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SDS 2023 CFP: The 10th International Conference on Software Defined Systems, San Antonio, Texas , USA. October 23-25, 2023
by Gizem Varkonyi 30 May '23

30 May '23

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The 10th International Conference on Software Defined Systems (SDS-2023) San Antonio, Texas , USA. October 23-25, 2023 https://emergingtechnet.org/SDS2023/index.php *SDS 2023 CFP: * Next generation cloud systems will require a paradigm shift in how they are constructed and managed. Conventional control and management platforms are facing considerable challenges regarding flexibility, dependability and security that next generation systems will require. The cloud computing paradigm has gone part of the way towards alleviating some of the problems associated with resource allocation, utilization and managements (e.g., via elasticity). However, many of the elements of a well-designed cloud environment remain “stiff” and hard to modify and adapt in an integrated fashion. This includes underlying networking topologies, many aspects of the user control over IaaS, PaaS or SaaS layers when such is needed, construction of XaaS services, provenance and meta-data collection, and so on. In many situations the problem may be because service abstraction is inadequate. Software Defined Systems (SDS) are systems that have added software components which help abstract actual IT equipment and other layers. One classical example, of course, are hypervisors. Such separation provides a great opportunity for system administrators to more easily construct and managing their systems through flexible software layers. Software Defined Systems include Software Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Storage, Software Defined Servers (Virtualization), Software Defined Datacenters (SDD), Software Defined Security (SDSec), and ultimately Software Defined Clouds (SDCloud) to name a few possibilities. Individual solutions and seamless integration of these abstractions remains in many respects a challenge. SDS aims to investigate the opportunities and in all aspects of Software Defined Systems. In addition, it seeks for novel contributions that help mitigating SDS challenges. That is, the objective of SDS is to provide a forum for scientists, engineers, and researchers to discuss and exchange new ideas, novel results and experience on all aspects of Software Defined Systems. SDS is Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE. Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to: * Software Defined Systems support for Cloud Computing . * Software Defined Networking (SDN). * SDN concepts, architecture, and APIs. * Network Virtualization * SDN and OpenFlow protocol * Software Defined Radio * Cognitive Radio Networks . * Access Control models in SDN. * Software Defined Storage. * Software Defined Real Time Functions for Automation. * Storage Automation and Abstraction. * Policy-driven storage provisioning. * Software Defined Servers and Virtualization. * Software Defined Datacenters. * Software Defined Security o Security policies automation. * Self-management systems. * Autonomic Computing techniques. * Real-time load prediction model to optimize the user satisfaction. * Software Defined Systems Scalability. * Software Defined Systems optimization. * Software tools and frameworks to support SDS . * Software Defined Systems challenges and opportunities * Software Defined Systems surveys . * Social engineering, insider threats system for SDS. * Incident Handling and Penetration Testing with SDS. * Software Defined Systems support if IoT. * Security protocols in SDS. * Security and privacy of mobile SDS based cloud computing * Service-oriented architectures, service portability andP2P * Network virtualization and cloud-based radio access networks *Submission Guidelines: * Papers selected for presentation will appear in the SDS Proceedings and will be submitted to IEEE for inclusion. Papers can be up to 8 pages in IEEE format, 10pt font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format, single space, A4 format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link. A full paper must not exceed the stated length (including all figures, tables and references). The proceedings will be submitted for indexing to EI (Compendex), Scopus and other indexing services like DBLP. Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected without review. Also, submissions received after the due date, exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information or clarification. *Important Dates:* Submission Date: 20 June 2023 Notification to Authors: 5 September 2023 Camera Ready and Registration: 25 September 2023 Please send any inquiry to the Emerging Tech. Network Team at: emergingtechnetwork(a)gmail.com

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iMETA 2023: International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications, Tartu, Estonia [Extended Deadline]
by Ons Bouachir 30 May '23

