The 21st International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) is inviting authors to submit original contributions to network and service management research. CNSM is a selective single-track conference that covers all aspects of network and service management, pervasive systems, enterprises, and cloud computing environments. In particular, CNSM 2025 will focus on AI and Sustainability in the Future of Network and Service Management.

Papers accepted and presented at CNSM 2025 will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. Authors of selected papers accepted for publication in the CNSM 2025 proceedings will be invited to submit an extended version of their papers to the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management journal.

Topics of Interest (but not limited to)

TECHNOLOGIES

Communication Protocols
Middleware
Overlay Networks
Peer-to-Peer Networks
Technologies for Computing Continuum
5G/6G Networks
​Federated and Distributed Learning
Generative AI and Large Language Models
Green and Sustainable Networking
Information Visualization
Software-Defined Networking
Monitoring and Measurements
Multi-Access Edge Computing
Network Function Virtualization
Orchestration
Operations and Business Support Systems
Control and Data Plane Programmability
Distributed Ledger Technology
Digital Twins for Networks and Services
Reinforcement Learning
Secure and Dependable Networking

SERVICE MANAGEMENT

Multimedia Services
Content Delivery Services
Cloud/Edge Computing Services
Data Services
Internet Connectivity and Internet Access Services
Internet of Things Services
Security Services
Context-Aware Services
Information Technology Services
Service Assurance

FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Fault Management
Configuration Management
Accounting Management
Performance Management
Security Management

MANAGEMENT PARADIGMS

Centralized Management
Hierarchical Management
Distributed Management
Federated Management
Autonomic and Cognitive Management
Policy- and Intent-Based Management
Model-Driven Management
Pro-Active Management
Energy-Aware Management
QoE-Centric Management

METHODS

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Mathematical Logic and Automated Reasoning
Optimization Theories
Control Theory
Probability Theory, Stochastic Processes, and Queuing Theory
Evolutionary Algorithms
Economic Theory and Game Theory
Data Mining and (Big) Data Analysis
Computer Simulation Experiments
Testbed Experimentation and Field Trials
Software Engineering Methodologies