ETSI SNS4SNS 2026

ETSI OSG Open Source MANO (OSM) at the edition of SNS4SNS – Software & Standards for Smart Networks & Services, which will take place in Sophia Antipolis, France, from 2–5 February 2026.

There is still time to submit your 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.

SNS4SNS 2026 Presentations, Posters and Demos

📅 Check out the full ETSI SNS4SNS 2026 agenda here.

The ETSI SNS4SNS agenda spans perspectives from industry, open source, academia, and both public and private sectors—contributing to an open software ecosystem for future connectivity and services. Highlights include:

• 👀 Watch **35+ live demos and posters**, showcasing collaborative innovation across sectors.
• 🧠 Attend interactive tutorials and explore the latest advances in ETSI Software Development Groups:
  • OpenOP
  • OpenSlice
  • OpenCAPIF
  • TeraFlowSDN
  • OpenSourceMANO

These sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the evolution of open software ecosystems for future connectivity.

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

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

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

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

🗓️ Key Hackathon Dates and Timeline

 📍 Call for Participation Opens: 7 October 2025
 📍 Hackathon Kick-off: 26 November 2025
 📍 Demos: 2–3 February 2026

Venue

This meeting will be hosted by [ETSI]() in the following venue:

 ETSI Headquarters


 650 Route des Lucioles

 06921 - Sophia Antipolis

 France

📚 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 at events@etsi.org.

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