The SNS4SNS 2026 event in Sophia Antipolis showcased 40 live demos and hackathon outcomes, highlighting how open source initiatives and industry partnerships are accelerating next-generation network development. The winning team presented “Network Testbeds as a Service” (NTaaS), an open source platform designed for on-demand virtual testing of 5G and 6G applications. Discussions focused on key innovations including the cloud-edge continuum, AI-driven cybersecurity, and agentic AI, while emphasizing the role of standardization in supporting EU technological sovereignty. This gathering provided a neutral environment for diverse stakeholders to collaborate on a standards-based open software ecosystem ahead of the upcoming EU open source strategy.
Source: https://www.etsi.org/newsroom/press-releases/2639-etsi-sns4sns-2026-open-software-6g/
Keywords: Network Testbeds as a Service, open source initiatives, agentic AI, EU open source strategy, interoperable networks