WCSP 2026 (International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing) is an academic conference held in Shenzhen, China on 2026-11-12. The paper submission deadline is 2026-08-10. Acceptance notifications are sent on 2026-09-25.
Overview
The annual International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (WCSP) serves as a premier international forum for researchers from academia and industry to meet, exchange innovative ideas, and present recent research advances across all aspects of wireless communications and signal processing. Following the successful series of WCSP 2009 to 2025, the eighteenth edition of the conference, WCSP 2026, will be held in Shenzhen, China, in November 2026.
The conference will feature keynote speeches by renowned experts, panel discussions, and parallel technical sessions. WCSP 2026 will showcase cutting-edge research and foster discussions on the roadmap to 6G and beyond, with a focus on the integration of artificial intelligence, new spectrum, and ubiquitous connectivity. The technical scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following symposia and emerging topics:
Symposium 1: AI/ML for Next-Generation Wireless Systems
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
AI-Native Air Interface and Protocol Stack Design
Distributed, Federated, and Transfer Learning over Wireless Networks
Generative AI and Foundation Models for Network Automation, Optimization, and Security
Explainable AI and Trustworthy Decision-Making for Network Control
AI-Driven Dynamic Spectrum Access and Management
AI for PHY/MAC Layer: Waveform, Coding, Modulation, and Beamforming
AI-Enabled Joint Communication, Sensing, and Computing
AI-Powered Open RAN (O-RAN) Intelligence Controllers and xApps/rApps
Energy-Efficient and Sustainable AI Algorithms for Wireless Networks
Testbeds, Prototypes, and Standardization of AI in Wireless
Symposium 2: Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computing
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Fundamental Limits and Trade-offs in ISCC
Unified Signal Design and Processing for ISCC
Network Architectures and Protocols for ISCC Convergence
Edge Intelligence and Distributed Computing in ISCC Networks
ISCC for Automotive, UAV, and Extended Reality (XR) Applications
Security, Privacy, and Resilience in ISCC Systems
AI/ML for Adaptive and Predictive ISCC
Near-Field, Holographic, and RIS-Empowered ISCC
Prototyping, Experimentation, and Channel Measurements for ISCC
Standardization and Regulatory Aspects of ISCC
Symposium 3: IoT and Massive Connectivity in 5G-Advanced and 6G
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Ultra-Low-Power and Energy-Harvesting IoT Device and Network Design
Massive and Critical IoT: Protocols, Random Access, and Scalability
AI-Empowered IoT for Smart Industry, Cities, and Health
Integration of IoT with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN): Satellite, HAPS, UAVs
Time-Sensitive and Tactile Networking for Industrial IoT
IoT Security, Privacy, and Trust from Device to Cloud
Semantic and Goal-Oriented Communication for IoT
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) for IoT Coverage and Efficiency
IoT Data Management, Analytics, and Digital Twin Integration
Novel IoT Applications, Testbeds, and Deployment Experiences
Symposium 4: Wireless Access Technologies and Signal Processing
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Advanced MIMO: Extremely Large MIMO, Cell-Free, Holographic MIMO
Signal Processing for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and Metasurfaces
Waveform Design, Modulation, and Coding for 5G-Advanced/6G
Channel Modeling, Estimation, and Equalization for mmWave, Sub-THz and High-Frequency Bands
Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) and Wireless Fronthaul
Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) and Next-Generation MA Schemes
Full-Duplex and Simultaneous Transmit and Receive (STAR) Technologies
Signal Processing for Joint Radar-Communication (RadCom) Systems
Adaptive and Machine Learning-Based Signal Processing for Communications
Prototype Implementation and Performance Validation
Symposium 5: Network Architecture, Softwarization, and Management
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Evolution towards AI-Native and Service-Based Network Architectures
Network Slicing, SLA Guarantees, and End-to-End Orchestration
Digital Twin Networks: Modeling, Synchronization, and Control
Intent-Based Networking and Autonomous Network Management
Convergence of Compute, Storage, and Networking (Compute-First Networking)
Security, Slicing, and AI Workflows in Open RAN (O-RAN)
Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Service Mesh, and Cloud-Native Principles
Quality of Experience (QoE) Modeling, Measurement, and Optimization
Sustainable and Green Network Design and Operation
Experimental Infrastructures and Field Trials for Next-Gen Networks
Symposium 6: Edge Intelligence, Computing, and Caching
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Architectures for Distributed Inference and Training at the Edge
Joint Communication and Computing Resource Orchestration
In-Network Computing and Programmable Data Plane Acceleration
Caching and Content Delivery in Heterogeneous Edge Networks
Federated Learning Over Wireless Edge: Efficiency, Privacy, and Personalization
Deployment and Serving of Large AI Models at the Edge
Mobility Management for Seamless Edge Service Continuity
Digital Twin for Edge Network Optimization and Emulation
Economics and Incentive Mechanisms for Edge Resource Sharing
Edge Intelligence for Vehicular, UAV, and Immersive Applications
Symposium 7: Security, Privacy, and Trust in Wireless Networks
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Physical Layer Security for 5G-Advanced/6G and ISAC
AI-Powered Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, and Network Resilience
Privacy-Preserving Techniques for Federated Learning and Data Analytics
Security and Isolation in Network Slicing and Multi-Tenancy Environments
Post-Quantum Cryptography and Quantum-Safe Protocols for Wireless Systems
Trusted Execution Environments and Hardware-Based Security for Network Functions
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies for Secure Network Operations
Security and Privacy for Open RAN Architectures
Adversarial Machine Learning: Attacks and Defenses in Wireless Context
Standardization, Regulation, and Certification for Network Security
Symposium 8: High-Frequency and Optical Wireless Communications (HF-OWC)
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Terahertz (THz) and Sub-THz Communications: Channel Modeling, Hardware, and Signal Processing
Free Space Optical (FSO) Communication for Terrestrial and Space Links
Visible Light Communication (VLC) and LiFi for Indoor Access and IoT
Hybrid RF/Optical/THz Systems for Robust and Ultra-High-Capacity Links
Advanced Beam Management, Steering, and Tracking for High-Frequency Bands
Antenna and Transceiver Design for THz and Optical Systems
Spectrum Coexistence and Management Across Microwave, mmWave, THz, and Optical Bands
AI for Optimization and Control of High-Frequency Communication Networks
Integration of HF-OWC with 5G/6G Cellular and Core Networks
Prototypes, Channel Measurements, and Field Trials
Symposium 9: Integrated Space-Air-Ground Networks
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Network Architecture and Protocol Design for SAGIN Convergence
Resource Management and Dynamic Orchestration in Heterogeneous SAGIN
Mobility, Handover, and Routing in High-Dynamic SAGIN Environments
Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Integration with 5G-Advanced/6G
Satellite Communications: LEO/MEO/GEO Constellations and Inter-Satellite Links
High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) and UAV-Assisted Communications and Networking
Edge Computing and Caching in SAGIN
AI/ML for Predictive Networking and Autonomous Operation of SAGIN
SAGIN for Ubiquitous Coverage, Emergency Response, and Global IoT
Standardization, Testbeds, and Experimental Results
Symposium 10: Green and Sustainable Wireless Technologies
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Energy-Efficient Hardware Design and Power Amplifier Techniques
Network-Level Energy Optimization: Sleep Modes, Load Balancing, and Planning
Lifecycle Assessment and Circular Economy Principles for Network Equipment
Integration of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage in Networks
AI for Predictive Energy Management and Carbon Footprint Reduction
Energy-QoS Trade-offs and Sustainable Service Provisioning
Standardization, Metrics, and Regulations for Green Networks
Sustainable IoT and Massive Machine-Type Communications
Green Aspects of Open RAN, Edge Computing, and Network Softwarization
Case Studies, Operational Data, and Techno-Economic Analysis
Symposium 11: Emerging Applications and Systems Experiments
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Wireless for Extended Reality (XR), Holography, and the Metaverse
Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) for Industrial Automation
Vehicular-to-Everything (V2X) Networking and Cooperative Autonomous Driving
Wireless for Distributed Sensing and Large-Scale Control Systems
Semantic and Task-Oriented Communications for Emerging Applications
Humanitarian and Emergency Communication Networks
Prototyping, Testbeds, and Large-Scale Demonstrators for 6G Technologies
Real-World Performance Measurements, Data Sets, and Validation Studies
Interdisciplinary Approaches: Wireless with Robotics, Biomedicine, Agriculture
Roadmaps, Societal Impact, and Future Vision for 6G and Beyond
Symposium 12: Reconfigurable Wireless Technologies and Fluid Antenna Systems
Potential topics, include but not limited to:
Electromagnetic Foundations, Architectures, and Design Principles for Reconfigurable Wireless Systems
Channel Modeling, Propagation Characterization, and Spatial Statistics for Reconfigurable and Adaptive Communications
Information-Theoretic Limits, Performance Analysis, and Scaling Laws of Emerging Reconfigurable Technologies
Channel Estimation, Beam Management, and Signal Processing for Programmable Wireless Environments
Multiple Access, Interference Management, and Massive Connectivity with Reconfigurable Antennas and Surfaces
AI/ML-Driven Optimization, Resource Allocation, and Network Control for Reconfigurable Wireless Networks
Integration of Fluid Antennas, RIS, Metasurfaces, and Holographic MIMO for 6G and Beyond
Reconfigurable Wireless Technologies for Integrated Communication, Sensing, and Control
Applications in UAV Networks, Non-Terrestrial Networks, and Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks
Hardware Prototyping, Experimental Validation, Testbeds, and Industrial Demonstrations of Emerging Reconfigurable Technologies
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