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.
Highlights
Key themes to be explored include:
- The role of software and open source in accelerating the development and deployment of standardised communication technologies, fostering agility and adaptability.
- The importance of standardisation efforts in establishing interoperable frameworks and ensuring global connectivity.
- The impact of research advancements in pushing the boundaries of technological innovation, driving forward-thinking solutions for future challenges.
- Strategies for fostering cross-pollination among industry, academia, and open source communities to facilitate knowledge exchange and global collaboration.
- Concrete examples of collaboration, achievements, best practices, and challenges from ongoing initiatives.
- Live Demos, Tutorials and Hackathon sessions will provide an interactive opportunity for attendees to learn and engage with open source groups and research activities experimenting with emerging technologies and the practical applications of the principles discussed during the conference.
Schedule
| AM/PM | Monday 02.02 | Tuesday 03.02 | Wednesday 04.02 | Thursday 05.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Tutorial OpenOP & Hackathon Demo | Tutorial OpenSlice & Hackathon Demo | Conference | Conference |
| Afternoon | Tutorial OpenCAPIF & Hackathon Demo | Tutorial TeraflowSDN & Cross SDGs Demo | Conference | Conference |
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