Author: Ilias Theodoropoulos

Intend and Context-aware Optical Networks

Recapping the Summer School on Optical Communication 2026: From Quantum Computers to Earthquake Detection

A three-day summer school co-organised by the ICON Project and the CONNECT Research Ireland Centre brought together researchers, students, and industry experts to examine the technologies shaping future communications networks. Held at Trinity College Dublin from 2–5 September 2026, the programme gave participants an opportunity to learn from internationally recognised experts and explore emerging research…
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October 20, 2026 0

From Data Transmission to Sensing: Highlights from the ICON and ECO-eNET Innovation Day

Earlier this year, the ICON project proudly partnered with our sister Horizon Europe SNS-JU project, ECO-eNET, to host a joint Innovation Day focused on the evolution of optical communication infrastructures. Under the theme “From Data Transmission to Sensing”, the event brought together experts, researchers, and industry representatives from both consortia. The sessions explored the paradigm…
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October 20, 2026 0

ICON Consortium Gathers for Plenary Meeting in Brno to Define Next Research Phases

On October 8 and 9, the ICON project consortium convened for a plenary meeting hosted by the Brno University of Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication (FEEC). The gathering served as a key checkpoint to evaluate the project’s progress and align on the roadmap for the upcoming period. During the meeting, the…
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October 13, 2026 0

ICON Consortium Showcases Integrated Sensing Innovations at ICTON 2026

The ICON consortium actively participated in the 26th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON 2026), held in Prague. During the conference, ICON researchers presented pioneering work on Intent- and Context-Aware Optical Networks, demonstrating how existing optical communications infrastructure can be transformed into intelligent sensing platforms. A key highlight of the event was the consortium’s…
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September 4, 2026 0

Announcement: Summer School on Optical Communication and Sensing (Dublin)

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Summer School on Optical Communication and Sensing, taking place in Dublin in early September 2026, co-organized in collaboration with the CONNECT Centre and Trinity College Dublin (TCD). The summer school brings together early-stage researchers, PhD candidates, and industry engineers for an intensive program featuring specialized lectures, hands-on tutorials,…
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September 4, 2026 0