Call For Papers
The 17th International Conference on COMmunication Systems and NETworkS (COMSNETS) will happen in Bengaluru, India, from January 6 - 10, 2025. As a leading forum for the global Networking and Communication Systems community, COMSNETS 2025 aims to foster groundbreaking research, facilitate the exchange of ideas between academia, government, and industry, and promote advancements in the field.
The conference will feature a dynamic and engaging technical program that includes:
- Peer-reviewed contributions alongside a selection of invited papers by thought leaders in networking and communications.
- Work-in-Progress (WIP) sessions showcasing posters and demos for interactive discussions.
- Specialized workshops and panel discussions on cutting-edge topics for an in-depth exploration of emerging trends.
- Keynotes and talks by industry and government leaders, offering insights into practical applications and future directions.
New this year—COMSNETS Ignite Bundle: Encompasses both the Entrepreneur Ignite Summit (EIS) and the comprehensive set of sessions tailored for undergraduate and graduate students, including mentoring opportunities. This integrated package is designed to facilitate a wide spectrum of engagement across the conference, connecting participants from the entrepreneurial sphere with those at various stages of their academic journey.
💡 Entrepreneur Ignite Summit (EIS): Continuing from its introduction in 2024, EIS aims to be an even more vibrant arena for connecting innovators at every stage—from seasoned to aspiring—and investors, fostering technology transfer and innovation, culminating with an EIS panel discussion to bring together technology transition enthusiasts.
🎓 Undergraduate Ignite Summit: Newly introduced this year, this summit is tailored for undergraduate students, complementing the existing fabric of graduate and mentoring sessions. This inclusion allows undergraduate students to engage directly with researchers and professionals, providing a glimpse into the research process and fostering connections that could guide their future academic and professional endeavors.
👟 COMSNETS 5K Run: This edition introduces the COMSNETS 5K Run at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park, combining exercise with networking. Kick off with coffee and finish with refreshments, all while enjoying Bengaluru’s elevated terrain. Perfect for both competitive runners and casual participants.
Visit the conference homepage for detailed information on submission guidelines, travel grants, and updates on the technical program. Join us at COMSNETS 2025 to be a part of this vibrant confluence of ideas, innovation, and inspiration in the heart of India’s tech hub.
Topics of Interest
These are broad and include the following as a general guideline, covering broad areas within computer systems, networks, security, and machine learning.
- 📡 Wireless Communications
- 5G, 6G, wireless broadband, and spectrum technologies. Including WLAN, RFID, NFC, visible light communications, cognitive radio,localization and sensing, CubeSats, and satellite networking.
- 🖥️ Data Center & Edge Computing
- Enterprise networking, data centers, edge and cloud computing integration, and multimedia networking innovations.
- 🌱 Green Networking
- Network sustainability, economics, and energy efficiency in communication networks.
- 🔬 Datasets, Benchmarks, and Testbeds
- Highlighting the foundational role of datasets, benchmarks, and testbeds in networking research for experimentation and validation.
- 🌐 Network Architecture & Operations
- Network architecture, traffic management, caching, content delivery systems, SDN/NFV, internet measurement, and web technologies.
- 🚗 Mobility & IoT
- Mobile network management, mobile sensing, vehicular networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and smart grid communications.
- 🔒 Blockchain & Security
- Network security, privacy, trusted computing, and the application of blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
- 🛠️ Semiconductors and Digital Communication
- Semiconductor advancements in inter- and intra-chip communication, peripheral interfaces (PCIe, USB, etc.), network-on-chip (NoC) systems, and other interconnect technologies.
🛠️ Experience Papers: Showcasing the construction of testbeds/platforms, lessons learned, and implications for future research.
COMSNETS invites submissions of Experience Papers that provide valuable insights derived from the operation of real-life testbeds and/or large-scale experimental platforms, pertinent to the conference’s research areas. These papers should focus on three main aspects:
- The Construction of Testbeds/Platforms: A detailed account of the design, development, and implementation processes.
