DG Connect
This time, the session will focus on accelerating 5G deployment and will be structured around two main parts:
- • 5G for Smart Communities
• 5G cross-border corridors
This will be the occasion to discuss the critical role of 5G and how it can enable innovation in the framework of EU's digital transformation.
Draft Agenda
Moderator: Rachele CIVITAREALE, Communication Specialist, Unit B5, Investment in High-Capacity Networks
11:30 – 11:40 – Setting the scene – What is CEF Digital?
• Gerasimos SOFIANATOS, Deputy Head of Unit B.5 Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT
5G for Smart Communities
11:40 – 11:55 – Introduction and overall history of the 5G for Smart Communities calls under CEF Digital
• Stavros KALAPOTHAS, Policy Officer Unit B.5 Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT
11:55 – 12:20 – Showcase of the 5G for Smart Communities projects funded under CEF Digital
• Bernadett KOTELES-DEGRENDELE, Senior digital business analyst, Unit B.5. Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT
5G Corridors
12:20 – 12:30 – The EU vision on 5G as a key enabler
• Christian MICAS, Senior Policy Officer Unit E.1., Future Connectivity Systems
12:30 – 12:40 - Showcase of the 5G Corridors projects funded under CEF Digital
• Bianca JITEA, Policy Officer Unit E.1., Future Connectivity Systems
12:40 – 12:50 – Videos (projects funded under CEF Digital)
12:50 – 13:00 – Questions and Answers