Call for Papers

Future and intelligent communication and networking represent a rapidly evolving field driven by the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and next-generation wireless systems like 5G and beyond. As global connectivity demands continue to grow, modern networks are becoming more autonomous, adaptive, and capable of handling massive volumes of data in real time. These intelligent systems enable innovations across various domains, including smart cities, IoT ecosystems, autonomous transportation, and cloud-edge infrastructures. The convergence of communication technologies with intelligent decision-making is transforming how networks are designed, managed, and optimized, paving the way for more efficient, secure, and scalable digital environments.

The International Conference on Future and Intelligent Communication and Networking (FICN 2026) invites researchers, academics, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research papers addressing the latest advancements in communication systems and intelligent networking technologies. FICN 2026 aims to provide a global platform for sharing innovative ideas, emerging trends, and practical solutions in the fields of next-generation communication, artificial intelligence-driven networks, and smart connectivity systems. The conference will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to foster collaboration and advance the state of the art in intelligent communication technologies. We invite the submission of original papers on all topics related to Intelligent Systems with special interest in but not limited to:

• Future and intelligent communication and networking Systems
• 5G, 6G, and Beyond Communication Systems
• Intelligent and Autonomous Networks
• AI/ML for Communication and Networking
• Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT
• Edge Computing and Fog Networking
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• Cloud and Distributed Networking Systems
• Cybersecurity and Privacy in Communication Networks
• Wireless Sensor Networks and Ad Hoc Networks
• Vehicular Networks and Smart Transportation Systems
• Network Optimization and Performance Evaluation
• Blockchain for Communication Networks
• Green Communication and Energy-Efficient Networking
• Quantum Communication and Future Internet Architectures
• Digital Twins and Smart Infrastructure Networking

• Artificial Intelligence for Communication and Networking
• Deep Learning, Representation Learning, and Transfer Learning
• Reinforcement Learning and Adaptive Systems
• Federated, Distributed, and Edge AI
• Reinforcement Learning and Autonomous Agents
• Federated Learning and Distributed AI Systems
• AI Applications and Intelligent Systems
• Scalable and High-Performance AI Architectures
• Edge AI, Cloud AI, and Embedded Intelligence
• Optimization and Resource-Aware AI Systems
• Natural Language Processing and Understanding
• Speech Recognition and Conversational Agents
• Multimodal Learning and Vision-Language Systems
• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery, and Information Retrieval
• Automated Planning and Scheduling

• Generative AI, Foundation Models, and Large Language Models for Communication and Networking Applications
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Explainable and Responsible AI
• Federated, Distributed, and Edge AI
• Reinforcement Learning and Autonomous Agents
• AI for Decision Support Systems
• Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistics
• Multilingual and Low-Resource Language Models
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Assistive Technologies
• Conversational AI and Dialogue Systems
• Computational Language and Human-Centered Systems
• Prompt Engineering and Fine-tuning
• Multimodal LLMs
• Agentic AI
• Image and Video Understanding
• Object Detection, Recognition, and Tracking
• Multimodal Learning and Vision-Language Systems
• 3D Vision and Scene Understanding
• Affective Computing and Emotion Recognition

• Future Communication and Networking Applications
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• AI for Healthcare, Smart Cities, and Transportation
• AI in Finance, Education, and Industry 4.0
• AI for Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Trust
• AI Infrastructure and Engineering
• Recommender Systems and Personalization
• AI for Social Good and Humanitarian Applications
• Emerging Trends and Future Directions in AI Systems

• Communication and Networking Security
• Responsible and Trustworthy AI
• Explainable AI and Transparency
• Ethical and Societal Implications of AI
• AI Safety, Robustness, and Security
• AI Policy, Regulation, and Governance

Submission Guidelines:

Submission System:

SUBMIT A PAPER

Paper format

Submitted papers (.pdf format) must use the A4 IEEE Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings. Please remember to add Keywords to your submission. Paper submissions must conform with the “blind” review policy.

Length

Submitted full papers may be up to 8 pages (all including References and Appendices ) with two additional pages may be added for a fees.

Originality

Papers submitted to FICN must be the original work of the authors. The may not be simultaneously under review elsewhere. Publications that have been peer-reviewed and have appeared at other conferences or workshops may not be submitted to FICN. Authors should be aware that IEEE has a strict policy with regard to plagiarism https://www.ieee.org/publications/rights/plagiarism/plagiarism-faq.html The authors' prior work must be cited appropriately.

Proofreading:

Please proofread your submission carefully. It is essential that the language use in the paper is clear and correct so that it is easily understandable. (Either US English or UK English spelling conventions are acceptable.)

IMPORTANT: No-Show Policy

At least one author of each accepted paper is required to register to the conference and present the paper. Only registered and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings. A paper not presented or presented by a non-author without prior written approval by the TPC Chair will be removed from the final conference proceedings and no registration refund can be made to the authors of these papers.

Publication:

All papers that are accepted, registered, and presented in FICN 2026 and the workshops co-located with it will be submitted to IEEEXplore for publication and to be indexed by Scopus.