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IEEE/IFIP NOMS 2027 (40th IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium)
Theme: "Intent, Agents, and Autonomy: Shaping the Future of Network Management"
10-14 May 2027, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/

JOINT CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
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NOMS (IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium) is the IEEE Communications Society’s main forum for network and service management, held since 1988; In its 40th edition in 2027, it brings together researchers, industry, standards bodies and service providers to share research, deployments and solutions for managing emerging and future networks and services. The 2027 theme is “Intent, Agents, and Autonomy,” focuses on intent-based, AI-driven and self-managing networks.

TOPICS (all tracks):
Management of Networks:
IP, wireless/cellular, 5G/6G, quantum, optical, SDN, edge/cloud, data center, industrial, vehicular, IoT, mission-critical, etc.
Management of Services:
Immersive media, CDN, computing continuum, security/privacy, AI workloads, service assurance, etc.
Business aspects:
SLAs, multi-stakeholder, regulation, privacy, etc.
FCAPS and management paradigms:
Autonomic, intent- and policy-based, model-driven, energy-aware, QoE-centric, zero-touch, etc.
Technologies:
NFV, orchestration, OSS/BSS, programmability, DLT, digital twins, AI-based and agentic management, etc.
Methods:
Optimization, control and queuing theory, AI/ML, game theory, risk management, measurements, data analysis, testbeds


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IMPORTANT DATES
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| Track | Deadline (AoE) | Length |
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| Technical session papers | 09 Nov 2026 | Full: 8 + refs/app. (max 12) |
| | | Short: 4 + refs/app. (max 6) |
| Workshop proposals | 13 Nov 2026 | Structured proposal |
| Experience session papers | 23 Nov 2026 | Max 6 pages incl. references |
| Demo papers | 23 Nov 2026 | Max 3 pages incl. references |
| Panel proposals | 14 Dec 2026 | Structured proposal |
| Tutorial proposals | 14 Dec 2026 | Max 4 pages |
| Dissertation digest papers | 11 Jan 2027 | Max 6 pages excl. references |
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Technical papers: notification 15 Feb 2027, camera-ready 28 Feb 2027.

All submissions via JEMS3 (single PDF, IEEE 2-column format): https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms2027
Submission deadlines: given date and “Anywhere on Earth” timezone.

OPEN TRACKS
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TECHNICAL SESSION PAPERS - 9 Nov 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/authors/call-technical-session-paper
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms2027

Original, unpublished work advancing network and service management. The main
part (8 pages full / 4 pages short) must be self-contained; appendices are
optional. Peer-reviewed; published in IEEE Xplore. Accepted papers may join
the voluntary Artifact Evaluation track and earn badges printed on the paper.

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WORKSHOP PROPOSALs - 13 Nov 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/call-for-papers/call-workshop-proposals
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms-wp2027

Workshops on cutting edge network management techniques to highlight emerging research areas, novel ideas, and innovative applications that are not specifically covered in the main technical program. Each workshop may include a mix of regular papers, invited talks, keynotes, and panel discussions to foster active interaction among attendees.

Contact: Davide Borsatti, Mohamed Faten Zhani

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EXPERIENCE SESSION PAPERS - 23 Nov 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/authors/call-experience-session-papers
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms-es2027

Practical experience and lessons learned in deploying management technology:
real-world deployments, testbeds, open-source systems, industrial use cases,
5G/6G, IoT/CPS, smart grids and cities, green management, quantum network
operations, measurements and datasets, OSS/BSS, cyber-security and risk,
Industry 5.0, self-management, SLA/lifecycle management. Aimed at industry
experts and decision-makers.

Contact: Hyame Alameddine, Filippo Poltronieri.

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DEMO PAPERS - 23 Nov 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/authors/call-demo-papers
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms-demos2027

Research prototypes and innovative applications, especially in cloudification,
softwarization and AI. Open to students, academics and industry. Judged on
relevance, contribution, implementation and presentation. One author must
present. Best demo award.

Contact: Federica Paganelli, Jose Pedro Pereira dos
Santos, Wael Jaafar.

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DISSERTATION DIGEST PAPERS - 23 Nov 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/authors/call-dissertation-digest-papers
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms-dd2027

PhD theses completed or under evaluation, especially 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026.
Extended abstract of the thesis structured like a regular paper; must link to
the full thesis and list the papers published from it. Authors: the (former)
student and supervisor(s) only.

Contact: Remi Badonnel, Luciano Gaspary.

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DOCTORAL SYMPOSIUM - 23 Nov 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/authors/call-doctoral-symposium-papers
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms-dd2027

Ph.D. students present their ongoing research interests/plans/results to a panel of researchers in the field and receive specific constructive feedback, including opportunities to meet with mentors one-on-one.

Contact: Noura Limam.

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PANEL PROPOSALS - 14 Dec 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/authors/call-panel-proposals
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms-pan2027

90-minute panels with diverse perspectives on topics of interest to NOMS.
Include: title, abstract, audience interest, moderator bio, proposed panelists
with bios (academia/vendors/operators, regions), and structure for audience
engagement. Short opening statements, ample discussion.

Contact: Noura Limam.

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TUTORIAL PROPOSALS - 14 Dec 2026
Details: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/call-for-papers/call-tutorial-proposals
Submission: https://jems3.sbc.org.br/noms-tut2027

Short (90 min) or long (180 min) tutorials on intent-based and autonomous
management, AI-driven operations, resilience, security, energy efficiency,
service assurance, and economic/regulatory aspects. Include: title, duration,
abstract ((=300 words), speaker bios ((=300 words each), audience and
prerequisites, format, content outline with timing, prior editions, handout
materials.

Contact: Noura Limam.

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Details and full calls: https://noms2027.ieee-noms.org/authors
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