• The conference will be held in a hybrid format offering both in-person and online participation options.

The 6th IEEE Middle East & North Africa COMMunications Conference (IEEE MENACOMM 2026) will be held on 12-14 May 2026 at the beautiful city of Hammamet - Tunisia. The 2026 IEEE MENACOMM conference is organized and sponsored by the IEEE Tunisia Section and the ComSoc Tunisia Chapter, and it is technically co-sponsored by IEEE ComSoc chapters consortium that includes the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Kuwait Chapters, the IEEE ComSoc/Signal Processing Joint Jordan Chapter, and the IEEE Computer Communications Morocco Joint Chapter.

The conference is handled by a steering committee including representatives of all technical co-sponsor MENA ComSoc chapters.

The IEEE MENACOMM 2026 conference, encapsulated "Innovating Tomorrow: Connecting Minds, Empowering Intelligence" slogan, is set to explore the dynamic and rapidly evolving domains of the artificial intelligence and its applications in computing, communications and networking. This gathering aims to serve as a pivotal platform for thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners to converge and share insights on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that are shaping the future. In the realm of computing, discussions will delve into advancements in hardware and software that are pushing the boundaries of what machines can achieve. The communications segment will highlight breakthroughs in how information is transmitted and received, fostering seamless interactions across global networks. Networking sessions will focus on the infrastructure that connects our digital world, emphasizing security, efficiency, and scalability. Lastly, the conference will empower intelligence through artificial intelligence, showcasing how machine learning, data analytics, and cognitive computing are revolutionizing industries by enabling smarter decision-making and creating systems that learn and adapt. Together, these domains represent the cornerstone of technological innovation, driving progress and transforming the way we live and work. the

IEEE MENACOMM'26 will be a great opportunity for scientists, researchers and students from the region to meet with worldwide renowned researchers and industrial leaders.

The conference features a rich Technical Program with technical papers covering the latest technologies, applications and services. It also includes a number of Keynote talks by prominent researchers on cutting-edge research topics.

Prospective authors are invited to submit high-quality original technical papers for presentation at the conference and publication in the MENACOMM'26 Proceedings and IEEEXplore. All accepted and presented papers will be submitted to IEEEXplore, papers publishing will be subject to IEEE approval of the form and the quality of the papers.

Proposals for Tutorials, Workshops, and Forums are also welcomed.

The conference technical program is built around the following main topics:

• Emerging Communication Technologies
• Communications and Cybersecurity
• Communication Technologies and AI
• AI/ML and Data Analytics for Communications
• Communication & Networking
• Signal Processing for Communications
• Intelligent IoT and Sensor Networks
• AI for Smart Cities Apps