TELECOM 2026 – Advances and Challenges in Telecommunications
TELECOM 2026 – Advances and Challenges in Telecommunications is a two-day technical–academic congress organized by the IEEE Communications Society Ecuador Chapter in collaboration with the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH). The event brings together students, researchers, IEEE members, and industry professionals to explore advances and challenges in modern telecommunications.
The program includes a hands-on Radiocommunications Hackathon, keynote talks by distinguished experts, technical sessions, and paper presentations from the Maskay Special Issue, along with dedicated spaces for academia–industry interaction. TELECOM 2026 fosters innovation, knowledge exchange, and professional networking.
This edition features 10 emblematic university projects and 4 selected research papers, showcasing cutting-edge work in areas such as 5G networks, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital twins, assistive technologies, and smart environments.
This edition is proudly supported by IEEE Young Professionals and IEEE Foundation.
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- Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
- Riobamba, Chimborazo
- Ecuador
- Building: Main campus
- Room Number: Auditorio
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE Foundation, IEEE Young Professional
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Agenda
Day 1 – Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Radiocommunications Hackathon – “WAVE WARRIORS”
09:00 – 12:00 | Antennas
09:00 – 11:00 | Radio Direction Finding (RDF)
11:00 – 13:00 | Signal Analysis
13:00 – 14:00 | Break / Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 | Filters
14:00 – 16:00 | Radiomobile Planning
16:00 – 18:00 | Transceivers
Hands-on technical hackathon focused on teamwork, problem-solving, and practical radiocommunications skills.
Day 2 – Thursday, May 14, 2026
Technical Conference, Academia–Industry Interaction & Networking
08:00 – 08:30 | Opening Ceremony
08:30 – 09:00 | Keynote Talk I
09:00 – 09:30 | Keynote Talk II
09:30 – 10:00 | Keynote Talk III
10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote Talk IV
10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:45 | Papers Session
11:45 – 12:00 | Closing Session
12:00 – 13:30 | Emblematic Projects
13:30 – 15:00 | Networking