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INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

IEEE BlackSeaCom

IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking

An annual international IEEE Communications Society conference dedicated to advanced communications and networking technologies. BlackSeaCom brings together researchers, engineers, and industry representatives from around the world.

Dates June 8–11, 2026 Bucharest, Romania
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Про IEEE BlackSeaCom

IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom) is a series of annual international conferences of the IEEE Communications Society, launched in 2013 and focused on advancing modern communications and networking technologies.

The conference provides a professional forum for discussing research results, emerging technological solutions, and practical developments in telecommunications, network infrastructure, and digital systems.

BlackSeaCom brings together academia and industry, fostering international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of new research directions.

Official conference website
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TOPICS

Advanced communications and networking technologies: 5G/6G, AI/ML, SDN, IoT, cloud/edge computing, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure.

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AUDIENCE

Researchers, engineers, PhD students, developers, and representatives of the telecommunications industry from around the world.

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FORMAT

An annual international scientific and technical conference of the IEEE Communications Society.

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GEOGRAPHY

The conference is held in various countries across the Black Sea region and brings together an international academic and professional community.

KEY DATES

Key Dates for the Conference

Learn about the main steps involved in preparing for and hosting a conference. The status of dates is updated automatically based on the event calendar.

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February 1, 2026

Submission of Materials

Deadline for submitting conference materials.

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March 1, 2026

Notice to Authors

Notifying authors of the results of the review of their submissions.

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March 22, 2026

Final Materials

Submission of the final version of the conference materials.

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June 8–11, 2026

Organizing the Conference

Main dates of the conference and scientific sessions.

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Dates are subject to change by the organizing committee. Up-to-date information and the full terms and conditions of participation are available on the conference’s official website.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Conference Topics

IEEE BlackSeaCom 2026 Theme: Pioneering Intelligent Connectivity for a Resilient World

BlackSeaCom covers key areas in the development of modern communications and networking — from 5G/6G technologies and artificial intelligence to cloud infrastructure, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and emerging communication systems.

Next-Generation Mobile and Wireless Networks

5G/6G, mobile and wireless systems, cognitive radio, network slicing, V2X, UAV, and aerial communications.

5G/6G Wireless Networks Network Slicing Cognitive Radio V2X UAV

Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Signal Processing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in communication networks, big data analytics, and image, speech, and signal processing.

AI Machine Learning Data Analytics Big Data Signal Processing

Software-Defined, Cloud, and Edge Networks

SDN, network virtualization, cloud, edge and fog computing, network and service management, and cloud-based data streaming.

SDN Network Virtualization Cloud Edge Fog Network Management

IoT and Intelligent Connected Systems

Internet of Things and sensor networks, smart grids, M2M, vehicular networks, connected health, and multimedia and social communication services.

IoT Sensor Networks Smart Grids M2M Vehicular Networks Connected Health

Optical and Emerging Communication Technologies

Optical networks, radio over fiber, molecular and nanoscale communications, information theory, and electromagnetic compatibility.

Optical Networks Radio over Fiber Information Theory Molecular Communications Nanoscale EMC

Future Internet and Interoperability

Future Internet architectures, experimental networks and testbeds, modeling, Semantic Web, ontologies, and interoperability technologies for the Internet and the Metaverse.

Future Internet Testbeds Semantic Web Ontologies Interoperability Metaverse

Security, Privacy, and Sustainable Communications

Security, privacy, and trust in communication systems, as well as energy-efficient and sustainable approaches to network and computing infrastructure.

Security Privacy Trust Sustainable Communications Green Computing
The full list of topics and submission requirements is available on the official conference website.
SUPPORT

Organizers and Partners

The conference is organized with the support of leading scientific and professional organizations.

IEEE Communications Society
IEEE ComSoc Portfolio Event
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Organizational Support
Technical University of Moldova
Organizational Support
ARCHIVE

IEEE BlackSeaCom Conference Highlights

Explore information and materials from recent editions of the IEEE BlackSeaCom conference series. This section brings together key details on past conferences, host locations, major thematic areas, and links to published materials. It provides an overview of the conference’s development, international reach, and evolving research focus over time.

Бухарест, Румунія - місце проведення IEEE BlackSeaCom 2026

XIV IEEE BlackSeaCom

June 8–11, 2026
Bucharest, Romania

Conference Theme: Pioneering Intelligent Connectivity for a Resilient World

IEEE BlackSeaCom 2026 Proceedings
Кишинів, Молдова - місце проведення IEEE BlackSeaCom 2025

XIII IEEE BlackSeaCom

June 23–26, 2025
Chisinau, Moldova

Main topics: 5G/6G, AI/ML in networks, IoT, cybersecurity, SDN, cloud/edge, and related areas.

IEEE BlackSeaCom 2025 Proceedings