2027 IEEE 52^nd Conference on Local Computer Networks Companion Proceedings (LCN-C)

October 18 ~ 21, 2027, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Scope & Topics

The 2027 IEEE 52^nd Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN 2027) seeks papers presenting significant research contributions in the theoretical and practical aspects of computer networking. LCN provides an interactive international forum for researchers, students, academics, and industry professionals to exchange research outcomes and ideas. The conference welcomes contributions covering established networking technologies as well as emerging areas such as AI-supported networking and quantum networking.

Short papers provide an opportunity to present preliminary or interim research results on emerging topics. Accepted short papers are presented in a poster session and published in the conference companion proceedings, subject to the official conference requirements.

Topics of Interest Include:

• AI-Enabled Networking and Adaptive Applications
• Cloud, Data Center, and Big Data Networking
• Cognitive Radio and Opportunistic Networking
• Cyber-Physical, Embedded, and IoT Systems
• Decentralized Systems and Blockchain Networks
• E-Health, Smart, and Wearable Networks
• Green and Sustainable Networking
• Mobile and Ubiquitous Networking
• Networks for Multimedia, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality Applications
• Network Management, Reliability, and Security
• Satellite Communications
• Software-Defined Networking
• Performance Evaluation and Measurements
• Large Language Models for Networking
• Quantum Communication and Networking
• Network Security and Privacy
• Vehicular Networking

Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit original, previously unpublished research papers through the official conference submission system. Submissions must not be under review by another conference, workshop, or journal. Short papers are intended to present preliminary or interim research results on emerging topics.

For submission instructions, paper formatting requirements, and updates regarding the companion proceedings, please visit the official conference website.

Conference Website: https://ieeelcn.org/

Publication

The IEEE LCN conference publishes accepted papers in its proceedings and IEEE Xplore, subject to the applicable acceptance, registration, and presentation requirements. Short papers are published in the IEEE LCN Companion Proceedings.

Important Dates

• Paper Registration: April 25, 2027
• Paper Submission: May 2, 2027
• Notification: July 11, 2027
• Camera-Ready Submission: August 8, 2027

Contact

For questions about the conference program and paper submissions, please contact: program@ieeelcn.org