on 22-06-2025
We are pleased to announce the Summer 2026 OAI Workshop – Open Source in the Times of AI Native Networks, taking place on June 22–23, 2026, in Porto, Portugal.
The event will be hosted by Instituto de Telecomunicações and held at the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), in collaboration with the Portuguese SME Allbesmart.
This workshop offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of open source in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within cellular wireless networks.
OpenAirInterface (OAI) continues to champion open source as a driver of innovation through collaboration, enabling the flexibility required to support a wide range of users and use cases. As the industry moves toward 6G, OAI contributes by developing reference designs aligned with and supporting ongoing standardization efforts in 3GPP. It also promotes the development of emulation tools for large-scale experimentation, critical at a time when AI-driven 6G systems require extensive data for both training and validation.
This edition of the workshop will explore where open source creates value, and where its limitations may lie.
Bringing together stakeholders from government, academia, and industry, the event will provide a platform to examine these questions and showcase how the community is advancing open, interoperable, and high-performance cellular networks.
The workshop is designed for those actively working with OAI-whether developing features, integrating components, conducting experiments, or deploying solutions, as well as for individuals seeking deeper engagement with the platform. It also welcomes strategic thinkers interested in shaping the future of open source within the 5G and 6G ecosystem.
Call for papers
We invite you to actively contribute to the workshop by submitting proposals for technical presentations and demonstrations. Selected contributions will be included in the program.
Please submit your proposal before April 30th, here:
More Information..on 19-04-2026
The IEEE Communications Society Portugal Chapter, the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Portugal Chapter, and the Instituto de Telecomunicações are pleased to announce the “GPS Games Portugal Tour 2026”, a two-stop, three-day event bringing hands-on learning in GNSS and amateur radio to Covilhã (University of Beira Interior) and Lisbon (Instituto de Telecomunicações, IST).
Led by internationally experienced speaker Miroslav Skoric, this initiative offers participants a unique opportunity to explore real-world applications of GPS technologies in communication systems.
This session introduces the fundamentals of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) within the amateur radio context, with a focus on APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System).
Participants will experience:
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Afternoon Extension (Covilhã)
The learning continues with “Environment Monitoring and Amateur Radio” (12:10 PM - 4:00 PM), exploring how GPS systems integrate with environmental sensors such as temperature, humidity, and telemetry.
Hands-on Workshop (Covilhã)
A follow-up session, “Hands-on Antennas”, will take place at the Faculdade de Engenharia, focusing on practical antenna setup for VHF/UHF and HF communication.
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Lisbon Session (Instituto Superior Técnico)
The tour continues in Lisbon at Instituto Superior Técnico, hosted by Instituto de Telecomunicações.
This session brings the same engaging and practical approach to students in Lisbon, covering:
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About the Speaker
Miroslav Skoric brings over 30 years of experience in computer systems and amateur radio. A globally active educator and IEEE Senior Member, he is known for delivering practical, engaging sessions combining theory, demonstrations, and real-world applications.
Registration
This two-city initiative strengthens collaboration between academia and industry while promoting hands-on engineering education, giving participants direct exposure to technologies widely used in telecommunications, navigation, and emergency communications.
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