46th IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems (ICDCS 2026), 22-25 June 2026, Seoul, South Korea
Background and Motivation
Distributed Computing Continuum Systems (DCCS) represent a disruptive transformation for the distributed computing paradigm, where boundaries between disparate computing environments vanish, and a seamless continuum emerges. DCCSs are based on the idea of a continuum of computing resources, where each resource has distinct capabilities and characteristics, and furthermore, different tenants and owners. As cloud computing, edge computing, mobile devices, and other computing devices become a unified ecosystem, numerous opportunities and challenges arise. Creating a cohesive ecosystem in which resources are dynamically allocated across different tiers in accordance with the specific needs of the task at hand, while service objectives, including QoS and QoE, are dynamically fulfilled, is a challenging yet ambitious task. In our workshop, we gather papers on various theoretical and practical aspects of DCCS with a special focus on works that show DCCS’s inherent heterogeneity, e.g., heterogeneity of devices, computing tiers, tenants, owners, etc., and build solutions able to benefit from these differences while making the distributed system behave as a cohesive entity. The outcome of this special track will be a roadmap and an initial set of techniques for DCCS researchers and practitioners that will revolutionize the practical implementation of real-world applications.
This session represents a significant step toward exploring the potential of distributed computing continuum systems, with a focus on revolutionizing interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in distributed systems. The outcomes of this session will serve as a reference for future developments in this area and help define a roadmap for utilizing computing continuum systems in various applications. The session aligns with the conference’s mission to promote cutting-edge research in distributed systems and their applications, addressing critical challenges facing society.
Workshop Organizers/Session Chairs
- Prof. Schahram Dustdar, Professor and Head, Distributed Systems Group, TU Wien, Vienna 1040, Austria.
- Prof. Ass. Ilir Murturi, Department of Mechatronics, University of Prishtina, Kosova.
- Prof. Assoc. Praveen Kumar Donta, Department of Computer and Systems Science, Stockholm University, Sweden.
- Prof. Ass. Víctor Casamayor Pujol, Engineering Department, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
- Dr. Reza Farahani, Department of Information Technology (ITEC), University of Klagenfurt, Austria.
Contact:
- Dr. Ilir Murturi, ilir.murturi@uni-pr.edu
- Dr. Praveen Kumar Donta, praveen@dsv.su.se
- Dr. Victor Casamayor Pujol, victor.casamayor@upf.edu
- Dr. Reza Farahani, reza.farahani@aau.at
Submission Link: https://easychair.org/my2/conference?conf=ieeeicdcsworkshops20