August Betzler

*Role and Key Responsibilities*
* Lead innovation strategy across i2CAT’s Mobile Wireless Internet area, covering 5G/6G, V2X, NTN and AI-driven radio systems.
* Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment between research, deployment, and industrial impact,
* Support proposal definition, project coordination, and execution of large-scale testbeds and pilots.

*Skills and Areas of Expertise*
* Advanced mobile communication systems (5G/6G, V2X).
* Technical leadership and European R&D project management.
* Testbed design and real-world experimentation.

*Contributions and Notable Projects*
* Technical Manager of the EU-funded XGain project and Principal Investigator of 6G-OpenVerso.
* Among others, led deployments for the CoEbreLab 5G testbed in Mora la Nova and coordinated i2CAT’s role in the 5G Barcelona Hub.

*Relevant Professional Experience*
* Over 15 years of experience in advanced networking research.
* Former coordinator and engineer in multiple EU innovation projects.

*Professional Interests*
* Bridging research and application in future wireless networks and connected mobility.