Side Meetings I

TBD

Monday, September 07 2026 09:00 - 12:00

N/A
Register at https://nordunet.nemtilmeld.dk/200/

Side Meetings III

TBD

Monday, September 07 2026 09:00 - 12:00

N/A

Side Meetings IV

TBD

Monday, September 07 2026 09:00 - 12:00

Side Meeting SIG-PA
Register at https://wiki.geant.org/x/iwASVw

Side Meetings I

TBD

Monday, September 07 2026 13:00 - 17:00

Closed meeting
Register at https://nordunet.nemtilmeld.dk/200/

Side Meetings II

TBD

Monday, September 07 2026 13:00 - 17:00

The management of campus networks is in flux. There is a strong demand for stable campus networks, while the playing field is becoming more complex. Although management platforms and tools become more intelligent, they come with a cost of licenses and/or data. There is an opportunity for NRENs and their institutes to work together in managing their campus networks using open source tools and open standards to stay or become more sovereign. We have stories to share: successes but also failures. Opportunities, but also risks. Come join this session to learn, share your ideas and get inspired! This session is organised by SIG-CNaaS
Register at https://community.geant.org/sig-cnaas/

Side Meetings III

TBD

Monday, September 07 2026 13:00 - 17:00

N/A

Side Meetings IV

TBD

Monday, September 07 2026 13:00 - 17:00

N/A

Plenary

Lilla Salen

Tuesday, September 08 2026 09:00 - 10:30

N/A

Track 1

Lilla Salen

Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30

AI is reshaping demands on modern networks, driving significant changes for both research networks and commercial service providers. This session will explore how AI‑optimized datacenter architectures and next‑generation WAN designs are evolving to support large‑scale training and distributed workloads, and will also discuss the planned Hypercon connectivity infrastructure aimed at meeting the extreme capacity needs of HPC and data‑intensive research communities.

Track 2

Martin + Ingemar

Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30

Research and education networking is not just about network connectivity — it is an enabling platform for science and innovation across disciplines. This session explores how NRENs support our diverse and expanding community: from space research and Arctic monitoring to performing arts, biobanks, and advanced computing. Through a set of concrete examples, we will look at how networks, data infrastructures, and trusted collaboration frameworks are evolving to meet emerging needs — including secure access to sensitive data, large-scale HPC and AI workloads, digital twins, and new cross-border requirements driven by real-world incidents and resilience challenges.

Track 3

"Library"

Tuesday, September 08 2026 11:00 - 12:30

Education is undergoing a transformation these year. Gone are the days where the only viable form of teaching was based on physical presence. This transformation has meant increasing reliance on distance learning tools, media storage services, learning management systems etc. The delivery models used to provide the services span from on premise at the institution, through jointly hosted services, to cloud only models. This session will reflect on the lessons learned as well as provide an outlook to where developments are heading in this area.

Track 1

Lilla Salen

Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30

Research and Education Networks carry more than just IP traffic. Quantum networks and security are redefining the future of communications, enabling secure transmissions through quantum key distribution and the transmission of quantum information across distances. Time and frequency networks deliver precise synchronization and accurate timing across distributed systems, supporting critical applications in telecommunications, geo-positioning, power grid management, and scientific research. The former NTP protocol, that was previously enough for time synchronisation, does not deliver enough accuracy for these demanding applications. So, National Metrology Institutes are currently offering ultra-precise Time and Frequency through optical networks. This session will showcase the latests developments in quantum networking and optical time and frequency distribution.

Track 2

Martin + Ingemar

Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30

Digital Twins are virtual replicas of physical systems that often enable real-time monitoring, simulation and optimisation across diverse domains. By integrating sensor data, analytics, and modeling, these dynamic representations bridge the physical and digital worlds to support decision-making and predict system behavior. Hence they are transforming our ability to understand, manage, and optimise complex systems, whether they span (a subset of) telecommunications networks or even the Earth itself. This session explores the applicability of digital twin technology in very different domains and at very different scale. Together, these cases demonstrate the versatility and growing importance of digital twin approaches in addressing contemporary technical and environmental challenges.

Track 3

"Library"

Tuesday, September 08 2026 14:00 - 15:30

Identity is a foundational enabler for accessing online resources and the NREN community has been at the forefront of developing and providing federated access for more than a decade. During this period, the landscape has shifted dramatically; technology has evolved, policies have tightened, and expectations around how digital identities and user information are shared have changed. Today, academic identity solutions increasingly intersect with commercial managed services creating both opportunities and uncertainties. Which raises the question - where do we go next? What are the new developments in the T&I services in our community? What challenges lie ahead? And how do we ensure our T&I services remain innovative, trusted, and sustainable?

Plenary

Lilla Salen

Tuesday, September 08 2026 16:00 - 17:30

N/A

Plenary

Lilla Salen

Wednesday, September 09 2026 09:00 - 10:30

N/A

Track 1

Lilla Salen

Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30

Optical fibres can serve as distributed sensors for infrastructure protection, environmental monitoring, and scientific measurements across diverse fields such as seismology, ocean zoology, and oceanography. Within research and education networks, fibre sensing enables operators to detect changes in the network as well as disturbances or intrusions affecting the cables. This session will present real‑world deployments of fibre‑sensing technologies, applied results, and lessons learned.

