(Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this email.) ==================================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS 50th IEEE/IFIP International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks (DSN 2020) June 29-July 2, 2020 | Valencia, Spain | www.dsn.org Important deadlines: - Dec. 03, 2019: Abstract submission deadline - Dec. 13, 2019: Paper submission deadline - Feb. 17, 19, 2020: Author rebuttal period - Mar. 04, 2020: Notification to authors ==================================================================== Society today is increasingly dependent on the correct functioning of computer systems, edge devices, and networks for many services we take for granted every day, including aviation, energy production & power grids, intelligent/autonomous vehicles, medical devices & electronic health records, and many others. The Annual IEEE/IFIP International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks (DSN) is devoted to the mission of ensuring that the computing systems and networks on which society relies are dependable and secure. DSN, one of the longest running IEEE conferences and celebrating its 50th edition in 2020, has pioneered the fusion between dependability and security research under a common body of knowledge, understanding the need to simultaneously fight against accidental faults, intentional cyber-attacks, design errors, and unexpected operating conditions. Its distinctive approach to both accidental and malicious faults made DSN the most prestigious international forum for presenting research furthering robustness and resilience of today's wide spectrum of computing systems and networks. ==================================================================== SCOPE, TOPICS OF INTEREST AND AWARDS All aspects of the research and practice of dependability, resilience, and applied security covering the full life cycle of systems starting from requirements and specification definition to system operation and maintenance, aimed at preventing, detecting, recovering or assessing the impact of errors, faults or attacks, are within the scope of DSN. Standardization and certification related challenges and practices are also relevant. Authors are invited to submit original papers on the DSN's current thematic areas of emphasis: * Hardware (e.g., microprocessors, memories, systems on chip, I/O devices, storage systems, trusted computing). * Software (e.g., applications, middleware, distributed algorithms, operating systems). * Networks (e.g., wireless networks, mobility, software-defined networking, edge computing, networks on chip, intrusion detection systems, network security). * Clouds (e.g., cloud storage, computing, platforms, applications, blockchain, cloud security and privacy). * Cyber-physical systems (e.g., embedded systems, real-time control of critical systems, Internet of things, smart grid, automotive, aerospace, railways, medical systems). * Autonomous systems (e.g., resilient AI/machine learning based systems, self-driving vehicles, autonomous robots, assured autonomy, explainable decision making, acceptability). * Models and methodologies for programming, evaluating, verifying, and assessing dependable and secure systems (e.g., performance and dependability evaluation, analytical and numerical methods, simulation, experimentation, benchmarking, verification, field data analysis). Research Papers, Practical Experience Reports, and Tool Descriptions will be refereed and included in the Proceedings of the DSN 2020, if accepted. All contributions must be written in English. IEEE Computer Society will publish the accepted contributions. The best paper, among those accepted for publication in the Research track, will be distinguished with the Best Paper Award of the conference. ==================================================================== LOCAL INFORMATION This DSN edition will be very special not only because we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the conference, but also because it is the first time the conference comes to Spain, and more precisely to the city of València. The city is located on Spain’s eastern coast. It is situated on the shores of the Mediterranean, a stretch of water which has gradually forged the city’s character over the centuries. València’s geographical location makes it an excellent operational base from which to explore the rest of Spain. At just an hour and a half from Madrid by train, three hours from Barcelona by car, and with daily departures to the Balearic Islands, the capital of the Mediterranean is well worth a visit. Bask in the city’s pleasant climate, stroll along its wide sandy beaches, just fifteen minutes from the centre of València, catch a glimpse of its past, sample the local cuisine and discover the richness of its culture. ==================================================================== IMPORTANT DATES - Dec. 03, 2019: Abstract submission deadline - Dec. 13, 2019: Paper submission deadline - Feb. 17, 19, 2020: Author rebuttal period - Mar. 04, 2020: Notification to authors ==================================================================== FURTHER INFORMATION For more and updated information, please check the call in the conference website (www.dsn.org/callforcontributions/cfp-research). You can follow DSN2020 through its Website (www.dsn.org) or on Twitter (twitter.com/dsn2020) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/dsn2020).