call for papers

The HONET conference has consistently fulfilled its core mission while also excelling in attracting high‑quality research papers from around the world. Over the years, the conference has firmly established itself as a leading international forum for research addressing both regional and global challenges in science and technology.

The 23rd IEEE HONET 2026 will continue this tradition, emphasizing Research and Development as well as the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to advance the realization of Smart Cities. This year’s conference will particularly explore the expanding role of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, quantum computing, blockchain technologies, and intelligent energy and transportation systems—all framed within the broader context of ICT through its technical sessions.

As with previous HONET events, we expect submissions that address these thematic areas along with related emerging and enabling technologies.

papers

Authors are invited to submit R&D and concept papers presenting original research aligned with the scope of HONET’s thematic domains. Proposals for Workshops and Tutorials are also welcome. All submissions must describe original contributions, including research results, development efforts, or forward‑looking concepts.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the areas listed below.

These topics should be addressed in terms of research findings, conceptual frameworks, state‑of‑the‑art technologies, standards, implementations, development activities, field trials or experiments, educational objectives, and new applications. Submitted papers must be original and not under review for any other publication.

topics:

1. AI & IoT

a. Enhancing the capabilities of Smart Communities using AI

b. Machine Learning models for Smart Cities

c. Realizing Smart Localities using IoT

d. Signal and Image processing

e. Education

f. Quantum Computing

g. Blockchains

2. Robotics

a. Robotics & Automation

b. Autonomous Vehicles and Charging Technologies

c. Computer Vision and it's applications

3. Computer and Communication Networks and Network Security

a. Wireless Networks

b. Photonic Networks

c. 5G/6G Communication and beyond

e. Network Security and Forensic Analysis

4. Energy and Power Technologies

a. Renewable Energy Sources

b. Smart-Grids and Robust Infrastructure

c. Smart Storage and Demand & Response

d. Micro Grid Analytics and Management

e. Smart Grid and Smart Cities

5. Photonics

a. LEDs, Lasers and Solar Cells and Panels

b. Packaging

Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.

Received papers will be peer reviewed using “IEEE standards and criteria.” Authors should note that only the accepted and presented papers will be eligible for final proceedings. Papers accepted but not presented will be omitted from publications on IEEE Xplore. TPC reserves the right to reject any paper at any stage that is found to be plagiarized or not following the guidelines.

Paper submissions will be handled via EDAS.

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