The 51st IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks
Coimbra, Portugal
October 7-9, 2026
https://www.ieeelcn.org
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You are cordially invited to participate in the 51st IEEE Conference on
Local Computer Networks (LCN) in Coimbra, Portugal from October 7 to 9,
2026.

The IEEE LCN conference is the premier conference on the leading edge of
theoretical and practical aspects of computer networking. LCN is a
highly interactive conference that enables an effective exchange of
results and ideas among researchers, users, and product developers.
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HIGHLIGHTS

Two keynote talks by distinguished speakers:
+ Dr. Diego Perino (Director of the AI Institute at the Barcelona
Supercomputing Centre, Spain)
Topic: “From Networks to Discovery: AI Across Industry, Models, and
Science”

+ Dr. Geraldine Fitzpatrick (Speaker, facilitator, consultant, trainer
and coach based in Vienna, Austria, and Brisbane, Australia)
Topic: “Responsible Computing: From Policy to Practice”

Technical Program:
https://www.ieeelcn.org/Program_Technical.html

Two Special Tracks:
+ 2nd IEEE LCN Special Track on Large Language Models and Networking
(LLMNet)
Website: https://llmnet.nss-research.io/

+ 4th IEEE LCN Special Track on Maritime Communication and Security
(MarCaS)
Website: https://www.garykessler.net/lcn_marcas/
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REGISTRATION (WITH VIRTUAL OPTION):

+ Registration page:
https://www.ieeelcn.org/Attendee_Conference_Registration.html
+ LCN considers in-person meetings indispensable for collaborations,
personal exchanges, discussions, and networking opportunities.
+ Recognizing the evolving landscape of academic conferences and the
need for flexibility, LCN 2026 allows a Remote Participation Option.
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HOTEL INFORMATION

The conference venue is Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas in Coimbra. Other
accommodation options include NH Coimbra, Vila Galé Coimbra, and Hotel
Coimbra Aeminium.

The nearest airports are Porto Airport (OPO) and Lisbon Airport (LIS).
Coimbra can be reached from either city by train, intercity bus, airport
shuttle, or taxi. Coimbra-B railway station has frequent connections
from Lisbon and Porto. From the railway or bus station, attendees can
continue to their hotel by taxi, ride-sharing service, Metrobus, or
local bus.

For more details:
https://www.ieeelcn.org/Attendee_Hotel-Transportation.html
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SOCIAL MEDIA

+ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieee-lcn-conference/
+ Youtube: https://youtu.be/hHUnuLl3pNQ

Video recordings of the IEEE LCN 2025 keynote and best paper candidate
presentations have been released on our YouTube channel. Go to the LCN
channel or directly go to the 2025 playlist, subscribe to the channel to
receive future notifications, and enjoy the presentations! Major
presentations of LCN 2026 will also appear in the channel later.

+ https://www.youtube.com/ieeelcn
+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhhAEkzdZb8&list=PLf6HS4lVhMVvgk-iwsh2Kz0GZWs1tHiH3
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Kind regards,
LCN 2026 Organizing Committee
Website: https://www.ieeelcn.org/