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MWC 2025: Innovation in Telecommunications
During our participation at MWC Barcelona, we welcomed prominent institutional and industry representatives, such as David de Celis (Boldyn Networks), Eduard Sanz (Mayor of Esplugues), Daniel Crespo (Rector of UPC), and Erzsébet Fitori (6GSNS), among others. We presented key projects such as ELEGANT UPC, 6G-OpenLab, and 6G-EWOC, sharing our vision for the future of sustainable connectivity. We extend our thanks to all visitors, collaborators, and organizations such as CIT UPC, UPC BarcelonaTech, and the Generalitat de Catalunya for their support. We remain committed to innovation in 5G+ networks and advanced wireless technologies.
Press Appearances: Interview with Josep Larriba on Betevé
Josep L. Larriba-Pey, Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), was interviewed on Betevé, where he spoke about the ELEGANT UPC project.
You can watch the full interview by clicking the following link:
Interview on Cybersecurity and Innovation on Radio Intereconomía
As part of MWC Barcelona 2025, our project manager from the ELEGANT UPC team, José Antonio Fernández (UPC), took part in the special program #YoNoSoyHacker on Radio Intereconomía, hosted by cybersecurity expert Raúl Guillén. During the interview (minutes 24–29), key topics were discussed, including innovation, cybersecurity, and the role of the university in technological development.
Listen to the full program at the following link:
Start of Deployment Led by Boldyn Networks
ELEGANT Project Begins Network Deployment Led by Boldyn Networks on November 12, 2024. The deployment includes the installation of advanced 5G infrastructure, featuring two FR2 antennas and three FR1 antennas per campus, a 5G core network, and cutting-edge optical equipment.
For more information about Boldyn Networks, click the following button to visit their website.
ELEGANT Team Presence at SCWC at UPC Stand
On November 6, the ELEGANT team attended the Smart City World Congress (SCWC) as part of the UPC stand, where flyers for various projects were distributed, including the ELEGANT project. Additionally, we had the opportunity to appear on Catalan television (TV3), featuring the project's Principal Investigator (PI), José Antonio Lázaro.
If you'd like more information about the UPC stand at the Mobile World Congress or want to watch the TV clip, feel free to click any of the following links.
ELEGANT Team Presence at the UPC Innovation Infrastructure Visibility Day
On November 7 and 8, the ELEGANT team participated in the UPC Innovation Infrastructure Visibility Day. José Antonio Fernández was present at the Vilanova i la Geltrú campus, where the SARTI research group and the OBSEA marine observatory were visited. Meanwhile, José Antonio Lázaro took part in activities at the Castelldefels campus.
Below, you will find a summary video of the event and an explanatory link for more information about the open days.