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European Association on Smart Systems Integration

Smart People for Smart Systems

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EPoSS is the European Association leading the development and integration of intelligent and green Smart Systems technologies and solutions for a sustainable society. In our pan-European network of experts from industry and research, we jointly define R&D and innovation needs as well as policy requirements for Smart Systems Integration.

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Be smart, join in!

Joining EPoSS connects you with industry experts and provides access to research and insights on smart system integration, while influencing policy decisions in our industry.

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Benefit from an active, efficient and successful network of experts and get acess to workshops, conferences and meetings in the field.

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Contribute to roadmaps through focused Working Groups and get your interests promoted toward public authorities.

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Facilitate your access to funding and collaborate with key players in the context of European Smart Systems integration research, development and innovation.

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Working Groups and Task Forces

These are the EPoSS Working Groups and Task Forces and their focus topics:

Key Technologies

Key Technologies

Green Ecs

Green ECS

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AI at the Edge

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Transportation

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Healthy Living

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Factory Automation

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Energy

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Food, Agricultures, ...

Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting events focused on smart system integration across Europe.

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June 3rd 2025

EPoSS Annual Forum 2025

Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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Save the date for the 2025 edition of the EPoSS Annual Forum. It will take place from 3–6 June in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, kindly hosted by the EPoSS member CSEM. The motto is Accelerating Innovations in Smart Systems. Empowering Competitive European Solutions.

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April 8th 2025

Smart Systems Integration Conference - SSI 2025

City, Coutry
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The Smart Systems Integration Conference & Exhibition – SSI 2025 will take place from 8-10 April 2025 in Prague, Czech...

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May 6th 2025

Sensor and Measurement Science International...

City, Coutry

The 2025 Sensor and Measurement Science International (SMSI) Conference will be held alongside the SENSOR+TEST fair, ...

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May 13th 2025

EUCAD 2025

City, Coutry

The European Commission, together with the European Partnership on Connected, Cooperative and Automated...

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Impressions from EPoSS

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Stay Updated: Discover the Latest News in Smart Systems Integration

The industry associations AENEAS, EPoSS, and INSIDE have started to prepare the 2026 edition of the  Electronic Components and Systems Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (ECS SRIA) . This ninth edition will reflect the latest technological advancements and strategic priorities identified by the ECS community to address Europe’s evolving digital and technological landscape.

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The Future of Innovation in Edge AI

Hosted by VDI/VDE-IT on behalf of the joint EPoSS and INSIDE Edge AI Working Group, the webinar will…

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EPoSS Start-up Award

As proven successful since 2019 we will reward a promising start-up in the field of Smart Systems with...

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This was the EPoSS Annual Forum 2024!

From June 18 – 21, 2024 the European Smart Systems community gathered in Cork, ...

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The Future of Innovation in Edge AI

Hosted by VDI/VDE-IT on behalf of the joint EPoSS and INSIDE Edge AI Working Group, the webinar will…

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This was the EPoSS Annual Forum 2024!

From June 18 – 21, 2024 the European Smart Systems community gathered in Cork, ...

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The Future of Innovation in Edge AI

Hosted by VDI/VDE-IT on behalf of the joint EPoSS and INSIDE Edge AI Working Group, the webinar will…

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"I strongly believe in the innovative smart systems integration capabilities of the European Union, its member state societies, industries, RTOs and academia. EPoSS provides a necessary platform to bundle forces for competitiveness and considers the entire innovation pipeline."

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Dr. Markus Ulm Robert Bosch GmbH Senior Vice President and head of Business Unit MEMS Sensors Chairman of the EPoSS e. V.
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"EPoSS is networking: bringing people together, bringing different competences together in order to create Smart Systems."

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Dr. Wolfgang Dettmann Infineon Technologies Vice President R&D Funding Vice-Chairman of the EPoSS e. V.
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"EPoSS shows a strong commitment towards small businesses, which are key contributors to the Smart Systems supply chain. By bringing their voice to the EC decision makers, EPoSS supports their needs."

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Guido Ceresole MESAP Innovation Cluster Coordinator Board Member of the EPoSS e. V.
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"EPoSS is a family – together we shape Europe’s future to be more sustainable and competitive."

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Dr. Erika Györvary Centre Suisse d'electronique et de microtechnique CSEM Lead European Affairs Active member of the Executive Committee of EPoSS e. V.

Three Questions on Edge AI for Inessa Seifert

Dr. Inessa Seifert is Co-Chair of the Working Group „AI at the Edge“ at EPoSS.

Here she answers three questions about this technology.

What is Edge AI and what role does it play with regard to smart systems?

By definition, edge computing infrastructure is located in a local data centre or on a portable device, not remotely in the cloud. The concept of edge computing can only be understood in the context of the cloud. Cloud-edge-IoT systems are complex infrastructures where data and information processing takes place not only in the cloud, but also on local devices.

December 18, 2024 more
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