[2nd CFP] LODAS 2026 – Learning & Optimization for Distributed AI Systems @ FLICS 2026 (V alencia, June 9–12)

Dear colleagues,

Apologies for any cross-posting.

This is the second call for papersfor theLODAS 2026 – The 1st 
International Workshop on Learning and Optimization for Distributed AI 
Systems <https://jamaltoutouh.github.io/lodas2026/>, co-located with 
theFLICS 2026 Conference <https://flics-conference.org/>to be held in 
Valencia, Spain, June 9–12, 2026.

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    Workshop
    website: https://jamaltoutouh.github.io/lodas2026/

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    Conference website: https://flics-conference.org/


  Scope

Modern AI systems must operate in distributed and resource-constrained 
environments. LODAS 2026 aims to bring together researchers working at 
the intersection of learning and optimization to address challenges in 
scalability, reliability, and efficiency for distributed AI systems.

We welcome contributions addressing (but not limited to):

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    Federated, distributed, and edge learning

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    Communication-efficient and resource-aware AI

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    Multi-objective and constrained optimization

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    Workflow scheduling and system-level optimization

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    Agentic AI and autonomous multi-agent systems

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    Foundation models under system constraints

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    Trustworthy, privacy-preserving, and robust AI

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    Cyber-physical systems, IoT, and digital twins


    Submission Information

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    Submission site:via EasyChair (details on theworkshop website
    <https://jamaltoutouh.github.io/lodas2026/>)

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    Formatting:IEEE A4 Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings

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    Paper types:

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        Long papers: 7–8 pages (research contributions)

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        Short/position papers: 4–6 pages (work-in-progress or visionary
        ideas)

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        Poster papers (undergraduate): 1–2 pages


    Important Dates

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    Submission deadline:April 21, 2026

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    Notification of acceptance:May 5, 2026

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    Camera-ready & registration:May 15, 2026

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    Workshop dates:June 9–12, 2026 (exact date/time to be announced)


    Organizing Committee

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    Jamal Toutouh – University of Málaga, Spain

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    Gabriel Luque – University of Málaga, Spain

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    Diego Daniel Pedroza-Perez – University of Málaga, Spain

We warmly encourage you to submit your latest work and to share this 
call with colleagues and relevant mailing lists.

Best regards,LODAS 2026 Workshop Organizing 
Teamhttps://jamaltoutouh.github.io/lodas2026/ 
<https://jamaltoutouh.github.io/lodas2026/>
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