About us

The International Conference on ns-3 (ICNS3), formerly known as Workshop on ns-3 (WNS3), brings together ns-3 users and developers, networking simulation practitioners, and industrial users to discuss the ns-3 tool and related activities. The conference features technical papers, posters, demonstrations, and lightning talks, with a focus on high-quality research, methodology, and reproducibility in simulation.

Important Dates

Sun, May 31, 2026

Abstract registration deadline

Sun, May 31, 2026

Submission deadline

Wed, Jul 1, 2026

Tentative Acceptance Notification

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Deadline for posters, demos, or lightning talks

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

New models, devices, protocols, and applications for ns-3

Using ns-3 in modern networking research

Comparison with other network simulators and emulators

Speed and scalability issues for ns-3

Multiprocessor and distributed simulation with ns-3, including use of GPUs

Validation of ns-3 models

Credibility and reproducibility issues for ns-3 simulations

User experience issues of ns-3

Frameworks for the definition and automation of ns-3 simulations

Post-processing, visualization, and statistical analysis tools for ns-3

Models ported from other simulators to ns-3

Using real code for simulation with ns-3 and using ns-3 code in network applications

Integration of ns-3 with testbeds, emulators, and other simulators or tools

Using ns-3 API from programming languages other than C++ or Python

Porting ns-3 to unsupported platforms

Network emulation with ns-3

Using ns-3 in education and teaching

Using ns-3 as a digital twin

Call for Papers Description

ICNS3 invites authors to submit original high-quality papers presenting different aspects of developing and using ns-3. Papers must not exceed 9 pages, be written in English, and follow the ACM Primary article template. Reproducibility and methodology are key reviewing criteria.