Navigating the Future: Seamless, Smarter, Stronger

As positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies continue to evolve, the future of navigation will be defined by systems that not only provide reliable PNT, but also do so in ways that are increasingly seamless across domains, smarter through the use of advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning, and stronger against interference and disruption — enabling operation in unprecedented, threat-challenged environments across both civil and military domains.

This year’s conference will bring together partners from industry, academia, and government to network and exchange ideas about the latest advancements in positioning, navigation, and timing technology. Through keynote presentations, technical sessions, and interactive discussions, participants will examine the path toward a seamless, smarter, and stronger navigation system — one capable of supporting everything from autonomous systems and critical infrastructure to space operations and future mobility.

Join us as we navigate the future together.

Papers for the conference are solicited which address this core theme from all perspectives, including technical, operational, and legislative/regulatory matters.

Complementing the main conference theme, ENC 2026 also welcomes contributions in the areas of:

  1. GNSS & PNT Services
    1. Algorithms & Models for Precise GNSS Navigation
    2. New Galileo Services
    3. PNT Resilience
    4. Robustness to Interference
    5. Space Weather & Environmental Effects
  2. Multi-Sensor & Alternative Navigation Solutions
    1. Multi-Sensor & Autonomous Navigation
    2. Sensor Networks & Cooperative Navigation
    3. Quantum & Alternative Technologies
  3. AI, Data, & Performance
    1. Cooperative & AI-enhanced Navigation
    2. Performance & Anomaly Detection
    3. Cloud Computing
  4. Application Areas
    1. Applications in Rail & Maritime Navigation
    2. Aircraft, UAV & Spacecraft Navigation
    3. Indoor & Urban Navigation
    4. Navigation for Mass Market
    5. Dual Use & Security Applications, Defense
    6. Receiver Trends & New Technologies
    7. Precise Timing
    8. Scientific Applications
  5. Future Trends
    1. Trends in Navigation Technology & System Design
    2. LEO PNT
    3. Frontiers of Radionavigation: Signals of Opportunity, 5G & Beyond
    4. Lunar & Deep-Space Navigation System Architectures & Initiatives
    5. Optical Clocks & Links
  6. Open Session

Programme outline

Programme outline table for ENC 2026, displayed as a color-coded schedule. The table has three main columns: date, time, and programme content, with parallel sessions shown in four sub-columns where applicable. Monday, 27 April 2026: from 15:00 to 17:30, International association meetings. Tuesday, 28 April 2026: – 10:00–11:00, Opening Plenary. – 11:00–11:30, Coffee break. – 11:30–12:30, four parallel sessions running simultaneously. – 12:30–14:00, Lunch. – 14:00–15:40, Poster Pitches alongside three parallel sessions. – 15:40–16:10, Coffee break. – 16:10–17:30, Poster Pitches alongside three parallel sessions. – 17:30–18:30, Poster Session highlighted in blue. – 18:30–19:30, Welcome Reception highlighted in dark purple. Wednesday, 29 April 2026: – 09:00–09:50, Plenary. – 10:00–11:00, four parallel sessions. – 11:00–11:30, Coffee break. – 11:30–12:50, four parallel sessions. – 13:00–14:20, Lunch and Poster Session. – 14:20–16:00, four parallel sessions. – 16:00–16:30, Coffee break. – 16:30–17:50, four parallel sessions. – 19:00–23:00, ENC 2026 Networking Dinner highlighted in dark purple. Thursday, 30 April 2026: – 09:00–09:50, Plenary. – 10:00–11:00, four parallel sessions. – 11:00–11:30, Coffee break. – 11:30–12:50, four parallel sessions. – 13:00–13:50, Closing Plenary. Different background colors visually distinguish plenary sessions, breaks, lunches, poster sessions, and social events.

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