30 May '23

*International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (**iMETA2023)* 18–20 September, 2023 – Tartu, Estonia https://imeta-conference.org/ Over the years, technology has advanced significantly, and the creation of the virtual environments (i.e., metaverse) is one of the latest innovations that is set to revolutionize how we interact, process, and connect our real-life to other lifes. With the metaverse, we are presented with a new realm that blurs the lines between the physical and digital world, providing a new space for communication, commerce, services, and entertainment. The International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (iMeta) is to bring together leading researchers, academics, and industry experts to explore the various aspects of the distributive metaverse, including its technologies, applications, and implications for various industries. Attendees can expect to participate in exciting keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations on cutting-edge research field. Throughout the conference, there will be ample opportunities for attendees to network, share their knowledge, and collaborate on future initiatives that will drive the development of the metaverse forward. We are confident that iMeta conference will inspire new ideas, foster innovation, and spark collaborations that will push the boundaries of the metaverse and its potential to change the world as we know it. Overall, the iMETA conference aims to provide attendees with comprehensive understanding of the communication, computing, and system requirements of the metaverse. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts and learn about the latest developments and future trends in the field. The conference will also provide ample opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with others in the metaverse community. *List of Tracks:* Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to: 1. AI 2. Security and Privacy 3. Networking and Communications 4. Systems and Computing 5. Multimedia and Computer Vision 6. Immersive Technologies and Services 7. Storage and Processing *Important Dates:* - Papers due: May 10, June 20, 2023 - Acceptance notification: August 05, 2023 - Camera-ready paper due: August 20, 2023 - Workshop Proposal due: June 01, 2023 *Keynote Speakers:* § *Walid Saad*, Virginia Tech, USA - *Merouane Debbah*, TII, UAE - *Ian F. Akyildiz*, Truva Inc., USA *Submission Guidelines:* There are three categories of submission: - *Long papers:* 7-8 pages. - *Short papers:* 5-6 pages. § *Poster papers: 1-2 pages (undergraduate).* *Submission Link: **https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023* <https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023> *Organizing Committee* * Steering Committee* - Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy - Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia - Nirwan Ansari, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA § Salil Kanhere, UNSW Sydney, Australia § Yaser Jararweh, JUST, Jordan *General Co-Chair* § Ilir Capuni, University of Montenegro, Montenegro *Program Co-Chairs* - Feras Awaysheh, University of Tartu, Estonia - Gautam Srivastava, Brandon University, Canada - Jun Wu, Waseda University, Japan - Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE *Local Committee* - Karl Lomp, University of Tartu, Estonia - Madis Vasser, University of Tartu, Estonia - Stefania Tomasiello, University of Tartu, Estonia - Ulrich Norbisrath, University of Tartu, Estonia

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[CFP] First IEEE International Conference on Meta Computing (ICMC) 2023
by CFP Announce 30 May '23

