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Important Dates
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline: 25 January 2026
Paper Acceptance Notification: 18 March 2026
Camera Ready Paper Due: 1 April 2026
Workshop Date: 9 June 2026
Workshop Paper Submission
Workshop Paper Submission
All workshop papers should be submitted via EDAS, WS3: Distri-buted Computing in 6G IoT Networks (6-DCIoT) track. We follow double-blind submission policy. More details in ANTS website.
Paper submission link: https://edas.info/N33820
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Mohamed-Slim Alouini, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Mohamed-Slim Alouini, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
Title of the talk: “Above the Clouds & Below the Orbit: A Sustainable & Prosperous Future with High-Altitude Platform Station ”
Abstract: High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) are emerging as a key complement to LEO satellite mega-constellations, offering a scalable solution for global connectivity and bridging digital divides where terrestrial and satellite networks fall short. Operating from the stratosphere, HAPS leverage advanced beamforming and free-space optics (FSO) to deliver high-capacity and low-latency communications across diverse geographical areas. This talk explores the technological connectivity advancements driving HAPS by highlighting how intelligent beam management and optical feeder and inter-HAPS links can democratize broadband access and provide also unique solutions for disaster recovery, paving the way for a more connected world.
Short Bio:
Mohamed-Slim Alouini, was born in Tunis, Tunisia. He earned his Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in 1998 before serving as a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and later at Texas A&M University at Qatar. In 2009, he became a founding faculty member at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where he currently is the Al-Khawarizmi Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the holder of the UNESCO Chair on Education to Connect the Unconnected. Dr. Alouini is a Fellow of the IEEE, OPTICA, and SPIE and his research interests encompass a wide array of research topics in wireless and satellite communications. He is currently particularly focusing on addressing the technical challenges associated with te deployment of information and communication technologies (ICT) in underserved and disaster-prone areas.
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Om Jee Pandey, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Om Jee Pandey, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India
Title of the talk: “Intelligent Node Fault Prediction and Route Optimization Mechanisms for 6G IoT Networks”
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) enables intelligent automation across diverse domains but faces major challenges related to reliable routing, energy efficiency, and node fault management, particularly in large-scale dynamic environments. Existing solutions often lack adaptability and fail to balance performance trade-offs. This talk addresses these limitations by proposing four key contributions: (1) a fault-aware routing scheme for static IoT networks using Local Outlier Factor-based fault detection and Q-learning-driven multi-hop routing; (2) a Q-learning-based dynamic relay selection technique (OptRISQL) that improves energy efficiency and QoS; (3) an integrated deep learning and actor-critic reinforcement framework for energy-efficient, fault-tolerant routing in dynamic IoT scenarios; and (4) a small-world characteristics-enhanced network design that reduces latency and improves scalability. Extensive simulations and real-world testbed evaluations demonstrate significant improvements in throughput, delay, energy consumption, and network lifetime over existing state-of-the-art methods.
Short Bio:
Om Jee Pandey received the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India, in January 2019. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Communications Theories Research Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electronics Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, low-power wide-area networks, unmanned aerial vehicle networks, mobile and pervasive computing, cyber-physical systems and Internet of Things, Blockchain-enabled IoT networks, cloud and fog computing, UAV-assisted optical communications, and social networks. He is a senior member of IEEE and has been awarded the IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section Young Professional Star Award for December 2021. He is currently serving as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, as well as IEEE Sensors Journal. He also served as a TPC Member for several IEEE flagship events, including IEEE WCNC, IEEE ICC, IEEE Globecom, IEEE PACRIM, and IEEE VTC. He is a fellow of IETE, India.
Session Details
Session Details
Session I
Workshop introduction and welcome note by Workshop Chairs
Keynote 1: “Above the Clouds & Below the Orbit: A Sustainable & Prosperous Future with High-Altitude Platform Station” by Prof. Mohamed-Slim Alouini, KAUST, Saudi Arabia (Online)
Technical Paper 1: Technique for Allocating Spectrum in Wireless Systems enabled by Semantic Communications
Technical Paper 2: ERPL: Energy-Aware Multi-Metric RPL for Distributed 6G-IoT Networks
Lunch Break
Session II
Keynote 2: “Intelligent Node Fault Prediction and Route Optimization Mechanisms for 6G IoT Networks” by Prof. Om Jee Pandey, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India
Technical Paper 3: A Physics-Informed Digital Twin for Asphalt Pavement Health Monitoring in IoT Environments
Technical Paper 4: MEC-based Smart Surveillance in 5G/6G Networks: Intrusion Detection and Loitering Monitoring
Technical Paper 5: Deployment Strategies for AI-based Computer Vision in Industrial Quality Control
Concluding remarks and Vote of thanks by Workshop Chairs
Workshop Photos
Workshop Photos
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