Call for Papers · 2nd Edition
Cloud, Edge & Fog
Computing for
Smart Industries
CLEF 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to advance frameworks, algorithms, and architectures for next-generation smart industries.
Key Dates
7 September 2026 (FIRM)
Paper Submission Deadline
AoE (Anywhere on Earth, UTC−12)
15 October 2026
Acceptance Notification
Authors notified of review decisions
7 November 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Due
Final formatted version due
1 December 2026
Registration Deadline
At least one author must register
17–20 December 2026
Workshop Dates
IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India · The final date will be announced soon
Overview
About the Workshop & Conference
CLEF 2026 is the 2nd edition of the workshop, co-located with the 20th IEEE ANTS conference at IIT Roorkee, India.
Workshop
CLEF 2026
2nd Edition · IEEE CCGrid 2023 lineage
Cloud, edge, and fog computing are transforming how smart industries handle data, analytics, communication, and security. CLEF 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to advance frameworks, algorithms, and architectures for next-generation smart industries, building on the 1st edition held at IEEE CCGrid 2023.
- Advancing Cloud, Edge & Fog frameworks for smart industries
- Building on the 1st edition held at IEEE CCGrid 2023
- 14 research topics covering IIoT, AI/ML, security & more
- 6-hour in-person session with keynote, panel & paper talks
- Organized across 4 institutes spanning India and the UK
Parent Conference
IEEE ANTS 2026
20th Edition · IEEE Communications Society
IEEE ANTS is a premier IEEE conference on advanced networking and telecommunications, supported by the IEEE Communications Society. The 20th edition, themed “Secure and Sustainable Networks for Intelligent Connectivity”, will be held at IIT Roorkee, India, December 17–20, 2026. The final date will be announced soon.
- Bridges academic research, industry initiatives, and government policy
- Premier IEEE networking & telecommunications conference
- Supported by IEEE Communications Society
- Features panel discussions, keynotes, invited talks & industry exhibits
- CLEF 2026 runs as Workshop WS-07 within IEEE ANTS 2026
Program
Workshop Highlights
A full-day program combining research presentations, expert talks, and industry networking.
Keynote Talk
25 min + 5 min Q&A by a distinguished researcher on emerging trends in Cloud, Edge & Fog computing for smart industries.
Invited Talks
Cutting-edge spotlight on Industrial IoT and Smart Industries by leading domain experts.
Expert Panel Discussion
Industry and academic experts debate challenges and opportunities in next-generation Industrial IoT.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with researchers, academicians, PhD scholars, and industry professionals from around the world.
Call for Papers
Topics of Interest
CLEF 2026 covers 14 research areas spanning Cloud, Edge, and Fog computing for next-generation smart industries. Original, unpublished contributions in any of these areas are welcome.
AI/ML-enabled Cloud, Edge & Fog Computing
AI/ML-enabled Cloud, Edge, and Fog computing for smart industries
IIoT Communication Architectures
Industrial IoT (IIoT) communication architectures for Industry 4.0/5.0
Edge/Fog Networking for Smart Manufacturing
Edge/Fog-enabled networking for smart manufacturing & factory automation
Cloud/Edge/Fog for Agriculture, Transport & Logistics
Cloud/Edge/Fog for smart agriculture, transportation, and logistics
Resource Orchestration & Task Scheduling
Resource orchestration, computation offloading, and task scheduling
SDN and NFV for Industrial Systems
SDN and NFV for industrial communication systems
Energy-Efficient Communication Protocols
Energy-efficient communication protocols and architectures
QoS Optimization & Distributed Analytics
QoS optimization and distributed industrial analytics
Digital Twin-Enabled Cyber-Physical Systems
Networking architectures for Digital Twin-enabled cyber-physical systems
Multi-Robot & Collaborative Industrial Systems
Protocols for collaborative and multi-robot industrial systems
Low-Latency Edge/Fog for VR/AR/XR
Low-latency Edge/Fog networking for VR/AR/XR in smart industries
Blockchain-Enabled Industrial Automation
Blockchain-enabled industrial automation and trust management
Security, Privacy & Trust in Industrial IoT
Security, privacy, and trust across Cloud/Edge/Fog-based Industrial IoT
Federated Learning for Industrial Intelligence
Federated learning for privacy-preserving industrial intelligence
Not sure which topic fits your work? Use the Topic Fit Finder below to get personalized recommendations based on your research areas.
