18th International Conference on Networks & Communications (NeCoM 2026)

Program Committee

Accepted Papers

Copenhagen, Denmark

Scope

The 18^th International Conference on Networks & Communications (NeCoM 2026) offers a premier global forum for presenting and discussing the latest advances in next generation networking and communication technologies. As networks evolve to support AI‑driven systems, immersive applications, cloud edge ecosystems, and ultra high speed wireless infrastructures, NeCoM 2026 seeks high impact research contributions spanning theoretical foundations, system design, and real world deployments.

Call for Papers

The conference welcomes original research papers addressing innovations across modern wired, wireless, mobile, optical, cloud, and edge networks. Topics of interest include next generation network architectures, 5G/6G technologies, network intelligence and automation, data communication systems, cybersecurity and privacy, IoT and cyber‑physical systems, and emerging paradigms shaping the future of global connectivity.

NeCoM 2026 aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and showcase cutting edge developments that are redefining the landscape of computer networks and communications.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following

5G, 6G, and Beyond-6G Wireless Networks
Terahertz (THz), Millimeter-Wave (mmWave), and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC)
Mobile Edge Computing, Edge-Native Networking, and Edge AI
Cloud, Edge, and Fog Networking Architectures
AI-Native Wireless Networks and Network Automation
AI for Network Operations, Optimization, and Management
Federated Learning for Network Optimization
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Network Slicing and Virtualization for 5G/6G
Programmable Data Planes and Intent-Based Networking
High-Speed Networks and Data Center Networking
Optical and Photonic Networking Technologies
Future Internet Architectures and Next-Generation Protocols
Routing, Switching, and Addressing Innovations
Network Measurement, Monitoring, and Telemetry
Network Performance Analysis and Optimization
QoS/QoE Management in Modern Networks
Network Security, Zero-Trust Architectures, and Secure Protocols
AI-Driven Threat Detection and Network Defense
Post-Quantum Secure Networking
Digital Privacy and Identity Management
Internet of Things (IoT) and Large-Scale Sensor Networks

Industrial IoT, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Smart Manufacturing
Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs) and Massive IoT
Ubiquitous and Pervasive Networking
Digital Twins for Networked Systems
Autonomous Systems, Vehicular Networks, and Intelligent Transportation
Networked Autonomous Systems (NAS) and Swarm Communications
Peer-to-Peer, Overlay, and Distributed Network Architectures
Blockchain-Based Networking and Decentralized Systems
Multimedia Networking, Real-Time Streaming, and Low-Latency Delivery
AR/VR/MR, Immersive Communications, and Holographic Networking
Green, Energy-Efficient, and Sustainable Networking
Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks (SAGIN) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
Satellite and Aerial Communication Systems
Networked Applications, Services, and Distributed Systems
Signal Processing for Modern Communications
Network Resilience and Fault-Tolerant Designs
Next-Generation Medium Access Control (MAC) Protocols
Molecular and Biological Communication Networks
Social and Economic Aspects of Network Evolution
Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Computer Networks
Quantum Networking and Quantum Communications
Integrated AI and Communications for Smart Cities

Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit papers through the conference Submission System by January 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 NeCoM 2026, after further revisions, will be published in the special issue of the following journal.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline

January 25, 2026

Authors Notification

March 14, 2026

Registration & camera - Ready Paper Due

March 21, 2026

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Proceedings

Hard copy of the proceedings will be distributed during the Conference. The softcopy will be available on AIRCC Digital Library

Welcome to NeCoM 2026