Chengdu · November 19–20, 2026
“Open and Intelligentized 6G”Theme of ICOSWN 2026
On November 19–20, 2026, the International Conference on Open Source Wireless Networks will be held in Chengdu. Under the theme “Open and Intelligentized 6G”, the conference addresses fully cloudified 6G architectures, native 6G intelligence, OpenAirInterface technology and applications, and the standardisation and industrial deployment of open-source communications.
As a new round of technological and industrial transformation unfolds, 6G has become a key field for global technological innovation and future industry. Open source, a vital link for international technical collaboration and shared innovation resources, is injecting new momentum into 6G technology, standards alignment and industrial development. To deepen international cooperation and build an open, collaborative 6G innovation ecosystem, the conference is hosted by Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications together with the FuTURE Forum, the BUPT Future Communications Research Institute, EURECOM and the OAI Software Alliance.
The programme comprises keynotes, international sessions, thematic forums, academic paper exchange and an achievement exhibition, bringing together universities, research institutes, industry and international open-source organisations to discuss the future of wireless networks and the path of open cooperation. The conference will take this occasion to deepen cooperation in open-source wireless networks, advance joint research projects, technology transfer and international talent exchange, and build a global platform for collaborative innovation.
The conference is on-site and seating is limited. Once your registration is submitted, the organising committee confirms your seat by email and sends check-in and access details.
Your details are used only for conference logistics — seating, badges, catering and attendee notices.
Conference secretariat: Mr. Luhan Wang · +86 188-1068-8898
November 19 runs the opening ceremony and main forum, the industry forum and the young scholars forum in parallel. November 20 is devoted to the OpenAirInterface open 6G forum and the special-issue forum. All sessions take place at Xinhua Star AI Tower.
09:00–12:00/Xinhua Star AI Tower/Chair: Changchuan Yin (Professor, School of Information and Communication Engineering, BUPT; Dean, Future Communications Research Institute (Chengdu))
14:00–17:30/Xinhua Star AI Tower/Chair: local government leader
14:00–16:00/Xinhua Star AI Tower
09:00–12:00/Xinhua Star AI Tower
14:00–17:30/Xinhua Star AI Tower
November 19–20, open throughout/Xinhua Star AI Tower
BUPT & EURECOM
Beijing Weishirui Technology
Wuhan Luoguang Electronics
Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing Zengyi Technology
Chengdu Binhong Technology
Conference chairs and international experts from the OAI Software Alliance and EURECOM will discuss the technology roadmap and industrial practice of open 6G.
The conference is hosted by Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and the FuTURE Forum, organised by the BUPT Future Communications Research Institute (Chengdu), and co-organised by EURECOM, UESTC and SWJTU.
School of Information and Communication Engineering
Future Mobile Communication Forum, driving 5G/6G innovation and ecosystem collaboration
Overall conference preparation and local organisation
European graduate school in telecommunications, Sophia Antipolis, France
School of Information and Communication Engineering, Chengdu
School of Information Science and Technology, Chengdu
Xinhua Star AI Tower stands on the Jinjiang River in Jinjiang District, at the junction of Financial City Phase III and the Bailuwan new-economy zone, within walking distance of Jinshi Road Station on Metro Line 6.
The floor, check-in desk and room directions will be sent to registered attendees by email before the conference. Please bring your registration confirmation for check-in and badge collection.