TUTORIALS:

1. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Open RAN Security and Privacy: Opportunities and Challenges ” in Tutorial at IEEE Latin-American Conference on Communications, 5–7 November 2025, Antigua, Guatemala .
   
   
2. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ From Theory to Practice: Applying Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography for 6G Networks ” in Tutorial at 2025 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Artificial Intelligence, 2 November 2025, Naples - Italy .
   
   
3. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Preparing 6G for the Quantum Era: Challenges and Architectural Insights ” in Tutorial at The 12th International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC'25), 27–29 Oct. 2025, Paris, France.
   
   
4. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan “ Leveraging Data Engineering and Blockchain for Improved Network Management and Orchestration in B5G/6G Networks ” in 7th International Conference on Blockchain Computing and Applications (BCCA 2025), 14–17 Oct. 2025, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
   
   
5. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Future-Proofing 6G: A Path to Quantum-Resilient Communications ” in 16th International Conference on Network of the Future (NoF) 2025, 30 Sep.–3 Oct. 2025, Montreal, Canada.
   
   
6. A. Aydeger, E. Zeydan “ Protecting Public Safety in the 6G Era: A Quantum-Resilient Communications Framework ” in 2025 IEEE World Forum on Public Safety Technology (WF-PST), 23–25 Sep. 2025, Orlando, USA.
   
   
7. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Toward Standardized Quantum-Resilient Communication Protocols for 6G Networks ” in IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN) 2025, 15–17 Sep. 2025, Bologna, Italy.
   
   
8. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan “ Applying Data Engineering and Blockchain for B5G/6G Networks: A Step-by-Step Tutorial ” in IEEE Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) 2025, 4–6 Aug. 2025, Crete, Greece.
   
   
9. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan “ Redefining Telecommunications: Data Engineering and Blockchain for B5G/6G Networks ” in 45th IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems (ICDCS) 2025, 20–23 July 2025, Glasgow, UK.
   
   
10. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Integrating Quantum Security in 6G Communication Systems: A Conceptual Framework ” in 30th IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC) 2025, 2–5 July 2025, Bologna, Italy.
    
    
11. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan “ Redefining Telecommunications: Data Engineering and Blockchain for B5G/6G Networks ” in 11th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft) 2025, 23–27 June 2025, Budapest, Hungary.
    
    
12. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Integrating Quantum Security in 6G Communication Systems: A Conceptual Framework ” in International Balkan Conference on Communications and Networking (BalkanCom) 2025, 17–20 June 2025, Piraeus, Greece.
    
    
13. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Integrating Quantum Security in 6G Communication Systems: A Conceptual Framework ” in IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning for Communication and Networking (ICMLCN) 2025, 26–29 May 2025, Barcelona, Spain.
    
    
14. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Quantum Secure 6G: The Framework and Proof-of-Concept ” in The 40th ACM/SIGAPP Symposium On Applied Computing (ACM SAC) 2025, 31 Mar–4 Apr 2025, Sicily, Italy.
    
    
15. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Quantum Secure 6G: The Framework and Proof-of-Concept ” in IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC) 2025, 10–13 Jan. 2025, Las Vegas, USA.
    
    
16. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan, “ Leveraging Data Engineering and Distributed Ledger Technologies for the Realization of B5G/6G Networks ” in 15th International Conference on Network of the Future (NoF) 2024, October 02-04, 2024, Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain.
    
    
17. E. Zeydan, M. Liyanage “ Leveraging Data Engineering and Distributed Ledger Technologies for the Realization of B5G/6G Networks ” in IEEE International Conference On Smart Mobility - IEEESM, 2024, September 16-18, 2024, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada .
    
    
18. E. Zeydan, M. Liyanage “ Leveraging Data Engineering and Distributed Ledger Technologies for the Realization of B5G/6G Networks ” in 2024 International Conference on Computer, Information and Telecommunication Systems (CITS), July 17-19, 2024, Girona, Spain .
    
    
19. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues, J. Baranda “ Unlocking the Potential of Data Engineering for Network Management and Orchestration ” in IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning for Communication and Networking (ICMLCN) 2024, 5–8 May 2024, Stockholm, Sweden.
    
