Overview
New this year:
HotNets 2026 includes changes to the review process and workshop format. Program co-chairs Paolo Costa
and Michael Schapira have written a paper explaining the changes and rationale:
A Backward-Compatible Protocol Upgrade for HotNets.
The ACM Workshop on Hot Topics in Networks (HotNets 2026) will bring together researchers in computer networks and systems to engage in a lively debate on the theory and practice of networking. HotNets provides a venue for discussing innovative ideas and for debating future research agendas in networking.
Location
HotNets 2026 will be held at the University Guest House & Conference Center on the University of Utah campus, 110 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah. See Venue, Travel, and Lodging for attendee logistics.
Event Information
HotNets 2026 will be an in-person event. Registration and attendee information will be posted when they become available.
Important Dates
| Paper submission deadline: | July 16, 2026 (23:59 AoE) |
| Author notification: | September 24, 2026 |
| Camera-ready deadline: | October 23, 2026 |
| Workshop: | November 16-17, 2026 |
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