The 14th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Networking (IEEE CloudNet 2026) is one of the established international conferences in the field of cloud networking and data-centric infrastructures. It brings together leading researchers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to discuss the latest developments in cloud networking, cloud-native infrastructures, Artificial Intelligence, edge computing, and next-generation communication systems. The conference also highlights the growing role of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in cloud management, orchestration, security, and automation.
The Industrial Systems Institute (ISI) of the Athena Research Center has an active role in the organization of CloudNet 2026. Professor Christos Verikoukis, collaborating faculty member at Athena Research Center and Professor at the University of Patras, serves as General Co-Chair of the conference, while several researchers from Athena participate in the organizing and technical committees, contributing to the scientific coordination and implementation of the event.
Conference topics include areas such as cloud and edge computing, AI-driven network management, cloud security, programmable networks, and data-centric infrastructures.
The full list of conference topics is available
here
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline (extended): 30 June 2026
Acceptance Notification: 24 August 2026
Camera-ready Deadline: 21 September 2026
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