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STINT 2026

Space-Terrestrial Internetworking Workshop

The Forum for Delay-Tolerant and Space Networking Research

September 14–15, 2026
Leuven, Belgium

IEEE WiSEE 2026 — September 14–16, 2026

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Submit Paper Deadline: June 15, 2026
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Scope & Overview

The Space-Terrestrial Internetworking Workshop (STINT) brings together researchers and practitioners working on networking challenges in space-terrestrial environments. The workshop focuses on cutting-edge research in space networking, including Delay-Tolerant Networking (DTN), Internet of Things (IoT) in space, routing protocols, and hybrid space-terrestrial architectures.

STINT provides a forum for discussing the latest advances in space-terrestrial internetworking, including protocol design, network architectures, security, and applications. The workshop encourages submissions that address both theoretical and practical aspects of networking in challenging space environments.

Topics of Interest

  • Space-terrestrial network architectures
  • Delay-Tolerant Networking (DTN)
  • Routing protocols for space networks
  • IoT in space environments
  • Security and privacy in space networks
  • Hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks
  • Network simulation and emulation
  • Applications of space-terrestrial networking

Call for Papers

We invite full original research papers (6 pages) on all aspects of space-terrestrial internetworking. All submissions will be peer-reviewed and accepted papers will be published in the IEEE WiSEE 2026 proceedings and indexed in IEEE Xplore, provided they are presented on-site.

Papers must follow the IEEE conference template (double-column, 10pt font) and should be submitted in PDF format through the IEEE WiSEE 2026 submission portal in EDAS (select the STINT track under "Workshop Tracks").

Submission Guidelines

Keynote Speakers

Edward Birrane

Edward Birrane

Johns Hopkins University APL, USA

"Great networks start with great nodes: building routers for the solar system internet"

Edward Birrane is a principal staff engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), specializing in delay-tolerant networking and space communication protocols. He has been instrumental in designing and standardizing the Bundle Protocol and related DTN architectures for deep space missions.

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Marius Feldmann

Marius Feldmann

D3TN GmbH, Germany

"Simplifying Consumption of Delay- and Disruption-tolerant Networking Capabilities"

Marius Feldmann is the CEO of D3TN GmbH, a company focused on making DTN technology accessible and deployable for real-world space and terrestrial applications. He leads efforts to bridge the gap between DTN research and operational deployment.

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Program

The STINT 2026 program will be announced after the paper acceptance notifications. Below is the expected format of the workshop.

Keynote Talks

Invited keynote presentations from leading experts in space networking and DTN research.

Invited Talks

Presentations by leading experts from academia and industry on cutting-edge networking topics.

Peer-Reviewed Papers

Accepted full papers will be indexed in IEEE Xplore and presented in technical sessions.

Papers listing — coming soon

Panel Discussion

Interactive session featuring domain experts discussing emerging challenges and visions for space-terrestrial networking.

Full agenda coming after acceptance notifications — July 2026

Important Dates

Paper submission deadline

June 15, 2026

Acceptance notification

July 1, 2026

IEEE PDF eXpress due

August 14, 2026

Early bird registration

August 14, 2026

STINT 2026

September 14–15, 2026

Venue

KU Leuven — Leuven, Belgium

STINT 2026 will be held at KU Leuven, one of Europe's oldest and most renowned research universities, founded in 1425. Located in the historic city of Leuven, Belgium, KU Leuven is consistently ranked among the most innovative universities in Europe.

Leuven is easily accessible from Brussels Airport (BRU), approximately 30 minutes by train, and is well connected to major European cities.

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Organizing Committee

Juan A. Fraire

Juan A. Fraire

Inria-CONICET

General Chair

Scott Burleigh

Scott Burleigh

NASA JPL (Retired)

General Chair

Ed Birrane

Edward Birrane

Johns Hopkins University APL

General Chair

Marius Feldmann

Marius Feldmann

D3TN

General Chair

Carlo Caini

Carlo Caini

Bologna University

Program Co-Chair

History of STINT

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The Space-Terrestrial Internetworking Workshop (STINT) was established to bring together researchers and practitioners working on networking challenges in space-terrestrial environments. Since its inception, STINT has grown to become a premier forum for discussing the latest advances in space networking.

STINT has been co-located with several major conferences, including IEEE WiSEE, IEEE ICC, and IEEE Globecom. Each edition has contributed to advancing the state of the art in space-terrestrial internetworking, with papers and discussions that have influenced both research and operational systems.

Previous Editions

  • STINT 2025: Co-located with IEEE WiSEE in Halifax, NS, Canada (October)
  • STINT 2024: Co-located with IEEE SMC-IT in Mountain View, CA, USA (July)
  • STINT 2023: Co-located with IEEE WiSEE in Aveiro, Portugal (September)
  • STINT 2022: Co-located with IEEE WiSEE in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – virtual – (October)
  • STINT 2021: Co-located with IEEE SMC-IT in Pasadena, CA, USA – virtual – (July)
  • STINT 2020: Co-located with IEEE WiSEE in Vicenza, Italy – virtual – (October)
  • STINT 2019: Co-located with IEEE SMC-IT in Pasadena, CA, USA (July)
  • STINT 2018: Co-located with IEEE WiSEE in Huntsville, Alabama, USA (December)
  • STINT 2017: Co-located with IEEE SMC-IT in Alcalá de Henares, Spain (September)
  • STINT 2016: Co-located with IEEE WiSEE in Aachen, Germany (September)
  • STINT 2015: Co-located with IEEE WiSEE in Orlando, Florida, USA (December)
  • STINT 2014: Co-located with IEEE SMC-IT in Laurel, Maryland, USA (September)

Sponsors

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Get in Touch

For questions about paper submissions, registration, or general inquiries, please contact the organizing committee.

juan.fraire@inria.fr