WF-IoT 2018 - 4th IEEE World Forum on The Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2018)

The 4th IEEE World Forum on The Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2018) in Singapore seeks contributions on how to nurture, cultivate, and accelerate the deployment of IoT technologies and applications for the benefit of society. The World Forum is soliciting submission of:
Original technical papers that address but are not limited to, the following topics and the more detailed list in the full CFP:
• IoT Enabling Technologies
• Broadly Applicable IoT Techniques and Methods
• IoT Application and Services
• IoT Multimedia and Societal Impacts
• Security and Privacy for Internet of Things
• IoT Experimental Results and Deployment Scenarios
Proposals for Workshops, Tutorials, and Special Sessions of general interest and relevance to IoT
• Workshops, Tutorials, Special Sessions, and Industry Panels
Suggestions for speakers, panels, and sessions aimed at: industry technologists, practitioners, managers, and operators; policy makers, public sector administrators, operators of public infrastructure and services; and others involved in the use of IoT; addressing the conference focus Verticals and Topical Areas identified below and in the full length CFP.
• IoT Conference Focus Verticals Tracks
• Special IoT Topical Area Tracks
Technical Paper Submissions
The 4th IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2018) solicits two types of technical paper submissions.
• Full papers describing original research. Suggested size is four pages; papers up to six pages will be accepted. Extended versions of selected papers may be considered for publication in IEEE IoT Journal: http://iot-journal.weebly.com/
• Extended abstracts describing emerging results of new research areas or relevant topics from an industrial point of view, not to exceed two pages.
Papers will be fully peer reviewed. If the paper is accepted and presented, it will be included in the conference proceedings and be submitted to the Xplore Digital Library. IEEE takes the protection of intellectual property very seriously. All submissions will be screened for plagiarism using CrossCheck. By submitting your work you agree to allow IEEE to screen your work for plagiarism: http://www.crossref.org/crosscheck/index.html
How to submit
All papers must be submitted in PDF and US letter format. Submitted papers must conform to the IEEE formatting guidelines as specified in these templates (Word Template, LaTeX package). All papers must be submitted electronically: https://www.edas.info/N23622
Important Dates for Paper Submissions
Technical paper submission: August 4, 2017
Acceptance Notification: November 15, 2017
Camera-ready submission: December 15, 2017
Papers must be submitted electronically: https://www.edas.info/N23622
Contacts for Technical Papers
Hausi Müller, University of Victoria, Canada hausi-AT-uvic.ca
Antonio Skarmeta, Universidad de Murcia, Spain skarmeta-AT-um.es
Workshop and Special Session Proposal Submissions
IEEE WF-IoT 2018 will be hosting a series of workshops and special sessions. Workshops and special sessions feature topics relevant to the IoT community on the latest research, engineering, standards and business issues. These events typically include a mix of regular and invited presentations including regular papers, invited papers as well as invited presentations and panels to facilitate highly interactive workshops and special sessions.
How to submit
Each proposal must include the following and should be maximum five pages:
• Workshop title
• Length of the workshop (half/full day)
• Names, main contact, and a short bio (200 words) of the workshop organizers
• Brief description of the workshop including abstract, scope and timeliness.
• Planned format of the workshop including projected number of referred papers, hot topic sessions, keynotes, and panel discussions.
• Potential participants including program committee members and invited speakers.
• Brief description of publicity plan
• Prior history the workshop (if any)
• Draft call for papers
• Any other relevant information
Accepted events must follow IEEE academic best practices regarding peer reviews and paper publication. Accepted and presented papers will be added to IEEE Xplore and the conference proceedings. Workshop and special session proposal must be clearly marked as such and submitted electronically:
https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=23622&track=8... (WS proposals)
https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=23622&track=8... (SS proposals)
Important dates for Workshops and Special Session proposal submissions
Workshop and special session proposal submissions: June 10, 2017
Proposal acceptance notification: June 20, 2017
Workshop website published: June 30, 2017
Workshop or special session paper submission: Sep 30, 2017
Paper acceptance notification: November 15, 2017
Camera-ready submission: December 15, 2017
Contact for Special Sessions and Workshops
Soumya Kanti Datta, Eurecom, France Soumya-Kanti.Datta-AT-eurecom.fr
Tutorial Proposal Submissions
Tutorial proposals should contain an abstract, scope, intended audience, objectives, prior history, outline, biographical sketch of presenter(s), and any other information that may assist in making informed decisions.
