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SECURENET 2026

SECURENET 2026

  • Date: 16th January 2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Venue: Mason Hayes Curran, Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin
  • Format: Hybrid (In-person and online)
  • Cost: Free (Registration required)

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for SECURENET 2026, the fourth edition of our annual summit focused on unlocking the future of mobile network security in an age of unprecedented threats and opportunities.

Hosted at University College Dublin, this flagship event is jointly organised by the Network Softwarization and Security Labs (NetsLab) at the UCD School of Computer Science, the CONNECT Centre, and the ENSURE-6G Project.

About the Event

SECURENET 2026 brings together researchers, technologists, and policy stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to address pressing challenges in next-generation mobile network security. As 5G, 6G, and IoT technologies reshape the mobile ecosystem, this summit provides a critical forum for exploring innovative defence mechanisms, discussing emerging threats from radio-level attacks to AI-enabled cyber-offences, sharing advancements in AI-driven cybersecurity, and fostering collaboration among leading professionals.

Key Topics

Radio-Level Vulnerabilities and Post-Quantum Authentication | Open RAN and O-RAN Security | 3D Networks and Non-Terrestrial Communications | AI-Driven Threats and Defences | Zero-Trust Security Models | Digital Twin and Explainable AI | Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Security | Secure-by-Design Principles for 6G

Who Should Attend?

Academic researchers, postgraduate students, industry professionals and engineers in cybersecurity and telecommunications, policymakers focused on secure digital infrastructure, and technology leaders designing next-generation networks. Whether you are conducting research, deploying security solutions, or shaping policy, SECURENET 2026 offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to secure and intelligent mobile networks.

Featured Speakers and Panellists

SECURENET 2026 brings together world-leading experts including:

  • Prof. An Braeken (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium)
  • Dr Vishal Sharma (Queen's University Belfast, UK)
  • Madhusanka Liyanage & Neil Hurley (University College Dublin, Ireland)
  • Edgardo Montes de Oca (Montimage, France)
  • Yuejun Guo (Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology)
  • Chamara Sandeepa (University College Dublin, Ireland)
  • Rafael Cavalcanti & Antonio Sánchez (Keysight Technologies)
  • Shen Wang (University College Dublin, Ireland)
  • Başak Özparlak (Özyeğin University, Türkiye)
  • Pardeep Kumar (Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, UK)

Event Highlights

  • Technical Talks: In-depth presentations on cutting-edge research and practical security solutions
  • Panel Discussion: "AI-Driven Threats and Defences Across Next-Generation Networks" exploring the intersection of evolving threats and innovative defence mechanisms
  • Networking Sessions: Opportunities to connect with researchers, industry leaders, and peers in mobile network security
  • Hackathon: Hands-on engagement with real-world security challenges
  • Interactive Q&A: Direct engagement with speakers and industry experts

Registration Details

Register now to secure your place:

Note: In-person seats are limited and subject to identity verification for security reasons.

About Our Hosts

The event is organised by the (opens in a new window)Network Softwarization and Security Labs (NetsLab) at UCD School of Computer Science, in collaboration with the (opens in a new window)Research Ireland CONNECT Centre for Future Networks and the (opens in a new window)EU Horizon Europe ENSURE-6G project. NetsLab brings together expertise in 5G, 6G, open RAN architectures, AI-driven security, and trustworthy network design.

Looking Forward

As mobile networks become critical to societal infrastructure, the convergence of 6G, open RAN, AI, and distributed systems creates both unprecedented opportunities and evolving challenges. SECURENET 2026 provides the forum to explore these frontiers with world-class experts.

We look forward to welcoming you to #SECURENET2026 to advance mobile network security research and innovation.

For more information, visit (opens in a new window)https://netslab.ucd.ie/securenet-2026/

Published 09 Dec 2025

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