Since 1998, the biennial CSNDSP has been recognised as an international forum to present and exchange research findings and discuss future research topics in the fields of communication systems, communications networks, digital signal processing and other related areas. CSNDSP offers opportunities for researchers to participate in organising workshops, tutorials, and open discussions on upcoming research topics. CSNDSP 2026, hosted by the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, invites you to submit original high-quality papers for presentation. CSNDSP 2026 will feature dedicated colloquiums and several special sessions on selected topics:

Colloquium
 10th Colloquium on Optical Wireless Communications
 3rd Colloquium on Optical Fiber Devices and Sensing Applications

Special session
 Advancements and Emerging Trends in Cyber Security
 Camera-Based Optical Wireless Communication Systems
 Green and Intelligent RF and Optical Wireless Communication Systems
 Harmonious Optical and Radio Technologies for Intelligent Connectivity, Sensing and Network
 Integrated Sensing and Communications for 6G
 Next-Generation Wireless Systems: Ultra-High-Capacity Optical Wireless Communications
 Optical and Wireless Sensor Networks for 6G
 Performance-centric Design of ML-DL Systems Across IoT Edge & Cloud
 Reinforcement Learning for Understanding Human Organ Behaviors
 Teletraffic Models, Traffic Engineering and Network Optimization
 Towards 6G-Advanced Technologies for Future Ubiquitous Communications
 Ultra-Low Power Communications for Battery-Free IoT

Papers are solicited from, but not limited to the following topics:

Communications Systems & Protocol
• Communication Channel and System Modelling
• Signalling; Modulation and Coding Techniques
• Diversity Techniques; CF-MIMO, and Massive MIMO Techniques
• Specialised hardware and Chip for Communications
• Radio/microwave/millimetre Wave Comms.
• Satellite & space communications
• ML/AI and Signal Processing for Communications
• Timing and Synchronization
• Integrated Sensing, Positioning and Communications; Communication Routing; Protocols & Standards
• Intelligent Reconfigurable Surfaces

Networks & Network Management
• Network Architectures
• Integrated Terrestrial, Non-terrestrial, and Underwater Networks; Spectrum & Resource Management and Control; Intelligent Networks and Management; Software Defined Networking; Network Function Virtualization; QoS; Reliability and Performance Modelling
• Security & Privacy; Communications for Sustainability and Green Energy; Smartphones/Home Networks/Residential Gateways
• Internet of Things for Smart Living and E-health
• ML/AI for Network Control; End-to-end Network Intelligence; Cognitive Networks; Edge Computing and Network Edge Automation
• Digital Twins for Network Optimization
• Energy-efficient Network Protocols and Hardware
• AI-driven Energy & Network Optimization

Photonics
• Classical and Quantum Optical Communications Classical and Quantum Optical
Communications
• Optical Fibre Communications
• Terrestrial and Non-terrestrial Optical Wireless Communications
• Free Space Optics
• LiFi/Visible Light Communications
• Photonics Devices for Communications and Sensing; Optical Switching, Routing and Networks; Optical Signal Processing
• Radio over Fiber and FSO Optical Intelligent Reconfigurable Surfaces

DSP
• DSP Algorithms, Implementation and Applications
• ML/AI and Adaptive Signal Processing
• Multidimensional Signal Processing
• VLSI For Communications & DSP; ML/AI For Health; Smart Urban Environments; and Assistive Technologies

Wireless Networks & Devices
• Beyond 5G/6G Network Evolution
• Terrestrial/Non-terrestrial and Underwater Communications
• Wireless Broadband Access (LAN/WAN, Mobile, & Satellite)
• Ad-hoc & Sensor Networks; Multimedia Services, QoS & Middleware; Wearable Sensors; IoT and Health Monitoring; Location based Services and Positioning; Mobility Management & Roaming
• System-level Energy Management
• Disconnected & Weakly Connected Operation
• Interworking Wireless & Wireline Network
• Intelligent Transportation Systems and Autonomous Mobility

Special Features:
 Women in Optical Wireless Communications
 Best Paper Awards
 Travel Grants
 Networking Opportunities with Global Experts


For further information, please contact:
Prof. W. Popoola,
Email: W.Popoola@ed.ac.uk