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IARCS Verification Seminar Series -- Talk by Ashwani Anand on Feb. 10 at 1900 hrs IST

by VSS IARCS

Dear all, The next talk in the IARCS Verification Seminar Series will be given by Ashwani Anand, a final-year PhD scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS), advised by Rupak Majumdar and Anne-Kathrin Schmuck. The talk is scheduled on Tuesday, February 10, at 1900 hrs IST (add to Google calendar <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Njg0M29ib3…> ). The details of the talk can be found on our webpage ( https://fmindia.cmi.ac.in/vss/), and also appended to the body of this email. The Verification Seminar Series, an initiative by the Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS), is a monthly, online talk-series, broadly in the area of Formal Methods and Programming Languages, with applications in Verification and Synthesis. The aim of this talk-series is to provide a platform for Formal Methods researchers to interact regularly. In addition, we hope that it will make it easier for researchers to explore newer problems/areas and collaborate on them, and for younger researchers to start working in these areas. All are welcome to join. Best regards, Organizers, IARCS Verification Seminar Series ============================================================= Title: Following the STARS: Dynamic ω-Regular Shielding of Learned Policies Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89164094870?pwd=eUFNRWp0bHYxRVpwVVNoVUdHU0djQT09 (Meeting ID: 891 6409 4870, Passcode: 082194) Abstract: In this talk, I will present a novel dynamic post-shielding framework that enforces the full class of ω-regular correctness properties over pre-computed probabilistic policies. This constitutes a paradigm shift from the predominant setting of safety-shielding — i.e., ensuring that nothing bad ever happens — to a shielding process that additionally enforces liveness — i.e., ensures that something good eventually happens. At the core, our method uses Strategy-Template-based Adaptive Runtime Shields (STARs), which leverage permissive strategy templates to enable post-shielding with minimal interference. As its main feature, STARs introduce a mechanism to dynamically control interference, allowing a tunable enforcement parameter to balance formal obligations and task-specific behavior at runtime. This allows to trigger more aggressive enforcement when needed, while allowing for optimized policy choices otherwise. In addition, STARs support runtime adaptation to changing specifications or actuator failures, making them especially suited for cyber-physical applications. We evaluate STARs on a mobile robot benchmark to demonstrate their controllable interference when enforcing (incrementally updated) ω-regular correctness properties over learned probabilistic policies. This talk is based on joint work with Satya Prakash Nayak, Ritam Raha and Anne-Kathrin Schmuck, which will appear at AAMAS 2026. Bio: Ashwani Anand is a final-year PhD scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS), advised by Rupak Majumdar and Anne-Kathrin Schmuck. Prior to MPI-SWS, he earned a Master’s in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Chennai Mathematical Institute. His research focuses on the synthesis and verification of distributed systems, using two-player game models to construct systems that meet formal specifications—correct by construction, while remaining robust to change in practice. More recently, Ashwani’s work has turned to providing formal guarantees for learned models to enable safer automated systems.

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Focus Programme in Formal Methods and Artificial Intelligence - Feb 2 to 6 - CMI

by B Srivathsan

Dear All, Here's an advertisement for a lecture series scheduled to happen in the first week of February at CMI. Best, Srivathsan (Chennai Mathematical Institute) ----- FOCUS PROGRAMME IN FORMAL METHODS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Venue: LH 202, Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) Dates: February 2 - 6, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a break in between There will be five tutorials in subjects around FM and AI. Day 1 (Feb 2): Madhavan Mukund (CMI) - Introduction to Neural Networks Day 2 (Feb 3): Kumar Madhukar (IIT Delhi) - Verification of Neural Networks Day 3 (Feb 4): David Monniaux (VERIMAG, France) - Formally verified static analysis and compilation Day 4 (Feb 5): Prajakta Nimbhorkar (CMI) - Fairness in resource allocation Day 5 (Feb 6): Madhavan Mukund (CMI) - Introduction to Reinforcement Learning More details can be found in the Programme Webpage <https://www.cmi.ac.in/~sri/focus-programme-26.html>. There is no registration fee. If you would like to attend the programme, please write to Srivathsan (sri(a)cmi.ac.in). For a limited number of students, shared accommodation can be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. -----

