The 46th IEEE ICDCS 2026 will be held in person from June 22–25, 2026, and we are looking forward to seeing you in Seoul, South Korea!
As one of the IEEE Computer Society’s flagship conferences, the annual IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems (ICDCS) is a premier international forum for researchers, developers, and users to present, discuss, and exchange the cutting edge ideas on topics related to any aspects of Distributed Computing Systems.
The 2026 edition, themed “Leading the Wave of Distributed Computing Systems,” will feature a comprehensive and high-quality technical program that includes research paper tracks, keynotes, tutorials, and workshops. IEEE ICDCS 2026 will also host a PhD Student Symposium and a Posters and Demos Session, providing a vibrant forum for researchers and practitioners to share latest findings, showcase prototypes, and receive valuable feedback. The conference brings together a global community from academia and industry to explore the latest advancements in distributed computing, exchange insights and best practices, and spark new collaborations that will shape the future of the field.
News
12/07/2025: ICDCS paper author presentation policy
11/23/2025: Research papers and workshop proposal submission deadlines are extended.
11/17/2025: Workshop proposal and research paper submission open.
Important Dates ( Time zone: Anywhere on Earth ( AoE ) )
| Submission | Notification | Camera-ready | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Papers | Abstracts: January 21, 2026 Papers: January 21, 2026 | ||
| Workshop Proposals | January 23, 2026 | January 25, 2026 | |
| Workshop Papers | See workshop webpage | April 10, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
| Doctoral Consortium | April 13, 2026 | April 20, 2026 | |
| Tutorial Proposals | March 27, 2026 | April 12, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
| Posters | April 17, 2026 | ||
| Demonstrations | April 17, 2026 | ||
| Industry Events | March 17, 2026 | April 12, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |