Sixth-generation (6G) networks are evolving toward virtualization, cloudification and intelligence, and open source has become a decisive path for breaking industry bottlenecks and driving innovation in mobile communications. Open collaboration lowers the barriers to research and development and pools innovation resources from developers, enterprises and research institutions worldwide, while mature open-source algorithms and verification platforms accelerate the translation of frontier results into deployable technology.
Under the theme “Open Source Driving Future Wireless Networks”, the conference focuses on the open-source 6G fully-cloudified architecture, AI-native wireless systems, and the standardization and industrial deployment of open-source communications. It features keynote talks, paper presentations and an achievement exhibition, and will compile post-conference proceedings documenting the latest results in open-source wireless networks and 6G.
From research to industry. Advance platforms such as OpenXG and OpenAirInterface (OAI) from research validation toward industrial application.
International cooperation. Land China–France and China–Europe joint projects, researcher visits and student co-training.
One open ecosystem. Connect universities, research institutes, telecom companies and open-source communities.
Organizations
Host & Co-organizers
Hosted by
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
School of Information and Communication Engineering (BUPT-SICE)
Organized by
BUPT Future Communications Research Institute (Chengdu)
Responsible for the overall coordination and organization of the conference.
Co-hosted by
OpenAirInterface Software Alliance
Open-source alliance driving open interfaces for 4G, 5G and future 6G networks.
EURECOMEuropean Telecom School · France
UESTCUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Southwest Jiaotong UniversitySWJTU · Chengdu
Call for Papers · JCUPT Special Issue
Special Issue on “Open and Intelligentized 6G”
The conference hosts an English-language special issue, “Open and Intelligentized 6G,” in The Journal of China Universities of Posts and Telecommunications (JCUPT) — indexed by EI, Scopus, INSPEC and CSCD. Submissions must be written in English, and accepted papers will be presented at the conference and published in the journal special issue.
The programme is organized around four focus topics that map the evolution toward virtualized, cloudified and intelligent 6G networks.
TOPIC 01
Open-Source Wireless Communication Networks
Collaborative RAN, core-network and user-equipment development built on open platforms such as OpenXG and OpenAirInterface.
TOPIC 02
Native Network Intelligence
AI-native wireless systems that embed learning, analytics and closed-loop control directly into the network.
TOPIC 03
Fully Cloudified Networks
Virtualized, cloud-native 6G architecture with elastic compute across RAN, edge and core network.
TOPIC 04
Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks
Converged satellite, aerial and terrestrial networks for seamless, ubiquitous global coverage.
Agenda
Two-Day Programme
The programme is organized into half-day sessions. The detailed speaker lineup will be released in the final programme.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time
Session
Morning 09:00 – 12:00
SessionOpening & Keynote AddressesConference opening, followed by keynotes on open-source, virtualized and cloudified 6G networks.
Afternoon 14:00 – 17:30
SessionTechnical Sessions & ExhibitionParallel technical sessions and the open-source achievements exhibition, together with the OAI RAN technical workshop.
Friday, November 20, 2026
Time
Session
Morning 09:00 – 12:00
SessionKeynote & Invited TalksKeynotes and invited talks on AI-native networks and space-air-ground integrated systems.
Afternoon 14:00 – 17:30
SessionPaper Sessions & PanelPresentations of accepted papers, followed by a closing panel discussion.
Leadership
Conference Chairs
The conference is chaired by leading faculty of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Invited international speakers will be announced in the final programme.
Conference Chair
Prof. Xiangming Wen
Chairman, Beijing Laboratory Alliance
Former Vice President, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Vice Chair
Prof. Changchuan Yin
Dean, Future Communications Research Institute (Chengdu)
School of Information and Communication Engineering, BUPT
The full list of invited speakers and the programme committee will be published here soon.
Venue & Access
Chengdu, China
A western China innovation hub
Chengdu is a major science and technology innovation center in western China, sitting at the intersection of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Sichuan Province is actively fostering its 6G industry and international technology cooperation, offering strong support for this conference.
Exact venue to be announced. The conference hall / hotel, street address and room details in Chengdu will be published here and sent to registered participants once confirmed.
By airChengdu Tianfu (TFU) and Shuangliu (CTU) international airports connect the city to major domestic and international hubs.
By rail & metroAn extensive high-speed-rail and metro network provides direct access across the city; detailed routing will follow the final venue.
Hybrid accessOnline participants will receive live-stream joining details by email before the conference.
Conference Map
An interactive map will be embedded here once the Chengdu venue is confirmed.
Chengdu · Sichuan, China
Registration
Reserve Your Seat
Join ICOSN 2026
Registration is open to researchers, engineers and students from universities, research institutes, telecommunications companies and open-source communities.
Two ways to attend — on-site in Chengdu or live online.
Confirmation — after you submit, the organizing committee confirms your seat and sends the joining details.
Programme updates — registered participants receive the final agenda and any schedule changes.
Questions? Contact the conference coordinator Mr. Luhan Wang · +86 188-1068-8898
Conference Chair
Vice Chair