30 May '23

First IEEE International Conference on Meta Computing (ICMC) October 12-15, 2023 Qingdao China Over the past 60 years, computing paradigms have undergone significant developments, evolving from the original Client-Server model to newer ones such as Cloud Computing, IoT (Internet of Things), and Edge Computing. The development history of computing paradigms is also the development history of computing power, which is defined to be the amount of information that can be transmitted, processed, and stored by a system, as novel computing technologies have always been driven by the needs of new applications that demand stronger computing power. Nowadays, emerging applications such as Web 3.0, Metaverse, and Industrial Internet put forward demands on next-generation computing technologies that can consolidate the networking resources to provide the desired quality of services, overcoming the increasingly serious computing power shortage problem. Meta Computing was proposed to address the limitations faced by existing computing paradigms: 1) terminal-end IoT resources are not fully exploited; 2) there exist barriers to the integration of network-wide computing power; and 3) there is a lack of strong fault tolerance. It aims to utilize all available computing resources hooked on the Internet, provide efficient, fault-tolerant, and personalized services with strong security and privacy guarantee, and virtualize the whole Internet as a giant computer, that is, ``Network-as-a-Computer, NaaC'', or ``Meta Computer'' for short, for any task or any person at any time on-demand. Meta computing possesses the following three functional characteristics: supporting zero-trust environments, integrating all available cloud-edge-terminal computing resources, and configuring meta computers on-demand. To the emerging applications such as Web 3.0 and Metaverse , meta computing intends to turn the Internet into a distributed giant computing power pool to fulfill the ever-increasing needs on computing power; it also refers to the integrated technologies that can offer trust-worthy, fault-tolerant, and easy-to-use computing techniques. IEEE International Conference on Meta Computing (ICMC) solicits original submissions that present innovative research and development outcomes in the field of meta computing. Topics of interests are covered by the following tracks: Track 1: Meta Computing Architectures and Systems l Meta computer architecture l Computational resource virtualization l Resource scheduling mechanism of meta computer l Computation-storage-communication integration l Decentralized storage system l Verifiable and Heterogeneous computation l Security and privacy of meta computing Track 2: Cloud-Edge-Terminal Resource Consolidation and Intelligence in Meta Computing l Resource management and scheduling l Privacy protection l Integration of edge computing with terminals l Terminal computation l Large-scale data processing and storage l Data management and security l Collaborative decision l Network architecture and transmission l Real-time computation l Multimedia processing Track 3: Blockchain, fault-tolerance, and Zero-trust Computing l Blockchain architectures and systems l Consensus and trust management l Security and privacy for blockchain l Fault-tolerant systems l Trusted data space l Data and blockchain integration l Zero-trust computing architectures and systems l Blockchain governance and regulatory Track 4: Meta Computing for Web 3.0, DApp, Defi l Decentralized web infrastructure l Decentralized solutions for web identity and authentication l Decentralized solutions for digital asset management and ownership l Decentralized data storage and sharing l Smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) in Web 3.0 l Interoperability and standardization in Web 3.0 l Privacy and security in Web 3.0 l Web 3.0 applications Track 5: Meta Computing for Metaverse l Network architecture and system design for metaverse l Virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, extended reality l Decentralized communications for metaverse l Privacy and security for metaverse l Interactions between cyber and physical spaces l Trusted network architecture for metaverse l Scalability and interoperability l Metaverse applications Track 6: Meta Computing for Industrial Internet and Internet-of-Things l Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) architecture and design principles l IIoT security and privacy l Big data analytics for IIoT l Edge and cloud computing for IIoT l IIoT applications l Intelligent control and automation in IIoT l Industrial wireless networks and communication protocols l Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems (ICPS) 和 Industry 4.0 *Important Dates:* Paper Submission: August 15, 2023 Notification: September 15, 2023 Camera-ready Submission: October 1, 2023 *Proceedings of ICMC 2023: * Two options: IEEExplore or the Elsevier High-confidence Computing Journal. Both are EI-indexed, and authors have the freedom to select one. *Submission Guidelines* Submission page: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icmc20231 It is required that the manuscript follows the standard IEEE camera-ready format (double column, 10-pt font). The maximum length of ICNC paper without over-length charge is SIX (6) page. The authors are allowed to pay for up to TWO (2) additional pages at $100 per over length page. Submitted papers may not have been previously published in or under consideration for publication in another journal of conference. *General Chair: * Xiaohua Jia, City University of Hong Kong, China Xiuzhen Cheng, Shandong University, China *Program Co-Chairs* Falko Dressler, TU Berlin, Germany Mohsen Guizani, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), United Arab Emirates Willy Susilo, University of Wollongong, Australia *Publicity Co-Chairs:* Suparna De, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom Yan Huang, Kennesaw State University, USA Minghui Xu, Shandong University, China *Proceeding Chair:* Wei Li, Georgia State University, USA *Publication Chair:* Zhipeng Cai, Georgia State University, USA

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IEEE BCCA 2023: The Fifth International Conference on Blockchain Computing and Applications, Kuwait [Special Track]
by Julia Marino 29 May '23