How to submit
Special Sessions should complement the regular program with new and emerging topics of interest. Proposals must be in the form of a single PDF file not to exceed four pages. Tutorial proposal must be clearly marked as such and submitted electronically: https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=23622&track=8...
Important dates for Tutorial proposal submissions
Tutorial proposal submissions: June 10, 2017
Proposal acceptance notification: June 20, 2017
Contact for Tutorials
Bala Krishna Maddali, GGS Indraprastha University, India m.bala.krishna-AT-ieee.org
IoT Conference Focus Verticals
• Smart Cities and Nations
• Logistics
• Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Humanitarian Technologies
• Industrial IoT
• IoT for Agriculture
Conference proposals must be clearly marked as such and submitted electronically: https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=23622&track=8...
IoT Conference Focus Topical Areas
• Security and Privacy Regimes for IoT
• Block Chains and Applications to IoT
• Automation and Artificial Intelligence
• Best Practices, Standards, and Open Source
• Policy and Regulation
Conference proposals must be clearly marked as such and submitted electronically: https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=23622&track=8...
Important dates for IoT Conference Focus Verticals & Topical Areas
IoT Conference proposal submissions: September 15, 2017
Proposal acceptance notification: September 30, 2017
Please email copies of proposals to: Adam Greenberg, IEEE ComSoc, USA, a.greenberg-AT-comsoc.org
The proposals should clearly identify the specific Vertical or Topical Area addressed. Please also clearly identify the format for the session (talks, panels, interviews, roundtables, etc). If you are suggesting a speaker please provide a short biography and a short narrative of why their participation is important. The presentation materials from the Conference Focus Sessions will not be published in the conference proceedings. The presentation material will be posted on the conference Website and where appropriate will be recorded and the recording made available.
Industry Forum Panel proposal submissions
WF-IoT 2018 will be hosting Industry Forum Panel Sessions. Panel presentation materials will not be published in the conference proceedings but will be available on the conference web site. Industrial Forum Panel proposal should contain an abstract, scope, intended audience, objectives, prior history, an outline, the biographical sketch of presenters, and any other information that may assist in making decisions.
Important dates for Industry Forum Panel proposal submissions
Industry Forum Panel proposal submissions: September 15, 2017
Proposal acceptance notification: September 30, 2017
Proposals must be submitted electronically: https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=23622&track=8...
Contacts for Industry Forum Panels
Kazunori Iwasa, Fujitsu, kiwasa-AT-jp.fujitsu.com
Yoshihiro Ohba, Toshiba, yoshihiro.ohba-AT-toshiba.co.jp
Doctoral Symposium Paper Submissions
The goal of the WF-IoT 2018 Doctoral Symposium is to provide a supportive setting in which PhD students can present and receive feedback on their work. Students at different stages in their research will be able to articulate and discuss their problem statement, goals, methods, and results. The symposium also aims to provide students with useful guidance on various aspects of their research from established researchers and the other student attendees. Finally, the symposium seeks to motivate students in the development of their scientific curiosity and facilitate their networking within the research community. The PhD symposium also aims to facilitate networking among researcher in the WF-IoT community and help students establish contacts for entering the job market. PhD Symposium attendance is open to all WF-IoT registrants.
How to Submit
Paper on PhD research project (max. 2-4 pages) formatted according to the WF-IoT paper submission instructions.
A letter of recommendation from the supervisor attached to the proposal submission. Full contact information including affiliation, address, e-mail and phone. Papers must be submitted electronically: https://www.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=23622&track=8...
Important dates for Doctoral Symposium paper submissions
Paper submission: October 15, 2017
Acceptance notification: November 10, 2017
Camera-ready submission: November 30, 2017
Contact for Doctoral Symposium
Dave Cavalcanti, Intel, USA dave.cavalcanti-AT-intel.com
Vincenzo Piuri, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Italy vincenzo.piuri-AT-unimi.it
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PROPOSALS
4th IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2018)
5-8 February 2018 — Singapore
http://www.ieee-wf-iot.org