Annotation Networks symposia scope covers developments in strategies and planning of the evolution of networks, services and technologies, as well as techno economic impact of the rapidly changing business envoronment The prime focus of NETWORKS 2016 is on new challenges in network design, planning, management and operation These challenges are induced by several recent developments such as Software Defined Networking, Cloud Networking,Big Data Networking, Virtual Networks Operations and overlaid infrustructures (Smart Cities, Smart Grid, Internet of Things)