29 May '23

*The 5th IEEE Conference on **Blockchain Computing and Applications* *(* *BCCA 2023**)* https://bcca-conference.org/ <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=f4565c80-abcd623f-f4526f8f-000babda03…> IEEE Co-Sponsorship *APPROVED* in Conjunction with *Kuwait Fintech and Blockchain Summit* https://www.kcst.edu.kw/blockchain-summit/index.html <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=87d46e25-d84f509a-87d05d2a-000babda03…> 24–26 October 2023 – Kuwait City, Kuwait Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa Blockchain is a revolutionary technology in decentralized systems that enables secure decentralized transaction processing while ensuring data privacy and authenticity. It is now playing a significant role in several areas such the Internet of Things, supply-chain management, manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, healthcare systems, and much more. Unlike centralized transaction processing solutions, blockchain uses a distributed ledger mechanism to record data transactions on multiple devices, this will prevent data breaches, identity theft, and a plethora of cyber-related attacks, in essence, leading to sustainability in data privacy and security. This conference aims at to attract the work of both researchers and practitioners in the area of cyber-security to share and exchange their experiences and research studies in both academia and industry in the field of blockchain. Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to: - *Track 01: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning* - *Track 02: IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems* - *Track 03: Big Data* - *Track 04: Security and Privacy on the Blockchain* - *Track 05: Metaverse and Digital Twin* - *Track 06: Blockchain Research & Applications for Innovative Networks and Services* *Submission Guidelines* The special track has three categories of submission: - *Short papers: *(5-6 pages). - *Systemization of Knowledge (SoK): *(10-15 pages) SoK papers evaluate, systematize, cluster, classify, and contextualize existing knowledge (Focused Surveys). - *Poster papers: *(1-2 pages) (undergraduate). *Submission Link: *https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=bcca2023 *Special Track** Important dates* - Paper submission deadline: June 15th, 2023 - Notification of paper acceptance: July 31st, 2023 - Submission of camera-ready papers due: September 1st, 2023 *Journal Special Issues* Selected papers of high quality from the conference will be invited to submit an extended version to the following journal(s): · IEEE Networks (IF: 10.2) · Ad Hoc Networks (IF: 4.8) · Springer Cluster Computing (IF: 2.04) *Keynote Speakers* · *Stephen Nilsson*, Founder, CEO, Enterprise Blockchain Implementer & Evangelist · *Riad Hartani*, Co-Founder Xona Partners · *Salil Kanhere*, University of New South Wales Sydney · *Abdallah Shami*, Professor and Associate Dean Research at Western University · *Srdjan Krčo*, Co-founder and CEO of DunavNET · *Satya N Gupta*, Chairman- Blockchain For Productivity Forum · *Farshad Firouzi*, Assistant Professor at Duke University · *Hoda Al Khzaimi*, NYU Abu Dhabi, UAe · *Roberto Di Pietro, *HBKU-CSE, Doha, Qatar. *Organizing Committee* *General Co-Chairs* · Khalid Al-Begain, KCST, Kuwait · Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE · Latif Ladid, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg *Program Co-Chairs* · Ismaeel AlRidhawi, KCST, Kuwait · Antonella Guzzo, University of Calabria, Italy · Keping Yu, Hosei University, Japan

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[CFP] SI on Security of Emerging Virtual Environments: Metaverse and Extended Reality- Ad Hoc Networks [Final Call For Papers]
by Ons Bouachir 23 May '23

23 May '23

*Ad Hoc Networks* *Security of Emerging Virtual Environments:* * Metaverse and Extended Reality* *** * Extended deadline: May 26th 2023* (firm)*** https://www.journals.elsevier.com/ad-hoc-networks/call-for-papers/security-… *We encourage early submission* The real world is surrounded by people, buildings, hospitals, factories, businesses, vehicles, cognitive cities, and the billions of devices that provide various services and connect us and this world. Various advanced technologies including AR, VR, XR, and the Digital Twin provide advanced solutions to create a new virtual world (aka, Metaverse) where the avatars of the users can interact with 3D objects as in real life. Metaverse is a virtual world of Digital Twins and NFTs. Such technologies provide a wide range of new services that require the collection of various types of data about real objects, users including their biometric information (e.g., eyes or voice fingerprints, etc.), and the surrounding environment (e.g., weather, traffic flow, etc.). The collected data can be used for identifying the various users, sharing their characteristics, or capturing their interaction with the environment to provide a unique immersive experience in the 3D virtual world. Furthermore, each realistic object modeled in the virtual environment should rely on the status of its physical twin including interactions and relations between everything else. As a result, a wide range of new services and applications will be provided connecting events in the virtual and the real worlds and causing more complex interactions. The huge amount of collected data in the virtual and the real worlds sets heavy challenges on the networking and computing systems as such technologies have strict boundaries related to the security and privacy of the gathered data. Moreover, the wireless communication between mobile devices that generate data streams and the mobility of physical devices make the related issues more difficult to address. Indeed, these challenges increase with the complexity of the used technologies as new advanced attacks can be designed allowing for the exploitation of the collected data such as creating multiple fake avatars. The purpose of this special issue is to elaborate on and emphasize the key aspects to secure emerging virtual environments that rely on wireless communication. It welcomes original research and innovative solutions on the above subjects as well as case studies that explore the potential exploitation of data security, privacy, and trust in the Metaverse. Research may cover and focus on either the fundamental methodological studies or the use case and application demonstrations. Topics of interest include, but are certainly not limited to: ● Blockchain assisted the metaverse ● Blockchain for the Digital Twin ● Edge computing for the Internet of Metaverse ● Network security of the metaverse ● Digital Twin and Metaverse privacy ● Consensus and mining algorithms suited for the metaverse ● Blockchain-based controlled mobility and QoS in the metaverse ● Cybersecurity in the metaverse ● Cybersecurity in XR-based applications ● Trust, Security, and Privacy in the metaverse application ● Trusted Zero-touch networks for the metaverse ● Trusted software and applications for the metaverse ● Digital Identification and authentication mechanisms ● Intrusion detection and prevention in the emerging virtual environments ● Secure mobile ad-hoc network for the metaverse *Guest editors:* ● Moayad Aloqaily, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, UAE. ● Ouns Bouachir, Zayed University, UAE. ● Lewis Tseng, Boston College, USA. ● Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy. --Regards, ReplyForward

