The International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking (ICDCN) is dedicated to addressing advances in Distributed Computing and Networks. Since its inception, ICDCN has established itself as one of the most respected conferences in its domain.

The conference features a highly selective technical program with research papers, workshops, tutorials, posters, demos, and a doctoral symposium, providing a comprehensive platform for the global research community.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome.

• 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.
• Posters must not exceed 2 pages (double-column).

Double-Blind Review

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]").

Submission Portal

All submissions must be made through the EasyChair portal: easychair.org/conferences?conf=icdcn2027 . At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the work.

LaTeX Template

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 acm.org/publications/proceedings-template.

\documentclass[sigconf,authordraft]{acmart}

Generative AI Policy

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

List of Topics

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
  • 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
  • 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

Committees

General Co-Chairs

• Gopal Pandurangan, University of Houston, USA.
• Yogesh Simmhan, IISc Bangalore, India.

General Vice Chair

• Sourav Kanti Addya, NITK Surathkal, India.

TPC Co-Chairs

• Salil Kanhere, UNSW Australia.
• Yuval Emek, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.

Detailed Committee: https://cs3-lab.github.io/icdcn/organization.html

Proceedings

The previous instances of ICDCN proceedings along with all the satellite events (posters, demo, workshops, etc.) have been published by The ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (ICPS), which is indexed by ACM, DBLP, Scopus, and other indexing bodies. The previous ICDCN proceedings are 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: acm.org/publications/icps/author-guidance .

Venue

The conference will be held in the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, Mangalore, India.

More details: https://cs3-lab.github.io/icdcn/participate/venue.html

Contact

For any queries regarding ICDCN 2027, feel free to write to icdcn2027[at]nitk[dot]edu[dot]in.