November 10-13, 2026 | Ortigia-Syracuse (Sicily), Italy

International Workshop on
AI-Driven Green &
Sustainable Networking

We are happy to invite you to participate in GreenNet-AI 2026, held in parallel with the IEEE NCA 2026 Conference. Exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Next-Generation Sustainable Networks.

Workshop Scope

Shaping the future of eco-friendly telecommunications through Artificial Intelligence.

Why GreenNet-AI?

As global connectivity expands, the energy footprint of communication networks has become a critical environmental concern. GreenNet-AI 2026 brings together leading researchers, industry practitioners, and innovators to address the urgent need for sustainable networking paradigms.

This workshop focuses on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in optimizing network resource allocation, reducing energy consumption, and driving the transition towards net-zero carbon emissions in telecom infrastructure.

  • Promote energy-efficient AI algorithms
  • Foster sustainable 6G network designs
  • Bridge the gap between AI and environmental sustainability
AI Optimization

Intelligent resource management.

Renewable Energy

Integration into network grids.

Green 6G

Sustainable next-gen networks.

Net-Zero

Carbon footprint reduction.

Call for Papers

We welcome original research targeting the intersection of AI and sustainable networking.

Topics of Interest

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Energy-efficient Quantum Computing
Green 5G/6G and future network architectures
AI/ML for energy optimization in networks
Carbon-aware networking and computing
Sustainable cloud, edge, and fog computing
Data center energy efficiency
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and NFV for sustainability
Blockchain for green networking
Resource allocation and optimization techniques
Performance vs. energy trade-offs
Measurement and modeling of energy consumption
Benchmarking and evaluation of sustainable networking solutions
Energy-efficient TinyML including model compression, and low-power learning techniques
Sustainable AI hardware and efficient system design

UN Sustainable Development Goals Addressed

GreenNet-AI 2026 aligns with and contributes directly to several key SDGs.

SDG 7
Affordable and Clean Energy

Advancing energy-efficient networking protocols and renewable integration.

SDG 9
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Fostering resilient, green 5G/6G and sustainable computing infrastructures.

SDG 11
Sustainable Cities & Communities

Enabling smart, eco-friendly urban environments through optimized networks.

SDG 13
Climate Action

Reducing the carbon footprint of ICT with carbon-aware routing and AI.

Important Dates

June 19, 2026
Regular manuscripts due

Extended Firm Deadline

September 11, 2026
Author notification

Authors will be notified via email.

September 25, 2026
Camera-ready submission

Final version submission.

November 10-13, 2026
Workshop Dates

Presentations and keynotes in Ortigia-Syracuse.

Submission Guidelines

  • Papers must follow the standard IEEE conference format.
  • Maximum length: 6 pages, with the possibility of one additional page at extra cost.
  • All submissions must be made via the official NCA submission system.
  • The workshop will adopt a single-blind peer review process.

Review Process

Each submitted paper will receive at least 2–3 independent reviews from members of the Program Committee. Papers will be evaluated based on originality, technical quality, relevance to the workshop theme, and clarity.

Publication

Accepted papers will be included in the proceedings of the IEEE NCA 2026 Conference and submitted to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library, subject to IEEE publication requirements.

Ready to submit?

Submission portal is open via EDAS.

Go to Submission Portal

Organizing Committee

Badia Bouhdid
Dr. Badia Bouhdid

General Chair

ESPRIT School of Engineering, Tunisia

badiaa.bouhdid@esprit.tn
Adel Ben Mnaouer
Pr. Adel Mnaouer

General Co-Chair

University of Prince Mugrin, Medina, KSA

a.mnaouer@upm.edu.sa
Dr. Bassem Ouni
Dr. Bassem Ouni

Program Chair

Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

bassem.ouni@ku.ac.ae
Ridha Ghayoula
Dr. Ridha Ghayoula

Program Chair

Laval University, Quebec City, Canada

ridha.ghayoula.1@ulaval.ca
Pr. Lassad Latrach
Pr. Lassad Latrach

Program Chair

HANA-Lab Manouba University, Tunisia

lassaad.latrach@ensi-uma.tn
Dr. Ram Chandra Barik
Dr. Ram Chandra Barik

Publication Chair

C. V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

ram.chandra@cgu-odisha.ac.in
Dr. Mahmood Al-Bahri
Dr. Mahmood Al-Bahri

Technical Program Chair

Sohar University, Sultanate of Oman

mbahri@su.edu.om
AbdeRazzek Hachani
AbdeRazzek Hachani

Technical Program Chair

ESPRIT School of Engineering, Tunisia

abderrazek.hachani@Esprit.tn