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iMETA 2023: International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications, Tartu, Estonia [Extended Deadline]
by Jun Wu 23 May '23

23 May '23

*International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (**iMETA2023)* 18–20 September, 2023 – Tartu, Estonia https://imeta-conference.org/ Over the years, technology has advanced significantly, and the creation of the virtual environments (i.e., metaverse) is one of the latest innovations that is set to revolutionize how we interact, process, and connect our real-life to other lifes. With the metaverse, we are presented with a new realm that blurs the lines between the physical and digital world, providing a new space for communication, commerce, services, and entertainment. The International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (iMeta) is to bring together leading researchers, academics, and industry experts to explore the various aspects of the distributive metaverse, including its technologies, applications, and implications for various industries. Attendees can expect to participate in exciting keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations on cutting-edge research field. Throughout the conference, there will be ample opportunities for attendees to network, share their knowledge, and collaborate on future initiatives that will drive the development of the metaverse forward. We are confident that iMeta conference will inspire new ideas, foster innovation, and spark collaborations that will push the boundaries of the metaverse and its potential to change the world as we know it. Overall, the iMETA conference aims to provide attendees with comprehensive understanding of the communication, computing, and system requirements of the metaverse. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts and learn about the latest developments and future trends in the field. The conference will also provide ample opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with others in the metaverse community. *List of Tracks:* Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to: 1. AI 2. Security and Privacy 3. Networking and Communications 4. Systems and Computing 5. Multimedia and Computer Vision 6. Immersive Technologies and Services 7. Storage and Processing *Important Dates:* - Papers due: May 10, June 20, 2023 - Acceptance notification: August 05, 2023 - Camera-ready paper due: August 20, 2023 - Workshop Proposal due: June 01, 2023 *Keynote Speakers:* § *Walid Saad*, Virginia Tech, USA - *Merouane Debbah*, TII, UAE - *Ian F. Akyildiz*, Truva Inc., USA *Submission Guidelines:* There are three categories of submission: - *Long papers:* 7-8 pages. - *Short papers:* 5-6 pages. § *Poster papers: 1-2 pages (undergraduate).* *Submission Link: **https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023* <https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023> *Organizing Committee* * Steering Committee* - Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy - Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia - Nirwan Ansari, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA § Salil Kanhere, UNSW Sydney, Australia § Yaser Jararweh, JUST, Jordan *General Co-Chair* § Ilir Capuni, University of Montenegro, Montenegro *Program Co-Chairs* - Feras Awaysheh, University of Tartu, Estonia - Gautam Srivastava, Brandon University, Canada - Jun Wu, Waseda University, Japan - Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE *Local Committee* - Karl Lomp, University of Tartu, Estonia - Madis Vasser, University of Tartu, Estonia - Stefania Tomasiello, University of Tartu, Estonia - Ulrich Norbisrath, University of Tartu, Estonia

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IEEE DASC 2023: The 21st IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic & Secure Computing
by Julia Marino 23 May '23

