Abstract :
The city of Trento, the educational, scientific, financial and political centre of Northern Italy, served as the ideal launching point for the first IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Summer School. With a population of more than 100,000 residing in this noted university city, Trento is recognized throughout the country for its high quality of life, prosperous business opportunities, advanced research centers and renowned international cultural institutions. It also boasts a rich heritage of cultural and social lifestyles; enriched international conferences, meetings and exhibitions; traditional costume festivals and market fares; historical events; and global festivals highlighted with theatre, music and dance.