Call for Tutorials · ICDCS 2026

Call for Tutorials

IEEE ICDCS 2026 invites tutorial proposals on emerging and established topics in distributed computing systems and distributed AI. Share your expertise with the community in Seoul.

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Overview

Scope

The 46th IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems (IEEE ICDCS 2026) is a premier international forum for researchers and practitioners to present, discuss, and exchange cutting-edge ideas, as well as the latest findings, on all aspects of distributed computing systems. The conference will be held on 22–25 June 2026 in Seoul, South Korea.

IEEE ICDCS 2026 encourages the submission of tutorial proposals covering the theory, experimentation, and practice of distributed computing systems and distributed artificial intelligence (AI). Tutorial proposals should focus on either emerging or established research topics that are likely to attract broad interest from the ICDCS community.

Areas of Interest

Topics of Interest

Distributed Systems for AI/ML
AI/ML for Distributed Systems
Agentic AI Architectures for Distributed Systems
Distributed Inference
Federated Learning for Applications (e.g., Biomedical)
Distributed LLMs and RAG Deployments
Big Data, Models, and Systems
Mobile, Edge, and Cloud Computing
Operating Systems and Middleware
Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems
Trustworthy AI, Security, and Privacy in Distributed AI
Deployment Mechanisms for Distributed Systems
Novel Infrastructure and Emerging Applications

Guidelines

Guidelines for Tutorial Proposals

Format

IEEE 8.5″ × 11″ two-column format, 10-point fonts, submitted as a single PDF file.

Page Limit

Limited to 4 pages in length. Extended abstracts of accepted tutorials will be included in ICDCS 2026 proceedings.

Duration

Expected to be half-day sessions, unless a strong justification is provided for a full-day tutorial.

Each proposal must include:

  1. 1Tutorial title and abstract (maximum of 150 words).
  2. 2Names and affiliations of the tutor(s).
  3. 3A statement confirming that at least one tutor will deliver the tutorial in person, on site.
  4. 4An explanation of why the tutorial is engaging and significant for the IEEE ICDCS community.
  5. 5A detailed outline in bullet-point format, including references and estimated time allocations for each topic.
  6. 6An estimate of the expected number of participants.
  7. 7Information about previous editions of the tutorial (if any), including history, frequency, past conference co-locations, relevant URLs, and approximate attendance.
  8. 8A short biography of each tutor, highlighting expertise and prior experience delivering tutorials and/or similar events.
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Contact

Tutorial Chair

Seungsoo Lee

Incheon National University, Incheon, Korea

Important Dates

Deadlines

MilestoneDate
Tutorial Proposal Submission DueMarch 27, 2026 (AoE)
Tutorial Proposal Acceptance NotificationApril 12, 2026
Tutorial Abstract Camera-Ready SubmissionMay 10, 2026
Conference DatesJune 22–25, 2026

⏱ Time zone: Anywhere on Earth (AoE)

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