Networks and Networking

The Latest Trends in Mobile, Fixed and Charging

October 16,
2025
Mannheim

Conference Program
Radisson Blu | Mannheim

>> Ticket registration will be available soon

September 25,
2025
Dresden

VIP Day & Dinner*
Castle Eckberg | Dresden

*by invitation only

6G

In 2025, connect magazine once again hosts one of the most important industry gatherings for its 10th anniversary covering mobile and fixed communication networks and newly also e-mobility. What can key players learn from their peers – in their own as well as from neighboring industries?

September 25, 2025
Dresden

Castle Eckberg
(by Invitation only)

At this top-class industry meeting in Dresden’s history-steeped Castle Eckberg we are focusing on the Research and Technology Centre of the German federal state of Saxony. And certainly there will be plenty of networking opportunities while enjoying an exclusive dinner and the gorgeous view over the Elbe river.

From smart cities and digital infrastructure to healthcare and open data, from modern mobility to quantum computing, this event will examine and analyse relevant topics from a region-centric perspective as well as their digital political and societal contexts.

October 16, 2025
Mannheim

Radisson Blu

Expert presentations and top-level discussions are the focus of our congress event in Mannheim. Of particular relevance will be learnings and perspectives from national and international telecommunications projects, ranging from proofs of concept to realisation, from exploring new revenue opportunities to innovation management.

Of course, we also keep our eyes on the future and discuss trend topics that will shape telecommunications, energy and mobility solutions in the coming years. Take the opportunity to network with high-ranking members of the involved industries. Join us in taking the successful history of the connect conference to the next level.

key topics

  • Energy Efficiency, Cognitive Architectures, Network as a Sensor, Post-Quantum Security, New Spectrum Technologies – what to expect from 6G and how to get there.

  • Usage-Aware Architectures, 5G Standalone, Fibre replacing Copper – which ideas will help to not only reduce Watts per Mbps but the energy consumption of communication networks overall?

  • From dynamically assigning infrastructure resources to coping with a shrinking workforce – which challenges can AI help to master?

  • Fiber is the future of communications. But deploying and marketing it have challenges of their own. How can acceptance rates be improved, what can the industry do better? How can the roll-out be incentivised? How to deal with a volatile political environment.

  • OpenRAN and cloud-based architectures made their debut in German communications networks. What are the learnings after around a year of operation?

  • Operators and Service Providers, Roaming and ongoing network expansion. On the other hand, confusing rates and payment debates – the current state of E-Mobility resembles the early years of mobile communications a lot. So what can charging networks learn from the communication industry?