Call for Papers

This workshop will be soliciting submissions as either regular or short (concise contribution) papers. Regular Papers should not exceed 10 pages double column including figures, tables, and references in standard ACM format. Additional details may be included in a clearly-marked appendix (containing all technical ideas and proofs necessary for an expert to fully verify the claims of the paper) that will be read at the discretion of the program committee. Papers must be submitted electronically in printable PDF form via the EasyChair submission management system. Some papers not accepted as regular papers may be accepted as "concise papers" with 4 pages in the proceedings while full papers will be allowed 10 pages.

The workshop will act as a forum for discussing open issues, and presenting original and unpublished research results and innovative ideas in the realm of smart and connected communities . We encourage contributions describing innovative work in the realm of smart and connected communities .

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

· AI and IoT as an enabler for Smart World/Smart Cities

· Exploring different strategies for making smart use of the width of data generated via Smart Cities

· Big Data technologies for Smart Cities

· Cloud platforms, data analytics tools and other big data technology for Smart Cities

· Analytics for public safety and security in Smart World/Smart Cities

· Resilient computing platforms for Smart Cities

ICDCN-2018 will be soliciting regular research papers. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the paper.

Submission Instructions & Timelines

Opening of Workshop Papers Acceptance: 31 August 2017

Deadline for workshop paper submission: 15th October 2017

Acceptance/Rejection of the Papers: 30th October 2017

Camera-Ready Papers Version Due: 15th November 2017

Workshop Dates: Jan. 7, 2018

Special Issue:

The authors of selected best papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their paper for publication in Pervasive and Mobile Computing (PMC), journal, Elsevier