Call For Participation

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The 18th International Conference on COMmunication Systems and NETworkS (COMSNETS) will happen in Bengaluru, India, from January 6 – 10, 2026. As a leading forum for the global Networking and Communication Systems community, COMSNETS 2026 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.

Conference Tracks & Forums:
🏭 I+ART: Industry-Academia Research Track: Bridges academia and industry to address emerging challenges in wireless communication systems and technologies.
🎓 Graduate Forum: A platform for graduate students to showcase early research and get feedback from experienced researchers.
🏛️ Undergraduate Forum: A dedicated forum recognizing the contribution of undergraduate students in the COMSNETS ecosystem.
👩‍💻 Women in Engineering: specialized sessions promoting diversity and inclusion in the field.

Visit the conference homepage for detailed information on submission guidelines, travel grants, and updates on the technical program. Join us at COMSNETS 2026 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.