposing 5G use cases (particularly in the areas of health, education, mobility, security, rural development, agriculture and government);
  • European networks, associations and representative bodies;
  • Broadband Competence Offices;
  • Representatives of the European Institutions.

Timing

The event will take place on 8 February, 10:00-12:00 CET

How to participate?

Please register for the event and set up your matchmaking profile.

From 1 February, registered participants will be able to search for and contact potential project partners and invite them to set up a matchmaking call.

Please share this invitation 

The European Commission would also like to encourage you to share the event with any relevant stakeholders who could be interested in participating.

We look forward to seeing you online!