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CfP - IEEE MNC Special Session on AI-Native and Data-Driven Management for Next-Generation Networks
by GIOVANNI STANCO 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

================================================================================ CALL FOR PAPERS Special Session: AI-Native and Data-Driven Management for Next-Generation Networks Part of the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Measurement in Networking and Communications Napoli, Italy - July 13-16, 2026 https://mnc2026.ieee-ims.org/program/special-sessions#session-1-1 ================================================================================ We invite the submission of original research contributions to the Special Session on AI-Native and Data-Driven Management for Next-Generation Networks, organized within the framework of the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Measurement in Networking and Communications, held in Napoli, Italy, July 13-16, 2026. AI-Native and Data-Driven Management is important and promising for Measurement in Networking since it will enable automatic optimization and network management. Over the years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become increasingly pervasive in networking and communications, playing a key role in the development, deployment, and management of next-generation networks. Current research trends show how AI can enhance 5G networks at at the RAN, Edge, and Core layers, using measured data coming from multiple entities. While AI adoption in 5G has been an evolving process, 6G is envisioned as truly AI-native. The next generation of mobile networks will embed "connected intelligence" throughout its architecture, leveraging AI for network design, optimization, and autonomous operation. In 6G, AI will not only enhance network performance but also enable and support AI-driven services running seamlessly across the entire network from the user equipment to the network core. Through this AI-native framework, the network will be capable of analyzing real-time data to jointly orchestrate functions such as scheduling, network slicing, and strategic planning. AI technologies in fact, expand new potential in the optimization of the full end-to-end chain of the physical layer, from the transmitter to the receiver, enabling self-optimization by combining advanced sensing and data collection also introducing the capability to consider network metrics, such as current spectrum, power conditions, and number of connections, evolving because of signal reflections off buildings and weather patterns for constant re-optimization. Monitoring of real-time environmental and contextual data is a promising enabler for ML-based air interface optimization, leading to more efficient spectrum use and reduced latency. Not only, nowadays, AI is now further enhanced and made more interpretable through XAI methodologies, which allow us to better understand how the algorithms operate and which features are most relevant for predictions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Measurements for 6G, beyond-5G, and next-generation communications * Trustworthy AI and explainable measurement approaches * AI/ML-driven network measurement and diagnostics * Software-defined and virtualized network measurement * Big Data analytics for network traffic, QoS, and QoE evaluation * Security, privacy, and reliability network measurements in 5G and 6G ***Timeline*** Paper registration: April 6, 2026 Initial manuscript deadline: April 6, 2026 ***Manuscript submission information*** Authors are invited to submit a Full Paper (4-6 pages) reporting original research of a theoretical or applied nature using the online submission system, EDAS. EDAS Submission Link: https://edas.info/N34568 Further information available: https://mnc2026.ieee-ims.org/author-information ***Special Session Chairs*** Prof. Giovanni Stanco University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: giovanni.stanco(a)unina.it<mailto:giovanni.stanco@unina.it> Prof. Stefania Zinno University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: stefania.zinno(a)unina.it<mailto:stefania.zinno@unina.it>

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OARC 46 Call for Contribution (Adjacent to - RIPE 92)
by Sommese, Raffaele (UT-EEMCS) 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

This workshop will be a hybrid event. Date - 16-17 May 2026 Location - Edinburgh, Scotland Times - approximately 09:00-16:00 UTC (Local time BST is UTC +1 ) Adjacent to - RIPE 92 (18 - 22 May 2026, https://ripe92.ripe.net/) Deadline for Submissions - 2026-03-06 23:59 UTC https://indico.dns-oarc.net/event/56/abstracts/ All DNS-related subjects and discussion topics are welcome although we're particularly keen to hear more about operational and security related experiences, best practices and practical advice; both for newcomers to the DNS arena and those who have been around for longer who want to learn more about new features and opportunities to improve resilience, security and privacy. (These topics we think will complement the usual high-quality data-based research submissions we always hope to receive!) If you have something interesting to share with the community that lies outside of the focus above, please don't be put off - if it's good, we'll be happy to include it. If you'd like to offer a talk, but are not quite sure what to pick, here's a non-exhaustive list of ideas: 1. Operations & Deployment Configuration management, deployment processes, and interoperability experiences. Tools, tips, and making effective use of DNS software features. 2. Performance, Resilience & Scaling Provisioning, load-balancing, and planning for resilience. DNS performance management, efficiency improvements, and metrics. Monitoring infrastructure: log pipelines, analytics, and anomaly detection. 3. Security, Privacy & Policy DoS attacks, DNS abuse, DNSSEC signing and validation. Privacy considerations, for example: encrypted transport, qname minimization, data anonymization. Relevant global and regional policies, legislation, and compliance. 4. Research & Innovation Data-driven testing, measurement, and analysis. New protocols, protocol extensions, and next-generation namespace management. 5. Lessons & Learnings Outage experiences, recovery stories, and cautionary tales For further details please see https://www.dns-oarc.net/oarc46 Raffaele Sommese, for the DNS-OARC Programme Committee

