ICNS Conference 2026
The 26th Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference
14-16 April 2026
Westin Washington Dulles Airport, Herndon, Virginia, USA
ICNS 2026 is an in-person conference.
ICNS 2026 Call for Papers Now Available
The Integrated Communications Navigation, and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference is a premier international aviation (air/ ground) conference addressing technology and policy advances in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) and air traffic Management (ATM). The ICNS Conference provides a forum for thought leaders, policymakers, researchers, and other technical experts from government, industry, and academia around the world to connect and explore important policy, science, and technology issues. Previous attendees represented Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), aircraft manufacturers, airspace users, government, academia, and many industry suppliers.
Authors are invited to introduce their work to the ICNS community. This is a great way to present your scientific and technical ideas, refine your research, and present your findings.
Champion Award Nominations Now Open
The ICNS Champion Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) technologies or to modern air traffic management concepts and procedures. Contributions may be scientific or policy-focused.
Nominees may be individuals from the United States, Europe, or any other ICAO member state. Affiliation with IEEE, AIAA, or other sponsoring organizations is not required. Active support and engagement with current or past ICNS Conferences is not required for nomination but will be considered in the evaluation.
Nominations for ICNS 2026 are being accepted until Saturday, January 31, 2026.