This CONNECT University session is the fourth and last of a series on CEF Digital. In our previous three sessions, we explored various topics related to connectivity.

Due to the success of the previous sessions and considering the audience’s feedback, the upcoming session will focus on 5G deployment and will be presented from an expert’s perspective. We will start with a short introduction from the European Commission, which will then be followed by:

• A panel discussion on 5G, with experts from different fields (industry, academy, etc.)
• Projects presentations on ways in which CEF Digital fills the gaps

Agenda & Speakers

Introduction (+/-15 min)

• Franco ACCORDINO, Head of Unit, Unit B.5., Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT
   

Panel discussion - General considerations on 5G (+/-40 min)

• Roel VAN DEN BERG, Programme Director Research Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Stéphane HUGUIER, Director of the Digital and Support Division - City of Wavre
• Elena GAURA, Professor and a Senior Research Leader at Coventry University

Moderator: Stéphanie CHAR, Strategy Consulting Director, IDATE

Presentations - How does CEF Digital fill the gaps? (+/-45 min)

• Project presentation - 5G4LIVES 
• Project presentation - 22-SE-DIG-ED5GE
• Project presentation - 22-HR-DIG-SmartPortPloce
• Project presentation - 22-SK-DIG-TUKE 5GSC

Questions and Answers (Q&As) (+/-10 min)

Concluding remarks (5-10min)

• Franco ACCORDINO, Head of Unit, Unit B.5., Investment in High-Capacity Networks, DG CONNECT