on 30-04-2025
The digital transformation of businesses is increasingly under the spotlight, driving fundamental mindset shifts and significantly boosting operational efficiency. Powered by rapid technological innovation and evolving consumer expectations, this transformation is now essential for organizations aiming to remain competitive in today’s dynamic market landscape.
In this context, what are the key impacts of digital technologies on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)? How can organizations create greater value in a rapidly evolving digital environment? These and other relevant questions will be explored through a series of three “Industry 4.0” Tech MeetUps hosted by the Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) in Aveiro, taking place in April, May, and June.
First Session – "IoT Sensing and Architectures" | April 30, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
This first session will be led by Susana Sargento and Duarte Raposo, and it will feature a demonstration-focused format, showcasing prototypes that integrate a variety of cutting-edge technologies. These include:
- Real-time object classification using computer vision,
- 5G and vehicular network setups,
- Sensor-equipped, connected bicycles,
- Demonstrations involving an autonomous vehicle.
The technologies employed span embedded systems, low-latency acquisition cameras, efficient data processing techniques, machine learning, and multi-technology communication systems such as 5G, vehicular networks, satellite, and LoRa. These innovations have broad applications across Industry 4.0 and smart city environments, especially those involving connected and autonomous vehicles.
Research & Demonstration Focus:
The Network Architectures and Protocols Group at IT Aveiro conducts advanced R&D in IoT sensing and architectures. During the session, real-world and lab-based implementation examples will be shared, leveraging the large-scale experimental infrastructure of the Aveiro Tech City Living Lab. Demonstrations will highlight real-time object classification using computer vision, integrated with sensor networks and various communication technologies. These prototypes exemplify the tangible impact of emerging tech in both Industry 4.0 and future city ecosystems.
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Speakers bios:
Susana Sargento
A Full Professor at the University of Aveiro and Senior Researcher at the Instituto de Telecomunicações, she leads the Network Architectures and Protocols Group. Co-founder of Veniam (2012), she was awarded the EU Prize for Women Innovators (2016) and the Femina Science Award (2020). She participates in major European, CMU, and MIT-Portugal projects, as well as PRR initiatives. Currently, she co-coordinates INCoDe.2030, serves as an expert advisor to the European Commission, sits on the board of Martifer SA (2024), and chairs the Scientific Council of the Instituto de Telecomunicações (2024).
Duarte Raposo
Researcher at the Instituto de Telecomunicações and PhD in Information Science and Technology from the University of Coimbra (2020). His career began in 2012 with eneida.io, focusing on wireless networks and embedded systems. His research today centers on smart cities, including SDN, 5G/6G, vehicular networks, and orchestration technologies applied in the Aveiro Living Lab. He also manages the group’s technological infrastructures and contributes to projects like POWER, Aveiro STEAM City, PRR NextGEN Mobility, and PRR Route25.
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on 28-04-2025
The International Conference on Consumer Technology (ICCT-Europe 2025) will bring together top technical professionals from the consumer electronics and technology industry and academia to exchange information and results of recent work on systems, circuits, technologies, processes, and applications.
ICCT 2025 follows the successful 12th IEEE ISCE, which was also held in the Algarve in 2008. It will provide a forum for researchers, system developers, and service providers to share ideas, designs, and experiences on emerging technology. The Algarve is the right environment to embrace ICCT-Europe 2025.
The IEEE Consumer Electronics Society sponsors the best paper with a financial prize. All papers will be published at IEEE Explore. A selected set of papers from ICCTEurope 2025 program will be invited for re-submission to special issues of peer-reviewed journals (IEEE CE Magazine, IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics) based on the reviewer’s feedback and the quality of the conference presentation. ICCT 2025 will be held in a privileged location in the heart of the well-known resort of Faro-Algarve, with its beaches and non-stop, year-round entertainment. The Algarve is connected by airplane to most major European cities.
Paper contributions are sought in but are not limited to the following areas:
CT01: RF, Microwave and Millimetre Wave Consumer Electronics (RME)
CT02: Audio/Video Systems and Signal Processing (AVS)
CT03: Automotive CE Applications (CEA)
CT04: Consumer Communications Networks and Connectivity (CCN)
CT05: Low Power Consumer Devices and Technologies (LCT)
CT06: Consumer Systems for Healthcare and Wellbeing (CSH)
CT07: Entertainment and Gaming (ENT)
CT08: Human-Machine Interaction and User Experience (HMI)
CT09: Internet of Things, Internet of Everywhere, and Edge Computing (IOC)
CT10: Machine learning, Deep learning and AI in CE (MDA)
CT11: Quantum in Consumer Technology (QCT)
CT12: Security and Privacy of CE Hardware and Software Systems (SPC)
CT13: Sensors and Actuators (SEA)
CT14: Smartphone and Mobile Device Technologies (MDT)
CT15: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Metaverse (VAM)
CT16: Antennas for Consumer Electronics (ACE)
CT17: Next Generation Communications and Networks (NCN)
CT18: Integrated Circuits and Systems (ICS)
CT19: Digital Fashion and Non-Fungiable Token (DFT)
CT20: Embedded Systems for Consumer Electronics (ESE)
IMPORTANT DATES
Extended Abstract Submission: Jan 31, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Feb 15, 2025
Final Papers due: Mar 15, 2025
Conference days: April 28-30, 2025
VENUE
ICCT-2025 will be held at AP Eva Senses Hotel in Faro, Algarve-Portugal
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