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Two postdoctoral positions in Reactive Synthesis

by Shibashis Guha

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Indo-French CEFIPRA project SMILeS -- Synthesis with Multiple objectives, Imperfect information, and Learning in Stochastic systems, one in India and one in France. The project investigates the automated synthesis of reactive systems under uncertainty, combining quantitative and qualitative objectives, worst-case and expectation requirements, and using machine learning with formal guarantees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Position in India: Location: School of Technology and Computer Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. Duration: up to 30 months (2.5 years) with renewal after every year based on the performance of the candidate. Job offer details: https://www.tifr.res.in/shibashis.guha/SMILESjob-offer-postdoc.pdf Contact: Dr. Shibashis Guha <shibashis(a)tifr.res.in> <shibashis(a)tifr.res.in> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Position in France: Location: LMF, ENS Paris-Saclay (Laboratoire Methodes Formelles) Duration: 1 year Job offer details: https://lsv.ens-paris-saclay.fr/~doyen/post-doc-offer--IFI_CEF_25_20.pdf !! Only available to non-French scientists !! Contact: Dr. Laurent Doyen <laurent.doyen(a)lmf.cnrs.fr> <laurent.doyen(a)lmf.cnrs.fr> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The positions are available immediately. The selected candidates will work closely with both the Indian PI (Shibashis Guha) and the French PI (Laurent Doyen), and may also collaborate with colleagues in either the Indian or French side. Applications and questions regarding the position may be sent to both Shibashis Guha (shibashis(a)tifr.res.in) and Laurent Doyen ( laurent.doyen(a)lmf.cnrs.fr). Applicants must have a PhD degree (or be in the process of obtaining one); - Candidate competences: Strong level in Logic, Automata, Games. Good familiarity with Complexity theory, Algorithms, and Probability. - Candidate know-how: Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English, including LaTeX. Collaborative and teamwork instinct. - Expected starting date: March 01, 2026 We will be glad to answer further questions and look forward to receiving your application for this exciting research opportunity! Please contact us if interested, and send a CV, a publication list, and a link to your phd manuscript. Shibashis Guha & Laurent Doyen

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[CFP] - IEEE NetRobiCS 2026 - International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems

