On May 20, 2026, the SMARTNESS welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of Sweden at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), in an institutional agenda aimed at strengthening international cooperation in research, innovation, and technological development.
The program began with the reception of the delegation at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FEEC/Unicamp), followed by a presentation of the SMARTNESS 5G Studio facilities. During the technical visit, the international representatives were introduced to the research center’s infrastructure, main areas of activity, and ongoing projects in intelligent networks, artificial intelligence, cloud and edge computing, 5G/6G technologies, and advanced digital services.
Researcher Arthur Simas led the laboratory presentation and conducted live demonstrations of virtual reality applications, showcasing the potential of the technologies and solutions developed within the SMARTNESS initiative.
Subsequently, Dr. Maria Valéria Marquezini, Vice-Director of SMARTNESS, presented the project and highlighted the strategic partnership with Ericsson, reinforcing the joint commitment to advancing scientific research, technological innovation, and collaboration between academia and industry.
The institutional agenda also included the participation of Renato Lopes, Executive Director of the Innovation Agency Inova Unicamp, and Prof. Bruno Masiero, Associate Director of FEEC/Unicamp, who presented the university’s initiatives in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological development.
The meeting was attended by the following international authorities and representatives:
- Ana Carolina Bussacos Maranhão — Embassy of Sweden in Brasília
- Peeter Christmas Bolt — Embassy of Sweden in Brasília
- Ingrid Maria Brogen — Embassy of Sweden in Washington, Counselor at the Washington Office
- Jenny Anneli Therese Majidyar — Embassy of Sweden in Washington, Advisor
- Oona Ingrid Evelina Lagercrantz — Embassy of Sweden in London, Advisor
- Hans Jonas Ortquist — Ministry of Climate and Enterprise of Sweden
The visit reinforces the international relevance of the SMARTNESS innovation ecosystem and expands opportunities for cooperation between academia, industry, and global partners, consolidating Unicamp’s role as a reference institution in advanced research and technological development.
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