October 28, 2025

Ericsson Italy Innovation Day 2025: XTRUST-6G Showcases Adaptive PQC Breakthroughs

Pagani (Salerno), Italy

14–15 October 2025

The fourteenth edition of Ericsson Italy Innovation Day brought together over 300 participants for a two-day exploration of cutting-edge research shaping the future of telecommunications, AI, and digital infrastructure. Hosted in Pagani (Salerno), the annual event has become a key national forum where industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, academia, and technology enthusiasts converge to exchange ideas and preview Ericsson R&D Italy’s latest innovations.

This year’s program featured advancements across AI and machine learning, energy-efficient network solutions, cloud and management technologies, and next-generation security mechanisms, underscoring Ericsson’s commitment to building sustainable and secure digital ecosystems. Demonstrations and technical sessions highlighted not only new technologies but also the societal value they aim to deliver.

XTRUST-6G Highlights: Bringing Post-Quantum Security to the Forefront

As part of Ericsson’s innovation showcase, the XTRUST-6G project presented its latest research results, with a special focus on adaptive post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms. These technologies are essential for protecting future 6G networks against emerging quantum-enabled threats, ensuring long-term security for critical communication infrastructures.

During the demo sessions, XTRUST-6G experts engaged with:

  • Telecommunication operators
  • Industry professionals and SMEs
  • Researchers and the scientific community
  • Italian university partners
  • Policymakers and media representatives
  • General public and technology enthusiasts

The interactive sessions provided attendees with insight into how adaptive PQC can be integrated into future network architectures, supporting both resilience and flexibility as 6G standards evolve.

Strategic Impact for XTRUST-6G

Ericsson Italy Innovation Day proved to be a high-value dissemination opportunity for XTRUST-6G. Presenting the project to a diverse, expert audience amplified awareness of its objectives and fostered discussions on security challenges that will define the next generation of mobile networks.

The event strengthened collaboration between industry and academia, helped broaden the project’s outreach, and validated the relevance of XTRUST-6G’s technological direction—particularly its emphasis on trustworthy, quantum-ready communication infrastructures.