[hpc-announce] [CFP] IEEE FINE 2026 at Osaka Japan – International Conference on Future and Intelligent Networking

[Zhengxin Yu]

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*International Conference on Future and Intelligent Networking (**IEEE **FINE
2026), **August 26-28, 2026 · Osaka, Japan*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69do0ri4DPw$ 

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*Submission Deadline:* May 27, 2026 (FIRM)

*Submission Link:* https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ieeefine2026__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69droiwn46Q$ 



IEEE FINE 2026 aims at bringing together interested parties (universities,
research centers, industries and stakeholders) from around the world
working in the fields of future and intelligent networking to exchange
opinions, discuss brand-new ideas, developing innovative and emerging

solutions, and establishing new collaborations.



Future Networks, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 6G are three of the most
rapidly evolving fields of technology, which develop independently yet
integrated with one another. The FINE represents the emerging networking
technologies, integration of AI technologies into network systems, and
supporting network technologies for future mobile communications. The
conference will focus on the areas in the following tracks:



*Track 1: Future Mobile and Wireless Networks (6G, NTN, Extreme Network,
Wi-Fi 8+)*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track1.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69drgtanTjQ$ 

Architectures, protocols, and technologies for next-generation mobile and
wireless systems. Topics include 6G visions, satellite constellations,
HAPS, UAV networks, maritime communications, and integrated
space–air–ground–sea networks; advanced Wi-Fi, spectrum innovation, massive
MIMO, and ultra-reliable low-latency wireless access.

*Track Chairs:*

Frank Fitzek, TU Dresden, Germany

Imran Shafique Ansari, University of Glasgow, U.K.

Raffaele Bruno, CNR, Italy

Gianluca Rizzo, Universita' di Torino, Italy



*Track 2: Open and Intelligent RAN (Open-RAN, vRAN, AI-RAN)*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track2.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69dqCuQD1cA$ 

Focuses on open, virtualized, and intelligent radio access networks. Topics
include RAN disaggregation, Open-RAN interfaces, AI-native RAN Intelligent
controlers, interoperability, and performance optimization.

*Track Chairs:*

Paolo Bellavista, University of Bologna, Italy

Rasheed Hussain, University of Bristol, U.K.

Fatemeh Afghah, Clemson University, USA



*Track 3: Network Softwarization and Programmable Infrastructure*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track3.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69doCSzBCwQ$ 

Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Software-Defined Networking (SDN),
programmable data planes, network slicing, and cloud-native network
functions. Focus on flexible, software-defined and service-oriented
networking.

*Track Chairs:*

Dimitrios Pezaros, University of Glasgow, U.K.

Ricard Vilalta, CTTC, Spain



*Track 4: AI for Network Design, Control, and Operations*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track4.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69dr7hC5SmA$ 

AI and machine learning techniques applied to network optimization and
automation. Topics include routing, congestion control, admission policies,
resource management, self-driving networks, and closed-loop operations.

*Track Chairs:*

Rodolfo Coutinho, Concordia University, Canada

Alessio Sacco, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Jérémie Leguay, Nokia Bell Labs, France



*Track 5: Network Automation, Analytics, and Management*

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Covers network signaling, monitoring, telemetry, observability, analytics,
digital twins, and zero-touch operations. Emphasis on operational
intelligence and lifecycle automation.

*Track Chairs:*

Engin Zeydan, CTTC, Spain

Leonardo Maccari         , Ca' Foscari university of Venice, Italy

Muge Sayit, University of Essex, U.K.



*Track 6: Internet of AI Agents, Embodied AI Networks, and Network for AI*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track6.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69dpK0kXbQQ$ 

Networking foundations for agentic, embodied AI systems and Network
architectures and protocols supporting AI workloads. Topics include
Internet of AI Agents, multi-agent coordination, embodied AI communication,
swarm systems, robot networks, digital–physical interaction, and
agent-centric networking architectures; data center networks, CDN and
Network Cache Allocation Schemes, AI fabrics, distributed
training/inference, RDMA, in-network computing, and scalable interconnects.

*Track Chairs:*

Stefano Salsano, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
<stefano.salsano at uniroma2.it>

Zhiqing Tang, Beijing Normal University, China

Nirmala Shenoy, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA



*Track 7: Semantic Communications, Immersive and Tactile Networking*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track7.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69dphiW0BmQ$ 

Goal-oriented and semantic-aware communications, AI-native protocol design,
foundation models for networks, and post-Shannon communication
paradigms. Networking
support for immersive and interactive applications such as XR, metaverse,
tactile Internet, and content-centric networking.