by Alfonso Esposito

Call for Papers: 19th International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (NetRobiCS 2026), held in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026 in Tokyo, May 18-21, 2026. Paper Submission Deadline (EXTENDED): January 19, 2026 Call For Papers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 19th IEEE International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (IEEE NetRobiCS 2026, ex WiSARN) in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026, May 18 2026, Tokyo, Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Deadline: (EXTENDED): January 19, 2026 WEBSITE https://netrobics2026.nws.cs.unibo.it/ SUBMISSION LINK https://edas.info/N34642 -------------- CALL FOR PAPERS Robotic networks have emerged as a transformative force with the potential to reshape industries, enhance our daily lives, and venture into the most challenging environments on Earth and beyond. At the heart of this transformation lies the critical aspect of communication and networking, enabling robots to operate effectively, share data and collaborate seamlessly. In this era of interconnected devices, robots rely on advanced communication protocols and networks to function efficiently in diverse environments. Whether in manufacturing, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, or space exploration, the ability of robots to communicate with each other and with humans is transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. The frontier of research foresees the deployment of highly autonomic and integrated scenarios where heterogeneous ground, aerial and/or marine robots coordinate with each other and with the existing sensing and processing infrastructures to accomplish complex tasks. On the one side, this implies proposing and investigating novel M2M solutions and network protocols to enable the data communication on the aerial and ground segments while taking into account the novel possibilities offered by the emerging technologies (e.g. 5G/6G and LEO satellite communications). The communication technologies must be paired with proper control mobility functions to support swarm operations and to instill coordinated behaviors. On the other side, the data processing on the mobile edges may take advantage of emerging federated and embedded AI techniques to drastically reduce the latency of the decision process while limiting the amount of data transferred from the robotic networks. NetRobiCS aims at bringing together state-of-the-art contributions on the design, specification, and evaluation of architectures, algorithms, applications, and protocols for current and future applications of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Original, unpublished contributions are solicited in design, development and evaluation of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - Aerial, Terrestrial and Marine Drone Communications and Networks - Network protocols and communication technologies for robotic systems - 5G, 6G and satellite enabled robotic systems - Communications and networking for swarm robotics - Infrastructure-to-robot and robot-to-robot communication - Robotic motion control and swarm modeling and management - Data management and processing in robotic systems - Embedded AI and federated learning solutions in robotic systems - AI-driven communication and computing in robotic systems - Large Language Models (LLMs) in robotic communication - Path planning, localization and navigation in robotic networks - Cloud/fog/edge computing platforms for robotic systems - Energy efficiency and endurance management in robotic networks - Quality of service, security, and robustness issues in robotic networks - Blockchain-enabled robotic systems - Energy-efficient & real-time communication protocols in robotic networks - Distributed control and management for robotic networks - Autonomic & self-organizing coordination and communication in robotic networks - Map exploration and pattern formation of mobile robots - Novel applications of robotic networks -------------- FEATURES - Best Paper Award, with a prize sponsored by the TII - Best-selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to a workshop-dedicated Special Issue (SI) -------------- SUBMISSION RULES Papers must be formatted in the standard IEEE two-column format that is used by the INFOCOM 2026 main conference and must not exceed 6 pages in length (including references). All submitted papers will go through a peer review process, and all accepted papers which are presented by one of the authors at the workshop will be published in the IEEE INFOCOM 2026 proceedings and IEEE Xplore. ------------- IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline (EXTENDED): January 19, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: February 9, 2026 Camera Ready: February 16, 2026 Workshop: May 18, 2026 ------------- ORGANIZING COMMITEEE General Chairs - Enrico Natalizio (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE) - Yannis Paschalidis (Boston University, USA) Technical Program Chairs - Christelle Caillouet (Université Côte d'Azur, France) - Marco Di Felice (University of Bologna, Italy) - Jennifer Simonjan (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE)

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FM 2026 Tutorials: Call for Tutorials (Deadline approaching...)

by Neeraj Kumar Singh

***************************************************************************************** FM 2026 Tutorials: Call for Tutorials https://conf.researchr.org/track/fm-2026/fm-2026-tutorials ***************************************************************************************** ## Overview FM 2026 is the 27th international symposium on Formal Methods in a series organized by Formal Methods Europe (FME), an independent association whose aim is to stimulate the use of, and research on, formal methods for software development. The FM symposia have been successful in bringing together researchers and industrial users around a program of original papers on research and industrial experience, workshops, tutorials, reports on tools, projects, and ongoing doctoral research. We are inviting proposals for tutorials to complement the main FM 2026 symposium. The primary goal of these tutorials is to convey ideas with a focus on pedagogy over technical innovation. They offer a valuable platform for participants to discuss technical challenges, exchange research concepts, explore educational strategies, and demonstrate or investigate practical applications. Tutorials should be designed to be broadly accessible and pedagogically oriented, clarifying key concepts, building intuition, and ensuring ease of understanding. They aim to attract new researchers, serve as bridges to practitioners, and disseminate useful ideas widely. These may be driven by fundamental academic interests, or by needs from specific application domains. We encourage a diversity of topics relating to different ways of developing and using formal methods as well as all theoretical aspects of software engineering, including complex applications. Although tutorials focused on tools are a traditional choice, tutorials covering techniques are also welcome. Authors interested in proposing different types of tutorials are encouraged to contact the chairs for guidance. Overall, we welcome a broad range of tutorial topics, as long as they are relevant to the interests of the formal methods community. Moreover, we also invite topics at the intersection of machine learning and formal methods due to the growing interest in AI and machine learning-based software development. Accepted tutorial papers will be published in the conference proceeding volume. Authors of these papers will be allocated a presentation slot during the tutorial sessions prior to the main conference. When submitting tutorial papers, authors should indicate their preferred presentation length, which can be either half a day or a full day. ##Important Dates - Submission Deadline: February 02, 2026 (AoE) - Acceptance Notification: February 28, 2026 - Camera-ready versions: March 13, 2026 More information can be found on the website of FM 2026: https://conf.researchr.org/track/fm-2026/fm-2026-tutorials ## Submission Instructions Submission should be done through the FM 2026 submission page, handled by the EasyChair conference system: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fm2026 As in previous years, the proceedings will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. Tutorial papers can be at most 25 pages in LNCS format (including references and appendices). There is no minimum length; the tutorial should be as long as necessary to be effective, but should avoid filler. Tools should include links and descriptions of how to run them. The paper must provide clear references to the original technical content and they are welcome to include an appendix for better details. Formatting style files and further guidelines for formatting can be found at the Springer website (more details: https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…). ## Tutorials Co-Chairs - Kazuhiro Ogata, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan - Neeraj Kumar Singh, INPT-ENSEEIHT/IRIT, University of Toulouse, France

