Software & Standards for Smart Networks & Services 2026
Sophia Antipolis
We are proud to announce our presence in the 2026 edition of SNS4SNS, Software & Standards for Smart Networks & Services, which will take place in Sophia-Antipolis, FR from 2-5 February 2026.
Overview
SNS4SNS is an event that brings together open source communities, industry standardisation, and cutting edge research initiatives for the future development of next generation networks and services.
The event will consist of conferences, panel discussions, demos, tutorials and hackfests, where participants can delve into the world of open source software communities.
The meeting will be held in English, and in-person only. Some of the tutorials/hackfests will be recorded and published afterwards.
Call for Presentations, Posters and Demos
The SNS4SNS Programme Committee is calling for presentations and/or posters and demos which highlight how innovation is being advanced through collaboration between open source communities, standards organisations, research initiatives, and practical implementation.
This year, the topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- Access Networks and Services
- Telco Cloud and Data Infrastructures
- Network Automation, Orchestration, and Operations
- Network Exposure, Programmability, and APIs
- Cross topics: AI, Security, Sustainability…
More details on the presentations, posters and demos can be found on either the SNS4SNS - Call for Presentations page or the SNS4SNS - Call for Posters/Demos page. Submission links can also be found on the same pages.
Please keep in mind the following key dates:
| Key Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | 7 October 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptation | 29 October 2025 |
| Online Programme | End October 2025 |
If you have any questions, please contact events@etsi.org.
Venue
This meeting will be hosted by ETSI, in its headquarters, at the following address:
ETSI Headquarters
650 Route des Lucioles
06921 - Sophia Antipolis
France
| Information | Resource |
|---|---|
| Invitation & Details | Meeting Invitation |
| Venue | ETSI |
| Directions & Nearby Hotel | Access Guide |
| Local Information | Bureau d’Information Touristique de Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis |
| Visa | Visa Invitation Form |
Should you require a personal invitation letter for your visa application, please online form.
Registration
Participation to the SNS4SNS: Conference & Hackfests is open to everyone, including ETSI members and non-members, for free, upon registration.
Contact
| Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| Informational | events@etsi.org |
Questions about ETSI, joining ETSI, this and future events can be sent to: info@etsi.org