Call for Papers | IEEE Cloud summit Conference

Call for Papers/Proposals: IEEE Cloud Summit 2026

Dates: June 25th–26th, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C. (Marriott Capitol Hill)

About IEEE Cloud Summit 2026

The IEEE Cloud Summit is a premier platform for showcasing groundbreaking research and industry innovations in cloud and edge computing. Since its inception in 2017, the summit has become a leading event, drawing top researchers, industry experts, and practitioners from across the globe. The 2026 edition, technically sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Cloud Computing (TCCLD), offers an exciting program featuring high-quality research, keynote speeches, industry presentations, and ample networking opportunities.

Why Attend IEEE Cloud Summit 2026?

High Impact Research Publication: All accepted papers and poster abstracts will be published in the IEEE Cloud Summit proceedings by IEEE Computer Society’s Conference Publishing Services (CPS) and included in IEEE Xplore, maximizing visibility and impact.
Renowned Keynote Speakers: The summit features influential thought leaders who provide insights on the latest advancements in cloud and edge computing. Check out our previous keynote speakers:
Exclusive Industry Track: Engage with industry experts through a dedicated track of invited talks and tutorials led by leaders from top cloud providers and technology companies. This track will cover real-world applications of cloud, fog, and big data technologies, offering attendees valuable insights into industry trends and innovations.
Networking Opportunities: The IEEE Cloud Summit provides a unique forum for collaboration between academia and industry, fostering partnerships and discussions that drive future innovations in cloud and edge computing.

Conference Tracks

The IEEE Cloud Summit 2026 features four specialized tracks, each focusing on a key area of cloud and edge computing:

Track 1: AI/ML for Cloud and IoT

Chairs: Yi Ding (University of Texas at Dallas), Santosh Pandey (University of South Florida)

AI/ML applications in cloud and IoT environments
Cloud-based infrastructure for AI/ML
Security and privacy in AI/ML for cloud and IoT
Novel AI/ML algorithms for cloud computing

Track 2: Cloud/Edge Applications

Chairs: Marcelo Menezes de Carvalho (Texas State University) & Miao Yin (University of Texas at Arlington)

Innovative cloud applications and services
Fog-cloud integration and low-latency edge solutions
Emerging industry applications and human-machine interaction
New use cases in cloud-enabled industry products

Track 3: System/Networking and Algorithm Innovations

Chairs: Yuede Ji (University of Texas at Arlington, USA), Guanpeng Li (University of Florida, USA)

Advanced algorithms for cloud and edge/computing systems
Quality of service (QoS) and resource optimization
Security, privacy, and cloud forensics
Cloud/data center networking and infrastructure
Serverless computing and microservices architecture

Track 4: Industry Papers

Please see the Call for Industry Paper for more details.

Chairs: Lianjie Cao (HPE, USA), Changsha Ma (AWS, USA)

Production-Scale Cloud Deployments and Operations
Industry-Driven Cloud Architectures
Edge and Networking Systems in Practice
Benchmarking and Testing at Industry Scale

Submission Guidelines for Academic Papers

We invite submissions of:

Full Papers (up to 6 pages; up to 2 additional pages allowed with an extra fee)
Extended Abstracts for Posters (up to 4 pages)

All submissions must be original, unpublished work not under review elsewhere.
Submissions should follow the IEEE double-column template.
Submit your work via the online system: Submit Here.
At least one author of each accepted paper/poster must register and present at the conference.

Important Dates (Planned)

Paper Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026
Final Notification: April 27, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission: May 17, 20226
Author Registration Deadline: May 27, 2026

Organizing Committee

Program Chairs:

Hang Liu (Rutgers University)
Bingzhe Li (University of Texas at Dallas)

Track Chairs:

Track 1: Yi Ding (University of Texas at Dallas) & Santosh Pandey (University of South Florida)
Track 2: Marcelo Menezes de Carvalho (Texas State University) & Miao Yin (University of Texas at Arlington)
Track 3: Yuede Ji (University of Texas at Arlington) & Guanpeng Li (University of Florida, USA)
Track 4: Lianjie Cao (HPE, USA) & Changsha Ma (AWS, USA)

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the conference organizing committee at ieeecloudsummit@gmail.com.

Join us at IEEE Cloud Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C. to share your research, learn from industry leaders, and connect with fellow innovators. We look forward to your contributions!