- Lessons Learned: An exploration of the challenges encountered, solutions devised, and knowledge gained throughout the experimental journey.
- Implications for Further Research: Discussion on how the findings can influence future research directions and methodologies.
- Experience Papers must adhere to the same submission guidelines as research papers, including an “Experience” prefix in the title for clear differentiation.
Submissions will be judged on novelty, significance, interest, clarity, relevance, and correctness. Accepted papers will optionally be shepherded through an editorial review process by a member of the program committee. COMSNETS uses double-blind reviewing.
A high-quality paper should:
- Identify and elucidate a significant problem or challenge within its domain.
- Offer a novel and captivating solution that piques interest and sparks discussion.
- Showcase the practicality and advantages of the proposed solution through concrete evidence and real-world scenarios.
- Present well-founded conclusions that logically follow from the research findings.
- Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the paper’s contributions to the field.
- Articulate the advancements achieved beyond the existing body of work, highlighting the innovative aspects of the research.
- Ensure adherence to the specified page limit, as papers should neither be shorter nor longer than the prescribed length.
Accepted papers will generally be available online to registered attendees before the conference. If your accepted paper should not be published prior to the event, please notify [email protected]. The papers will be available online to everyone beginning on the first day of the conference.
All submissions will be treated as confidential prior to publication on the COMSNETS 2025 website; rejected submissions will be permanently treated as confidential.
Simultaneous submission of the same work to multiple venues, submission of previously published work, or plagiarism constitutes dishonesty or fraud. Prior or concurrent workshop publication does not preclude publishing a related paper in COMSNETS. Authors should email the program co-chairs, [email protected], a copy of the related workshop paper and a short explanation of the new material in the conference paper beyond that published in the workshop version.
ArXiv Policy: Prior or concurrent publication in non-peer-reviewed contexts, like arXiv.org, technical reports, talks, and social media posts, is permitted. However, your COMSNETS submission must use an anonymized name for your project or system that differs from any used in such contexts.
By submitting a paper, you agree that at least one of the authors will attend the conference to present it. If your paper is accepted and you need an invitation letter to apply for a visa to attend the conference, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible. (Visa applications can take at least 30 working days to process.) Please identify yourself as a presenter and include your mailing address in your email.
Questions? Contact your program co-chairs, [email protected], or the COMSNETS steering committee, [email protected].
✈️ Travel GrantsCOMSNETS 2025 continues its tradition of supporting the academic community by offering travel grants to international students with accepted papers, ensuring diverse and inclusive participation. These grants are aimed at facilitating broader participation by helping cover travel expenses for students to attend and present their research. For eligibility and application details, visit the conference website.
Conference Highlights
- Keynote, Invited, and Banquet Talks
- Mentoring Sessions
- Technical Papers and Poster Sessions
- COMSJOB
- Graduate Research Forum
- Panel Discussions
- Co-located Workshops
- Demos and Exhibits
- Startup Forum
Important Dates (Earlier submission is encouraged - All deadlines are firm)
Main Conference:
| Paper submission deadline | 15th of September, 2024, AoE |
| Notification of Acceptance | 5th of November, 2024, AoE |
| Camera-ready Submission | 15th of November, 2024, AoE |
HotCRP link for paper submission: TBD
- Abstract Registration: Timely registration of abstracts is mandatory, with insufficient abstracts leading to submission rejection.
- Full Paper Submission: Submissions must adhere to an 8-page limit, single-spaced, which includes figures and tables. Additional space is permitted for references.
- Submissions must be in PDF format, following the provided templates and guidelines. All papers should be submitted through the HotCRP system. Non-compliant submissions will be outright rejected.
- Supplementary Material: While authors may include supplementary material with their submissions, it is not mandatory for PC members to review it. The main submission should be comprehensive on its own.
For any queries please contact us at [email protected]
