Wireless research is accelerating toward 6G, energy-aware AI and quantum-enabled solutions. European Wireless 2026 brings together European and global researchers from 17 to 19 June in Rimini to present papers, exchange results and enable direct interactions among participants.
Edition and venue for European Wireless 2026
This is the 31st edition and it takes place at the University of Bologna – Aula Anghera, Via Domenico Angherà 22, Rimini. The conference is planned as an in-person event with author presentations and networking opportunities.
Core technical themes on the agenda
The conference focuses on AI-driven network autonomy, 6G requirements for reliability and low latency, and challenges from ultra-heterogeneity and high mobility. Goal-oriented communications inspired by Post-Shannon theory appears as a direction to reduce energy and bandwidth use. Non-terrestrial networks including LEO/MEO/GEO satellites and high-altitude platforms are highlighted for coverage extension and resilience. Quantum technologies are discussed for enhanced security, sensing and timing, and molecular communications are considered for micro and nano applications.
Program highlights and social activities
Keynote speakers include Prof Mauro De Sanctis, Prof Tommaso Melodia and Dr Marc Geitz, and a QUARKS keynote panel on pushing current network limits. Social events include a welcome cocktail at Darsena Sunset Bar and a gala dinner at Ristorante “La Rocca” in Verucchio, with shuttle service from the Rimini campus. Registration windows list an early deadline on 3 June and a late deadline on 10 June on the official site.
Audience profile and practical B2B preparation
Primary attendees are researchers, academic groups and tech teams working on wireless communications and networking. To approach this audience, prepare a concise technical one-pager that highlights reproducible results and potential integration paths. Map tracks and track co-chairs relevant to your work and request short meetings during the conference. Bring compact demos and share material via stable links or QR codes to avoid dependence on venue infrastructure.
Organizing committee and contacts
Local and technical leadership features University of Bologna staff and chairs from European institutions. General chair Luca Foschini and technical program chair Riccardo Bassoli are listed alongside track co-chairs for areas such as 5G/6G, NTN, Post-Shannon communications, quantum networks and Open-RAN. Identifying specific track leaders helps target outreach and follow-up after presentations.
Final note and link
For teams focused on R&D collaborations or prototype validation, schedule focused meetings and align presentations with track topics. The full program and registration details are available on the event website https://ew2026.european-wireless.org/, which should be consulted early to secure places and plan meetings around key talks on AI, 6G and quantum communications.
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Registration and tickets on the official website: cnit.it
