Brussels, 12 March 2026
Memorandum of Understanding signed between Public Safety Communication Europe and 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association
On 20 February 2026, the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and Public Safety Communication Europe (PSCE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), renewing the cooperation agreement initially established in 2018 between PSCE and the association then known as 5G-IA.
The MoU formalises the strengthened collaboration between the two organisations and reflects their shared commitment to advancing beyond 5G deployment in Europe and supporting 6G research and innovation.
6G-IA, the voice of European industry and research for next-generation networks and services together with PSCE, the European forum for public safety communications, share a common objective: to ensure that progress in 5G and 6G technologies can effectively inform future innovation in public safety and security, and responds to the evolving needs of the Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) community.
To this end, the two organisations have identified key areas of cooperation designed to enhance mutual impact. These include the exchange of relevant documentation and information, participation in selected meetings and events from both entities, the promotion of European and international cross-border operations, and reciprocal communication support to strengthen visibility and dissemination of activities.
Through this renewed partnership, PSCE and 6G-IA aim to reinforce a structured and results-oriented collaboration, joining forces in areas of shared strategic interest to support their collective contribution to Europe’s digital and public safety ecosystem.
‘The renewal of the partnership between PSCE and 6G-IA is an important step to ensure that future mobile communication systems fully take into account the needs and requirements of public safety. With this agreement both organizations can drive 6G development to be the right technological solution for Europe both commercially and from a societal point of view.’
Dr. Colin Willcock, Chairman of the Governing Board of the 6G-IA
‘This renewed partnership with 6G-IA ensures that, as Europe advances towards 6G, the needs of public safety are embedded from the outset, reinforcing initiatives such as the European Critical Communication System and laying the foundation for resilient, secure and future-proof mission-critical communications’
Mario Drobics, PSCE President
About 6G-IA
The 6G-IA is the voice of European Industry and Research for next-generation networks and services. Its primary objective is to contribute to Europe’s leadership on 5G, 5G evolution and SNS/6G research. The 6G-IA represents the private side in the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Commission represents the public side. The 6G-IA brings together a global industry community of telecoms and digital actors, such as operators, manufacturers, research institutes, universities, verticals, SMEs and ICT associations. The 6G-IA carries out a wide range of activities in strategic areas, including the positioning of EU digital technologies priorities, standardization, frequency spectrum, R&D projects, technology skills, collaboration with key vertical industry sectors, notably for the development of trials, and international cooperation.
About PSCE
PSCE is an independent forum bringing together public safety user organisations, industry representatives, and research institutes to exchange best practices, develop strategic roadmaps and policies, and advance the future of public safety communications. PSCE promotes excellence in public safety communication and information management systems through consensus-building and collaboration. PSCE’s vision is to ensures the continuous improvement and evolution of public safety information and communication systems for the safety and security of our citizens through three key axes :
• Involve and support users, industry and research in exchanging ideas, best practices, developing roadmaps and in research activities
• Influence the EU, stakeholders and standardisation bodies
• Raise awareness on the issues and challenges end-users, industry and researchers are faced with in the public safety area, discuss solutions and influence the EU research agenda.
6G-IA
Bd. Saint-Michel 47, 1040 Brussels (Belgium)
Contact: office(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)6g-ia.eu
PSCE
Rue des Deux Eglises 39, Brussels (Belgium)
Contact : secretariat(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)psc-europe.eu
https: psc-europe.eu