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[CFP] - IEEE NetRobiCS 2026 - International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems

by Alfonso Esposito

[CFP] - IEEE NetRobiCS 2026 - International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems Call for Papers: 19th International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (NetRobiCS 2026), held in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026 in Tokyo, May 18-21, 2026. Paper Submission Deadline (EXTENDED): January 19, 2026 Call For Papers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 19th IEEE International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (IEEE NetRobiCS 2026, ex WiSARN) in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026, May 18 2026, Tokyo, Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Deadline: (EXTENDED): January 19, 2026 WEBSITE https://netrobics2026.nws.cs.unibo.it/ SUBMISSION LINK https://edas.info/N34642 -------------- CALL FOR PAPERS Robotic networks have emerged as a transformative force with the potential to reshape industries, enhance our daily lives, and venture into the most challenging environments on Earth and beyond. At the heart of this transformation lies the critical aspect of communication and networking, enabling robots to operate effectively, share data and collaborate seamlessly. In this era of interconnected devices, robots rely on advanced communication protocols and networks to function efficiently in diverse environments. Whether in manufacturing, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, or space exploration, the ability of robots to communicate with each other and with humans is transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. The frontier of research foresees the deployment of highly autonomic and integrated scenarios where heterogeneous ground, aerial and/or marine robots coordinate with each other and with the existing sensing and processing infrastructures to accomplish complex tasks. On the one side, this implies proposing and investigating novel M2M solutions and network protocols to enable the data communication on the aerial and ground segments while taking into account the novel possibilities offered by the emerging technologies (e.g. 5G/6G and LEO satellite communications). The communication technologies must be paired with proper control mobility functions to support swarm operations and to instill coordinated behaviors. On the other side, the data processing on the mobile edges may take advantage of emerging federated and embedded AI techniques to drastically reduce the latency of the decision process while limiting the amount of data transferred from the robotic networks. NetRobiCS aims at bringing together state-of-the-art contributions on the design, specification, and evaluation of architectures, algorithms, applications, and protocols for current and future applications of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Original, unpublished contributions are solicited in design, development and evaluation of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - Aerial, Terrestrial and Marine Drone Communications and Networks - Network protocols and communication technologies for robotic systems - 5G, 6G and satellite enabled robotic systems - Communications and networking for swarm robotics - Infrastructure-to-robot and robot-to-robot communication - Robotic motion control and swarm modeling and management - Data management and processing in robotic systems - Embedded AI and federated learning solutions in robotic systems - AI-driven communication and computing in robotic systems - Large Language Models (LLMs) in robotic communication - Path planning, localization and navigation in robotic networks - Cloud/fog/edge computing platforms for robotic systems - Energy efficiency and endurance management in robotic networks - Quality of service, security, and robustness issues in robotic networks - Blockchain-enabled robotic systems - Energy-efficient & real-time communication protocols in robotic networks - Distributed control and management for robotic networks - Autonomic & self-organizing coordination and communication in robotic networks - Map exploration and pattern formation of mobile robots - Novel applications of robotic networks -------------- FEATURES - Best Paper Award, with a prize sponsored by the TII - Best-selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to a workshop-dedicated Special Issue (SI) -------------- SUBMISSION RULES Papers must be formatted in the standard IEEE two-column format that is used by the INFOCOM 2026 main conference and must not exceed 6 pages in length (including references). All submitted papers will go through a peer review process, and all accepted papers which are presented by one of the authors at the workshop will be published in the IEEE INFOCOM 2026 proceedings and IEEE Xplore. ------------- IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline (EXTENDED): January 19, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: February 9, 2026 Camera Ready: February 16, 2026 Workshop: May 18, 2026 ------------- ORGANIZING COMMITEEE General Chairs - Enrico Natalizio (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE) - Yannis Paschalidis (Boston University, USA) Technical Program Chairs - Christelle Caillouet (Université Côte d'Azur, France) - Marco Di Felice (University of Bologna, Italy) - Jennifer Simonjan (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE)

