Last week, the 6G-life and QUARKS teams traveled to Rimini, Italy, to participate in the European Wireless 2026 conference. Over the course of three intensive days, our team engaged in inspiring keynotes, cutting-edge research presentations, and deep-dive discussions centered on the future of global connectivity. The event provided an exceptional environment for exchanging ideas with fellow researchers and industry leaders who are actively defining the next generation of mobile communications.

A major highlight of the event was our extensive scientific contribution to the conference program. Our team members successfully hosted and participated in diverse workshops, which sparked highly engaging debates and explored critical technical challenges. Furthermore, we showcased our latest research through numerous paper presentations, driving the academic conversation forward on next-generation wireless networks and quantum-enriched communication technologies. These sessions allowed us to demonstrate how the core visions of 6G-Life and QUARKS effectively bridge the gap between advanced hardware concepts and next-generation network architectures.

Beyond the technical program, the conference was highly successful for networking. It offered a valuable platform to reconnect with long-time partners and to build promising new collaborations with leading experts from both academia and industry across Europe. The road to 6G and beyond is a collaborative journey, and our team returns energized and inspired to translate these new insights, discussions, and feedback into our daily research. The future of connectivity is being shaped right now, and we are thrilled to remain at the forefront of this technological evolution.