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Final reminder: RIPE 92 RACI Call for applications closes on Monday, Feb 23
by Jelena Cosic 19 Feb '26

19 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, Just a quick reminder that the RACI call for applications to attend the RIPE 92 Meeting in Edinburgh is closing soon. If you're a researcher or academic working in networking, security, Internet measurements, or related areas, this is a great opportunity to present your work to a leading technical community. Selected applicants will receive full support for travel and accommodation. *Application deadline: 23 February 2026* To apply, simply submit a short abstract and draft slides via: https://www.ripe.net/raci Feel free to pass this on to colleagues, students, or collaborators who might be interested. And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Kind regards, Jelena

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Help Us Improve the IPv6 Hitlist Service – Quick Survey (5 min)
by Oliver Gasser 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Hey everyone! 👋 We're looking to improve the IPv6 Hitlist Service [1] and would love your input. If you're doing any sorts of IPv6 measurements, please consider taking our short survey — it only takes about 5 minutes and will directly shape how we develop the service going forward. 👉 https://forms.gle/SJ42dfswTEtqfjvR8 👈 Thanks in advance for your help! 🙏 Cheers, Oliver [1] https://ipv6hitlist.github.io/

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CfP - Elsevier COMCOM - Special Issue on Intelligence and Service Orchestration in Next-Generation Mobile Networks
by GIOVANNI STANCO 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