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[CFP] - IEEE NetRobiCS 2026 - International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems

by Alfonso Esposito

We are pleased to announce the 19th International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (NetRobiCS 2026), held in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026 in Tokyo, May 18-21, 2026. Call For Papers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 19th IEEE International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (IEEE NetRobiCS 2026, ex WiSARN) in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026, May 18 2026, Tokyo, Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Deadline: December 29, 2025 WEBSITE https://netrobics2026.nws.cs.unibo.it/ SUBMISSION LINK https://edas.info/N34642 -------------- CALL FOR PAPERS Robotic networks have emerged as a transformative force with the potential to reshape industries, enhance our daily lives, and venture into the most challenging environments on Earth and beyond. At the heart of this transformation lies the critical aspect of communication and networking, enabling robots to operate effectively, share data and collaborate seamlessly. In this era of interconnected devices, robots rely on advanced communication protocols and networks to function efficiently in diverse environments. Whether in manufacturing, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, or space exploration, the ability of robots to communicate with each other and with humans is transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. The frontier of research foresees the deployment of highly autonomic and integrated scenarios where heterogeneous ground, aerial and/or marine robots coordinate with each other and with the existing sensing and processing infrastructures to accomplish complex tasks. On the one side, this implies proposing and investigating novel M2M solutions and network protocols to enable the data communication on the aerial and ground segments while taking into account the novel possibilities offered by the emerging technologies (e.g. 5G/6G and LEO satellite communications). The communication technologies must be paired with proper control mobility functions to support swarm operations and to instill coordinated behaviors. On the other side, the data processing on the mobile edges may take advantage of emerging federated and embedded AI techniques to drastically reduce the latency of the decision process while limiting the amount of data transferred from the robotic networks. NetRobiCS aims at bringing together state-of-the-art contributions on the design, specification, and evaluation of architectures, algorithms, applications, and protocols for current and future applications of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Original, unpublished contributions are solicited in design, development and evaluation of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - Aerial, Terrestrial and Marine Drone Communications and Networks - Network protocols and communication technologies for robotic systems - 5G, 6G and satellite enabled robotic systems - Communications and networking for swarm robotics - Infrastructure-to-robot and robot-to-robot communication - Robotic motion control and swarm modeling and management - Data management and processing in robotic systems - Embedded AI and federated learning solutions in robotic systems - AI-driven communication and computing in robotic systems - Large Language Models (LLMs) in robotic communication - Path planning, localization and navigation in robotic networks - Cloud/fog/edge computing platforms for robotic systems - Energy efficiency and endurance management in robotic networks - Quality of service, security, and robustness issues in robotic networks - Blockchain-enabled robotic systems - Energy-efficient & real-time communication protocols in robotic networks - Distributed control and management for robotic networks - Autonomic & self-organizing coordination and communication in robotic networks - Map exploration and pattern formation of mobile robots - Novel applications of robotic networks -------------- FEATURES - Best Paper Award, with a prize sponsored by the TII - Best-selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to a workshop-dedicated Special Issue (SI) -------------- SUBMISSION RULES Papers must be formatted in the standard IEEE two-column format that is used by the INFOCOM 2026 main conference and must not exceed 6 pages in length (including references). All submitted papers will go through a peer review process, and all accepted papers which are presented by one of the authors at the workshop will be published in the IEEE INFOCOM 2026 proceedings and IEEE Xplore. ------------- IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline: December 29, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: February 2, 2026 Camera Ready: February 16, 2026 Workshop: May 18, 2026 ------------- ORGANIZING COMMITEEE General Chairs - Enrico Natalizio (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE) - Yannis Paschalidis (Boston University, USA) Technical Program Chairs - Christelle Caillouet (Université Côte d'Azur, France) - Marco Di Felice (University of Bologna, Italy) - Jennifer Simonjan (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE)

