2026 International Conference on Intelligent Multimedia, Networking, and Security (IMNS 2026)
3-4 August 2026, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Technically Co‑Sponsored by IEEE and IEEE Communications Society
The International Conference on Intelligent Multimedia, Networking, and Security (IMNS 2026) provides a premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to present the latest advances at the intersection of multimedia systems, communication networks, and security. IMNS 2026 will feature keynotes, technical sessions, panels, posters/demos, workshops, and special invited talks in emerging areas of intelligent communication, edge/cloud multimedia, and trustworthy systems.
Scope and Topics
IMNS 2026 solicits high‑quality, original research papers that address theoretical foundations, architectures, algorithms, implementations, and applications related to intelligent multimedia, networking, and security. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Intelligent Multimedia Systems
Multimedia content analysis, retrieval, and recommendation
Deep learning for image, video, and audio understanding
AR/VR, metaverse, immersive and interactive media
QoE/QoS optimization for multimedia delivery
Networking and Communications
5G/6G and beyond for multimedia services
Edge, fog, and cloud networking for media processing
Software‑defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)
Network slicing, resource allocation, and traffic engineering
Security, Privacy, and Trust
Security and privacy for multimedia content and streaming
Network security, intrusion detection, and anomaly detection
Cryptography and secure communication protocols
Trust management for distributed and IoT systems
Intelligent and Autonomous Systems
AI‑driven network management and optimization
Federated and distributed learning over networks
Intelligent sensing and IoT applications
Cyber‑physical and industrial Internet systems
Applications and Case Studies
Smart cities, transportation, and smart grid applications
e‑Health, telemedicine, and assistive technologies
Social networks, recommender and personalization systems
Real‑world testbeds, prototypes, and large‑scale deployments
Important Dates
Paper submission deadline: April 30, 2026
Notification of acceptance: May 30, 2026
Camera‑ready papers due: June 15, 2026
Technical Program Chair
Nirwan Ansari, NJIT
Dalei Wu, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Technical Program Co-Chair
Xiaowen Gong, Auburn University
Feng Ye, University of Wisconsin-Madison
General Chair
Shiwen Mao, Auburn University, USA
Pascal Lorenz, University of Haute Alsace, France
Executive Chair
Shaoen Wu, Kennesaw State University
Submission Guidelines
Paper Submission System: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34698
IEEE Policy and Submission Requirements
Presentation Requirement: IEEE reserves the right to remove any paper from
IEEE Xplore® if it is not presented at the conference.
Originality: Submissions must be original, free of plagiarism, and not under review elsewhere. Violations will result in action by the IEEE Communications Society.
Registration: To publish in the IMNS 2026 Proceedings and IEEE Xplore®, at least one author must register at the FULL or LIMITED rate and present the paper (or an approved substitute). Registration fees are non-refundable and must be paid before uploading the final version. One registration covers up to two accepted papers.
Author Information: The author list and paper title in the submitted PDF must exactly match the EDAS registration. All co-authors must be listed. Changes to the author list after acceptance are not allowed.
Submission Format:
Initial submission: PDF only, via EDAS.
Language: English
Length: Maximum 6 pages (10-point font). Papers exceeding 6 pages will be rejected without review.
Final Submission: Maximum 6 pages; up to 2 extra pages allowed at $100 per page.
Templates: Use IEEE Word templates (A4 or US Letter): IEEE Templates.
Questions: Contact the appropriate Technical Program Chair for assistance.
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