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
Security, Trust & Reliability
Physical-Layer & Transmission Technologies
Networks, Architectures & Infrastructure
Semantics, Goals & Cross-Layer Intelligence
Beyond-Classical Communication Paradigms
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
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
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