23 May '23

*The 21st IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic & Secure Computing (DASC 2023)* *https://icnetlab.org/cyber-science2023/dasc/index.html <https://icnetlab.org/cyber-science2023/dasc/index.html>* *Joint conference IEEE DASC/PICom/CBDCom/CyberSciTech 2023 * *14-17 Nov, 2023** || Abu Dhabi, UAE* As computer and communication systems as well as other systems such as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), Autonomous Robotic Systems become increasingly large and complex, their Dependability and Security play critical role at supporting next-generation science, engineering, and commercial applications. It remains a challenge to design, analyze, evaluate, and improve the dependability and security for a trusted computing environment. Trusted computing targets computing systems as well as services that are dependable, secure, protectable, predictable, traceable, controllable, autonomous, and sustainable. At the same time, the increasing scale and complexity of systems call for the autonomic computing paradigm, which meets the requirements of self-management, and autonomous systems. Trusted and autonomic computing/autonomous systems need synergistic research efforts covering many disciplines, ranging from natural sciences to social sciences. It requires scientific and technological advances in a wide variety of fields, as well as new software, architectures, and communication technology that support the integration of the constituent technologies. IEEE DASC 2023 will be held during November 13-17, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It aims to bring together computer scientists, industrial engineers, and researchers to discuss and exchange theoretical and implementation results, novel designs, work-in-progress, experience, case studies, and trend-setting ideas in the areas of dependability, security, trust and/or autonomic computing, and autonomous systems. *Tracks * *Track 1. Dependable and Fault-tolerant Computing* Fundamentals, including Dependability Evaluation, Dependable Sensors, QoS, SOA, etc. Dependable & Fault-tolerant Computing in Big Data, CPS, IoT, SDN, and Real-time System Dependability & Fault-tolerance in Cloud/Fog/Edge Computing, and Pervasive Computing Human Aspects, and Education Software Engineering in Dependable and Fault-tolerant Computing Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Dependable and Fault-tolerant Computing Hardware and Software Reliability, Verification and Testing Safety-critical Systems, Mission-critical Systems *Track 2. Network and System Security and Privacy* Fundamentals, including Intrusion-Detection, Digital Forensics, (Counter-)Surveillance, etc. Security and Privacy in Big Data, CPS, IoT, SDN, and Real-time Systems Security and Privacy in Cloud/Fog/Edge Computing, Mobile and Pervasive Computing Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Network and System Security and Privacy Human Aspects, and Education Cyber Attack, Crime and Cyber War Biometric Issues in Security and Privacy *Track 3. Autonomic Computing and Autonomous Systems* Fundamentals, including Agents, Real-Time Perception, Decision, Control, Self-healing, etc. Autonomic and Autonomous Issues in Big Data, CPS, IoT, SDN, and Real-time Systems Autonomic and Autonomous Issues in Cloud/Fog/Edge Computing, Pervasive Computing Self-Organization and Organic Computing, Cognitive Computing and Self-Aware Computing Energy Management in Autonomic Computing and Autonomous Systems Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Autonomic Computing and Autonomous Systems Human Aspects, and Education *Track 4. Industrial Applications and Emerging Techniques* Software/Apps/Tools Development for Dependable and Secure Applications Autonomous Robotics, Vehicles, Machines, and Various Systems IoT and Sensor Network, Big Data, Smart Grid, Aerospace, Transportation Applications Safety Care, Medical Care and Services, IoT-based Healthcare Other Applications and Emerging Techniques Social Aspects of Applying Systems * Submission Link*: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dascpicomcbdcomcyber0 *Important dates* *Main Conference Papers* Paper Submission Due: 1 July, 2023 Authors Notification: 15 September, 2023 Camera-ready Submission: 30 September, 2023 *General Chair* Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE *Program Co-Chairs* Müge Erel-Özçevik, Celal Bayar University, Turkey Franco Zambonelli, Universita’ degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy Selcuk Uluagac, Florida International University, USA

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iMETA 2023: International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications, Tartu, Estonia [Extended Deadline]
by Jun Wu 23 May '23

23 May '23

Email Subject: iMETA 2023: International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications, Tartu, Estonia [Extended Deadline] *International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (**iMETA2023)* 18–20 September, 2023 – Tartu, Estonia https://imeta-conference.org/ Over the years, technology has advanced significantly, and the creation of the virtual environments (i.e., metaverse) is one of the latest innovations that is set to revolutionize how we interact, process, and connect our real-life to other lifes. With the metaverse, we are presented with a new realm that blurs the lines between the physical and digital world, providing a new space for communication, commerce, services, and entertainment. The International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (iMeta) is to bring together leading researchers, academics, and industry experts to explore the various aspects of the distributive metaverse, including its technologies, applications, and implications for various industries. Attendees can expect to participate in exciting keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations on cutting-edge research field. Throughout the conference, there will be ample opportunities for attendees to network, share their knowledge, and collaborate on future initiatives that will drive the development of the metaverse forward. We are confident that iMeta conference will inspire new ideas, foster innovation, and spark collaborations that will push the boundaries of the metaverse and its potential to change the world as we know it. Overall, the iMETA conference aims to provide attendees with comprehensive understanding of the communication, computing, and system requirements of the metaverse. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts and learn about the latest developments and future trends in the field. The conference will also provide ample opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with others in the metaverse community. *List of Tracks:* Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to: 1. AI 2. Security and Privacy 3. Networking and Communications 4. Systems and Computing 5. Multimedia and Computer Vision 6. Immersive Technologies and Services 7. Storage and Processing *Important Dates:* - Papers due: May 10, June 20, 2023 - Acceptance notification: August 05, 2023 - Camera-ready paper due: August 20, 2023 - Workshop Proposal due: June 01, 2023 *Keynote Speakers:* § *Walid Saad*, Virginia Tech, USA - *Merouane Debbah*, TII, UAE - *Ian F. Akyildiz*, Truva Inc., USA *Submission Guidelines:* There are three categories of submission: - *Long papers:* 7-8 pages. - *Short papers:* 5-6 pages. § *Poster papers: 1-2 pages (undergraduate).* *Submission Link: **https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023* <https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023> *Organizing Committee* * Steering Committee* - Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy - Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia - Nirwan Ansari, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA § Salil Kanhere, UNSW Sydney, Australia § Yaser Jararweh, JUST, Jordan *General Co-Chair* § Ilir Capuni, University of Montenegro, Montenegro *Program Co-Chairs* - Feras Awaysheh, University of Tartu, Estonia - Gautam Srivastava, Brandon University, Canada - Jun Wu, Waseda University, Japan - Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE *Local Committee* - Karl Lomp, University of Tartu, Estonia - Madis Vasser, University of Tartu, Estonia - Stefania Tomasiello, University of Tartu, Estonia - Ulrich Norbisrath, University of Tartu, Estonia

