First Workshop on Computation over Heterogeneous Networks
Tokyo, Japan | May 18, 2026
NetCompute 2026 explores the intersection of computation and communication networks, where the structure and dynamics of networks fundamentally shape how we process, learn, and make decisions from data.
As computing moves beyond centralized data centers to edge devices, IoT sensors, satellites, and mobile platforms, the network itself becomes a critical constraint and enabler for distributed intelligence. This workshop brings together researchers and practitioners to address the unique challenges of computation over heterogeneous networks, including:
We invite original research contributions, position papers, and work-in-progress reports addressing computation over heterogeneous networks. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Architectures, protocols, and algorithms for performing computation within the network infrastructure itself, including programmable switches, routers, and edge servers.
Task scheduling and resource allocation algorithms that leverage network topology, latency patterns, and bandwidth constraints to optimize distributed computation.
Machine learning algorithms designed with communication constraints in mind, including gradient compression, local training strategies, and bandwidth-efficient updates.
Distributed learning paradigms that partition models and data across network nodes while managing privacy, communication overhead, and model synchronization.
Deployment of AI models at the network edge, including model compression, edge-cloud collaboration, and real-time inference under resource constraints.
Computation strategies for LEO satellite constellations, space-terrestrial integration, and orbital edge computing with intermittent connectivity.
Distributed processing in resource-constrained IoT environments, sensor fusion, and energy-efficient computation for battery-powered devices.
Optimization algorithms that explicitly account for network structure, communication costs, and dynamic connectivity patterns.
Computation in mobile networks, V2X communication, autonomous vehicle coordination, and handoff-aware task migration.
Joint design of wireless protocols and computation strategies, over-the-air computation, and wireless federated learning.
Privacy-preserving computation, secure aggregation, differential privacy in distributed settings, and attack-resilient networked systems.
Evaluation frameworks, standardized benchmarks, simulation platforms, and real-world testbeds for networked computing systems.
Real-world deployments and applications in smart cities, industrial IoT, healthcare monitoring, environmental sensing, and other domains.
Papers should be submitted in IEEE conference format (up to 6 pages, including references). Submissions will be peer-reviewed and selected based on technical quality, novelty, and relevance to the workshop.
Submit Your PaperDecember 29, 2025
February 2, 2026
February 16, 2026
May 18, 2026
All deadlines are 11:59 PM AoE (Anywhere on Earth)
Professor
University of Southern California
Assistant Professor
Loyola Marymount University
Associate Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Loyola Marymount University
University of Southern California
Carnegie Mellon University
San Diego Supercomputer Center
Aerospace Corporation
Cornell University
University of Michigan
Kuwait University
Michigan State University
University of Pittsburgh
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Amazon
University of Washington
Purdue University
Independent Researcher
📍 Tokyo, Japan
NetCompute 2026 will be held as a workshop in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2026, the premier conference on computer communications. INFOCOM 2026 takes place in Tokyo, Japan, offering participants the opportunity to engage with the global networking research community.
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For questions about submissions, workshop content, or general inquiries, please contact:
organizers@netcompute.org