# ICNP — International Conference on Network Protocols

- **Submission deadline**: 2026-05-15
- **Notification date**: 2026-07-21
- **Conference date**: 2026-10-05
- **Location**: Tempe, Arizona, USA
- **Rankings**: CCF B · CORE B · QUALIS A1
- **Conference Partner Index**: 89.8/100 (ranked #69, confidence 1.00, algorithm 1.1) — how this is computed: https://www.myhuiban.com/ranking
- **Trackers**: 174
- **Attendees**: 14
- **Canonical page**: https://www.myhuiban.com/conference/43

## Acceptance history

| Year | Submitted | Accepted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 230 | 67 | 29.1% |
| 2014 | 160 | 32 | 20% |
| 2013 | 252 | 46 | 18.3% |
| 2012 | 131 | 30 | 22.9% |
| 2011 | 189 | 31 | 16.4% |
| 2010 | 170 | 31 | 18.2% |
| 2009 | 198 | 36 | 18.2% |
| 2008 | 202 | 33 | 16.3% |
| 2007 | 220 | 32 | 14.5% |
| 2006 | 232 | 33 | 14.2% |

## Call for papers

The IEEE International Conference on Network Protocols (ICNP) is the premier conference covering all aspects of network protocol research, including design, analysis, specification, verification, implementation, and performance. ICNP 2026 will be held in Tempe, Arizona on October 5-8, 2026. Scope The conference is soliciting paper submissions with significant research contributions to network protocol research. Both experimental studies and formal investigations are equally welcome. Topics traditionally of interest include, but are not limited to: Applying AI/ML to improve networks Network protocols for improving AI/ML Blockchain, distributed systems, network aspects of reliable systems Data center and cloud networking Host networking Next-generation network architectures IoT networks Measurement, monitoring, and troubleshooting Network management Network virtualization Programmable networks Quantum networking Routing and load balancing Security and privacy, applied cryptography for supporting network functions Software-defined networking Testing and verification Theoretical aspects, analysis, network algorithms Transport and congestion control Wide-area networks Wireless networks, including cellular, satellite, and sensor networks Authors who are unsure whether or not their submissions might fit the scope of the conference are welcome to contact the Program Committee Co-Chairs.

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