International Conference on Future and Intelligent Networking (FINE 2026)

Aug 26-28, 2026 · Osaka, Japan.

http://www.ieee-fine.org/2026/

Track 1: Future Mobile and Wireless Networks (6G, NTN, Extreme Network, Wi-Fi 8+)

Track Chairs:
Frank Fitzek, TU Dresden, Germany frank.fitzek@tu-dresden.de
Imran Shafique Ansari, University of Glasgow, U.K. ansarimran@ieee.org
Raffaele Bruno, CNR, Italy raffaele.bruno@iit.cnr.it
Gianluca Rizzo, Universita' di Torino, Italy gianluca.rizzo@hevs.ch

Description

The rapid evolution of wireless communications is driving the emergence of 6G, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and integrated space–air–ground–sea architectures, enabling global, resilient, and ultra-high-capacity connectivity. This track invites original research contributions addressing architectures, protocols, algorithms, hardware, and experimental results for next-generation mobile and wireless systems, including advanced Wi-Fi and extreme network deployments. We welcome theoretical, experimental, and practical contributions that shape the future of intelligent, sustainable, and globally integrated wireless ecosystems.

Track Topics

• 6G Vision and Enabling Technologies
• 6G architecture design and system concepts
• Cell-free massive MIMO and distributed intelligence
• Terahertz (THz) and sub-THz communications
• Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS)
• Joint communication and sensing (JCAS / ISAC)
• Holographic MIMO and large intelligent surfaces
• Green and sustainable 6G networks
• Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) & Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integration
• LEO/MEO/GEO satellite constellations
• 3GPP NTN evolution and standardization
• High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)
• UAV-assisted communications and aerial base stations
• Maritime and remote-area connectivity
• Integrated space–air–ground–sea network orchestration
• Inter-satellite links and optical feeder links
• Mobility management across heterogeneous layers
• Advanced Wi-Fi and Spectrum Innovation
• Wi-Fi 7/8 and beyond technologies
• Extremely high throughput (EHT) systems
• Spectrum sharing and dynamic spectrum access
• mmWave and sub-THz WLAN systems
• Coexistence in unlicensed and shared spectrum bands
• Multi-AP coordination and distributed Wi-Fi architectures
• Ultra-Reliable and Extreme Wireless Networks
• Ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC)
• Resilient networks for critical infrastructure
• Emergency and disaster-resilient wireless systems
• Extreme densification and ultra-massive connectivity
• Industrial IoT and mission-critical communications
• Optical and Hybrid Wireless Systems
• Free-space optical (FSO) satellite links
• Hybrid RF/FSO systems
• Backhaul and fronthaul innovations
• Integrated fiber–wireless architectures

Paper Submission and Publication

Details of paper submission and publication can be found here.