*Track Chairs:*

Zhiyi Tian, Southeast University, China

Nikolaos Pappas, Linköping University, Sweden



*Track 8: Cloud–Edge–**Device** Computing and Network–Compute Co-Design*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track8.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69dpbgQybVw$ 

Integrated networking and computing across cloud, edge, and device. Topics
include orchestration, service placement, latency-aware networking, and
compute–network co-optimization.

*Track Chairs:*

Moez Esseghir, University of Technology of Troyes, France

Virginia Pilloni, University of Cagliari, Italy

Huijun Tang, Durham University, U.K.



*Track 9: IoT, Vehicular, and Industrial Networking Systems*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track9.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69dqfKXBWvg$ 

Covers networking for cyber-physical systems, including IoT, V2X,
autonomous systems, intelligent transportation systems, industrial networks
and Internet of sounds. Emphasis on scalability, determinism, reliability,
and real-time communication.

*Track Chairs:*

Theofanis Raptis, National Research Council (CNR), Italy

Wanqing Tu, Durham University, U.K.

Jose Neuman De Souze, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil

Rahim Kacimi, Université de Toulouse, France



*Track 10: Security, Trust, Privacy, and Network Resilience*

https://urldefense.us/v3/__http://www.icfine.org/2026/track10.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ZNhSRFq73eowQowQ0GQinum_-kOHVRRihO0QAgcMASJQ6-xdcwqJ1KM64JsiwCot7XwVqCZDlu6IJjpeT0whLLR69dpFzMdERw$ 

Covers security architectures, zero-trust networking, privacy-preserving
communication, blockchain and distributed ledgers, and resilience against
failures and attacks.

*Track Chairs:*

Zheng Yan, Xidian University, China

Kuan-Ching Li, Providence University, Taiwan

Kapal Dev, Munster Technological University Ireland, Ireland

Junaid Farooq, University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA



*Special Track: Communication Standardizations*

Track Chair:

Periklis Chatzimisios, International Hellenic University, Greece and
University of New Mexico, USA



*Best Paper Award and Journal Special Issues *

Three accepted papers will be selected for best paper awards. Selected
papers will be recommended to Digital Communications and Networks (IF: 7.5)
for potential fast-track publications.



*Important Dates:*

Paper Submission Due: March 30, 2026

Author Notification: June 30, 2026

Camera-Ready Due: July 26, 2026

Conference Date: August 26-28, 2026



*Regular Paper Submission Guidelines:*

FINE 2026 invites submission of manuscripts with original research results
that have not been previously published, or are not currently under review
by another conference or journal. Manuscripts must adhere to the IEEE
Computer Society Proceedings Format (double column, 10pt font, letter
paper) and be submitted in the PDF format. Submitted manuscripts for review
should not exceed 8 pages. Upon acceptance, the camera-ready paper may
extend up to 10 pages, subject to an additional fee per extra page The
reviewing process will be double-blind, and submissions shall not reveal
authors' names, affiliations, and avoid obvious self-references.
Manuscripts should be submitted to one of the research tracks. Submissions
that do not comply with these guidelines will be rejected without
consideration of their merits. Accepted and presented papers will be
published in the FINE 2026 Conference Proceedings and be included in IEEE
Xplore.



*General Chairs:*

Shiwen Mao, Auburn University, USA

Matti Latva-aho, University of Oulu, Finland



*TPC Chairs:*

Ruidong Li, Kanazawa University, Japan

Kaushik Chowdhury, Univ. of Texas at Austin, USA



*Keynote Chair:*

Chonggang Wang, Interdigital, USA



*Panel Chair:*

Reza Malekian, Malmö University, Sweden



*Standardization Chair:*

Periklis Chatzimisios, International Hellenic University, Greece and
University of New Mexico, USA



*Workshop Chairs:*

JaeSeung Song, Sejong University, South Korea

Yulei Wu, University of Bristol, UK



*Poster Chairs:*

Chuan Foh, University of Surrey, U.K.

Wenjia Li, New York Institute of Technology, USA



*Publicity Chairs:*

Zhengxin Yu, Lancaster University, U.K.

Mostafa Fouda, Idaho State University, ID, USA

Yuchao Zhang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT),
China

Keshav Sood, Deakin University, Australia



*Publication Chairs:*

Yinfeng Cao, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HongKong



*Web Chair:*

Haihan Nan, Virginia Tech, USA



*Steering Committee:*

Reza Malekian, Malmö University, Sweden

Falko Dressler, TU Berlin, Germany

Shiwen Mao, Auburn University, USA

JaeSeung Song, Sejong University, South Korea

Qun Li, William & Mary, USA

Paolo Bellavista, University of Bologna, Italy

Chonggang Wang, Interdigital, USA (Co-Chair)

Ruidong Li, Kanazawa University, Japan (Co-Chair)