The 15th GSMA EMF Forum 2026
Start: Tuesday 13 October 2026 09:00
End: Tuesday 13 October 2026 16:30
Venue: Le Louise Hotel
Location: Brussels
The EMF Forum returns for its 15th edition, bringing together policymakers, regulators, public health experts, researchers, international organisations and industry representatives to discuss the latest scientific evidence and policy developments relating to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF).
This year’s theme, “Evidence-Based EMF Policy”, focuses on translating scientific research into practical policy approaches that support public confidence, technological innovation and the continued development of mobile connectivity.
Key topics
- WHO Task Group on radiofrequency fields and health risks
- International harmonisation of RF-EMF limits and compliance methods
- European Union-funded NextGEM research project
- Lessons from 20 years of EMF research monitoring
- EMF aspects of emerging mobile technologies
Who should attend?
- Government officials and policymakers
- Telecommunications regulators
- Public health authorities
- Scientific and academic researchers
- International organisations
- Mobile network operators and industry stakeholders
- EMF and compliance specialists
Register your interest
The event will be in a hybrid format. Register by choosing the participation format that works best for you.
Welcome and introduction to the 15th GSMA EMF Forum
Mike Wood, Telstra (Australia) – GSMA EMF and Health Chair
WHO Task Group on Radiofrequency Fields and Health Risks
Q&A session
Professor Hajo Zeeb, WHO RF-EMF Task Group Chair - Leibniz-Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology-BIPS and University of Bremen (Germany)
Facilitator: DI Manfred Ruttner, A1 Telekom (Austria) – GSMA EMF and Health Deputy Chair
Coffee break
International harmonization of RF-EMF limits and compliance methods
Panel: Practical experience of RF-EMF policy implementation
Dr Jack Rowley, Senior Director, EMF and Deployment Policy, GSMA
Panel:
Dr Maria Christopoulou, Greek Atomic Energy Commission (Greece)
Dr Azadeh Peyman, UK Health Security Agency (UK)
Lisette Kruit, Antenna Agency (Netherlands)
Facilitator: Natalie Mack, Telstra – GSMA EMF and Health Delegate
Lunch and networking
NextGEM (Next Generation Integrated Sensing and Analytical System for Monitoring and Assessing Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure and Health)
Twenty years of EMF research monitoring: what has been learned?
Panel session with the speakers
Dr Nikolaos Petroulakis, NextGEM Coordinator - Institute of Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH-ICS) (Greece)
Dr Sarah Driessen, EMF-Portal Project Head - RWTH Aachen (Germany)
The future is here: EMF aspects of emerging mobile technologies
Christian Laque, CTO, A1 Telekom (Austria)
Wrap-up
DI Manfred Ruttner, A1 Telekom (Austria) – GSMA EMF and Health Deputy Chair
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