The ITCC 2026 will present the most recent and exciting advances in Information Technology and Computer Communications through keynote talks. Prospective authors are invited to submit papers on relevant algorithms and applications including, but not limited to:

1. Emerging Trends in Communication Networks
Next-Generation Network Architectures (5G, 6G, and beyond)
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Optical Communication Systems and Fiber Optics Technology
Wireless Communication Systems: Challenges and Innovations
Low-Latency and High-Throughput Networks for IoT and Real-Time Applications

2. Advances in Network Security and Privacy
Cybersecurity for Next-Generation Communication Systems
Blockchain Applications in Communication Networks
Privacy-Preserving Communication Protocols
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Quantum Cryptography and Secure Communications

3. Optical and Photonic Technologies for Communications
Optical Networks and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
Free-Space Optical Communication Systems
Photonic Technologies for Next-Generation Communication Systems
Hybrid Optical-Electronic Communication Networks

4. Optical Communication Systems and Networks
Advances in optical communication technologies
Integration of optics in 5G and beyond
High-capacity optical transmission and routing protocols

5. Quantum Optics and Quantum Communications
Quantum key distribution (QKD) and secure communication
Quantum entanglement in optical networks
Application of quantum optics in next-gen communication systems

6. Photonic Devices for Communication Networks
Development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
Photodetectors and modulators for optical communication
Advanced materials for photonic device applications

7. Free-Space Optical Communication
Techniques for free-space optical (FSO) communication
Performance and reliability of FSO systems in urban and satellite communication
Hybrid FSO and RF systems for enhanced connectivity

8. Optical Interconnects for High-Speed Networks
Optical interconnects in data centers and high-performance computing
Low-power optical interconnects for energy-efficient communication
Emerging optical interconnect technologies for Internet of Things (IoT)

9. Optical Networks and Network Architecture
Design and optimization of optical network architectures
Software-defined networking (SDN) for optical networks
Network functions virtualization (NFV) in optical communication

10. Optical Sensing and Monitoring in Communication Systems
Application of optical sensors for network health monitoring
Distributed fiber optic sensors for real-time communication system diagnostics
Optical sensing for environmental monitoring in communication systems