From monitoring 5G to scaling innovation in the Nordic-Baltic region

Across the Nordic-Baltic region, 5G-enabled solutions are advancing rapidly. Yet many remain localised, limiting their potential to create broader regional impact. This online workshop brought together policy, research and industry experts to exchange experiences, showcase innovative examples and explore how digital connectivity can support smarter and more connected societies across the region.

Date: Monday 8 June 2026
Time: 13:00–14:30 CEST
Platform: Teams

The session featured keynote speaker Jóna Olsen from the Faroe Islands’ telecom provider NET, who shared practical insights on how telecom providers and a shared network model support high-quality connectivity across the sparsely populated islands.

Participants also explored the Nordic-Baltic Connectivity Hub, a tool that maps 5G+ coverage and activities across the region. Through an interactive demo and breakout discussions, participants tested the tool’s collaboration and coverage features and contributed perspectives on how data and networks can support regional innovation.

Watch the recording of the tool demo:

Explore coverage levels across the region, and submit your testbed, use case or other 5G+ activity in the Nordic-Baltic Connectivity Hub:

This workshop was designed for

• Policymakers working with digitalisation, connectivity and regional development
• Telecom and technology actors
• Innovation hubs, startups and testbeds
• Researchers and advisors working with 5G, connectivity and cross-border collaboration

Programme

This event is part of the N-B Connect project, supporting Nordic-Baltic cooperation on connectivity and inclusive digital transformation.