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[CFP] - IEEE NetRobiCS 2026 - International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems

by Alfonso Esposito

We are pleased to announce the 19th International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (NetRobiCS 2026), held in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026 in Tokyo, May 18-21, 2026. Call For Papers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 19th IEEE International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (IEEE NetRobiCS 2026, ex WiSARN) in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026, May 18 2026, Tokyo, Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Deadline: December 29, 2025 WEBSITE https://netrobics2026.nws.cs.unibo.it/ SUBMISSION LINK https://edas.info/N34642 -------------- CALL FOR PAPERS Robotic networks have emerged as a transformative force with the potential to reshape industries, enhance our daily lives, and venture into the most challenging environments on Earth and beyond. At the heart of this transformation lies the critical aspect of communication and networking, enabling robots to operate effectively, share data and collaborate seamlessly. In this era of interconnected devices, robots rely on advanced communication protocols and networks to function efficiently in diverse environments. Whether in manufacturing, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, or space exploration, the ability of robots to communicate with each other and with humans is transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. The frontier of research foresees the deployment of highly autonomic and integrated scenarios where heterogeneous ground, aerial and/or marine robots coordinate with each other and with the existing sensing and processing infrastructures to accomplish complex tasks. On the one side, this implies proposing and investigating novel M2M solutions and network protocols to enable the data communication on the aerial and ground segments while taking into account the novel possibilities offered by the emerging technologies (e.g. 5G/6G and LEO satellite communications). The communication technologies must be paired with proper control mobility functions to support swarm operations and to instill coordinated behaviors. On the other side, the data processing on the mobile edges may take advantage of emerging federated and embedded AI techniques to drastically reduce the latency of the decision process while limiting the amount of data transferred from the robotic networks. NetRobiCS aims at bringing together state-of-the-art contributions on the design, specification, and evaluation of architectures, algorithms, applications, and protocols for current and future applications of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Original, unpublished contributions are solicited in design, development and evaluation of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - Aerial, Terrestrial and Marine Drone Communications and Networks - Network protocols and communication technologies for robotic systems - 5G, 6G and satellite enabled robotic systems - Communications and networking for swarm robotics - Infrastructure-to-robot and robot-to-robot communication - Robotic motion control and swarm modeling and management - Data management and processing in robotic systems - Embedded AI and federated learning solutions in robotic systems - AI-driven communication and computing in robotic systems - Large Language Models (LLMs) in robotic communication - Path planning, localization and navigation in robotic networks - Cloud/fog/edge computing platforms for robotic systems - Energy efficiency and endurance management in robotic networks - Quality of service, security, and robustness issues in robotic networks - Blockchain-enabled robotic systems - Energy-efficient & real-time communication protocols in robotic networks - Distributed control and management for robotic networks - Autonomic & self-organizing coordination and communication in robotic networks - Map exploration and pattern formation of mobile robots - Novel applications of robotic networks -------------- FEATURES - Best Paper Award, with a prize sponsored by the TII - Best-selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to a workshop-dedicated Special Issue (SI) -------------- SUBMISSION RULES Papers must be formatted in the standard IEEE two-column format that is used by the INFOCOM 2026 main conference and must not exceed 6 pages in length (including references). All submitted papers will go through a peer review process, and all accepted papers which are presented by one of the authors at the workshop will be published in the IEEE INFOCOM 2026 proceedings and IEEE Xplore. ------------- IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline: December 29, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: February 2, 2026 Camera Ready: February 16, 2026 Workshop: May 18, 2026 ------------- ORGANIZING COMMITEEE General Chairs - Enrico Natalizio (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE) - Yannis Paschalidis (Boston University, USA) Technical Program Chairs - Christelle Caillouet (Université Côte d'Azur, France) - Marco Di Felice (University of Bologna, Italy) - Jennifer Simonjan (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE)

