Wireless World Research Forum

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Call for Abstracts

WWRF55 welcomes original research exploring private wireless networks, future communications, AI-native systems, security, sustainability and technologies extending beyond 6G.

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The 55th Wireless World Research Forum Meeting invites researchers, industry experts, visionaries and policy specialists to submit original extended abstracts addressing emerging challenges in future communication systems.

Accepted abstracts will be invited for presentation at WWRF55, held at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow from 28–30 October 2026.

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Research themes

Topics of Interest

Contributions are invited across emerging technologies, network architectures and societal challenges shaping future communication systems, from resilient private networks to visionary research beyond 6G.

Private & Resilient Networks

Reliable private wireless systems designed for critical infrastructure, secure operation and mission-critical applications.

  • Private Networks
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Mission-Critical
  • Resilience
  • Intent-Based Networking

AI-Native Networks

Intelligent, autonomous and cloud-native networks using AI, digital twins and intent-driven operation.

  • AI-Native
  • Cloud-Native
  • Digital Twins
  • Federated Systems

Security & Trust

Secure future communications based on post-quantum, zero-trust and privacy-aware architectures.

  • Post-Quantum
  • Zero Trust
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Privacy-Aware Systems

Sustainable Networks

Energy-aware and environmentally responsible approaches to network design, operation and infrastructure sharing.

  • Carbon-Neutral
  • Energy-Aware
  • Bio-Inspired
  • Spectrum Sharing
  • Infrastructure Sharing

Beyond 6G

Emerging communication technologies and visionary research directions extending beyond current 6G concepts.

  • Beyond 6G
  • THz
  • Visible Light
  • Joint Sensing
  • Visionary Research

Human-Centric Connectivity

Ethical, inclusive and accessible communication technologies designed to benefit people and underserved communities.

  • Ethical AI
  • Human-Centric Design
  • Bridging the Digital Divide

This list is indicative rather than exhaustive. Submissions on related future-network research topics are also encouraged.

Key stages

Submission Process

The submission, review and conference process follows five main stages.

Registration Opens

End of July 2026

Registration for WWRF55 is expected to open at the end of July. Full booking details will be published on the registration page.

Submit Abstract

11 September 2026

Prepare and submit your original extended abstract through the official WWRF55 TrackChair submission system.

Notification

18 September 2026

Authors will receive notification of acceptance. Accepted abstracts will be invited for presentation at WWRF55.

Optional Full Paper

13 October 2026

Authors may submit an optional full paper. A full paper is required for Best Paper Award consideration and potential publication in WWRT.

Before submitting

Guidelines and Downloads

Submission Guidelines

  • All abstracts and papers must contain original work.
  • Submissions must not be under review or submitted simultaneously to another journal or conference.
  • Authors are required to submit an extended abstract through the official WWRF55 TrackChair submission system.
  • Accepted abstracts will be invited for presentation at the WWRF55 Meeting.
  • Authors of accepted abstracts will also be invited to submit a corresponding full paper.
  • Full-paper submission is optional.
  • A selection of the best-reviewed full papers may be invited for submission to the WWRF journal, Wireless World Research and Trends.
  • A full paper is required for consideration for the Best Paper Award and potential publication in WWRT.

Important Downloads

Call for Abstracts Download → Extended Abstract Template Download → Copyright Licence Download → Full Paper Template Download →

Please use the official templates when preparing your submission. Full paper documents are only required for authors invited to submit an extended version following abstract acceptance.

Student support

Travel Grants

Limited travel grants are available to support student authors, with priority given to applicants from WWRF member institutions.

Recognition

Best Paper Award

A €500 Best Paper Award will be presented to an eligible full-paper submission.

Submission of a full paper is required for award consideration and potential publication in WWRT.

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Ready to contribute?

Submit your extended abstract through the official TrackChair system by 11 September 2026.

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