================================================================================ DEADLINE APPROACHING – Final Manuscript Submission Deadline 28/02/2026 CALL FOR PAPERS Elsevier Computer Communications Special Issue “Intelligence and Service Orchestration in Next-Generation Mobile Networks” https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/327227/intelligence-and-service… ================================================================================ Mobile communication and computing infrastructures are undergoing a profound transformation, moving toward highly dynamic, service-centric ecosystems. Fundamental to this evolution is a novel paradigm for the infrastructure and service management for 5G-and-beyond networks. Indeed, the architectural paradigm of 5G is shifting toward Open Radio Access Network (RAN), which introduces RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) for network overseeing and reconfiguring through Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications able to enhance the overall performance. The shift from monolithic components to virtualized functions through Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and the adoption of Software Defined Networking (SDN) allow the deployment of innovative solutions that demand flexible orchestration methods. In this context, Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) and Network and Service Orchestration (NSO) play a crucial role by enabling real-time automation and optimization across highly dynamic and heterogeneous network environments, whilst integrating radio, transport, and core domains under a single control plane. These solutions are apt to tackle key challenges including service provisioning, resource allocation, power consumption, and quality of service. Central to this scenario is the role of AI, which enables closed-loop network automation and control, predictive management, automated fault detection, and intent-based service delivery. As such, network intelligence is essential for resilient, scalable, and adaptive orchestration techniques capable of meeting the stringent latency, reliability, and performance requirements of future mobile networks. This Special Issue aims to collect innovations proposed by the research community in the field of Intelligence and Service Orchestration in next-gen mobile networks. These topics and challenges have recently been investigated by researchers, telco stakeholders, government agencies, and international organizations (e.g. NextGenerationEU, CAMARA). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Management and orchestration architectures and techniques for next-gen networks * Automation, coordination, management and optimization of network resources and services * Placement and resource allocation for VNFs * Resource monitoring and service analytics * Orchestration solutions for control plane, core, and RAN * Orchestration in Transport and Multi-Domain Networks * Enabling technologies for network orchestration * AI-based network orchestration * Closed-loop automation engines in NSO * Zero-Touch and intent-driven Open RAN orchestration, optimization, control, and management * QoS in network orchestration * NSO for sustainability * Resilience, scalability, and adaptability of next-gen networks * Industry-supported efforts for network optimization * Integrated Sensing and Communications * Privacy in orchestration frameworks * Energy-aware and Sustainable Network Management * Testbeds, emulators and benchmarking for orchestration solutions ***Manuscript submission information*** The journal's submission platform (Editorial Manager®) will be open for submissions to this Special Issue from October 26, 2025. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript and select the article type of “VSI: Intelligent Orchestration in Next-Generation Networks” when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computer-communications The impact of SI contributions should be clearly demonstrated in the context of the theme of the special issue. Papers that do not directly address this theme are considered out of scope and are subject to immediate rejection. ***Timeline*** Submission Open Date 26/10/2025 Final Manuscript Submission Deadline 28/02/2026 Editorial Acceptance Deadline 15/09/2026 ***Guest editors*** Prof. Abderrahim Benslimane University of Avignon, France Email: abderrahim.benslimane(a)univ-avignon.fr<mailto:abderrahim.benslimane@univ-avignon.fr> Prof. Cristiano Bonato Both University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil Email: cbboth(a)unisinos.br<mailto:cbboth@unisinos.br> Prof. Giang T. Nguyen Dresden University of Technology, Germany Email: giang.nguyen(a)tu-dresden.de<mailto:giang.nguyen@tu-dresden.de> Prof. Giovanni Stanco University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: giovanni.stanco(a)unina.it<mailto:giovanni.stanco@unina.it> Prof. Stefania Zinno University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: stefania.zinno(a)unina.it<mailto:stefania.zinno@unina.it>

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SEE 14: RACI deadline extended to January 19, 2026
by Jelena Cosic 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

Dear colleagues, We’re pleased to inform you that, due to some additional flexibility, we’ve extended the RACI Call for Applications to attend SEE 14 in Belgrade to *January 19, 2026*. This extension offers additional time for those interested in presenting their work in networking, security, or related fields to the technical community, with full travel and accommodation covered. Please note that this extension is an adjustment for this round of applications only. *How to Apply:* Submit a short abstract and draft slides via https://www.ripe.net/raci. Feel free to share this update, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Kind regards, Jelena

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CfP - Elsevier COMCOM - Special Issue on Intelligence and Service Orchestration in Next-Generation Mobile Networks
by GIOVANNI STANCO 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

