Call for Papers & Workshops - ICCFN 2026

Call for Research Papers

Submit your original research contributions to be published in Springer Nature proceedings with Gold Open Access.

Technical Research Papers

Full and short paper submissions

September 15, 2026

Scope and Topics

ICCFN 2026 invites high-quality submissions of technical papers describing original, unpublished research results in all areas of, but not limited to, Cybertechnology and Future Networks.

Main Conference Tracks
  • Track 1: 6G and Future Network
  • Track 2: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Sensitive Data Management
  • Track 3: Federated Resource Management
  • Track 4: Business, Innovation, and Cybertechnology Entrepreneurship
  • Track 5: AI/Machine-Learning
  • Track 6: Quantum Computing and Quantum Communication
  • Track 7: Natural Language Processing
  • Track 8: Multimedia, Computer Vision, and Image Processing
  • Track 9: Mobile Systems and Distributed Computing
Paper Categories
Full Papers

12-15 pages

Original completed research
Short Papers

4-6 pages

Work-in-progress, vision papers
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Important: All submissions must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Submission Process

1
Prepare Manuscript

Use Springer conference template

Download Templates
2
Submit Online

Use our submission system, PDF format only

3
Review Process

Double-blind peer review, 4-6 weeks

4
Camera Ready

Incorporate review comments

Key Dates

Workshop / Hackathon Proposal Deadline

August 1, 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

September 15, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

September 20, 2026

Early-Bird Registration Deadline

October 1, 2026

Camera-Ready & Registration Deadline

October 15, 2026

Conference Dates

November 25–26, 2026

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Call for Workshops

Organize and lead specialized workshops at ICCFN 2026.

Workshop Proposals

Half-day and full-day workshops

August 1, 2026

Workshop Topics

We invite proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with ICCFN 2026. Workshops should focus on emerging topics and specialized research areas.

Suggested Topics
  • 6G Testbeds and Experiments
  • Quantum Network Security
  • AI for Network Optimization
  • Edge Computing Challenges
  • Federated Learning Systems
Workshop Format
  • Half-day (3 hours)
  • Full-day (6 hours)
  • Hybrid participation
  • Hands-on sessions
  • Panel discussions
Proposal Requirements
  • Workshop title and abstract (300 words)
  • Organizers' biography and expertise
  • Expected number of participants
  • Technical requirements
  • Preliminary list of invited speakers
  • Previous workshop experience (if any)
Tip: Successful workshops often include hands-on sessions, demonstrations, or interactive panel discussions.

Workshop Organization

1
Submit Proposal

4-page proposal document with organizer details

2
Call for Papers

Promote your workshop and collect submissions

3
Paper Review

Review workshop papers and create final program

4
Workshop Day

Deliver workshop content and engage participants

Workshop Resources

Download templates and guidelines for workshop proposals

Additional Opportunities

Poster Sessions

Present your ongoing research and engage in discussions with conference attendees.

Work-in-progress Early-stage research
Demo Sessions

Showcase your prototypes, systems, and applications to a technical audience.

Live demonstrations Prototypes
Tutorials

Share your expertise through educational sessions and hands-on tutorials.

Educational Hands-on

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