CCNET 2026 - 13th International Conference on Computer Networks & Communications (CCNET 2026)

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Category Artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous networking; Big data/Cloud computing and networks; Cyber-physical system (CPS); Heterogeneous Wireless Networks; High Speed Networks; Internet and Web Applications; Internet of things (IoT); Measurement & Performance Analysis; Mobile & Broadband Wireless Internet; Mobile Networks & Wireless LAN; Network Architectures; Network Based Applications; Network Operations & Management; Network Protocols and Wireless Networks; Next Generation Internet; Next Generation Web Architectures; Optical Networking; Peer to Peer and Overlay Network; QoS and Resource Management; Recent Trends & Developments in Computer Networks; Routing, Switching and Addressing Techniques; Self-Organizing Networks and Networked Systems; Ubiquitous Networks; Wireless Communications

Deadline: January 17, 2026 | Date: March 21, 2026-March 22, 2026

Venue/Country: Sydney, Australia

Updated: 2026-01-12 15:20:26 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

https://www.ccnet2026.org/

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 17, 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 CCNET 2026, after further revisions, will be published in the special issues of the following journals

International Journal of Computer Networks & Communications (IJCNC) – Scopus, ERA Indexed

International Journal of Distributed and Parallel Systems (IJDPS)

International Journal of Grid Computing & Applications (IJGCA)

International Journal of Ad hoc, Sensor & Ubiquitous Computing (IJASUC)

International Journal of Advanced Smart Sensor Network Systems (IJASSN)

International Journal on AdHoc Networking Systems (IJANS)

International Journal of Peer to Peer Networks (IJP2P)

International Journal of Wireless & Mobile Networks (IJWMN) – ERA Indexed

Information Technology in Industry (ITII)

Important Dates :

Submission Deadline : January 17, 2026

Authors Notification : February 10, 2026

Registration & Camera-Ready Paper Due : February 17, 2026

Contact Us

Here’s where you can reach us :

ccnetccnet2026.org or ccnetconfeyahoo.com