12th International Conference on Networks & Communications (NCOM 2026) June 27 ~ 28, 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark Scope & Topics 12thInternational Conference on Networks & Communications (NCOM 2026)serves as a premier global forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry innovators to exchange knowledge, present breakthroughs, and explore emerging trends in computer networks and data communications. As the networking landscape evolves toward intelligent, autonomous, and highly integrated systems, NCOM 2026 aims to highlight cutting edge advances across both theoretical foundations and real world applications.
This conference welcomes original contributions that push the boundaries of wired, wireless, mobile, cloud, and next generation communication systems. Submissions are invited in areas spanning network architectures, protocols, wireless and mobile communications, data communication technologies, network security, and the rapidly expanding domains of AI driven networking, edge intelligence, quantum communication, and non terrestrial networks.
Researchers, practitioners, and industry experts are encouraged to submit research papers, case studies, survey articles, and industrial experiences that demonstrate significant advances in networking, communications, wireless systems, and IoT enabled technologies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following Next Generation Network Architectures
- 6G Networks, THz Communications and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
- AI Native Network Architectures and Self Driving Networks
- Programmable Networks (P4, In Network Computing, Data Plane Innovations)
- Cloud Native Networking, Service Meshes and Microservice Driven Architectures
- Quantum Networking and Hybrid Classical Quantum Communication Systems
- Future Internet Architectures (ICN/NDN, Data Centric Networking)
Wireless, Mobile and Non-Terrestrial Communications
- Massive MIMO, mmWave and THz Wireless Systems
- Non Terrestrial Networks (NTN): LEO Satellites, HAPS, UAV/Drone Assisted Networks
- Space Air Ground Integrated Networks (SAGIN)
- Advanced PHY/MAC Design for 6G and Beyond
- IoT/IIoT, Ad Hoc, Sensor and Mesh Networks
- Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), Fog Networking and Edge Intelligence
Network Intelligence, Automation and Optimization
- Machine Learning for Networking (ML for Networks)
- Networking for Machine Learning (Networks for ML)
- Reinforcement Learning for Routing, Resource Allocation and Traffic Engineering
- Autonomous, Self Organizing and Self Healing Networks
- Digital Twins for Networks and Cyber Physical Systems
- Intent Based Networking and Closed Loop Automation
Network Security, Privacy and Trust
- Zero Trust Network Architectures
- Cyber Physical System Security (CPS, SCADA, IIoT)
- Blockchain Based Networking and Decentralized Trust Models
- Post Quantum Secure Communication and Cryptographic Protocols
- Adversarial ML, Secure Federated Learning and Privacy Preserving Networking
- Intrusion Detection, Anomaly Detection and Network Forensics
Performance, Measurement and Reliability
- Network Telemetry, Observability and Large Scale Measurement
- High Performance Transport Protocols (QUIC, BBR, HPCC)
- Congestion Control and Traffic Engineering
- Resilient, Fault Tolerant and Ultra Reliable Networks
- Energy Efficient and Carbon Aware Networking
- Network Simulation, Emulation and Real World Testbeds
Data Center, Cloud and Edge Networking
- Hyperscale Data Center Networks and Optical Interconnects
- Disaggregated and Composable Infrastructure
- Serverless Networking and Function as a Service (FaaS)
- Edge Cloud Continuum and Distributed Cloud Systems
- CDN Architectures and Web Scale Systems
Real Time, Immersive and Application Driven Networking
- Networking for AR/VR/XR, Metaverse and Holographic Communications
- Ultra Low Latency Systems and Real Time Interactive Applications
- Multimedia Delivery, Streaming and QoE Optimization
- Networking for Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles and Swarm Systems
- Smart Cities, Smart Grids and Intelligent Transportation Networks
Cloud, Edge and Distributed Networking
- Cloud Networking and Multi Cloud Connectivity
- Cloud Native Networking, Service Meshes and Microservice Driven Architectures
- Serverless Networking and Function as a Service (FaaS)
- Edge Computing, Fog Networking and Edge Intelligence
- Distributed Cloud Systems and Cloud Edge Continuum
- Hyperscale Data Center Networks and Optical Interconnects
Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Physical Networking
- Large Scale IoT Systems, Protocols and Architectures
- Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Mission Critical IoT
- IoT Security, Privacy and Trust Models
- IoT Driven Smart Cities, Smart Grids and Intelligent Infrastructure
- Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) Networking and Real Time Control
- Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN), NB IoT and Massive IoT Connectivity
Emerging and Interdisciplinary Networking Paradigms
- Bio Inspired and Molecular Communications
- Underwater and Underground Communication Networks
- Environmental Sensing and Sustainable Communication Systems
- Human Centric Networking and Socially Aware Systems
Paper Submission Authors are invited to submit papers through the conference Submission System by April 25, 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 Computer Science Conference Proceedings in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT) series (Confirmed). Selected papers from NCOM 2026, after further revisions, will be published in the special issues of the following journals. Important Dates | Submission Deadline | : | April 25, 2026 | | Authors Notification | : | May 23, 2026 | | Final Manuscript Due | : | May 30, 2026 |
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