[icnrg] CFP: 49th IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) - Paper Submission: 19 April 2024

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================ Call For Papers =====================
49th Annual IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks

Caen, Normandy, France
October 8-10, 2024
www.ieeelcn.org
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*** Important dates ***

Paper registration: April 12, 2024
Paper submission: April 19, 2024
Notifications: June 28, 2024
Camera ready: July 25, 2024

The IEEE LCN conference is the premier conference on the leading edge of 
theoretical and practical aspects of computer networking. LCN is a 
highly interactive conference that enables an effective exchange of 
results and ideas among researchers, users, and product developers. For 
the past 48 years, major developments from AI-enabled high-speed 
networking to application-focused IoT networks and trending areas like 
quantum networking have been reported at this conference. Topics of 
interest include, but are not limited to:

- Adaptive networking applications
- AI-enabled networking
- Big Data Networking
- Cloud computing and networking
- Cognitive radio networks
- Cross-layer optimization
- Cyber-physical systems
- Data center networking
- Decentralized Systems and Blockchain Networks
- Delay-tolerant networks
- E-Health networking
- Embedded networks
- Green networking
- Information-centric networking
- Internet of Things
- Local area networks
- Machine-to-machine communications for smart environments
- Mobile and ubiquitous networking
- Mobility and Location-dependent services
- Multimedia and real-time communication
- Network coding
- Network management, reliability and QoS
- Network Security and privacy
- Network traffic characterization and measurements
- Opportunistic networking
- Optical and high-speed access networks
- Overlay and peer-to-peer networks
- Performance evaluation of networks
- Personal and wearable networks
- Quantum communication and networking
- Routing and transport protocols
- Satellite communication and networks
- Smart Cities
- Smart Grid communications
- Social networks
- Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization
- Test beds for network experiments
- Underwater sensor networks
- Vehicular networks
- Wireless ad hoc & sensor networks

Authors are invited to submit papers describing original, previously 
unpublished work, not currently under review by another conference, 
workshop, or journal. There are a number of tracks that are designed to 
improve interactions of experts over different stages in research 
development.

   * Full Regular papers (maximum 8 pages plus references, 10 pt font in 
IEEE format) should present novel perspectives within the general scope 
of the conference.
   * Short papers (maximum 6 pages plus references, 10 pt font in IEEE 
format) are an opportunity to present preliminary or interim results on 
hot topics in a poster session.
   * Doctoral track papers (maximum 6 pages plus references, 10 pt font 
in IEEE format) provide a supportive setting for Ph.D. students (who 
must be the first author) to discuss their problem statement, methods, 
results, obtain feedback from established researchers and establish 
contacts for entering the job market. The doctoral track involves a 
mentoring program.
   * Special Tracks papers (maximum 6 pages plus references, 10 pt font 
in IEEE format) focusing on nascent and promising areas in networking 
research, which shall involve experts in those areas seeking to foster 
collaborative development.

Full, short, special tracks, and doctoral papers are published in the 
IEEE LCN proceedings and IEEE Xplore. All published papers must include 
title, complete contact information for all authors, abstract, and 
keywords on the cover page. IEEE reserves the right to remove papers 
from IEEE Xplore that are not presented at the conference.

*** Keynote talks ***

Keynote 1: David Gesbert, EURECOM (October 9th)
Title: Learning and sensing in the sky with UAV-aided 6G Networks

*** Paper submission ***

Papers must be registered on EDAS and submitted in PDF format. Detailed 
submission instructions are available at the conference website. Direct 
your questions to Program Chairs: Florian Tschorsch and Kanchana 
Thilakarathna ([e-mail]).

A limited number of student grants and N2 Women Young Researcher 
Fellowship awards are considered by the conference each year.

*** Remote Presentation Option ***

LCN considers in-person meetings indispensable for collaborations, 
personal exchanges, discussions, and networking opportunities. 
Recognizing the evolving landscape of academic conferences and the need 
for flexibility, LCN 2024 introduces a Remote Presentation Option.

Upon acceptance/registration, authors have the option to select physical 
or remote presentation modes. When opting for remote presentation, a fee 
of 500 USD is required in addition to the author registration. This fee 
covers supplementary costs associated with providing a remote option. 
The additional fee for remote presentations may be waived when all 
authors are from countries marked with an asterisk on the following list 
of IEEE eMembership.

Countries: https://www.ieee.org/membership/join/emember-countries.html

Remote presentation is restricted to full, short, and doctoral papers. 
Further implementation details will be communicated as part of the 
author and presenter instructions.

The overarching goal of LCN 2024 is to enhance the accessibility and 
inclusivity of LCN, catering to a diverse global audience while 
preserving the value of physical participation.