We are proud to announce ETSI SDG TeraFlowSDN (TFS) 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.

There is still time to submit your own contribution and join us at the event !

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 hackathons, 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/hackathon will be recorded and published afterward.

Call for Presentations, Posters and Demos

The SNS4SNS Programme Committee is pleased to invite submissions for presentations and/or posters and demos which highlight how innovation is being advanced through collaboration between open source communities, standards organisations, research initiatives (e.g, Horizon Europe, SNS-JU, national initiatives, …), and practical innovation.

This year, the topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Access Networks and Services
• Telco Cloud and Data Infrastructures
• Network Automation, Orchestration, and Operations
• Network Exposure, Programmability, and APIs
• Cross topics: AI, Security, Sustainability…

More details on the presentations, posters and demos can be found on either the SNS4SNS - Call for Presentations page or the SNS4SNS - Call for Posters/Demos page.

Submission links can also be found on the same pages.

🗓️ Please keep in mind the following important dates:

Call for SNS4SNS 2026 Hackathon

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your work and help foster collaboration among open source, standards, research, and industry into building an Open Software Ecosystem for Future Connectivity and Services and be part of the Hackathon & Open Innovation Challenge, which kicks off on 26 November 2025.

Who can participate in the SNS4SNS 2026 Hackathon?

🔹Developers, startups, students, and researchers can build innovative solutions using at least two ETSI SDGs: OpenCAPIF, OpenOP, OpenSlice, OpenSourceMANO, or TeraFlowSDN.

🔹Whether extending a demo or creating a new use case from scratch, this hackathon is your chance to innovate, collaborate, and make an impact.

How It Works

1. Register

Form your team and submit a brief idea. You’ll receive links to SDG docs, repos, mailing lists, and Slack channels.

2. Build on Your Infra

Develop on your own labs, clouds, or testbeds. Integrate ≥ 2 ETSI SDGs and any external platforms (hyperscalers, telcos, EU testbeds).

3. Present Live

Demo your results on-site during the SNS4SNS event. Judges evaluate against transparent scoring criteria.

Key Hackathon Dates and Timeline:

Why submit to SNS4SNS 2026?

• Get visibility in front of key decision-makers and tech leaders
• Be featured on the event website and promoted throughout the event
• Help shape the open software ecosystem for future networks

Venue

This meeting will be hosted by ETSI in the following venue:

📚 Information Resource

• Invitation and Details: Meeting Invitation
• Venue: ETSI
• Direction and Nearby Hotels: 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 fill in the visa Invitation From online.

Registration

Participation to the SNS4SNS: Conference & hackathon is open to everyone, including ETSI members and non-members, for free, upon registration.

Contact

Should you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact the ETSI Events Team.

Questions about ETSI, this and future events can be sent to events@etsi.org