COP-PILOT

IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference 2026
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-12 | Las Vegas, United States
From 9–12 January 2026, OneSource (ONE) will participate in the IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC) 2026, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA. At this flagship IEEE event, which brings together leading researchers, industry experts, and practitioners in communications, networking, and consumer technologies, ONE will present the paper “Resource-and-Latency-Aware PSO — A Novel Algorithm for Intelligent and Contextual Cloud-Native Resource Scheduling.” In addition, ONE will deliver a live demonstration titled “RALA-PSO: Intelligent Scheduling of Cloud-Native Applications.”
The presented work directly contributes to the COP-PILOT project’s objectives on intelligent orchestration across distributed and heterogeneous infrastructures. The proposed Resource-and-Latency-Aware PSO (RALA-PSO) algorithm introduces a context-aware scheduling mechanism that optimises resource allocation and latency in edge-to-cloud environments, a core area of innovation within COP-PILOT and proactive SLA mechanisms.
Participation in IEEE CCNC 2026, a premier IEEE event bringing together global leaders in communications, networking, and consumer technologies, provides a significant platform for disseminating COP-PILOT’s research to both academic and industrial audiences. Beyond technical dissemination, participation in CCNC 2026 strengthens COP-PILOT’s international visibility and positions COP-PILOT as a contributor to the evolution of next-generation IoT and edge-to-cloud orchestration frameworks.

ITF Automationsdagar 2026
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Sollentuna, Sweden
Automationsdagarna (Automation Days), organised by Instrumenttekniska Föreningen, brought together industry experts to discuss the future of industrial automation and to award Sweden’s annual Automation Award. At the event, Predge AB was represented by Wolfgang Birk, who delivered an invited talk on “Predictive Maintenance and the industrialization perspective.”
In his presentation, Wolfgang Birk examined why predictive maintenance, despite its promise to improve efficiency and reduce costs, still faces challenges in large-scale industrial deployment. He highlighted the role of digitalisation and integrated condition-monitoring data as key prerequisites and discussed how technological and human factors often limit broader adoption. As part of the talk, the COP-PILOT use case UC1.3 was presented to illustrate current limitations and to demonstrate how COP-PILOT technologies can support improved scalability, reliability, and more flexible integration of industrial data sources.
Wolfgang Birk also participated in a panel discussion addressing the growing shortage of expert staff in industry. The discussion explored how AI and advanced automation solutions can help mitigate this challenge, particularly as experienced professionals retire and fewer young specialists enter the field. In this context, increasing automation in areas such as system roll-out, data integration, and solution management, key aspects reflected in COP-PILOT UC1.3, were highlighted as an important step toward more resilient and scalable industrial operations.

PatrasIQ 2026
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Patra, Greece
At the end of February 2026, partners from the University of Patras and P-NET participated in PatrasIQ, a major annual exhibition dedicated to innovation and technology transfer that brings together universities, research centres, and industry to showcase cutting-edge research and foster collaboration. Held in Patras, Greece, the event gathered regional, national, and international exhibitors from multiple sectors.
During the three-day exhibition, the team presented COP-PILOT Horizon at the Patras5G stand, highlighting the project’s mission, platform architecture, and the integration of its technical clusters. The presentation emphasized how COP-PILOT enables cross-sector applications through a unified framework for onboarding, orchestration, and management across the Edge-Cloud continuum. The demonstrations attracted strong interest from visitors and industry stakeholders, generating discussions on the role of interoperable platforms in advancing connectivity and supporting scalable digital innovation across sectors.

NorthStar Community Meeting on March 11–12
2026-03-11 - 2026-03-12 | Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
On 11 March, ThingWave AB participated in the NorthStar Community Meeting at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden, where it presented an early prototype developed within the COP-PILOT Horizon Europe project.
The demonstration showcased how COP-PILOT technologies are being applied to improve safety in underground mining environments. The prototype implemented a geofencing concept, where data from a ThingWave RBM-XR bolt sensor triggered physical visual alerts to enhance hazard awareness.
During the live demonstration, CEO Jens Eliasson simulated load and elongation on the instrumented rock bolt. The sensor data was used in real time to control an LED strip, visually indicating risk levels within the geofenced area. As stress increased, the lighting changed from green to yellow and then to red, providing an immediate and intuitive warning of potentially dangerous conditions.
This use case illustrates how COP-PILOT integrates Industrial IoT, sensing technologies, and advanced connectivity such as 5G to deliver real-time monitoring and early warning systems. The demonstration highlighted the project’s role in advancing smart, connected safety solutions for industrial environments, particularly in high-risk sectors such as underground mining.

