ICNS Conference 2026
The 26th Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference
14-16 April 2026
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport Herndon, Virginia, USA
ICNS 2026 is an in-person conference.
The Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference is the premier international aviation conference addressing technology and policy advances in CNS research, development and implementation programs, and policies related to CNS/ATM capabilities and applications. The ICNS Conference assembles leaders from government, industry, and academia, as well as senior technical experts to address important policy issues and contribute to the future directions of CNS and ATM.
Accepted Authors
Complete your camera-ready steps now—generate your IEEE Xplore–compatible PDF in PDF eXpress, upload it to Oxford Abstracts, and submit your IEEE copyright. To confirm participation and guarantee inclusion in the proceedings, at least one author must register by March 2, 2026 (no exceptions).
Champion Award Nominations Extended
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.
Nominations for ICNS 2026 are being accepted until Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Sponsorship & Exhibition
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for ICNS 2026. Engage directly with a global CNS/ATM audience of decision-makers and technical leaders through high-visibility packages designed for meaningful networking and lead generation.
ICNS 2026 Sponsors
Thank you to this year’s sponsors. Your financial support is crucial to the success of the conference and we thank you for this.
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