13th International Conference on Computer Networks & Communications (CCNET 2026)
March 21 ~ 22, 2026, Sydney, Australia
Scope & Topics
13th International Conference on Computer Networks & Communications (CCNET 2026) will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory and applications of Computer Networks and Communications. The Conference looks for significant contributions to the Computer Networks and Communications for wired and wireless networks in theoretical and practical aspects. Original papers are invited on Networks, Wireless and Mobile, Protocols and Wireless Networks and Security.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following
5G, 6G, and Next Generation Wireless Systems
- 5G Advanced, 6G, and beyond
- Cellular broadband and heterogeneous networks
- Extremely high frequency communications (mmWave, THz)
- Large scale and cell free MIMO
- Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC)
- Dynamic spectrum sharing and interference management
- Full duplex wireless communication
- Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS)
- Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC)
- Tactile Internet and haptic communications
- Ambient backscatter and ultra low power PHY
AI Native, ML Driven & Autonomous Networking
- AI/ML for networking and communication systems
- Foundation models for communication networks
- Multi agent reinforcement learning for network control
- AI enabled network automation and self organizing networks
- Digital twins and world models for networks
- Federated learning and distributed AI
- AI safety in networked systems
- AI/ML ethics, fairness, and transparency
- Neuromorphic networking and spiking neural systems
Cloud, Edge, Datacenter & In Network Computing
- Cloud and mobile cloud networking
- Edge and fog computing architectures
- Serverless and cloud native networking
- Multi cloud and hybrid cloud connectivity
- Datacenter networking and AI cluster interconnects
- Programmable data planes (P4)
- Software defined networking (SDN)
- Network virtualization and NFV
- In network computing (INC) and compute in fabric architectures
Security, Privacy, Trust & Digital Identity
- Network security and privacy
- Zero trust architectures
- Post quantum and quantum safe communication
- Blockchain, DLT, and payment channel networks
- Decentralized identity (DID) and self sovereign identity (SSI)
- Privacy preserving networking
- Censorship circumvention and net neutrality
- Network forensics and attack attribution
- Fault tolerance, reliability, and survivability
Internet Architecture, Protocols & Future Networking
- Future Internet architecture and clean slate designs
- Information centric networking (ICN)
- Routing, multicast, and addressing innovations
- Medium access control and cross layer design
- Scaling laws and fundamental limits
- Internet measurement, telemetry, and performance analysis
- Web applications, content distribution, and CDN evolution
- Intent based networking and network programming languages
IoT, Cyber Physical Systems & Industry 4.0
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT (IIoT)
- Cyber physical network systems
- Smart cities, smart grids, and smart manufacturing
- Localization, sensing, and mobile applications
- RFID, NFC, and low power communication systems
- Energy harvesting and battery less IoT
- Human machine interactions in future networks
Connected Mobility, Autonomous Systems & Non Terrestrial Networks
- Vehicular networks and V2X communication
- Autonomous aerial, terrestrial, and underwater systems
- Non terrestrial networks (LEO satellites, HAPS, UAVs)
- Space terrestrial integrated networks (STIN)
- Interplanetary networking and delay tolerant networks
- Challenging environments
- Mobility management and mobility models
Optical, Quantum & High Performance Networking
- Optical networks and photonic communication
- 400G/800G+ optical transport
- Silicon photonics for data centers
- Quantum networking and quantum information systems
- Visible light communications (VLC)
- High performance interconnects for HPC and AI workloads
Immersive Media, Metaverse & Real Time Systems
- Multimedia networking and streaming
- VR/AR networking and edge assisted rendering
- Holographic and immersive communication systems
- Multi user AR/VR interaction models
- Ultra low latency real time media delivery
- Metaverse networking architectures
Network Economics, Management & Testbeds
- Network economics, pricing, and incentive mechanisms
- Economics of AI and cloud compute markets
- Network management, orchestration, and telemetry
- Testbeds, experimentation, and large scale platforms
- Quality of service (QoS) and resource management
- Performance modeling and reliability analysis
- Digital supply chain networks
Emerging, Cross Disciplinary & Green Networking
- Green communication systems and sustainable networking
- Carbon aware routing and carbon optimized networks
- Bio inspired and molecular communication systems
- Brain computer interface networking
- Ethical, societal, and regulatory aspects of future networks
- Human centered networking and QoE perception models
- Social networks and behavioral networking
Paper Submission
Authors are invited to submit papers through the conference Submission System by January 10, 2026. Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this conference. The proceedings of the conference will be published by The proceedings of the conference will be published by Computer Science Conference Proceedings in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT) series (Confirmed).
Selected papers from CCNET 2026, after further revisions, will be published in the special issue of the following journals.
Important Dates
| Submission Deadline | : | January 10, 2026 |
| Authors Notification | : | February 10, 2026 |
| Final Manuscript Due | : | February 17, 2026 |
Co - Located Event
***** The invited talk proposals can be submitted to ccnet@ccnet2026.org
