Full Name: 2026 the 18th International Conference on Communication Software and Networks (ICCSN 2026)

Abbreviation: ICCSN 2026

Place: Shenzhen, China  

Date: July 24-26, 2026

Website: http://www.iccsn.org/

Sponsored by:  Southern University of Science and Technology

Co-sponsored by: University of Paris Est Créteil, Ocean University of China, and National Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Space Security

Supported by: Northeastern University, Chongqing University, Ningbo University, and DCN

CALL FOR PAPERS:

Track 1: Next Generation Communication And Networking

Networking for Cloud and Fog computing

Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)

Data center network architectures and performance

Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

NFV Management and Orchestration

Information Centric Networking (ICN)/ Named Data Networking (NDN)

Internet of Things (IoT), M2M, D2D, MTC

Content-centric networking: caching, naming, distribution, load balancing, resiliency,

Traffic engineering, congestion control

Future Internet and next-generation networking architectures

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Track 2: Communication Networks And Systems

Networking: Future Internet/Future Networks 

QoS/QoE and Resource Management 

Optical Networks 

Wireless, Mobile, Adhoc and Sensor Networks 

Ubiquitous Networks 

Network Security 

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Track 3: Signal Processing And Applications 

Signal, Image, Audio, Video Processing, Analysis and Applications 

Pattern Recognition 

Biomedical Signal Processing and Analysis 

Signal Filtering, Detection and Estimation 

Statistical Signal Processing and Modeling 

Ambient Intelligence 

Computer Vision and Audition

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Track 4: Optical Communications And Networking 

Design and Management of Optical Networks 

Optical Networks Performance Modeling 

Optical Networks Control and Management 

Optical Modulation and Signal Processing 

Reliable Optical Networks 

Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) 

New Architectures for Optical Routers and Switches 

New Optical Fiber Technologies 

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Track 5: Microwave Engineering

Microwave Devices/Components Design and Techniques 

Passive, Active Devices 

MEMS 

Integration Techniques 

Nano-Scale Devices 

Millimeter-Wave and THz Components etc. 

Antenna Design and Applications 

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Track 6: Marine Communications And Networking

Underwater Acoustic Communications

Focus: Signal processing, modulation techniques, channel modeling, and performance optimization in underwater acoustic networks.

Marine IoT and Sensor Networks

Focus: Smart buoys, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), ocean monitoring systems, and distributed sensing technologies.

Satellite & Hybrid Marine Networks

Focus: Integration of satellite, RF, and acoustic communications for seamless maritime connectivity.

AI & Machine Learning for Marine Networks

Focus: AI-driven routing, adaptive signal processing, and predictive maintenance in marine communication systems.

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Track 7: Other Related Topics

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For details about topics, please visit at http://www.iccsn.org/cfp.html

PUBLICATION:

Conference Proceedings:

Submitted papers will be strictly reviewed by the technical program committee. Accepted papers after successful registration and presentation will be included in Conference Proceedings, and submitted to be indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus. The authors of the papers will be invited to participate in ICCSN to display their research results.

Selected papers will be recommended to the following journals after extension:

Digital Communications and Networks (ISSN：2352-8648)

The journal is indexed by DOAJ, Scopus, SCI, EI, CSCD.

Impact Factor: 7.5, Q1 

CiteScore: 12.5, Q1

Journal of Communications (JCM, ISSN: 1796-2021 (Online); 2374-4367 (Print))

Indexed by Scopus; DBLP; CrossRef, EBSCO, Google Scholar; CNKI, etc. 

Journal of Electronics & Information Technology (JEIT, ISSN 1009-5896, CN 11-4494/TN, Chinese)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, Scopus Database, Chinese Science Citation Database, Chinese Science and Technology Paper Citation Database, Chinese Journal Full-text Database, Chinese Digital Periodical Group, China Academic Journal Digest, etc.

ICCSN Conference has very credible publication index records:

ICCSN 2025 - ISBN: 979-8-3315-4937-4 | IEEE Xplore Online | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index

ICCSN 2024 - ISBN: 979-8-3315-0631-5 | IEEE Xplore Online | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index

ICCSN 2023 - ISBN: 979-8-3503-2935-3 | IEEE Xplore Online | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index

ICCSN 2022 - ISBN: 978-1-6654-5328-8 | IEEE Xplore Online | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index

ICCSN 2021 - ISBN: 978-1-6654-3181-1 | IEEE Xplore Online | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index

ICCSN 2020 - ISBN: 978-1-7281-9814-9 | IEEE Xplore Online | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index

......

ICCSN 2009 - ISBN: 978-0-7695-3522-7 | IEEE Xplore Online | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index

SUBMISSION:

1. Full Paper (Publication and Presentation)

2. Abstract (Presentation Only)

Official language is English in paper writing and presenting. Full paper should be at least full 4 pages and at most 10 pages under the format. Regular registration fee only covers one 5 pages paper. Additional pages will cost extra fees.

For full paper(.pdf), please upload to http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iccsn2026

For abstract, please send it to iccsn_conference@163.com

More details about submission, please visit at http://www.iccsn.org/guide.html

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE：

July 24, 2026---Sign-in and Collect Conference Materials

July 25, 2026---(Morning)----Opening Remarks & Keynote Speeches

                         (Afternoon)----Parallel Sessions

July 26, 2026----Parallel Sessions