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FMEC 2023 CFP: The Eighth International Conference on Fog and Mobile Edge Computing, Tartu, Estonia. September 18-20, 2023
by Gizem Varkonyi 16 May '23

16 May '23

[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this invitation] The IEEE Eighth International Conference on Fog and Mobile Edge Computing (FMEC 2023) emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2022/index.php <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/index.php> Tartu, Estonia. September 18-20, 2023 Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Estonia Section *FMEC 2023 CFP:* Cloud computing provides a large range of services and virtually unlimited available resources for users. New applications, such as virtual reality and smart building control, have emerged due to the large number of resources and services brought by cloud computing. However, the delay-sensitive applications face the problem of large latency, especially when several smart devices and objects are getting involved in human’s life such as the case of smart cities or Internet of Things. Therefore, cloud computing is unable to meet the requirements of low latency, location awareness, and mobility support. To solve this problem, researchers have introduced a trusted and dependable solution through the Fog and the Mobile Edge Computing (FMEC) to put the services and resources of the cloud closer to users, which facilitates the leveraging of available services and resources in the edge networks. By this, we are moving from the core (cloud data centers) to the edge of the network closer to the users. FMEC dependability is based on providing user centric service. The purpose of Fog and the Mobile Edge Computing is to run the heavy real-time applications at the network edge directly using the billions of connected mobile devices. Several features enable the Fog and the Mobile Edge Computing to be a perfect paradigm to the aforementioned purpose, which are the dense geographical deployment of servers, supporting mobility and the closeness to users. As in every new technology, some challenges face the vision of the Fog and the Mobile Edge Computing, which are the administrative policies and security concerns (i.e. secure data storage, secure computation, network security, data privacy, usage privacy, location privacy, etc). FMEC 2023 conference aims to investigate the opportunities and requirements for Mobile Edge Computing dominance. In addition, it seeks for novel contributions that help mitigate Mobile Edge Computing challenges. That is, the objective of FMEC 2023 is to provide a forum for scientists, engineers, and researchers to discuss and exchange new ideas, novel results and experience on all aspects of Fog and Mobile Edge Computing (FMEC). FMEC 2023 is Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE France Section. Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to the following tracks: Track 1: Fog and Mobile Edge Computing fuels Smart Mobility <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/track1.php> Track 2: Edge-Cloud Continuum and Networking <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/track2.php> Track 3: Industrial Fog and Mobile Edge Computing Applications <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/track3.php> Track 4: Trustworthy AI for Edge and Fog Computing <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/track4.php> Track 5: Security and privacy in Fog and Mobile Edge Computing <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/track5.php> Track 6: Decentralized Data Management and Streaming Systems in FMEC <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/track6.php> Track 7: FMEC General Track <http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/track7.php> *Submissions Guidelines and Proceedings* Manuscripts should be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at Paper Submission Link. A full paper can be up to 8 pages (including all figures, tables and references). Submitted papers must present original unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected without review. Also submissions received after the due date, exceeding length limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact the Program Chair for further information or clarification. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the FMEC Proceeding, and be published by the IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Services and be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. Submitted papers must include original work, and must not be under consideration for another conference or journal. Submission of regular papers up to 8 pages and must follow the IEEE paper format. Please include up to 7 keywords, complete postal and e-mail address, and fax and phone numbers of the corresponding author. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work at the conference. Submitted papers that are deemed of good quality but that could not be accepted as regular papers will be accepted as short papers. Length of short papers can be between 4 to 6 pages. *Workshops and Symposium:* The 1st International Symposium on Federated Learning Technologies and Applications (FLTA 2023) https://emergingtechnet.org/FLTA2023/ The International Workshop on Engineering Intelligent, Trustworthy, and Secure Internet of Things (IoT) Systems (SYNERGY 2023) https://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/Workshops/SYNERGY2023/index.html The International Workshop on Cellular and Industrial Edge AI (CIEAI 2023) https://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/Workshops/CIEAI2023/index.html The 9th International Workshop on Internet of Things: Networking Applications and Technologies (IoTNAT 2023) . http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/Workshops/IOTNAT2023/index.php The 7th International Workshop on Smart Cities Systems Engineering (SCE 2023) http://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2023/Workshops/SCE2023/index.php *Important Dates* Submission Date: 15 June 2023 Notification to Authors: 30 July 2023 Camera Ready Submission: 15 August 2023 *Contact:* Please send any inquiry on FMEC to Emerging Tech. Network Team at: emergingtechnetwork(a)gmail.com