================================================================================ CALL FOR PAPERS Elsevier Computer Communications Special Issue "Intelligence and Service Orchestration in Next-Generation Mobile Networks" https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/327227/intelligence-and-service… ================================================================================ Mobile communication and computing infrastructures are undergoing a profound transformation, moving toward highly dynamic, service-centric ecosystems. Fundamental to this evolution is a novel paradigm for the infrastructure and service management for 5G-and-beyond networks. Indeed, the architectural paradigm of 5G is shifting toward Open Radio Access Network (RAN), which introduces RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) for network overseeing and reconfiguring through Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications able to enhance the overall performance. The shift from monolithic components to virtualized functions through Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and the adoption of Software Defined Networking (SDN) allow the deployment of innovative solutions that demand flexible orchestration methods. In this context, Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) and Network and Service Orchestration (NSO) play a crucial role by enabling real-time automation and optimization across highly dynamic and heterogeneous network environments, whilst integrating radio, transport, and core domains under a single control plane. These solutions are apt to tackle key challenges including service provisioning, resource allocation, power consumption, and quality of service. Central to this scenario is the role of AI, which enables closed-loop network automation and control, predictive management, automated fault detection, and intent-based service delivery. As such, network intelligence is essential for resilient, scalable, and adaptive orchestration techniques capable of meeting the stringent latency, reliability, and performance requirements of future mobile networks. This Special Issue aims to collect innovations proposed by the research community in the field of Intelligence and Service Orchestration in next-gen mobile networks. These topics and challenges have recently been investigated by researchers, telco stakeholders, government agencies, and international organizations (e.g. NextGenerationEU, CAMARA). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Management and orchestration architectures and techniques for next-gen networks * Automation, coordination, management and optimization of network resources and services * Placement and resource allocation for VNFs * Resource monitoring and service analytics * Orchestration solutions for control plane, core, and RAN * Orchestration in Transport and Multi-Domain Networks * Enabling technologies for network orchestration * AI-based network orchestration * Closed-loop automation engines in NSO * Zero-Touch and intent-driven Open RAN orchestration, optimization, control, and management * QoS in network orchestration * NSO for sustainability * Resilience, scalability, and adaptability of next-gen networks * Industry-supported efforts for network optimization * Integrated Sensing and Communications * Privacy in orchestration frameworks * Energy-aware and Sustainable Network Management * Testbeds, emulators and benchmarking for orchestration solutions ***Manuscript submission information*** The journal's submission platform (Editorial Manager??) will be open for submissions to this Special Issue from October 26, 2025. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript and select the article type of "VSI: Intelligent Orchestration in Next-Generation Networks" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computer-communications The impact of SI contributions should be clearly demonstrated in the context of the theme of the special issue. Papers that do not directly address this theme are considered out of scope and are subject to immediate rejection. ***Timeline*** Submission Open Date 26/10/2025 Final Manuscript Submission Deadline 28/02/2026 Editorial Acceptance Deadline 15/09/2026 ***Guest editors*** Prof. Abderrahim Benslimane University of Avignon, France Email: abderrahim.benslimane(a)univ-avignon.fr<mailto:abderrahim.benslimane@univ-avignon.fr> Prof. Cristiano Bonato Both University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil Email: cbboth(a)unisinos.br<mailto:cbboth@unisinos.br> Prof. Giang T. Nguyen Dresden University of Technology, Germany Email: giang.nguyen(a)tu-dresden.de<mailto:giang.nguyen@tu-dresden.de> Prof. Giovanni Stanco University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: giovanni.stanco(a)unina.it<mailto:giovanni.stanco@unina.it> Prof. Stefania Zinno University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: stefania.zinno(a)unina.it<mailto:stefania.zinno@unina.it>

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CfP - Elsevier COMCOM - Special Issue on Intelligence and Service Orchestration in Next-Generation Mobile Networks
by GIOVANNI STANCO 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

