Submissions are currently closed. The call for papers will open later this year.

Please check back later this year for submission guidelines and important dates.

Call For Papers

Held under the theme "The AI Last Mile: From Infrastructure to Impact", SATNAC 2026 will take place at Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari, Ballito, KZN, South Africa, from 11 - 14 October 2026. The conference will bring together researchers, academics, and industry experts for keynote speeches, paper presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at advancing research in telecommunication networks and applications.

What is the SATNAC Call for Papers

The Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) is an annual event hosted by Telkom. It serves as a vital platform for researchers in the telecommunications field to present their work, interact with peers, and gain insights from industry and international experts. The conference, organised by Telkom and Openserve R&D team, in collaboration with academics from Telkom Centers of Excellence (CoE), facilitates the exchange of ideas and fosters innovation in the telecommunications sector.

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Submissions Coming Soon

The SATNAC 2026 Call for Papers will open later this year. Researchers and academics are invited to check back for submission guidelines, important dates, and technical programme categories once the call is announced.