Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Academic and industry conference covering next-generation networking technologies including 5G/6G, non-terrestrial networks, and quantum-safe networking
- Addresses practical challenges in network security, AI-driven network automation, and low-latency communications
- Designed for researchers, network engineers, R&D specialists, and telecommunications professionals
- Hybrid format with in-person attendance in Sydney, Australia, and online participation
- Selected papers considered for publication in academic journals
About the Conference
The 12th International Conference on Networks & Communications (NWCOM 2026) brings together academic researchers and industry practitioners to present advances in networking and communication technologies. Now in its twelfth year, the conference provides a forum for sharing original research, industrial experiences, and survey works spanning both foundational theory and real-world implementations.
The hybrid format accommodates both in-person attendees in Sydney, Australia, and remote participants. Paper presentations and invited talks form the core programme, with selected submissions considered for publication in academic journals.
Technical Focus Areas
NWCOM 2026 covers a broad spectrum of networking and communications topics, with particular emphasis on emerging architectures and operational challenges. The programme addresses 5G and 6G networks alongside non-terrestrial networking encompassing satellite, aerial, and space-based systems. IoT and cyber-physical networking feature prominently, as do edge, fog, and cloud-native networking approaches.
AI and machine learning applications in networking receive significant attention, particularly in the context of network automation and digital twins. Additional topics include big data analytics for network operations, high-speed and low-latency communications, Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 technologies, and information-centric networking paradigms.
The conference also examines software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualisation (NFV), Open RAN architectures, and P4 programmable networks. Security-focused sessions cover network security fundamentals, blockchain applications, and quantum-safe networking. Vehicular and smart mobility networks, immersive media networking, and green networking round out the technical programme.
Challenges Addressed
The conference tackles several pressing challenges facing network architects and engineers: designing scalable and secure network architectures, integrating AI and ML into network operations, managing heterogeneous and distributed network environments, ensuring low-latency and high-reliability communications, advancing network automation capabilities, and building security and resilience into modern network infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
NWCOM 2026 is designed for academic researchers, PhD students, network engineers, IT professionals, and R&D specialists working in networking and communications. Technology strategists and executives from telecommunications and IT sectors will find value in the coverage of emerging trends and autonomous networking developments. The conference suits those in roles such as network architect, systems engineer, research scientist, CTO, and product manager seeking to engage with current research and industry developments.