The following list of topics is not exhaustive and authors may propose other subjects in keeping within the thematic framework.

AI-Ready Data Centers Interconnect

• Next-generation platforms
• Best Practices on Network Architectures
• RA topologies
• Cultural resistance
• Compatibility surprises
• Network-cloud continuum
• Balancing Performance
• Carbon Footprint
• Photonics-based technologies
• Scaling

AI for Closed Loop Automation

• Redesigned, AI-first operating models
• Next-generation orchestration stacks
• Agentic AI based approach in Controllers
• LLM-based Conversational Assistants
• Proactive maintenance
• Network Analytics with Push Messaging
• Inter-domain Traffic Engineering

Security aspects

• Quantum safe networking
• Routing security
• RPKI
• Anti-spoofing
• MANRS

SRv6 Deployments

• IPM hardware connectivity
• NaaS
• Network design
• Circuit-style services for deterministic networking
• SRv6 MUP progress and update

IP/Optical Convergence

• Evolution path
• Full density of coherent pluggables
• Field experience of Service Providers and Enterprises
• 800G coherent optics and beyond

Energy consumption

• Equipment size
• Efficiency (Watts per Terabyte)
• Critical raw materials
• Recyclability
• Efficient ASIC use

5G and the Edge

• Deploying leading edge 5G
• Time-sensitive networking (TSN)
• Synchronization
• Multi-tenant edge cloud

Open RAN

• Implementations
• Measurements parameters
• Mobility network functions

Cloud native applications

• Kubernetes
• Open source projects
• Optimized overlay networks

Network programming

• Full network programmability
• SDN and NFV integration
• Deploying functions on demand

Abstract may be submitted by email at:

speaker@uppersideconferences.com or remi.scavenius@wanadoo.fr

Deadline for turning in abstracts: July 11th, 2026