Very successful National 6G Conference
On Tuesday, October 7th, Future Network Services (FNS) brought together partners, researchers, and policymakers at the National 6G Conference hosted at Delft University of Technology. This day marked a new step toward the 6G era, featuring inspiring keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and exclusive demonstrations of 6G innovations.
In his keynote, Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi emphasized that 6G is likely to become one of the most important ecosystems of emerging technologies, defined by its ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity, massive capacity, and intelligent sensing capabilities” According to TNO’s CEO, 6G should be treated as emerging critical infrastructure, given its future role in powering essential societal and economic functions.
A key highlight was the official launch of the National 6G Testbed, an initiative within the FNS program (led by TNO). This testbed offers SMEs and startups a unique opportunity to develop and test their 6G applications, accelerating and democratizing innovation in the Netherlands.
The conference also featured breakouts on topics such as Next-Gen Antennas, AI in network management, and the business value of 6G. During the lunch and networking drinks, the latest 6G demos were presented by the FNS Partners. The day concluded with a keynote by Marc Hijink, author of "Focus – The ASML Way," sharing lessons on vision and technological breakthroughs.
FNS positions the Netherlands as a leader in 6G, fostering collaboration between industry, research institutions, and government. By investing in the networks of the future, we aim to both strengthen the economy and address major societal challenges in healthcare, mobility, energy, and sustainability. In this way, FNS ensures that the Netherlands not only embraces the future of connectivity but also helps shape it.