[CFP] IEEE FINE 2026@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
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Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026 (FIRM)
Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ieeefine2026
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+)
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track1.php
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)
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track2.php
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
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track3.php
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
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track4.php
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
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track5.php
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
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track6.php
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
Zhiqing Tang, Beijing Normal University, China
Nirmala Shenoy, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
Track 7: Semantic Communications, Immersive and Tactile Networking
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track7.php
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
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track8.php
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
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track9.php
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
http://www.icfine.org/2026/track10.php
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)