The National Conference on Communications (NCC) 2026 is India’s premier annual conference dedicated to advances in communications, signal processing, networking, and related technologies. The 32nd edition of NCC will be held from 26 February to 1 March 2026 at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), Telangana.

NCC 2026 brings together academicians, researchers, industry professionals, startups, policymakers, and students from across India and abroad to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and discuss emerging trends shaping future communication systems. The conference features peer-reviewed technical paper presentations, keynote and plenary talks by eminent experts, tutorials, workshops, and technology demonstrations.

The technical program spans a wide range of topics including wireless and mobile communications, 5G/6G systems, signal processing, machine learning for communications, networking, RF and optical communications, and communication security. Accepted papers will be published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library, ensuring global visibility.

Organized under the Joint Telematics Group (JTG), NCC 2026 serves as a key national platform for fostering collaboration between academia and industry, encouraging innovation, and supporting India’s growing communications and deep-tech ecosystem.