SMART-6GSAT Workshop in Kiruna

September 24–25, 2026

Join researchers, industry representatives and public sector stakeholders in Kiruna for two days of discussions on the future of integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial 6G communication networks.

The workshop brings together expertise from academia and industry to explore emerging technologies, ongoing research and future collaboration within 6G and satellite communications.

The programme includes keynote presentations, technical sessions, networking opportunities and a tour of the Kiruna space campus, including IRF, EISCAT and LTU facilities. Discussions will cover practical applications, future directions for integrated 6G and satellite communications, impacts on mobile network operations, and spectrum sharing between GEO, LEO and terrestrial 6G systems.

The workshop is organized by the SSF Smart 6G SATCOM Research Center and serves as a meeting place for academic, industrial and societal stakeholders to exchange knowledge, discuss ongoing research and strengthen collaboration within the center and its wider network.

An important part of the workshop is the interaction between researchers and partners from industry and society, enabling early access to scientific results while also providing valuable feedback that can help shape future research directions within the center.

PROGRAMME

Thursday, September 24, 2026

14:00 Keynote

14:15 Technical session 1: Network Architecture, Design and Orchestration

15:45 Coffee break

16:15 Technical session 2: Signal Processing and Physical Layer

17:45 End of session

18:00 Bus transfer

19:00 Dinner

22:00 Bus transfer

Friday, September 25, 2026

08:00 Bus transfer

08:45 Technical session 3: Security and Trustworthiness

10:15 Coffee break

10:45 Technical session 4: Space Systems and Antenna design

12:15 End of session

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Tour of the Kiruna space campus (IRF, EISCAT, LTU)

15:30 Coffee break

16:00 Tour continues

18:00 Bus transfer

• Please register for the meeting here
  
  Please note:
  Hotel availability in Kiruna is limited. We strongly recommend booking your accommodation as soon as possible. For logistical reasons,  we recommend staying at Scandic or Elite Frost.