================================================================================ CALL FOR PAPERS Elsevier Computer Communications Special Issue “Intelligence and Service Orchestration in Next-Generation Mobile Networks” https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/327227/intelligence-and-service… ================================================================================ Mobile communication and computing infrastructures are undergoing a profound transformation, moving toward highly dynamic, service-centric ecosystems. Fundamental to this evolution is a novel paradigm for the infrastructure and service management for 5G-and-beyond networks. Indeed, the architectural paradigm of 5G is shifting toward Open Radio Access Network (RAN), which introduces RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) for network overseeing and reconfiguring through Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications able to enhance the overall performance. The shift from monolithic components to virtualized functions through Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and the adoption of Software Defined Networking (SDN) allow the deployment of innovative solutions that demand flexible orchestration methods. In this context, Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) and Network and Service Orchestration (NSO) play a crucial role by enabling real-time automation and optimization across highly dynamic and heterogeneous network environments, whilst integrating radio, transport, and core domains under a single control plane. These solutions are apt to tackle key challenges including service provisioning, resource allocation, power consumption, and quality of service. Central to this scenario is the role of AI, which enables closed-loop network automation and control, predictive management, automated fault detection, and intent-based service delivery. As such, network intelligence is essential for resilient, scalable, and adaptive orchestration techniques capable of meeting the stringent latency, reliability, and performance requirements of future mobile networks. This Special Issue aims to collect innovations proposed by the research community in the field of Intelligence and Service Orchestration in next-gen mobile networks. These topics and challenges have recently been investigated by researchers, telco stakeholders, government agencies, and international organizations (e.g. NextGenerationEU, CAMARA). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Management and orchestration architectures and techniques for next-gen networks * Automation, coordination, management and optimization of network resources and services * Placement and resource allocation for VNFs * Resource monitoring and service analytics * Orchestration solutions for control plane, core, and RAN * Orchestration in Transport and Multi-Domain Networks * Enabling technologies for network orchestration * AI-based network orchestration * Closed-loop automation engines in NSO * Zero-Touch and intent-driven Open RAN orchestration, optimization, control, and management * QoS in network orchestration * NSO for sustainability * Resilience, scalability, and adaptability of next-gen networks * Industry-supported efforts for network optimization * Integrated Sensing and Communications * Privacy in orchestration frameworks * Energy-aware and Sustainable Network Management * Testbeds, emulators and benchmarking for orchestration solutions ***Manuscript submission information*** The journal's submission platform (Editorial Manager®) will be open for submissions to this Special Issue from October 26, 2025. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript and select the article type of “VSI: Intelligent Orchestration in Next-Generation Networks” when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computer-communications The impact of SI contributions should be clearly demonstrated in the context of the theme of the special issue. Papers that do not directly address this theme are considered out of scope and are subject to immediate rejection. ***Timeline*** Submission Open Date 26/10/2025 Final Manuscript Submission Deadline 28/02/2026 Editorial Acceptance Deadline 15/09/2026 ***Guest editors*** Prof. Abderrahim Benslimane University of Avignon, France Email: abderrahim.benslimane(a)univ-avignon.fr<mailto:abderrahim.benslimane@univ-avignon.fr> Prof. Cristiano Bonato Both University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil Email: cbboth(a)unisinos.br<mailto:cbboth@unisinos.br> Prof. Giang T. Nguyen Dresden University of Technology, Germany Email: giang.nguyen(a)tu-dresden.de<mailto:giang.nguyen@tu-dresden.de> Prof. Giovanni Stanco University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: giovanni.stanco(a)unina.it<mailto:giovanni.stanco@unina.it> Prof. Stefania Zinno University of Naples Federico II, Italy Email: stefania.zinno(a)unina.it<mailto:stefania.zinno@unina.it>

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[CoNEXT 2026] Call for papers
by GIOVANNI STANCO 28 Nov '25

28 Nov '25

Dear colleagues, You are invited to submit your high-quality work to the upcoming ACM CoNEXT 2026. =========================================== December 7-11, 2026 - Utrecht, The Netherlands Conference website: https://conferences.sigcomm.org/co-next/2026/#!/home Full CFP: https://conferences.sigcomm.org/co-next/2026/#!/cfp Submission Guidelines: https://conferences.sigcomm.org/co-next/2026/#!/submission =========================================== ---------------------- Important Dates for December Submissions ---------------------- * Paper Registration: December 5th, 2025 * Paper Submission: December 12th, 2025 * Early reject notification: February, 2026 * Notification of Acceptance: March 31st, 2026 * Camera Ready for accepted papers: April 30th, 2026 * Publication of accepted papers: June 2026 issue of PACMNET For papers given the one-shot major revision option: * Major revision due: May 29th, 2026 * Paper Submission: June 5th, 2026 * Camera Ready for accepted papers: July 31st, 2026 * Publication of accepted papers: September 2026 issue of PACMNET All deadline times are at 24:00 Anywhere on Earth (AoE). --------------------- Aims and Scope --------------------- We especially encourage submissions that present novel experimentation, creative use of networking technologies, and new insights made possible using analysis. We invite submissions on a wide range of networking topics. The list of topics includes (in alphabetical order): * Content distribution and caching, e.g., CDN, peer-to-peer, overlays * Design, analysis, and evaluation of network architectures * Experience and lessons learned by deploying large-scale networked systems * Experience with applying machine learning, large language models (LLMs) and generative AI to networking problems * In-network computing, NFV, and network programmability * Innovative uses of network data beyond communication * Network measurements and modeling * Internet economics and policy * Mobile and wireless network protocols and applications * Machine learning as applied to all layers of networking * Networked applications, including XR, web, video, and online social networks * Network and systems for AI * Network aspects of datacenters, cloud computing, operating systems, virtualization * Network aspects of IoT * Network control and management, including SDN * Network, transport, and application-layer protocols * Next-generation mobile networks * Reliability and availability of networks, protocols, and applications * Reproducibility of networking research * Routing and traffic engineering * Security and privacy aspects of network applications, protocols, and systems * Sustainable (e.g., energy-efficient, carbon-efficient) computing and networking We are open to other contributions that stretch networking research outside of these topics, present new emerging computing trends, or potentially involve unfamiliar techniques. We welcome experience submissions that clearly articulate lessons learned, as well as submissions that refute prior published results. We emphasize that the focus of CoNEXT is networking and its impact on networked applications. For example, papers focusing on the wireless physical layer without considering the impact on the network (e.g., quantitative performance benefits, deployment challenges) are out of scope. Similarly, contributions that focus on improvements and applications of AI models are welcome if they present a critical and in-depth analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed solutions, with a clear take-home message from a networking perspective. Potential authors who are unsure of the scope are encouraged to contact the PC chairs before submission. -------------------------- Thank you for your consideration. ACM CoNEXT'26 Organization Committee