    
20. E. Zeydan, J. Baranda “ Data Engineering in Telecommunications: An Emergent Topic in Network Management and Orchestration ” in IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking (MeditCom) 2024, 8–11 Jul 2024, Madrid, Spain.
    
    
21. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues, J. Baranda “ Network Management and Orchestration with Data Engineering: A Practical Guide ” in The 33th ACM International Symposium on High-Performance Parallel and Distributed Computing (HPDC) 2024, 3–7 Jun 2024, Pisa, Italy.
    
    
22. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues, J. Baranda “ The Role of Data Engineering in the Realization of Network Automation ” in IEEE 11th World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT) 2023, 12–27 Oct 2023, Aveiro, Portugal.
    
    
23. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues “ The Role of Data Engineering in Network Automation ” in IEEE International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR) 2023, 5–7 Jul 2023, Albuquerque, USA.
    
    
24. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues “ Recent Advances in Data Engineering for Networking ” in COST CA20120 The Intelligence-Enabling Radio Communications for Seamless Inclusive Interactions (INTERACT), 22 May 2023, Castelldefels, Spain.
    
    
25. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues “ Recent Advances in Data Engineering for Telecommunication Networks ” in IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS) 2023, 8–12 May 2023, Miami, USA.
    
    
26. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues “ Recent Advances in Data Engineering for Networking ” in IEEE 18th International Conference on Network and Service Managemen (CNSM) 2022, 31 Oct–4 Nov 2022, Thessaloniki, Greece.
    
    
27. E. Zeydan, J. Mangues “ Recent Advances in Data Engineering for Networking ” in 13th International Conference on Network of the Future (NoF) 2022, 5–7 Oct 2022, Ghent, Belgium.
    
    
28. E. Zeydan “ Big Data for Networking: Objectives, Challenges and Applications ” in IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS) 2016, 29 Apr 2016, Istanbul, Turkey.
    
    

INVITED TALKS:

1. E. Zeydan, “ Data Visualization and Communication of Results ” in European Union’s Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchange Evolution in Security and Privacy for 6G Networks(ENSURE-6G) 4th event, 22–23 Sep 2025.
   
   
2. E. Zeydan, “ Lecturer at School ELIXIRION 3-4: Recent advances in data engineering ” in EU HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks ELIXIRION, 15–19 Sep 2025, Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Spain.
   
   
3. E. Zeydan, “ Quantum Technologies for Beyond 5G and 6G Networks: Applications, Opportunities, and Challenges ” in ATAL FDP, MS Ramaiah Univ., 18–23 Aug 2025.
   
   
4. E. Zeydan, “ Moderator: Navigating the Future: AI-Driven Zero Touch Service Management in B5G/6G Networks ” in IEEE ICMLCN 2024, 5–8 May 2024, Stockholm, Sweden.
   
   
5. E. Zeydan, “ Panelist: Industrial Exploitation of Continuum Platforms – CHARITY Project ” in Workshop on Flexible Resource and Application Management on the Edge, 4 Jun 2024, Pisa, Italy.
   
   
6. E. Zeydan, “ Speaker & Panelist: Recent advances in security and trust for network orchestration and management ” in SECURENET 2024 , 21 May 2024, Dublin, Ireland.
   
   
7. E. Zeydan, “ Panelist: AI/ML in networking – Challenges and Opportunities ” in IEEE VCC 2023, 28–30 Nov 2023.
   
   
8. E. Zeydan “ Zero Touch Network and Service Management in MonB5G ” in Celal Bayar University, 21 Dec 2022, Manisa, Turkey (virtual).
   
   
9. E. Zeydan, “ Lecturer at School 5: Emerging models and trends for dynamic network slicing and virtualization ” in Marie Curie ITN SEMANTIC project, 20 Jun 2022.
   
   
10. E. Zeydan, “ Innovation Projects in Mobile Operators ” in Koç University, College of Engineering Seminar, 29 Nov 2017, Istanbul, Turkey.
    
    
11. E. Zeydan, “ Towards a More Secure Network Architecture in LTE ” in AIDP 2015 Workshop, Boğaziçi University, 4 Jun 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.