Third International Workshop on Integrated Wireless Networking and Computing 2026 (IWNC'26) Joint with the 22nd International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM 2026) Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), Spain // 26 - 30 October, 2026 https://sites.google.com/view/iwnc-2026/ CALL FOR PAPERS The Third International Workshop on Integrated Wireless Networking and Computing 2026 (IWNC'26) invites high-quality submissions of papers describing original and unpublished research results regarding the use of intelligent computing capabilities at the edge or within the network. TOPICS OF INTEREST Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: · AI/ML-driven optimization in wireless systems · Management and orchestration architectures and techniques for next-gen networks · Orchestration solutions for control plane, core, and RAN · Joint design of communication and computation functions · Programmable wireless networks and smart NICs · In-Network Computing architectures and applications · Cross-layer and cross-domain design approaches · Early-stage research ideas and system prototypes on Integrated Wireless Networking and Computing · Testbeds, emulators, and benchmarking for wireless networks · Wireless networks for AI applications · AI and ML in Edge Computing · Advancements in wireless networks for Federated Learning · Resilience, scalability, and adaptability of next-gen networks · Cybersecurity Challenges in Integrated Wireless Networking and Computing · Security and Privacy in Wireless Networks · Energy-aware and Sustainable Wireless Networks · O-RAN and MEC solutions · O-RAN orchestration and management SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Submitted manuscripts should use IEEE 2-column conference style and are limited to 6 pages (including references). All papers accepted by a workshop will be published in the CNSM 2026 Proceedings and will be sent for inclusion in the IEEE eXplore digital library. The submission and revision process will be managed through the EDAS system (submission link: https://edas.info/N35574). IMPORTANT DATES · Workshop papers submission deadline: August 14, 2026 · Notification of acceptance: September 11, 2026 · Camera ready deadline: September 18, 2026 · Workshop: October 30, 2026 We look forward to your valuable contributions and hope to see you at the workshop. Best regards, Stefania Zinno and Giovanni Stanco Third International Workshop on Integrated Wireless Networking and Computing 2026 (IWNC'26)