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[CoNEXT 2026] Call for papers
by GIOVANNI STANCO 17 Nov '25

17 Nov '25

Dear colleagues, You are invited to submit your high-quality work to the upcoming ACM CoNEXT 2026. =========================================== December 7-11, 2026 - Utrecht, The Netherlands Conference website: https://conferences.sigcomm.org/co-next/2026/#!/home Full CFP: https://conferences.sigcomm.org/co-next/2026/#!/cfp Submission Guidelines: https://conferences.sigcomm.org/co-next/2026/#!/submission =========================================== ---------------------- Important Dates for December Submissions ---------------------- * Paper Registration: December 5th, 2025 * Paper Submission: December 12th, 2025 * Early reject notification: February, 2026 * Notification of Acceptance: March 31st, 2026 * Camera Ready for accepted papers: April 30th, 2026 * Publication of accepted papers: June 2026 issue of PACMNET For papers given the one-shot major revision option: * Major revision due: May 29th, 2026 * Paper Submission: June 5th, 2026 * Camera Ready for accepted papers: July 31st, 2026 * Publication of accepted papers: September 2026 issue of PACMNET All deadline times are at 24:00 Anywhere on Earth (AoE). --------------------- Aims and Scope --------------------- We especially encourage submissions that present novel experimentation, creative use of networking technologies, and new insights made possible using analysis. We invite submissions on a wide range of networking topics. The list of topics includes (in alphabetical order): * Content distribution and caching, e.g., CDN, peer-to-peer, overlays * Design, analysis, and evaluation of network architectures * Experience and lessons learned by deploying large-scale networked systems * Experience with applying machine learning, large language models (LLMs) and generative AI to networking problems * In-network computing, NFV, and network programmability * Innovative uses of network data beyond communication * Network measurements and modeling * Internet economics and policy * Mobile and wireless network protocols and applications * Machine learning as applied to all layers of networking * Networked applications, including XR, web, video, and online social networks * Network and systems for AI * Network aspects of datacenters, cloud computing, operating systems, virtualization * Network aspects of IoT * Network control and management, including SDN * Network, transport, and application-layer protocols * Next-generation mobile networks * Reliability and availability of networks, protocols, and applications * Reproducibility of networking research * Routing and traffic engineering * Security and privacy aspects of network applications, protocols, and systems * Sustainable (e.g., energy-efficient, carbon-efficient) computing and networking We are open to other contributions that stretch networking research outside of these topics, present new emerging computing trends, or potentially involve unfamiliar techniques. We welcome experience submissions that clearly articulate lessons learned, as well as submissions that refute prior published results. We emphasize that the focus of CoNEXT is networking and its impact on networked applications. For example, papers focusing on the wireless physical layer without considering the impact on the network (e.g., quantitative performance benefits, deployment challenges) are out of scope. Similarly, contributions that focus on improvements and applications of AI models are welcome if they present a critical and in-depth analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed solutions, with a clear take-home message from a networking perspective. Potential authors who are unsure of the scope are encouraged to contact the PC chairs before submission. -------------------------- Thank you for your consideration. ACM CoNEXT'26 Organization Committee

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