Webinar

“Potentialities of 5G Terrestrial & Non-Terrestrial Networks for European Governmental Users and Services”

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - Time: 15:30–19:00 CET

In the framework of the Horizon EU 5G-GOVSATCOM project

About the Webinar

The upcoming webinar is organized within the 5G-GOVSATCOM project (https://5g-govsatcom.eu/), a Horizon Europe initiative that aims to advance the integration of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (5G-NTN) into the EU’s GOVSATCOM framework. As Europe moves toward more resilient, secure, and ubiquitous governmental communications, the convergence of Terrestrial (TN) and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies becomes a strategic necessity. The webinar will gather researchers, satellite operators, MCx service developers, public authorities, and end-user communities to discuss key 5G-GOVSATCOM developments. Participants will explore advances such as improved X-band radio access, seamless TN–NTN handover, and platforms enabling mission-critical services. The event will also showcase upcoming demo trials, including maritime telemedicine and crisis-management scenarios. Overall, the webinar aims to foster collaboration and expert dialogue toward Europe’s next-generation secure 5G- and 6G-integrated satellite communications.

Welcome Session

The webinar opens with a brief welcome from the 5G-GOVSATCOM coordination team, introducing the project’s goals and its role in advancing secure 5G TN–NTN communications. This session also outlines the day’s program and key project achievements.

Session 1- Benefits of Satellite-Enabled 5G for GOVSATCOM Users

This session examines how integrating NTN and TN improves resilience, coverage, and service continuity for governmental users. Speakers will present use cases—from crisis response to maritime operations—showing the benefits of combining satellite and terrestrial 5G in real operational scenarios.

Session 2 – Mission-Critical Services over Integrated 5G TN-NTN Systems

This session examines the mission-critical service platforms and capabilities that enable secure, reliable operations over integrated TN–NTN 5G networks. Speakers will show how MCx developers and technology providers are building next-generation tools for emergency services, governmental communications, and other high-reliability scenarios.

Final Roundtable - Future Opportunities for European 5G-NTN GOVSATCOM Services

The final roundtable will gather all speakers and project representatives to reflect on the webinar’s insights and discuss the future of secure connectivity in Europe. The discussion aims to identify priorities and pathways to strengthen Europe’s resilience in mission-critical communications.

Registration

Registration will be open soon.

Organizers/Contacts

Sara Nasirian – University of Siena - Email: sara.nasiran@unisi.it

Giovanni Giambene – University of Siena - Email: giovanni.giambene@unisi.it