WPEIF – XVII Workshop on Experimental Research for the Future Internet

Important Dates

  • Paper submission deadline: 20 March 2026
  • Notification of accepted papers: April 17, 2026 
  • Camera-ready submission: April 24, 2026 
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Introduction

The evolution from 5G to 6G demands AI-driven, programmable, and federated research infrastructures that support large-scale, reproducible experimentation and foster local in- novation to connect the unconnected. Unlike previous generations, 6G will be AI-native and cloud-edge-integrated, requiring open and vendor-neutral platforms to validate new technologies through real-world testing.

The WPEIF 2026 – Special Edition OPENRIT6G provides a forum for researchers, industry experts, and open-source communities to discuss and demonstrate AI- powered and federated 6G testbeds, open datasets, and toolkits that enable scalable and reproducible research. It emphasizes practical experimentation, interoperability, and open frameworks that accelerate 6G innovation.

We invite original research papers, experimental studies, and case reports on the development and operation of open, AI-enabled, and federated 6G infrastructures. Submissions highlighting hands-on experimentation, open data, open-source tools, and federated AI/ML frameworks are especially encouraged.

Topics of Interest

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

  • AI-powered network automation and orchestration
  • Federated and cloud-edge test beds
  • Open-source platforms and data sharing for 6G research
  • Multi-domain interoperability
  • Advanced wireless networking experimentation
  • Digital twin–based experimentation and validation
  • Testing Smart/intelligent infrastructure operation and management
  • Design and validation of new Edge/Cloud/Open RAN and Core Infrastructures for different Vertical needs
  • Methodology for designing and operating scientific instruments
  • Experimental research in future internet and 6G networks
  • Test beds and open platforms for network experimentation
  • Software-Defined and Virtualized Networks
  • Open RAN and private 5G/6G deployments
  • Data-driven network automation and orchestration
  • Edge and cloud continuum for intelligent connectivity
  • Quantum communication and networking integration
  • Foundation Models and AI/ML for Network Automation and Optimization in 6G
  • Open Data and Reproducibility for Experimental Research
  • AI-driven Networking for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
  • Inclusive Data, Learning, and Open Innovation in Future Internet Test beds

Author Instructions

Paper submission will be carried out exclusively through the JEMS3 System (coming soon). Papers may be written in Portuguese or English and must be submitted in PDF format only. Each paper is limited to 6 pages, including abstract, figures, diagrams, and references. All manuscripts must be formatted according to the SBC article template.

The event proceedings will be published in the Digital Library of the SBC SOL platform. 

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