International Conference on the Future of AI and Telecom
ICFAT 2026
6 – 8 July 2026, Colmar, France
General information
The International Conference on the Future of AI and Telecom invites original research and practical contributions exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence and telecommunications. The conference aims to highlight innovative AI-driven solutions shaping next-generation networks and services. Topics include AI for 5G/6G, intelligent network management, edge and cloud intelligence, and autonomous systems. Submissions on machine learning, deep learning, and data analytics for telecom applications are encouraged.
The event also welcomes work on AI-enabled cybersecurity, privacy, and ethical challenges in telecom. Industry use cases, experimental results, and real-world deployments are particularly valued.
The conference provides a platform for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to exchange ideas.
Accepted papers will be peer-reviewed by an international technical committee. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings: Springer Book Series: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, and indexed by SCOPUS, DBLP, INSPEC, Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals and Series, SCImago, WTI Frankfurt eG, and zbMATH.
Selected papers may be invited for extended publication in partner journals.
Join us to shape the future of intelligent and connected communication systems.
Contribution types
- Regular papers
- Posters (slide only)
- Tutorials
- Keynotes
Important Dates and Upcoming Deadlines
Full paper submission: April 1 st, 2026
Notification of acceptance: May 1st, 2026
Camera ready submission: June 1st, 2026

