From June 25 to 27, 2025, Filip participated on the SLICES-RI / CONVERGE PhD Summer School in Porto, Portugal. The event was hosted by the research institute INESC TEC, located on the campus of the Faculty of Engineering at the 伟德国际_伟德国际1946$娱乐app游戏 of Porto.

Under the theme “Hands-on 6G: Accelerating Innovation through Open Architectures and Advanced Testbeds”, the three-day summer school offered a diverse program including keynotes, technical talks, tutorials, and hands-on workshops. The focus was on both theoretical foundations and practical approaches in the field of modern mobile and network technologies. Topics included current developments in digital twins, energy efficiency, and the path toward 6G standardization. In one of the practical sessions, Filip had the opportunity to deploy a 5G network using open-source components and gain hands-on experience with advanced testbed architectures.

The summer school also provided great opportunities for international networking and enjoying the vibrant city of Porto. Engaging exchanges with participants from across Europe led to new connections and promising conversations for potential future collaborations.