Sustainable Future Networks is a thought-provoking webinar series that brings together leading researchers and industry experts to explore how we can design and deploy the next generation of digital infrastructure to be more sustainable and resilient for decades to come.
Proudly hosted by the CONNECT Centre for Future Networks and Communications at Trinity College Dublin, the series shines a spotlight on the technologies and ideas shaping a greener digital future.
As global connectivity grows, so too does the environmental impact of our networks - from energy-hungry data centres to the rising carbon footprint of mobile networks and cloud services. The digital world must evolve to become smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable.
This series dives into the cutting-edge technologies, innovative research projects, and forward-looking strategies that can create a more energy-efficient, circular, and equitable future for networks - spanning 5G, 6G, optical transport, and edge computing.
The first session chaired by Professor Dan Kilper, Director CONNECT Centre, will highlight the ECO-eNET project, which is exploring new ways to combine optical and wireless networks in preparation for 6G. Speakers include Professor Marco Ruffini (Project Coordinator, ECO-eNET / CONNECT, Trinity College Dublin), Dr. Devika Dass (ECO-eNET / CONNECT, Trinity College Dublin), and Professor Paolo Monti (Chalmers University of Technology). We’ll also hear from one of their industry partners, who will share how this research can make a real difference beyond the lab. Together, they will show how ECO-eNET is working to build future networks that are more energy-efficient, flexible, and sustainable. You can find our more about the ECO-eNET Project here www.eco-enet.eu/
Each session in the series will spotlight transformative CONNECT-affiliated projects including ICONS, 6G-XCEL, and IrelandQCI, showcasing breakthroughs in converged network architectures, intelligent control systems, quantum communication, and next-generation testbeds. Alongside the technical insights, the series will also explore the policy, economic, and societal dimensions needed to ensure digital infrastructure that serves both people and the planet.
Whether you’re a researcher, engineer, policymaker, or sustainability advocate, join us to discover how the CONNECT Centre is working on the next generation of future networks that can power progress - sustainably.