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CFP ESORICS-2026, Deadline approaching: JAN 09, 2026

by Madhavan Mukund

----- Forwarded message from Vishwas Patil <ivishwas(a)gmail.com> ----- ** CALL FOR PAPERS ** 31st European Symposium on Research in Computer Security (ESORICS) 2026, Rome, Italy (September 21-25, 2026) ESORICS is the annual European research event in Computer Security. The Symposium started in 1990 and has been held in several European countries, attracting a wide international audience from both the academic and industrial communities. ESORICS 2026 at Rome invites you to submit your previously unpublished research work for peer review. We are looking for papers with high-quality, original, and unpublished research contributions. The Symposium will start on September 21, 2026 with an exciting technical program, including vetted papers, invited talks, and collocated workshops. This year's symposium will have two review cycles. *IMPORTANT DATES* (All dates are in AoE; firm deadlines) WINTER CYCLE: Submission Deadline: January 09, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: March 10, 2026 Camera-Ready Submission: March 24, 2026 SPRING CYCLE: Submission Deadline: April 21, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: June 12, 2026 Camera-Ready Submission: June 26, 2026 *TOPICS OF INTEREST* Submissions are solicited in the following areas relating to computer security, including but not limited to: - Access Control - Anonymity and Censorship Resistance - Artificial Intelligence for Security - Audit and Accountability - Cyber Attack (e.g., APTs, botnets, DDoS) prevention, detection, investigation, and response. - Data and Computation Integrity - Database Security - Digital Content Protection - Digital Forensics - Disinformation, Fake News Detection - Formal Methods for Security and Privacy - Governance and Management - Hardware Security - Identity Management - Information Flow Control - Information Hiding - Intrusion Detection - Language-based Security - Malware and Unwanted Software - Network Security - Phishing and Spam Prevention - Privacy Technologies and Mechanisms - Risk Analysis and Management - Secure Electronic Voting - Security Economics and Metrics - Security and Privacy in Cloud / Fog Systems - Security and Privacy of Systems based on Machine Learning and AI - Security and Privacy in Crowdsourcing - Security and Privacy in the IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems - Security and Privacy in Location-based Services - Security and Privacy for Mobile / Smartphone Platforms - security and Privacy in Social Networks - Security and Privacy in Wireless and Cellular Communications - Security, Privacy, and Resilience for Large-Scale, Critical Infrastructures (e.g., Smart Grid, AirPorts, Ports) - Security for Emerging Networks (e.g., Home Networks, IoT, Body-Area Networks, VANETs) - Software Security - Systems Security - Trustworthy Computing - Usable Security and Privacy - Web Security *SUBMISSION GUIDELINES* Previously unpublished research works of high quality are invited for review. Submissions are not required to be anonymous. All submissions must be written in English and uploaded as a single PDF with 16 pages in length (using 10pt font), and 20 pages at most including references and appendices. Papers should be intelligible without appendices as TPC members are not required to read them. Authors should consult Springer’s Instructions for Authors of Proceedings and use either the LaTeX or the Word templates provided on the authors’ page, for the preparation of their papers.https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceed… Authors are obliged to specify the Conflict of Interests at the time of submission. Guidelines are available on the conference webiste. Authors may submit up to a maximum of 6 papers for the Winter Cycle. Submitted papers must not substantially overlap with papers that have been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference/workshop with proceedings. *SUBMISSION PORTAL* https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=esorics2026 You can continue updating your submission until the deadline, i.e., January 09, 2026. *PROCEEDINGS* The symposium proceedings will be published by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series (LNCS). *STUDENT GRANTS AVAILABLE* Partial grants are available for student authors. You may get in touch with the organizers once your paper is accepted. *BEST PAPER AWARD* ESORICS 2026 will present a Best Paper Award chosen by the Program Committee. This award is generously sponsored by Springer. Contact: esorics2026(a)easychair.org Website: https://sites.google.com/di.uniroma1.it/esorics2026/home CFP-ESORICS-2026-v1 -- Yours sincerely, Vishwas Patil. Senior Scientist, IIT Bombay. https://sites.google.com/site/ivishwas <http://sites.google.com/site/ivishwas> An omission is the most powerful form of lying. ~ George Orwell. ----- End forwarded message -----

