Gold sponsors

Founded in 1987 with headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei’s products and solutions are used by 45 of the world’s top 50 carriers in over 170 countries, serving around a third of the world’s population. Huawei is a private company, 100% owned by its employees, and is constantly engaged in management development complying with the international best practices. The company currently has 197,000 employees, over 45% of whom are employed in the Research & Development sector. Huawei has built 14 Research & Development centers, 36 Joint Innovation Centers and 45 Training Centers worldwide. In 2021, the company invested over $22 billion in Research & Development, 22.4% of its global revenue. Huawei has filed 112,849 patents and, according to the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in 2021 it is the first company in the world for international patent applications with 6,952 requests. In 2021, Huawei also ranks first for patent applications filed at the European Patent Office (EPO) with 3,544 applications. Huawei ranked 44th in the 2021 Fortune Global 500 ranking and was the first Chinese company ever to enter the ‘Top 100 Best Global Brands’ by Interbrand, where in 2021 it ranked 85th. With solutions integrated in four key domains (telecommunication networks, IT, smart devices and cloud services), Huawei is committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization, for a fully connected and intelligent world. In 2021, Huawei recorded a revenue of $99.9 billion with a net profit of $17.8 billion. Huawei operates in Italy since 2004 where it counts on +700 professionals (85% local), two main offices in Milan and Rome, offices in major cities, three centers of Global Research, six Innovation Centers and five Joint R&D Labs. Moreover, Huawei is currently carrying out research collaborations with 36 universities in Italy providing for investments in joint projects on optical technologies, semiconductor technologies, 5G, Industry 4.0.

CNIT (National, Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications, www.cnit.it) is a non-profit consortium, established in 1995, bringing together 42 public Italian universities to perform research, innovation and education/training activities in the field of the Information and Communication Technology.CNIT operates 50 Research Units, one for each member university, plus eight other units belonging to institutes of the National Research Council (CNR) that reached a cooperation agreement with CNIT. CNIT also operates eight National Laboratories. More than 1,300 professors and researchers, belonging to the member universities, collaborate within CNIT, together with more than 115 CNIT own employees. CNIT participated in hundreds of research projects, including EU coordinated projects, ERC grants and Italian nation-wide initiatives. In H2020 European program the CNIT has obtained 61 projects and coordinated 15 of them, while in HORIZON EUROPE the CNIT has obtained 24 projects and coordinated 9 of them. CNIT has also a significant experience in the organization of scientific events and conferences.

Silver sponsors

Sensor ID focuses its activity in design and production of devices and systems dedicated for IoT applications. Thanks to the collaboration with research institutions such as the University of Pisa, Sensor ID has developed a strong know-how in the integration and implementation of wireless communication protocols and in the design of wireless devices. Sensor ID has developed a complete portfolio of electronic modules based on RFID UHF, BLE and NFC technology designed for different kinds of applications such as access control, waste management, industrial process control, security.
Sensor ID has experience in the use of IoT data collection protocols and in the use of cloud systems for the analysis of data collected by sensors, thanks to the development of many projects in the medical, industrial and smart cities.

Founded in Codogno (Italy) in 1954 by the Falchetti family, who still owns it, MTA S.p.A. is a global leading company in the production of a wide range of electrical and electronic components for major producers of cars, motorcycles, trucks, agricultural and earthmoving machines.

MTA is organized in two different Business Units. The Electrical BU designs, develops and manufactures control units for power distribution and the protection of the electrical system, intended for low, medium and high voltage applications; terminals; connectors and fuses. The Electronic BU specializes in the development and production of in-vehicle human-machine interface systems and electronic control units; on-board battery chargers and DC/DC converters for electric and hybrid vehicles; different kinds of automotive antennas.

MTA currently operates through 11 sites around the world, 3 technical and commercial offices in Europe and a R&D centre in Turin. Currently, the MTA group employs a total of 1,937 people.

POLOMARCONI.IT is a company with twenty years of experience in the radio communications market and latest generation technologies. It is specialized in the design and production of RF components and systems for telecommunications.

POLOMARCONI.IT is the company at the forefront of the market, constantly looking for innovation in the radio frequency communications sector.

The headquarter is located in Verona, the production and R&D plant are based in Bergamo, near Milan.

Exemplar distinguishes itself in the field of highly innovative companies and Virtual Simulation, focusing its activity on the development of vertical tools and the distribution of software products for PIDO and CAE from leading international companies in the industry. Our offerings include the following services:
·High value-added services: Proposals aimed at optimizing the use of software solutions through specialized consulting and technical support.
·Training: Dedicated courses on the most innovative software tools and methodologies, designed to effectively meet the specific needs of our clients.
·Dedicated software development: Custom software solutions tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs, thanks to a team of developers who are experts in the field.
With offices in Turin, Genoa and Rome, Exemplar is deeply rooted in the Italian academic and research environment, collaborating closely with national universities and research centers. This testifies to our strong ties with the world of technological innovation and research.
Our many years of multidisciplinary experience in the field of Virtual Simulation distinguishes us for constant innovation in the research of advanced software tools and methodologies. The flexibility of our team allows us to build solutions “on demand,” enhancing the know-how of the companies we collaborate with.