Interactive Tool
Topic Fit Finder
Select the research areas that describe your work and we'll rank all 14 CFP topics by how well they match.
Step 1 — Select your research areas
Deadlines
Important Dates
All deadlines are AoE — Anywhere on Earth (UTC−12), as stated in the official Call for Papers.
Submission Deadline
August 21, 2026 — AoE (UTC−12)
Time remaining to submit your paper
Submit via EDAS — track “WS-07: CLEF” — edas.info/N35155
Paper Submission Deadline
AoE (Anywhere on Earth, UTC−12)
7 September 2026 (FIRM)
AoE (UTC−12)
Acceptance Notification
Authors notified of review decisions
15 October 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Due
Final formatted version due
7 November 2026
Registration Deadline
At least one author must register
1 December 2026
Workshop Dates
IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India · The final date will be announced soon
17–20 December 2026
The workshop expects 20–40 submissions with a projected acceptance rate of 14–33%. Papers are evaluated on timeliness, innovation, sustainability, and quality.
How to Submit
Paper Submission
Submit your original, unpublished manuscript via EDAS under track WS-07: CLEF before the deadline of August 21, 2026 (AoE).
Submission Process
Check Topic Fit
Review the 14 topics of interest. Use the Topic Fit Finder above to identify the best-matching topics for your work.
Prepare Your Manuscript
Write up your original, unpublished work. Ensure it is not currently under review elsewhere.
Follow IEEE Formatting
Format your paper according to the IEEE ANTS 2026 formatting template. Full guidelines on the ANTS website.
Submit via EDAS
Submit your manuscript through EDAS (edas.info/N35155) under track "WS-07: CLEF" before July 31, 2026 (AoE).
Await Peer Review
The 18-member Program Committee reviews submissions. Notification by October 15, 2026.
Camera-Ready & Present
Submit the final version by Nov 7, register by Dec 1, and present in-person at IIT Roorkee, Dec 17–20, 2026.
Requirements
- ✓Original and unpublished work only
- ✓Not under review elsewhere
- ✓Follow IEEE ANTS 2026 format
- ✓Align with at least one CFP topic
- ✓At least one author must present in person
Committee
Organizing Committee
The organizing committee behind CLEF 2026 — spanning four institutes across India and the United Kingdom.
Dr. Yogachandran Rahulamathavan
Loughborough University London
United Kingdom
Program Chair
Venue
About IIT Roorkee
CLEF 2026 takes place on the campus of one of India's oldest and most respected technical institutions, co-located with IEEE ANTS 2026.
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee — Main Building, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Est. 1847Host Institution
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
IIT Roorkee is India's oldest engineering institution, founded in 1847 as the College of Civil Engineering. Granted IIT status in 2001, it spans a 365-acre campus on the banks of the Ganges Canal, in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Getting There
Address
IIT Roorkee, Roorkee
Haridwar District, Uttarakhand 247667, India
Nearest Cities
Delhi — ~175 km · Haridwar — ~30 km · Dehradun — ~55 km
Nearest Airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) — ~60 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Reach Out
Contact Us
For paper submission queries, scope questions, or anything not covered in the FAQ, email the primary contact. The team typically replies within a few business days.
Useful Links
Workshop Website
clef2026-workshop.vercel.appIEEE ANTS 2026
ants2026.ieee-ants.orgEDAS Submission Portal
edas.info/N35155Workshop Venue
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Haridwar District
Uttarakhand 247667, India
December 17–20, 2026
Co-located with IEEE ANTS 2026
Exact workshop day TBC within conference dates
The final date will be announced soon.
Primary contact email
raju.v@srmap.edu.inReady to Submit?
Submit your paper via EDAS under track WS-07: CLEF before September 7, 2026 (FIRM, AoE).
Submit on EDAS