[hpc-announce] [NetSoft 2026] Call for Demos and Posters

Fri Mar 27 03:53:44 CDT 2026

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*                  CALL FOR DEMOS & POSTERS PAPERS                      *
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*    12th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization        *
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*              29 June - 3 July 2026 // Berlin, Germany                  *
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IEEE NetSoft 2026, the International Conference on Network Softwarization,
invites submission of technical demonstration & poster papers that exhibit
innovative and original research.
Network Softwarization  refers  to the  transition of  traditional network
infrastructure and functionalities provided  via hardware appliances deve-
loped by equipment and service vendors, to new ones that have been propel-
led over the recent years by the maturity  of widespread technologies such
as network function virtualization, software-defined networking,  and ser-
vice function chaining. In particular, the ability to program, manage, and
operate network and service infrastructures  more freely makes it possible
to reinvent network & cloud architectures,  customize services, accelerate
service deployment, and facilitate  greater operational efficiencies  with
guarantees.
NetSoft 2026 will highlight the theme “Autonomous and Reliable Softwarized
Networks in the Age of Distributed Intelligence”, covering topics provided
at: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://netsoft2026.ieee-netsoft.org/topics-interest-0__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!cp2jhPzJor7gzU59HdOgnjBW-fD93USotI5my2KFQDdauO20euP7tnnNl2lZpDLQ2n-qBAW_OGULl1vEwWvDri6BcQLtXVMyW4E$ .

***DEMO PAPER SUBMISSION***
Prospective contributors are invited to submit a demo proposal in the form
of a 3-page paper, including a demo system  illustration.  All submissions
must be written in English and use the standard IEEE two-column conference
template. Besides the technical approach and methodology, the proposal has
to describe what the NetSoft audience will experience during the demo pre-
sentation.  The proposal should  provide the  demo background  and further
focus on the  demo settings and the application, possibly with visual out-
comes to illustrate the scope of the demo.
Demonstration proposals  must be electronically submitted as PDF files via
EDAS by selecting the Demo Paper Track option.
The proposal may be complemented with additional documents like PowerPoint
slides that clarify the demonstration,  and the list of technical require-
ments for the demonstration  (power outlet, space, etc.).  These documents
must be uploaded  directly in EDAS in the “Additional Demo Material” field
with a ZIP or a PDF file.
Submission link: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34542&track=134225__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!cp2jhPzJor7gzU59HdOgnjBW-fD93USotI5my2KFQDdauO20euP7tnnNl2lZpDLQ2n-qBAW_OGULl1vEwWvDri6BcQLtKZaZmZw$ 
The demo proposals  will be reviewed and eventually approved  based on the
following criteria:
   * Adherence to the NetSoft scope
   * Significance and merit of the research contribution
   * Potential impact on the research and engineering field and beyond
   * Quality and detail of the proposed implementation
   * Presentation quality
Accepted demo papers will be included in the NetSoft 2026 Proceedings.
A best demo will  be selected based on the above criteria and announced at
the end of the conference with the NetSoft 2026 Best Demo Award.
At least one author of  each accepted demo proposal must  register for the
NetSoft 2026  main conference and  present the demo at the  scheduled demo
session(s).
***POSTER PAPER SUBMISSION***
Prospective authors are expected to submit high-quality original extended
abstracts (max 3 pages, including references)  for poster presentation at
the conference and publication  in the IEEE NetSoft 2026 Proceedings. All
submissions should be  written in English and  must use the standard IEEE
two-column conference template.
Extended abstracts should include author names and affiliations after the
title,  as provided in the IEEE template and, when accepted, they will be
included in  the proceedings and presented as poster presentations during
the conference.
Poster Papers  must be electronically submitted as PDF files  via EDAS by
selecting the Poster Paper Track option.
Submission link: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34542&track=134227__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!cp2jhPzJor7gzU59HdOgnjBW-fD93USotI5my2KFQDdauO20euP7tnnNl2lZpDLQ2n-qBAW_OGULl1vEwWvDri6BcQLtX_Le4dE$ 
Accepted poster papers will be included in the NetSoft 2026 Proceedings.
***QUESTIONS***
Should you have any question,  feel free to contact the Demo & Poster Co-
Chairs:
  * Sándor Laki, lakis at inf.elte.hu<mailto:lakis at inf.elte.hu>
  * Danny Lachos, dlachos at benocs.com<mailto:dlachos at benocs.com>.
Important:  NetSoft 2026 is enforcing  a strict publication  and no-show
policy as  stated by IEEE. By submitting a contribution,  you agree with
the terms of the publication nd no-show policy.

***IMPORTANT DATES***
   * Paper Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026
   * Notification of Acceptance: April 27, 2026
   * Camera Ready: May 4, 2026

***CONFERENCE WEBSITE***
https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://netsoft2026.ieee-netsoft.org/__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!cp2jhPzJor7gzU59HdOgnjBW-fD93USotI5my2KFQDdauO20euP7tnnNl2lZpDLQ2n-qBAW_OGULl1vEwWvDri6BcQLtaR4auAE$ 

***DEMOS AND POSTERS CO-CHAIRS***
   * Sándor Laki, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
   * Danny Lachos, BENOCS, Germany

***GENERAL CO-CHAIRS***
   * Prosper Chemouil, Cnam, France
   * Stefan Schmid, Technical University of Berlin, Germany

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José Santos

Postdoctoral Researcher (FWO fellow)
Ghent University – imec
IDLab, Department of Information Technology
Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 126, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium

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