JWOC 2026: Eighth Junior Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications

JWOC 2026, the Eighth Junior Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications, is a specialized early-career conference offering students and young researchers in telecommunications a focused venue to present their work and engage with peers and mentors. Its eighth edition reflects a sustained community commitment to nurturing the next generation of communications engineers and researchers.

Topics include wireless channel modeling, 5G and 6G systems, optical fiber communications, free-space optical links, signal processing, network protocols, and interference management. The conference is particularly valuable for master's and PhD students seeking peer feedback in a collegial, low-pressure environment before submitting to major IEEE venues. JWOC helps build a community of junior researchers who will shape the future of wireless and photonic communications.

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