IEEE GLOBECOM 2021 Workshop *Securing Next-Generation Connected Healthcare Systems using Futuristic Technologies* (*https://globecom2021.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws-18-workshop-securing-next... <https://globecom2021.ieee-globecom.org/workshop/ws-18-workshop-securing-next-generation-connected-healthcare-systems-using-futuristic>* ) 7-11 December 2021 (Madrid, Spain) (https://globecom2021.ieee-globecom.org/) *Scope and topics of the workshop:* Recent advancements in computing and communication technologies have enabled the development of connected healthcare systems that depend primarily on IoT and Edge technologies. However, the security and privacy of next-generation smart healthcare systems are of major concern, in order to provide an efficient rollout of connected healthcare. Futuristic technologies like Blockchain and Machine Learning (ML) are pioneering system security solutions and can provide significant support for healthcare systems. In this context, this workshop will concentrate on the crucial aspects of IoT security in connected healthcare environments, which will not only benefit from cutting-edge methodological approaches but also assist in the rapid scalability and improvement of these systems. It also aims to use blockchain technology for communication and data security, as well as trust management, in a smart city IoT environment. The aim of this workshop is to bring together developers, academics, and professionals interested in IoT/edge security and privacy developments and applications for the advancement of connected healthcare systems. Original research contributions are welcomed in all major fields, including but not limited to: - IoT healthcare security and privacy. - Ultra-lightweight cryptography for healthcare. - QoE/QoS in healthcare-IoT/edge. - Healthcare IoT applications using distributed and federated learning. - Cryptology: Theory and Applications in Healthcare IoT. - Access management in connected healthcare IoT. - Detection, Protection, and Prevention in a Cyber Threat-Free Healthcare IoT environment. - Simulation and performance evaluation mechanisms for healthcare-IoT networks - 5G innovations for IoT in healthcare. - ML-based healthcare IoT applications. - Blockchain-based healthcare IoT infrastructures. - Blockchain security connecting different IoT-healthcare protocols. - Digital Twin for healthcare IoT systems. *Steering Committee:* *Prof. Hussein Mouftah*, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. *Prof. Zygmunt Haas*, University of Texas at Dallas, USA. *General Co-Chairs:* *Dr. Safa Otoum*, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. *Dr. Ismaeel Al Ridhawi*, Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Kuwait. *Dr. Nadra Guizani*, University of Texas at Arlington, USA. *Invited Speaker:* *Prof. Amr Mohamed*, Qatar University, Qatar. *Important Dates:* Workshop Papers Due: *15 July 2021 **August 14th, 2021 (Firm and Final)* Papers Acceptance Notification: *15 September 2021* Final Camera-Ready Paper Due: *15 November 2021*