Link: https://fnwf2023.ieee.org/committees/organizing-committee
The IEEE Future Networks Initiative brings together over 500 experts to discuss advancements in 5G technology. The conference has grown annually and representatives of the University of Luxemburg participated in presenting Cities2030 also in previous editions. This final project year, Prof. Latif Ladid participated in a presentation titled, Global Blockchain Food Supply, discussing integrating blockchain technology with advanced network systems and how it provides a transformative approach to addressing critical challenges in global food supply chains. Blockchain enhances transparency, trust, and efficiency by creating a single, immutable source of truth, tackling issues such as food safety, waste management, counterfeit products, and compliance tracking. Leveraging IPv6 offers scalability and secure end-to-end routing, enabling seamless connectivity essential for future applications in smart cities and IoT ecosystems.
Aligned with the goals of the CITIES2030 project, this approach supports the development of resilient and sustainable urban food systems. Blockchain’s evolution, from its financial applications (Blockchain 1.0) to its integration into broader domains such as IoT and smart cities (Blockchain 3.0), complements the IEEE Future Networks World Forum’s vision of pioneering innovations in 5G, 6G, and beyond. This convergence fosters the creation of smarter, interconnected food networks, meeting global demands while ensuring sustainability, trust, and efficiency.