TUTORIALS:

1. E. Zeydan and A. Aydeger, From Theory to Practice: Applying Quantum Key Distribution and Post Quantum Cryptography for 6G Networks ” in The 2026 Latin America Networking Conference (LANC 2026), September 10-11, 2026, Mexico City, Mexico .
   
   
2. E. Zeydan, M. Liyanage and A. Aydeger, Engineering the Security and Privacy of Open RAN: Principles, Tools, and Practices ” in 31st IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC), IEEE ISCC 2026, 23-26 June, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal .
   
   
3. E. Zeydan and M. Liyanage, Architecting Secure and Intelligent Telecommunication Networks in the Post-Quantum Era ” in IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (WCCI 2026), IJCNN, June 21-26, 2026, Maastricht, Netherlands .
   
   
4. E. Zeydan and A. Aydeger, Quantum Secure Next-Generation Networks: Post-Quantum Cryptography and QKD for 6G Security ” in Tutorial at IEEE International Symposium on Local and Metropolitan Area Networks (LANMAN) 2026, Tempe, Arizona, USA, 15 - 16 June 2026 .
   
   
5. E. Zeydan and A. Aydeger, Designing Quantum-Resilient 6G Systems: Theory, Architectures, and Practical Implementations ” in Tutorial at 7th International Conference on Communications, Signal Processing, and their Applications (ICCSPA’26), 15-18 June 2026, Alcalá de Henares (Spain). .
   
   
6. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan and A. Aydeger, From Theory to Practice: Application of Post-Quantum Security Concepts to Open RAN ” in Tutorial at IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium 2026, Rome, Italy, 18 - 22 May 2026 .
   
   
7. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan and A. Aydeger, Open RAN Security and Privacy Foundations in the Post-Quantum Era ” in Tutorial at The 41st ACM/SIGAPP Symposium On Applied Computing (ACM SAC), Thessaloniki, Greece, March 23-27, 2026 .
   
   
8. A. Aydeger, E. Zeydan, Quantum-Resilient Security for Industrial 6G and Cyber-Physical Systems ” in Tutorial at IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2026), in Monterrey, Mexico, 4-6 March 2026 .
   
   
9. M. Liyanage, E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger, Open RAN Security and Privacy in the Post-Quantum Era: Opportunities and Challenges ” in Tutorial at IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference 2026, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 9 - 12 January 2026 .
   
   
10. E. Zeydan, M. Liyanage Security and Privacy for Telecommunication Networks in the Post-Quantum Era ” in Tutorial at 4th Edition of the International Conference on 6G Networking (6GNET 2025), December 17-19, 2025, Paris, France .
    
    
11. E. Zeydan, A. Aydeger “ Post-Quantum Secure 6G: The Framework and Proof-of-Concept ” in Tutorial at 4th Edition of the International Conference on 6G Networking (6GNET 2025), December 17-19, 2025, Paris, France .
    
    
12. 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 .
    
    
13. 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 .
    
    
14. 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.
    
    
15. 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.
    
    
16. 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.
    
    
17. 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.
    
    
18. 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.
    
    
19. 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.
    
    
20. 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.
    
    
21. 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.
    
    
22. 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.
    
    
23. 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.
    
    
24. 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.
    
    
25. 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.
    
    
26. 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.
    
    
27. 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.
    
    
28. 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 .
    
    
29. 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 .
    
    
30. 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.
    
    
31. 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.
    
    
32. 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.
    
    
33. 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.
    
    
34. 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.
    
    
35. 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.
    
    
36. 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.
    
    
37. 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.
    
    
38. 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.
    
    
39. 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, “ UNITY-6G Project Introduction ” as Project Coordinator in SNS Webinar – Introducing the Call 3 projects, 24 February 2025.
   
   
5. E. Zeydan, “ Moderator: Navigating the Future: AI-Driven Zero Touch Service Management in B5G/6G Networks ” in IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning for Communication and Networking (ICMLCN 2024), 5–8 May 2024, Stockholm, Sweden.
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. E. Zeydan, “ Speaker & Panelist: Recent advances in security and trust for network orchestration and management ” in SECURENET 2024 , 21 May 2024, Dublin, Ireland.
   
   
8. E. Zeydan, “ Panelist: AI/ML in networking – Challenges and Opportunities ” in IEEE Virtual Conference on Communications (IEEE VCC`23), 2023, 28–30 Nov 2023.
   
   
9. E. Zeydan “ Zero Touch Network and Service Management in MonB5G ” in Celal Bayar University, 21 Dec 2022, Manisa, Turkey (virtual).
   
   
10. 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.
    
    
11. E. Zeydan, “ Innovation Projects in Mobile Operators ” in Koç University, College of Engineering Seminar, 29 Nov 2017, Istanbul, Turkey.
    
    
12. E. Zeydan, “ Towards a More Secure Network Architecture in LTE ” in AIDP 2015 Workshop, Boğaziçi University, 4 Jun 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.