Call for Papers

Foundations of Future Communication Systems: Innovations in Communication (FFCS 2026)

The Foundations of Future Communication Systems: Innovations in Communication (FFCS 2026) conference brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss fundamental principles, emerging technologies, and visionary paradigms for future communication systems.

FFCS 2026 focuses on post-Shannon communication theory, advanced physical-layer and networking technologies, and novel paradigms beyond classical bit-centric communication, including semantic, quantum, and molecular approaches.

LNCS Volume & Publication Opportunity

A conference report and selected peer-reviewed papers will be published in a volume of
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) by Springer.

In addition to papers presented at the conference, we explicitly welcome topic-related submissions independent of conference attendance.

All accepted papers will be published as individual contributions on Springer Nature Link.

High-quality scientific survey and overview papers are explicitly encouraged.

Topics of Interest

Communication Theory & System Foundations

• Advanced Multiple Access
• Advanced Multiplexing Techniques
• Resilient and Adaptive Communication Systems

Security, Trust & Reliability

• Trustworthy and Secure Communication

Physical-Layer & Transmission Technologies

• THz / VLC / FSO Communication

Networks, Architectures & Infrastructure

• Networks and Technologies
• Non-Terrestrial Networking

Semantics, Goals & Cross-Layer Intelligence

• Semantic and Context-Aware Communication
• Event-Driven and Goal-Oriented Communication

Beyond-Classical Communication Paradigms

• Quantum Communication and Computing
• Molecular and Nanoscale Communication

Conference Dates

23–27 February 2026
(Presentations take place on the first and last day of the conference.)

Venue

Braunschweig, Germany

Organizing Institute

Technische Universität Braunschweig
Institute of Communication Technology (Institut für Nachrichtentechnik)

Organizers

Christian Deppe · Boulat Bash · Holger Boche · Eduard Jorswieck ·
Uzi Pereg · Shun Watanabe

Important Dates

• Paper Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 31 August 2026
• Final Paper Submission: 15 September 2026

Submission Information

Submission platform: Springer METEOR (similar to EDAS)
Submission link:
https://meteor.springer.com/project/dashboard.jsf?id=2733&tab=About&auth_user=713685&auth_key=d1bfb1b0a0f15641abc9a1554c53ea46

Paper Types

• Full papers: more than 12 pages
• Short papers: 6–11 pages

Scientific survey and overview papers are very welcome, provided they align with the scope of FFCS 2026.

All submissions will undergo peer review.

⚠️ Papers shorter than 4 pages may be moved to the back matter and will not be indexed or published as individual Springer chapters.

Further Information

Submission guidelines and updates:
www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/ifn/research/events/2026-ffcs