Track 2

Martin + Ingemar

Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30

With the introduction of NIS2 and the continued global adoption of ISO/IEC 27001, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex and demanding security compliance landscape. While many have mature information security management systems in place, NIS2 raises the bar with stricter governance, accountability, incident reporting, and supply chain security requirements - particularly for essential and important entities across the EU. This session will provide the latest updates what you need to know about NIS2 combined with an overview how to successfully implement ISO27001 at a University.

Track 3

"Library"

Wednesday, September 09 2026 11:00 - 12:30

Education in an AI-driven and changing the world. AI is reshaping education in secondary schools and higher education, challenging traditional curricula, teaching, and assessment. This session explores how education systems are adapting to AI and preparing learners for a rapidly changing world.

Track 1

Lilla Salen

Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30

Managing a campus network requires handling diverse devices and tools, making the automation and orchestration of the configuration and management of the network vital to succeed. Several NRENs offer Campus Network Management as a Service (CNaaS), which has evolved from an initial setup-heavy approach to a flexible, continuously improved service, including the Wifi network of the campuses in many cases. This session will share the latest developments, lessons learned, and future directions for CNaaS and wifi networks.

Track 2

Martin + Ingemar

Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30

R&E networks connect universities, laboratories, and data-intensive research facilities, providing high-bandwidth access. In this context, DDoS attacks pose unique challenges due to the scale, diversity, and openness of the infrastructure which can mean the disruption of access to critical services. Mitigating such attacks requires specialized strategies, including high-capacity traffic scrubbing, collaborative threat intelligence sharing, automated detection and response systems, and resilient network architectures that can handle traffic spikes without impacting legitimate users. In this session, we will see examples of attacks and mitigations as well as success and horror stories around them.

Track 3

"Library"

Wednesday, September 09 2026 14:00 - 15:30

Is stakeholder management in a National Research and Education Network (NREN) fundamentally different from that of a traditional corporate business? This session explores what distinguishes NREN stakeholder management from corporate models. While businesses often optimise for customers, shareholders, and market competition, NRENs must balance consensus-building, public value, shared governance, and community engagement, often across national and international boundaries. The session will examine how we as NRENs navigate the tension between service delivery and community ownership, align Sales-like activities with Procurement realities, and engage our constituency as active participants rather than passive customers.

Track 1

Lilla Salen

Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30

As NRENs continue to underpin global scientific collaboration, their role is increasingly shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, digital sovereignty concerns, and the demand for resilient, secure infrastructure. This panel brings together international NREN leaders and experts to explore how these forces are influencing strategy, partnerships, and service delivery across regions. Panellists will share perspectives on maintaining trust and interoperability in a divided digital landscape, balancing national interests with global research needs, and ensuring equitable access to advanced networking capabilities. Key themes include the future of international connectivity, data governance and sovereignty, cybersecurity collaboration, and the role of regional alliances in sustaining innovation. The session will also highlight practical examples of successful global cooperation and discuss pathways to strengthen collective resilience in the face of uncertainty. Designed for policymakers, network operators, researchers, and institutional leaders, this panel offers a timely and strategic view of how NRENs can continue to connect the world—despite an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
Register at submission@ndn2026.net

Track 2

Martin + Ingemar

Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30

According to an MIT Research, data centers alone could account for up to 21% of overall global energy demand by 2030. With the raise of AI, increasingly powerful datacentres and the use of cutting-edge technology, digital infrastructure has become one of the main power consumers, with a huge impact on the environmental footprint. In this session, we plan to explore innovative approaches to reduce this environmental impact, addressing power consumption, energy efficiency, and sustainable design in network equipment, data centres, and related ICT systems.

Track 3

"Library"

Thursday, September 10 2026 09:00 - 10:30

European University Alliances are reshaping how higher education institutions collaborate across borders — but the digital systems that support student exchange often remain fragmented. From mobility nominations and course selection to identity management, learning agreements, grading, and transcript exchange, universities still rely on a patchwork of local platforms, bespoke integrations, and manual processes that don’t scale to alliance-level ambitions. In this section will explore why increased interoperability between university IT systems has become a strategic requirement for enabling seamless student exchange in Europe and how to overcome the practical barriers institutions face today.

Track 1

Lilla Salen

Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30

N/A

Track 2

Martin + Ingemar

Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30

Risk, Response, Recovery: Learning from real life events From Ransomware to social engineering. What happens when an organisation becomes the victim and what does it take to recover successfully? In this session we will present some real life experiences on what happens during and after a security incident, how did the organisation respond to the incident and what learnings do we take with us. Please note that this session will not be live streamed and presentations will not be uploaded to the programme.

Track 3

"Library"

Thursday, September 10 2026 11:00 - 12:30

The FAIR Principles of findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability for research outputs, especially datasets, is fundamental to the build-up of the EOSC Federation of nodes to support the sharing and re-use of data in research and innovation. The candidate EOSC nodes will be either adding national or thematic data resources to be used within and across disciplines and borders. The AI Factories comes with high demand for ready to use data/datasets-as-a-service. Demands for FAIR data must seem to be pivotal. In the session we will address the synergies for FAIR data, EOSC Federation, and AI Factories.

Plenary

Lilla Salen

Thursday, September 10 2026 13:30 - 15:00

N/A