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8th International Conference on Web Services Computing (ICWSC)

ICWSC 2027 – Intelligent, Trustworthy, and Sustainable Web Services for the AI Era

29-30 July, 2027

Call for Papers

The 8th International Conference on Web Services Computing (ICWSC 2027) invites original research papers, experience reports, and innovative case studies under the theme “Intelligent, Trustworthy, and Sustainable Web Services for the AI Era” The conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, academicians, and industry experts to explore the latest advances shaping the future of web services, service-oriented systems, and intelligent digital platforms.

 

ICWSC 2027 seeks high-quality submissions that address the design, development, deployment, evaluation, and governance of web services in rapidly evolving digital environments. The conference particularly welcomes work on AI-enabled services, secure and privacy-preserving architectures, decentralized service ecosystems, cloud and edge service models, and emerging applications across smart and connected systems.

Paper Submission Link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICWSC2022

After Conference Proceedings: The accepted papers in the conference will be forwarded for publication in Scopus Indexed Springer Book Series ‘Communications in Computer and Information Science’. Publication in conference proceedings is subjected to peer review policy and terms & conditions of the publisher.

Conference Tracks (include but are not limited to):

  • Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation
  • Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance
  • AI and Machine Learning in Forensic Analysis
  • Blockchain and Trust Frameworks
  • Cloud and Mobile Forensics
  • IoT Security and Forensic Techniques
  • Big Data Analytics for Cybersecurity
  • Ethical Hacking and Threat Intelligence
  • Deepfake Detection and Multimedia Forensics
  • Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues in Digital Forensics
  • Web Services and Cyber Resilience

The sixth edition of International Conference on Web Services Computing (ICWSC 2023) —Social Metaverse Summit is to be held on 28th and 29th April 2023 . ICWSC 2023 is organized by the Department of Computer Applications of SCMS School of Technology and Management, Cochin.

The conference proceedings (selected papers) of the ICWSC 2023 will be published in the Scopus Indexed Springer Book Series ‘Communications in Computer and Information Science’.

Research papers are Invited on The Following Topics (but are not limited to):

  • Security and Privacy challenges in Metaverse
  • Internet Security and Privacy
  • Identity Management and Object Recognition
  • Biometric–based Security
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Simulation
  • Web Intelligence Applications
  • WEB 3.0
  • Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR)/Mixed Reality (MR)
  • Multimedia and Real-Time Networking
  • 5G Networks & Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Wearables, Body Sensor Networks
  • Web of Things
  • Social Network
  • Networking and Edge Computing
  • Theories of blockchain and distributed ledger technology
  • Distributed consensus and fault tolerance mechanisms
  • Security, privacy, and trust of blockchain and distributed ledger technology
  • Decentralization, scalability, and security trade-off
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
  • Human-Computer Interface (HCI)
  • Brain-computer interface (BCI)

Paper Submission Link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICWSC2022

After Conference Proceedings: The accepted papers in the conference will be forwarded for publication in Scopus Indexed Springer Book Series ‘Communications in Computer and Information Science’. Publication in conference proceedings is subjected to peer review policy and terms & conditions of the publisher.

Review Process

All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process based on originality, technical quality, relevance, clarity, and significance to the conference theme. Accepted papers are expected to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of web services computing and its applications in intelligent and sustainable digital ecosystems.

Publication Opportunities

Selected high-quality papers presented at ICWSC 2027 may be invited for consideration in special journal issues or extended journal publication opportunities, subject to additional review and the editorial policies of the respective journals. Authors of outstanding papers may be notified of possible publication pathways in Scopus-indexed journals relevant to web services, intelligent systems, software engineering, and related areas, provided the papers are significantly extended and meet the required journal standards.

Why Submit

ICWSC 2027 offers a strong international forum for presenting new ideas, exchanging research findings, and building collaborations across academia and industry. The conference provides an opportunity to engage with the evolving landscape of web services, from foundational service computing to AI-driven, decentralized, and trustworthy digital systems.

Invitation

We warmly invite researchers, practitioners, and students to submit their original contributions to ICWSC 2027 and help define the future of web services computing. Join us in advancing intelligent, trustworthy, and sustainable services for the AI era.

Important dates

Date of the Conference: 29.07.2027 to 30.07.2027

Article submission date: 14.05.2027

Acceptance Notification: 22.06.2027

Deadline for Final Paper: 08.07.2027

The manuscript can be submitted through Microsoft Conference Management System using the Link

Registration Fee

  • Indian Faculty/ Paper Presenting Authors/Delegates : Rs. 1500

  • Foreign Faculty/ Professionals / Delegates : $ 50

  • Indian Students  :   Rs. 750

Submission Guidelines

Submission Types

ICWSC 2027 welcomes the following types of submissions:

  • Full research papers presenting original, unpublished work.
  • Short papers describing emerging ideas, preliminary findings, or applied innovations.
  • Industry papers highlighting real-world implementations, deployments, and lessons learned.
  • Vision and position papers outlining future research directions.
  • Case studies and experience reports from academia, industry, and public-sector settings.

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts in IEEE format, not exceeding [6–8] pages, through the conference submission portal [insert link]. All submissions will be peer-reviewed, and selected papers will be published in the ICWSC 2025 Proceedings.
Join us in exploring how digital forensics can help uncover truth, enhance security, and shape a safer digital future.
  • Indian Faculty/ Paper Presenting Authors/Delegates : ₹ 1500

  • Foreign Faculty/ Professionals / Delegates : $ 50

  • Indian Students  :   ₹ 750

GUIDELINES TO AUTHORS

The 6 th edition of ICWSC invites full length original research contributions from researchers /professionals from industries, R&D organisations, academic institutions from all across the world. Prospective authors have to submit full length research papers [12-15 pages].

It is planned to publish the conference proceedings with Springer in their Communications in Computer and Information Science [CCIS] series (final approval pending)

Manuscripts should follow the CCIS one-column page format, 400 words per page. All the submitted manuscript will be screened through a plagiarism detection process. All papers that confirm to the submission guidelines will be peer-reviewed by members of the technical program committee. Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of originality, contribution, soundness, evaluation, quality of presentation, and appropriate comparison to related work.

The manuscript can be submitted through Microsoft Conference Management System using the Link

Submission Timeline Announcement:

Announcement:26th April 2022
Paper Submission Deadline:24th February 2023
Notification of Review Results:30th March 2023
Final Camera-Ready Paper:17th April 2023
Conference Dates:28th and 29th April 2023