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[CFP] - IEEE NetRobiCS 2026 - International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems

by Alfonso Esposito

CALL FOR PAPERS We are pleased to announce the 19th International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (NetRobiCS 2026), held in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026 in Tokyo, May 18-21, 2026. CFP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 19th IEEE International Workshop on Networked Robotics and Communication Systems (IEEE NetRobiCS 2026, ex WiSARN) in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026, May 18 2026, Tokyo, Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Deadline: December 29, 2025 WEBSITE https://netrobics2026.nws.cs.unibo.it/ SUBMISSION LINK https://edas.info/N34642 -------------- CALL FOR PAPERS Robotic networks have emerged as a transformative force with the potential to reshape industries, enhance our daily lives, and venture into the most challenging environments on Earth and beyond. At the heart of this transformation lies the critical aspect of communication and networking, enabling robots to operate effectively, share data and collaborate seamlessly. In this era of interconnected devices, robots rely on advanced communication protocols and networks to function efficiently in diverse environments. Whether in manufacturing, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, or space exploration, the ability of robots to communicate with each other and with humans is transforming industries and pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. The frontier of research foresees the deployment of highly autonomic and integrated scenarios where heterogeneous ground, aerial and/or marine robots coordinate with each other and with the existing sensing and processing infrastructures to accomplish complex tasks. On the one side, this implies proposing and investigating novel M2M solutions and network protocols to enable the data communication on the aerial and ground segments while taking into account the novel possibilities offered by the emerging technologies (e.g. 5G/6G and LEO satellite communications). The communication technologies must be paired with proper control mobility functions to support swarm operations and to instill coordinated behaviors. On the other side, the data processing on the mobile edges may take advantage of emerging federated and embedded AI techniques to drastically reduce the latency of the decision process while limiting the amount of data transferred from the robotic networks. NetRobiCS aims at bringing together state-of-the-art contributions on the design, specification, and evaluation of architectures, algorithms, applications, and protocols for current and future applications of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Original, unpublished contributions are solicited in design, development and evaluation of wireless ground, marine and aerial robotic networks. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - Aerial, Terrestrial and Marine Drone Communications and Networks - Network protocols and communication technologies for robotic systems - 5G, 6G and satellite enabled robotic systems - Communications and networking for swarm robotics - Infrastructure-to-robot and robot-to-robot communication - Robotic motion control and swarm modeling and management - Data management and processing in robotic systems - Embedded AI and federated learning solutions in robotic systems - AI-driven communication and computing in robotic systems - Large Language Models (LLMs) in robotic communication - Path planning, localization and navigation in robotic networks - Cloud/fog/edge computing platforms for robotic systems - Energy efficiency and endurance management in robotic networks - Quality of service, security, and robustness issues in robotic networks - Blockchain-enabled robotic systems - Energy-efficient & real-time communication protocols in robotic networks - Distributed control and management for robotic networks - Autonomic & self-organizing coordination and communication in robotic networks - Map exploration and pattern formation of mobile robots - Novel applications of robotic networks -------------- FEATURES - Best Paper Award, with a prize sponsored by the TII - Best-selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version to a workshop-dedicated Special Issue (SI) -------------- SUBMISSION RULES Papers must be formatted in the standard IEEE two-column format that is used by the INFOCOM 2026 main conference and must not exceed 6 pages in length (including references). All submitted papers will go through a peer review process, and all accepted papers which are presented by one of the authors at the workshop will be published in the IEEE INFOCOM 2026 proceedings and IEEE Xplore. ------------- IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline: December 29, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: February 2, 2026 Camera Ready: February 16, 2026 Workshop: May 18, 2026 ------------- ORGANIZING COMMITEEE General Chairs - Enrico Natalizio (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE) - Yannis Paschalidis (Boston University, USA) Technical Program Chairs - Christelle Caillouet (Université Côte d'Azur, France) - Marco Di Felice (University of Bologna, Italy) - Jennifer Simonjan (Technology Innovation Institute (TII), UAE)

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