Agrotica
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15 | Thessaloniki, Greece
Our partners from AgroApps participated in the 31st Agrotica, the largest biennial agricultural trade fair in Greece and one of the top five agricultural exhibitions in Europe, bringing together thousands of professionals, companies, and innovators from across the agricultural sector.
During the four days of the exhibition in Thessaloniki, the AgroApps team presented COP-PILOT at their stand, highlighting the project’s mission and showcasing the opportunities offered through the COP-PILOT Open Call.

The team also emphasized the ongoing work in Cluster 3A, led by AgroApps, focusing on the development of a Collaborative Open Platform that will enable different technologies to operate as one system, helping farmers manage a unified digital environment and integrate IoT, edge computing, and robotics.

Jornadas Técnicas | Wine Next Generation
2026-03-19 | Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain
COP-PILOT at Wine Next Generation Technical Days
JIG, our partner in COP-PILOT Cluster 4, participated in the Wine Next Generation Technical Days at the Hub de Digitalización y Vino – FEV, organized by the Spanish Wine Federation.
During the event, JIG presented the COP-PILOT project and showcased the Pilot 4.1 demonstration, engaging with wineries and technology companies. The sessions provided valuable insights and comprehensive feedback on the project’s functionality, security, and practical utility, supporting the ongoing development and refinement of the Cluster 4 solutions for smarter, more sustainable viticulture.

Bridge General Assembly 2026
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-24 | Brussels, Belgium
COP-PILOT at the BRIDGE General Assembly 2026
COP-PILOT attended the BRIDGE General Assembly 2026 as an observer project, represented by Digital for Planet and Nova Telecommunications. During the event, the team actively participated in the Consumer and Citizen Engagement and Business Models working groups, moderating two sessions and sharing updates on ongoing activities.
The project also promoted its 1st Open Call, distributing leaflets and flyers to attendees, including project coordinators and European Commission representatives, to raise awareness and encourage submissions.

Open Community for Research (OCR) 2026
2026-04-23 | Brussels, Belgium
Special workshop:
Open‑Source Strategies for Europe’s Sovereign Digital Infrastructure – Striving for industrial European open-source platforms

The COP-PILOT Horizon project will participate in the Open Community for Research 2026, a two-day event co-located with the Open Community Experience 2026, organised by the Eclipse Foundation. The event brings together researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers to explore how open-source collaboration can accelerate the translation of research into scalable, interoperable digital solutions.
Rolf Riemenschneider, Project Officer for both O-CEI Horizon and COP-PILOT Horizon, will share insights on the policy and strategic importance of open-source ecosystems for Europe’s digital sovereignty. His presentation will highlight how collaborative development models, standards-driven platforms, and open-source infrastructures contribute to building a sovereign European software stack that supports innovation, interoperability, and secure cross-sector data exchange.
George Katsikas, COP-PILOT’s Technical Coordinator, will provide a detailed introduction to the project, presenting the vision for a Pan-European standardized marketplace of services across five heterogeneous vertical sectors. He will explain the open-source reference architecture underpinning the project, covering telco, cloud, edge, and AI domains, and demonstrate how the COP-PILOT platform maps to this architecture. His talk will also highlight how COP-PILOT is laying the foundation for future European flagship initiatives, such as Euro-3C, and contributing to the long-term development of interoperable, standards-based European digital infrastructures.
Through these presentations, COP-PILOT will showcase how open-source collaboration, a standardized platform approach, and cross-sector integration are key to driving sustainable innovation and digital sovereignty in Europe.

