International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN), 2027, NITK Surathkal, Paper submission: 30th July 2026

The International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN) is a premier international conference dedicated to addressing advances in Distributed Computing and Communication Networks. The 28th edition of this conference will be held at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal, India. Surathkal, a coastal town along the Arabian Sea near Mangaluru, is known for its serene beaches, scenic landscapes, and vibrant academic atmosphere. National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is one of India’s premier engineering institutions, renowned for its strong academic programs, research excellence, and picturesque campus overlooking the sea.


ICDCN 2027 will feature a highly selective technical program with refereed papers, distinguished keynotes, an industrial track, workshops, tutorials, posters, demos, and a doctoral symposium on emerging topics in distributed computing and networking.

Website: http://icdcn.org/
email: icdcn2027[at]nitk[dot]edu[dot]in
===================================
Selected papers will be invited to submit extended versions for a special issue of the Pervasive and Mobile Computing Journal
===================================

===================================
Important Dates
===================================

(All the deadlines are in AoE)
Paper submission: 30th July 2026
Notifications:  1 October 2026
Camera Ready Deadline: 29th October 2026
Conference Dates: 4 - 7 January 2027

===================================
Scope
===================================

Papers describing original research work and practical experiences/experimental results are solicited on topics that include, but are not limited to, the following.

Distributed Computing Topics of Interest:

Cloud Computing and Big Data Processing
Concurrency, Synchronization, and Persistence
Distributed Algorithms: Design, Analysis, and Complexity
Distributed Computing Aspects of Blockchains
Distributed Graph Algorithms
Distributed Embedded Systems
Distributed Operating Systems, Storage and Database Systems
Distributed Quantum Computing
Edge Computing and Mobile Offloading
Fault-tolerance, Reliability, and Availability of Distributed Systems
Formal Methods for Distributed Systems
High performance Computing and Grid Computing
Machine Learning in Distributed Computing and Networking
Pervasive and Mobile Computing
Scalable Distributed Systems
Secure Multi-Party Computation
Security, Privacy and Game Theory in Distributed Computing and Networking
Self-organization, Self-stabilization, and Autonomic Computing
Social Networks


Networking Topics of Interest:

AI and ML in Communication and Computer Networks
O-RAN and spectrum sensing/sharing
D2D, Sensor, PAN and Mesh Networks
Mobile Wireless Networks (5G/6G)
Cloud, Edge, and Fog Networking
Emerging Topics in Networks
Emerging Network Applications
Energy-efficient and Green Networking
Information-centric and Content-based Networking
Intent-based Networking and Zero-configuration Networks
Interdisciplinary Approaches in Networking
Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems
Internetworking Protocols & Internet Applications
Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networking
Networking and Computing for Sustainability, Society, and Development
Censorship circumvention and net neutrality
Datacenter networking
Extremely high-frequency communications (mmWave, THz)
Network support for VR/AR
Tactile Internet
Next-generation Networks and Services
Pervasive Networking and Sensing
Pricing and Network Economics
Public Safety Computing Systems
Quantum Network Protocols
Security, Privacy, Trust, and Game Theory in Networking
AI for Network Security
Social Networks
UAV Networks and Mobile Robots
Vehicular Networks, Smart Grids, and Smart City Applications
Backscatter and Ultra-low Power Networks
Challenging Network Environments (underwater, underground)
Visible light communications (VLC)
Testbeds, experimentations, and networked experimental platforms

===================================
Proceedings
===================================

The proceedings of ICDCN 2027 along with all the satellite events (posters, demo, workshops, etc.) will be published by The ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (ICPS), which is indexed by ACM, DBLP, Scopus, and other indexing bodies. The proceedings will be available through the ACM digital library.

ACM has introduced a new open-access publishing model for the International Conference Proceedings Series (ICPS). Authors based at institutions that are not yet part of the ACM Open program and do not qualify for a waiver will be required to pay an article processing charge (APC) to publish their ICPS article in the ACM Digital Library. To determine whether or not an APC will be applicable to your article, please follow the detailed guidance here: https://www.acm.org/publications/icps/author-guidance.

Further information may be found on the ACM website, as follows:

Full details of the new ICPS publishing model: https://www.acm.org/publications/icps/faq.

Full details of the ACM Open program: https://www.acm.org/publications/openaccess.

Please direct all questions about the new model to [email protected].

===================================
Best Paper Award
===================================

The conference will consider awarding Best Paper Awards.

===================================
Submission Instructions
===================================

All submissions must use the official LaTeX ACM article template acmart.cls, version 2.16 or greater, with the following document class declaration (Templates are available at https://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings-template): \documentclass[sigconf,authordraft]{acmart}

Regular Papers should not exceed 10 pages (double-column), including figures, tables, and references, in standard ACM format. They may include a clearly marked appendix with additional details necessary for validating results (e.g., technical proofs, supplementary experimental results).

Short Papers must not exceed 5 pages (double-column), including all figures, tables, and references, in standard ACM format.

The conference will employ a double-blind reviewing process. Submissions must not reveal author identities in any form. Author names, affiliations, and email addresses should not appear anywhere in the submission. Do not omit or anonymize critical references. Use third-person references to your prior work (e.g., replace “as we have shown before” with “as shown before in [X]”).

Paper submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=icdcn2027

At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the work. All submissions must be made through the EasyChair portal.

The use of generative AI software tools is permitted in accordance with the ACM guidelines: https://www.acm.org/publications/policies/frequently-asked-questions

===================================
Conflict of Interest
===================================

Indications of conflicts of interest will be required in the submission form. A conflict of interest is limited to the following:

- A family member or close friend.
- A Ph.D. advisor or advisee (no time limit), or a postdoctoral or undergraduate mentor or mentee within the past five years.
- A person with the same affiliation.
- A person involved in an alleged incident of harassment. (It is not required that the incident be reported.)
- Frequent collaborators, or collaborators who have jointly published papers within the last two years.

If you feel that you have a valid reason for a conflict of interest not listed above, contact the PC Co-Chairs.

===================================
Program Committee
===================================

Distributed Computing Track

Yuval Emek, Technion, Israel (PC Chair)

Networking Track

Salil Kanhere, UNSW Sydney, Australia (PC Chair)




--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou

Associate Professor

Performance and Resource Optimization in Networks Lab — PROTON LAB

School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering

Arizona State University

Goldwater Center, 650 E Tyler Mall, Mail Code 5706

Tempe, AZ 85287-5706

Office: GWC 430

Email: [email protected]

Website: PROTON Lab<https://sites.google.com/view/eirini-eleni-tsiropoulou/home>



 “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” ~ Aristotle



    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    To unsubscribe from CHI-ANNOUNCEMENTS send an email to:
     mailto:[email protected]

    To manage your SIGCHI Mailing lists or read our polices see:
     https://sigchi.org/operations/listserv/
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------