The IEEE International Symposium on Measurement in Networking and Communications (MNC 2026) will provide a rich forum on the evolving role of measurements in networking and communications. As the most important conference of the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society focusing on these topics, the conference will offer delegates the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge and understanding of a range of topics embracing both emerging technologies and foundational research. This will be achieved by delegates receiving instruction from internationally recognized experts who will deliver Tutorials on a range of topics in Measurement and Networking.
All proposals received will be reviewed by the Tutorial Co-Chairs of the conference.
Guidelines for Tutorial Proposers
The Tutorials should provide the delegates with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of a topic related to Measurement in Networking and Communications practice and technologies. The list below presents the topics of coverage of the conference, and Tutorials can cover any of the topics below. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Tutorials can be proposed on topics not listed below, so long as they are relevant to the fields of Measurement and Networking.
Topics for IEEE International Symposium on Measurement in Networking and Communications include , but are not limited to:
- Measurement in Networking
- Advanced methods and techniques for network performance assessment
- AI/ML-driven network measurement and diagnostics
- Big Data analytics for network traffic, QoS, and QoE
- Measurement challenges in IoT, IIoT, and emerging communications
- Time-sensitive networking
- Measurements in 5G/6G and beyond
- Software-defined and virtualized network measurement
- Security, privacy, and reliability measurements in networks
- Protocol analysis and interoperability testing
- Measurement in Communications
- Techniques for new wireless and optical communications
- Performance evaluation in 6G, satellite, and quantum communication systems
- Synchronization and timing in communication networks
- Channel and propagation measurement
- Sensing and communication convergence (ISAC)
- EMC, coexistence, and interference measurement
- Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
- Measurement for digital health, smart grid, mobility, and critical infrastructure
- Antenna and RCS Measurements
- Networking for Measurement
- Architectures and protocols for distributed and federated measurement systems
- Sensor and cyber-physical networks for measurement-intensive applications
- Secure, privacy-preserving measurement delivery
- Networked support for digital twins and metaverse applications
- Cybersecurity, Standardization, and Interoperability
- Anomaly and intrusion detection
- AI/ML for network and communication cybersecurity
- Privacy metrics and enforcement in distributed systems
- Interoperability and conformance testing
- Side-channel attacks and countermeasures
- Emerging standards and open measurement platforms
- Regulatory, ethical, and societal challenges in networked and communications measurements
- Special Focus Topics for 2026
- Measurements for 6G, beyond-5G, and next-gen communications
- Green networking: energy efficiency and sustainable measurement
- Trustworthy AI and explainable measurements
- New frontiers: quantum networking/communication, digital twins, and autonomous systems
Tutorial Proposal Format
Tutorial proposals should have a maximum of 2 pages. Proposals should address all ofall the sub-headings below:
- Title of the tutorial
- Abstract (200 words maximum) to publicize the tutorial on the website
- Length of the tutorial: One-time slot (1h 30 min), Two-time slots (3 h)
- Names, addressesaffiliation, email address, and a short biography (up to 200 words) of each instructor(s)
- A description of the technical issues that the tutorial will address, emphasizing its significance and timeliness
- An outline of the tutorial content
- Planned format of the tutorial, such as lecture or hands-on
Tutorial Proposal Timeline
February 2, 2026: Submission of Tutorial Proposal
March 2, 2026: Accept/Reject Notification
April 6, 2026: Submission of Final Content for Website
(Speaker Photos/Bios, Presentation Title & Presentation Abstract)
Tutorial Proposal Submission Process
Proposers are invited to submit their Tutorial proposal by e-mail to the Tutorial Chairs.
Dr. Emiliano Sisinni, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy: emiliano.sisinni@unibs.it
Dr. Vincenzo Paciello, University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy: vpaciello@unisa.it
Dr. Alberto Morato, National Research Council of Italy – IEIIT, Padova, Italy: alberto.morato@cnr.it