Radar and Surveillance Systems (RaSS) Lab is a National Laboratory of the Italian Interuniversity Consortium for Telecommunications (CNIT). CNIT is a no-profit consortium composed of 44 Research Units (38 Italian Universities, 7 Departments of the National Research Council-CNR) and 7 National Laboratories.
RaSS Lab was founded in 2010 with the aim of creating core competence to challenge research frontiers in the field of radar systems and applied electromagnetics.
RaSS Lab carries out its research and technological transfer activities in the field of radar systems, applied electromagnetism, remote sensing, telecommunication, signal processing and sensors network security.
It is organized in several current and explorative research areas (radar systems, radar signal/image processing, remote sensing, antennas, electromagnetic modelling & materials); all activities are supported by complementary units (administration, safety and prevention, security, quality control and media & communication). Today, RaSS counts 32 people among researchers, technical and administrative staff.

MBDA is a unique multi-national European group, a world-leader in the field of complex weapon systems, playing a key role in keeping nations safe. Created in the spirit of international co-operation, MBDA and its 15,000+ employees work together to support the national sovereignty of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, and our allies worldwide. As an accelerator for innovation, MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and manufacturing complex weapons to meet the full range of current and future operational requirements of the three armed forces (land, sea and air). Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%) and Leonardo (25%) jointly own MBDA.

Bronze sponsors

JMA Wireless is the leading global innovator in mobile wireless connectivity solutions that ensure infrastructure reliability, streamline service operations, and maximize wireless performance. Employing powerful, patented innovations, their solutions portfolio is proven to lower the cost of operations while ensuring lifetime quality levels in equipment and unrivaled performance for coverage and high-speed mobile data.

JMA Wireless solutions cover macro infrastructure, outdoor and indoor distributed antenna systems, small cell solutions, and virtualized RAN software. JMA Wireless corporate headquarters are located in Liverpool, NY, with manufacturing, R&D, and sales operations in over 20 locations worldwide.

ALMA Sistemi Srl is an innovative Italian SME established in 2005 engaged in high-level RTD innovation projects in aerospace, telecommunication, and defence markets. ALMA provides products and services in Project Management, System and Software Engineering, Business Development, with specific regard to scientific instrumentation, image processing for Earth Observation applications, GIS/WebGIS applications, mechanical and electrical equipment for space systems. ALMA has contributed in behalf of its international clients to a number of key space projects funded by the European Commission, the European GNSS Supervisory Authority, the European and Italian Space Agencies.

CAEN RFID is a leading company in Automatic Identification and it has focused its activities on RAIN RFID technology, a wireless technology that connects billions of everyday items to the internet, enabling businesses and consumers to identify, locate, authenticate, and engage each item. Read/write operations on tagged items can occur without line-of-sight, at longer distance and faster speed compared to other passive technologies, thus allowing a cheaper and more efficient process automation.

CAEN RFID has developed its product lines according to the RAIN RFID standards, designs state-of-the-art devices and provides continuous support and feedback to customers.

The quality of our products, the consultancy service at the time of purchase and the after-sales support are among our top priority objectives.

CAEN RFID is also the ideal contact point to plan and develop outstanding and highly performing RAIN RFID solutions.

The most promising fields in which RFID can provide a quick Return on Investment (ROI) span from Retail to Pharma and Food, Waste Management, Security and Access Control, Industrial Manufacturing and Logistics.

ANTECNICA is a fabless design company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for antenna systems. ANTECNICA is an academic spinoff of the University of Calabria with a strong expertise in designing radiating elements and front ends in manifold technologies, from carbon-fiber reflectors to monolithically integrated microwave circuits (MMICs).
The founders of ANTECNICA have a long-term experience in this field, gained from their active participation in numerous national, European, and ESA projects. In ANTECNICA we aim at bridging the gap between academic research and industrial innovation in designing millimeter-wave antennas for wireless and satellite communications. We are committed to providing our clients with innovative design solutions which can help our clients to achieve their goals in the ever-evolving wireless and satellite communications markets.
Whether you are a start-up or a major player in the industry, ANTECNICA is your ideal SME partner for developing cutting-edge antenna systems. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from concept to production..

Radio6ense, an innovative SME founded in 2013 as a spin-off of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, specializes in IoT systems for Healthcare, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, and Industry 4.0. With over a decade of experience, we are global leaders in developing creative solutions based on battery-less wireless sensors to transform any objects –be it a tire, an electric cabin, a mechanic tool, or an implantable prosthesis – into digital entities,  enabling data-driven decision-making. As technological partners, we actively engage in stimulating Open Innovation initiatives, guiding our ambitious clients through the entire innovation process, from solution ideation and concept design to industrialization.

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