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MobiHoc 2026
International Symposium on Mobile Ad Hoc Networking and Computing
MobiHoc 2026 is the 27th International Symposium on Theory, Algorithmic Foundations, and Protocol Design for Mobile Networks and Mobile Computing, to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from November 23–26, 2026. It is a premier venue for research on dynamic networked systems, with an expanded scope including next-generation networking, AI/ML for networks, edge/cloud systems, security, and emerging applications like IoT, autonomous systems, and semantic communication.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
April 14, 2026
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Full paper
April 21, 2026
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Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
April 14, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
April 21, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Posters and Demos
Submissions for interactive demonstrations or poster presentations, with a separate submission deadline and review process.
Workshop Papers
Papers submitted to affiliated workshops, with separate submission and camera-ready deadlines.
Research areas in scope
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Area 1: Modeling, Optimization, and Analysis
Modeling and analysis of computer and mobile networksOptimization and control of computer and mobile networks, e.g., capacity planning, resource allocation, routing, and schedulingMeasurement and performance monitoring/forecasting for networked systemsAnomaly detection and problem diagnosis in networked systemsDependability and fault tolerance in networked systems
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Area 2: Mobile and Next-Generation Wireless Networks
Next-generation mobile networks, including theory and systems for NextG cellular networks, Open-RAN, and RAN Intelligent Control (RIC)Protocol design for mobile networks and mobile computingExperimental studies on mobile networks and networked systemsInterplanetary and Non-Terrestrial NetworksWireless networks for localization and trackingLow-power sensor networks and energy-harvesting systemsSensing, communication with new medium, e.g., light/acoustic/mmWave, and integrated sensing and communication
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Area 3: Machine Learning/AI and Networking
Big-data analytics and applications of machine learning to network researchNetworked machine learning, e.g., federated/decentralized learning, and network support to machine learningLarge language models (LLMs) and generative AI for networks and network support for LLMs and generative AICoded computation and inference in networks
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Area 4: Edge, Cloud, and Distributed Systems
Mobile computing, edge/fog computing, and distributed computing over networksCloud computing and data center networks, e.g., reconfigurable network topologiesSoftware Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualization, and virtual Radio Access NetworksInformation-centric networking, network caching, and coded cachingEnergy efficiency and sustainability of networked systems
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Area 5: Security, Trust, and Privacy
Trust, security, and privacy in networked systemsIncentive mechanism and game theory of networked systems, network economics
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Area 6: Emerging Applications and Systems
Internet-of-Things (IoT), networked embedded systems, wearables, and applications, e.g., mobile healthVirtual/augmented/mixed reality over networked systemsSmart spaces, e.g., smart cities, smart workspace, and smart buildingsNetworked and mobile unmanned/autonomous systems, e.g., robotic/vehicular/drone networksGoal-oriented semantic communication and networksBlockchain, metaverse, and emerging networked systems
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions are not required to be double-blind; authors may choose to include or omit their names.
- Papers must not exceed 10 pages in standard ACM double-column format, including figures, tables, and references.
- Papers violating formatting guidelines will be returned without review.
- Authors must select up to 3 relevant topics from the provided list during submission.
- Dual submissions to other conferences or journals are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection.
- Authors may submit a one-page rebuttal to address factual errors or specific questions from reviewers, using a provided template.
- Rebuttals must be self-contained and cannot reference external documents or websites.
- The registered author list cannot be changed after the submission deadline, except for typographical corrections.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026