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The IEEE LCN conference is the premier conference on theoretical and practical aspects of computer networking. LCN is highly interactive, enabling an effective interchange of results and ideas among researchers, users, and product developers. Major developments from high-speed networks to the global Internet to specialized sensor networks have been reported at past LCNs. Please join us for LCN 2026, our 51st annual meeting, in Coimbra, Portugal!

Authors are invited to submit papers via EDAS describing original, previously unpublished work, not currently under review by another conference, workshop, or journal. All accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore. Full regular papers will appear in the IEEE LCN Proceedings, while short papers will be published in the IEEE LCN Companion Proceedings. IEEE reserves the right to remove papers from IEEE Xplore that are not presented at the conference.

There are a number of tracks that are designed to improve interactions of experts over different stages in research development.

Full Regular papers (maximum 8 pages plus references and appendices, 10 pt font in IEEE format) should present novel perspectives within the general scope of the conference.
Short papers (maximum 6 pages plus references and appendices, 10 pt font in IEEE format) are an opportunity to present preliminary or interim results on hot topics in a poster session.
LCN considers in-person meetings indispensable for personal exchanges, discussions, and networking opportunities. Recognizing the evolving landscape of academic conferences and the need for flexibility, LCN offers a Remote Presentation Option for an additional registration fee. The additional fee for remote presentations may be waived under specific conditions.

LCN Awards will include a Best Paper Award, Best Demo Award, a limited number of Student Travel Grants, and N2Women Young Researcher Fellowships.