IEEE International Conference on Communications — 2026
May 24-28, 2026
Scottish Event CampusGlasgow, Scotland
Communications Networking
Important Dates
| Submission deadline | September 29, 2025 (closed) |
| Notification of acceptance | January 12, 2026 (passed) |
IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2026 is the flagship IEEE Communications Society event, themed “Connected World for Sustainable Future.” Held in Glasgow (24-28 May 2026), it brings together around 2,000 participants from over 70 countries across communications and networking technology. Key research areas include wireless and optical networking, next-generation wireless systems, and heterogeneous networks; cognitive radio, AI-driven networks, antenna systems, IoT, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, and green and sustainable communications; and programmable architectures such as Cloud-RAN and Fog-RAN, AI-native orchestration, edge computing, NFV, network slicing, drone and UAV networking, and quantum networks. The program runs 12 dedicated symposia alongside tutorials, workshops, and industry presentations.
Venue
Scottish Event Campus
Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, United Kingdom
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Clayton Hotel Glasgow City
266 Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JH
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The Crowne Plaza Hotel
Congress Rd, Glasgow G3 8QT, UK
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Townhouse hotel in the West End, about 1.3 km from the University of Glasgow and the closest comfortable option to campus venues....
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
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Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
44 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6AE
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The Social Hub Glasgow
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Hybrid hotel and co-working space in the Merchant City with long-stay rooms and shared work areas. Good for students and for attendees...