CEI-Sphere Open Consultation on Industrial Optimisation & Productivity
2026-04-27 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online
On 27 April 2026, the COP-PILOT project will participate in the CEI-Sphere open consultation on Industrial Optimisation & Productivity, organised by INSIDE Industry Association.
CEI-Sphere brings together three complementary domains (Industry, Energy, and Mobility) to foster collaboration across Europe’s Cloud-Edge-IoT ecosystem. Within the Industry sphere, INSIDE is convening this consultation to engage key stakeholders from large-scale initiatives such as COP-PILOT Horizon and O-CEI Horizon.
The session aims to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the commercial adoption of Cloud-Edge-IoT (CEI) solutions emerging from Europe’s Large-Scale Pilots. A particular focus will be placed on strengthening the Edge-to-Cloud Continuum (E2CC) and identifying key gaps, barriers, and future priorities for scaling industrial uptake.
Through its participation, COP-PILOT will share insights from its pilot activities and contribute to discussions with ecosystem stakeholders, supporting the development of a more open, competitive, and innovation-driven European CEI landscape.

Digivit 2026
2026-04-29 - 2026-04-30 | Lerma, Spain
JIG will take part in the session “Digital Winery and Fermentation 4.0” at DIGIVIT 2026, presenting the COP-PILOT Horizon project. The presentation will outline the project’s objectives, JIG’s role, and how digital innovation can drive sustainability and efficiency in the wine sector.

Euro Mine Expo 2026
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28 | Skellefteå, Sweden
OSCH Group, partner in Cluster 1 – Industry (Mining), will attend Euro Mine Expo 2026. On this occasion, HOSCH Group will represent COP-PILOT through the following activities:

Communicating COP-PILOT’s objectives and the progress of Cluster 1 use cases to mining industry professionals and technology stakeholders
• Engaging with industry representatives to gather market insights and technological feedback
• Distributing promotional and informational materials about the project and its collaborative open platform
• Identifying potential adopters, follow-on collaboration opportunities, and relevant stakeholders for ongoing dissemination activities

Euro Mine Expo is a highly relevant venue for Cluster 1, given its strong focus on mining technologies and its proximity to the region where COP-PILOT pilots are being deployed.

Code the Continuum Hackathon
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-01 | Cagliari, Italy
COP-PILOT Horizon, together with the Eclipse Foundation, CEI-Sphere, and O-CEI Horizon, will co-organize the Code the Continuum Hackathon, taking place on 30 June–1 July 2026 at the University of Cagliari.
The event will bring together students, developers, researchers, innovators, and open-source communities to collaborate on practical challenges across the cloud–edge–IoT continuum. Participants will engage in hands-on activities linked to key domains such as energy, mobility, and industry, working with real use cases and pilot environments.
The hackathon will provide a collaborative space for experimentation, knowledge exchange, and the exploration of open technologies, interoperability, and reusable solutions across large-scale pilots. Further details on thematic tracks and participation will be announced soon.
Through this initiative, COP-PILOT aims to foster cross-community collaboration, promote open-source innovation, and support the development of interoperable solutions within Europe’s evolving computing continuum ecosystem.
Register here to attend.

DIGITAL 2026
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-09 | Nice, France
COP-PILOT at DIGITAL 2026 – Special Track on Digital Inclusion and Societal Participation (DISP)
COP-PILOT Horizon will co-organise, together with the 6G-VERSUS and SUSTAIN-6G Horizon Europe projects, the Special Track on Digital Inclusion and Societal Participation (DISP) at DIGITAL 2026: Advances on Societal Digital Transformation, taking place from 5–9 July 2026 in Nice, France. The track is chaired by Dr. Amizan Omar (University of Bradford).
The DISP track provides a dedicated forum to explore how emerging digital infrastructures (such as edge computing, IoT, and AI-orchestrated platforms, including those developed within COP-PILOT) shape the conditions for societal participation. It moves beyond traditional notions of digital inclusion to critically examine structural dynamics such as data representation, access asymmetries, and the societal implications of large-scale digital deployments.
From a COP-PILOT perspective, the track is directly aligned with the project’s vision of interoperable, cross-domain platforms. It investigates how advanced digital ecosystems influence civic engagement, equity, and justice in increasingly automated environments, and how these systems can be designed to better reflect diverse societal needs.
The track welcomes contributions from researchers, innovators, and practitioners addressing topics such as inclusive digital transformation, societal impacts of future networks, digital inequalities, responsible AI, participatory approaches, and sustainability in digital innovation.

Submission deadline: 1 May 2026
More information and submissions: https://www.iariasubmit.org/conferences/submit/newcontribution.php?event=DIGITAL+2026+Specia|
Conference: DIGITAL 2026
Track details: DISP.pdf