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iMETA 2023: International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications, Tartu, Estonia [Extended Deadline]
by Julia Marino 15 May '23

15 May '23

*International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (**iMETA2023)* 18–20 September, 2023 – Tartu, Estonia https://imeta-conference.org/ Over the years, technology has advanced significantly, and the creation of the virtual environments (i.e., metaverse) is one of the latest innovations that is set to revolutionize how we interact, process, and connect our real-life to other lifes. With the metaverse, we are presented with a new realm that blurs the lines between the physical and digital world, providing a new space for communication, commerce, services, and entertainment. The International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (iMeta) is to bring together leading researchers, academics, and industry experts to explore the various aspects of the distributive metaverse, including its technologies, applications, and implications for various industries. Attendees can expect to participate in exciting keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations on cutting-edge research field. Throughout the conference, there will be ample opportunities for attendees to network, share their knowledge, and collaborate on future initiatives that will drive the development of the metaverse forward. We are confident that iMeta conference will inspire new ideas, foster innovation, and spark collaborations that will push the boundaries of the metaverse and its potential to change the world as we know it. Overall, the iMETA conference aims to provide attendees with comprehensive understanding of the communication, computing, and system requirements of the metaverse. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts and learn about the latest developments and future trends in the field. The conference will also provide ample opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with others in the metaverse community. *List of Tracks:* Researchers are encouraged to submit original research contributions in all major areas, which include, but not limited to: 1. AI 2. Security and Privacy 3. Networking and Communications 4. Systems and Computing 5. Multimedia and Computer Vision 6. Immersive Technologies and Services 7. Storage and Processing *Important Dates:* - Papers due: May 10, June 20, 2023 - Acceptance notification: August 05, 2023 - Camera-ready paper due: August 20, 2023 - Workshop Proposal due: June 01, 2023 *Keynote Speakers:* § *Walid Saad*, Virginia Tech, USA - *Merouane Debbah*, TII, UAE - *Ian F. Akyildiz*, Truva Inc., USA *Submission Guidelines:* There are three categories of submission: - *Long papers:* 7-8 pages. - *Short papers:* 5-6 pages. - *Poster papers: 1-2 pages (undergraduate).* *Submission Link: **https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023* <https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=imeta2023> *Organizing Committee* * Steering Committee* - Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy - Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia - Nirwan Ansari, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA - Salil Kanhere, UNSW Sydney, Australia - Yaser Jararweh, JUST, Jordan *General Co-Chair* § Ilir Capuni, University of Montenegro, Montenegro *Program Co-Chairs* - Feras Awaysheh, University of Tartu, Estonia - Gautam Srivastava, Brandon University, Canada - Jun Wu, Shanghai Jiao, Waseda University, Japan - Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE *Local Committee* - Karl Lomp, University of Tartu, Estonia - Madis Vasser, University of Tartu, Estonia - Stefania Tomasiello, University of Tartu, Estonia - Ulrich Norbisrath, University of Tartu, Estonia --Regards,

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