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Call for Papers
We invite you to participate in the 33rd edition of IEEE WETICE, a leading international forum dedicated to advancing research, fostering collaboration, and sharing innovations in the rapidly evolving landscape of collaborative intelligence and decentralized systems, bridging AI, Data Science, and Cyberphysical Technologies: systems that are smart, autonomous, interconnected, and scalable. This conference is a unique opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to connect, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of intelligent, decentralized, and collaborative systems, pushing the boundaries of AI, Blockchain, IoT, and collaboration tools. WETICE focuses on collaborative methodologies and how they empower various technologies (AI, Blockchain, IoT, etc.) to create new solutions across diverse domains. WETICE also aims at promoting fruitful discussions on the latest technology developments, directions, problems, and requirements. The conference includes presentations, keynote sessions, and group discussions.
Proceedings will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, Scopus, DBLP, and Google Scholar.
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Apr 15th : Registration is now open!
Where
University of Catania, at Benedictine Monastery of “San Nicolò” , Piazza Dante, 32 - Catania, Sicily, Italy
When
Submission deadline: May 10th May 31st (extended)
Acceptance notification: June 27, 2025
Conference: July 23-25, 2025
Last Editions
- WETICE 2024 – Reggio Emilia, Italy
- WETICE 2023 – Paris, France
- WETICE 2021 – Bayonne, France (online)
- WETICE 2020 – Bayonne, France (online)
- WETICE 2019 – Capri, Italy
- WETICE 2018 – Paris, France
- WETICE 2017 – Poznan, Poland
- WETICE 2016 – Paris, France
- WETICE 2015 – Larnaca, Cyprus
- WETICE 2014 – Parma, Italy
- WETICE 2013 – Hammamet, Tunisia
Topics
Conference topics include, but are not limited to:
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Collaboration
Intelligent Manufacturing Platforms
Cloud Computing for Collaboration
Collaboration in Digital Strategies
Collaborative Supply Chain Management
Copyright protection in Collaborative Process
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Data and its Science
Complex networks science
Network visualisation and analytics
Social media analysis
Computational social science
Distributed Database Technologies
Data Analytics and Fraud Detection
Data Privacy, Anonymity, and Confidentiality
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Distributed Systems Theory
Consensus and Fault Tolerance Algorithms
Decentralized Autonomous Organization
Distributed Cryptographic Algorithms and Protocols
Formal Verification and Model Checking
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Distributed Systems Infrastructure
Blockchain-based Applications and Services
Blockchain Platforms and Smart Contracts
Decentralized Application Development
Peer-to-peer communication protocols and systems
Performance and Scalability Issues
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Internet of Things and Cyberphysical Systems
Performance and Safety of Autonomous Agents Systems
Internet of Things Enabled Collaboration
Distributed Platforms for IoT
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Systems Engineering
Architecture, Scalability, Governance, and Interoperability
Functional validation and conformance testing
System Monitoring and Analysis
Model-based testing and Combinatorial testing
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Artificial Intelligence tools for collaborative systems
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Reinforcement Learning
Explainable AI (XAI)
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
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Applications and Case Studies
Healthcare Systems
Human-Robot Collaboration
Intelligent Manufacturing Platforms
Regulatory and standards frameworks
Smart Energy Systems
AI in Healthcare
AI for Social Good
Robotics and AI
Autonomous vehicles
Submission Instructions
Full Paper only (4-6 pages)
Papers must be submitted as word or pdf files, must be written in English and formatted in according to the IEEE conference paper templates available at the following link: IEEE templates.
The maximum length of the paper is 6 pages, including figures and references. Authors are required to include their names and affiliations in their papers. All papers will be refereed by at least two members of the Program Committee. The submissions must be original not published or submitted for publication elsewhere. All papers should be submitted via the following URL: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/WETICE2025.
- Paper Submission
Deadline:
May 10thMay 31st (extended) - Acceptance Notification: June 27th
- Camera-ready Submission: TBD
- Early Registration Deadline": July 11th
Conference Registration
Registration Form
Registration is mandatory for all attendants, and covers all activities. For each paper accepted at WETICE 2025, at least one of the authors is required to pay a full registration to the conference and come to present the paper.Authors who register for more than one paper need to pay 150 euros for each additional paper. Authors are requested to register before the early registration deadline (July 11th AoE). Payments must be made in euros by bank transfer, writing your name and surname followed by "WETICE2025" in the reason for payment and using the following bank details:
Bank: Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Address: Viale Vittorio Veneto n. 98, Catania – AGENZIA SEDE
IBAN: IT 64 I 01030 16900 000063633612
BIC/SWIFT Code: PASCITMMCAT
A proof of payment is required in order to register. The conference registration form is available at this site.
Registration Fees
Early registration (before July 11th AoE)For each additional paper: 150€
Without papers: 350€
Students, withouth paper (i.e., if they are not the only registering author): €300 euros
Late registration (after July 11th AoE)
Students: €350 euros
IEEE Members
IEEE members benefit a 50 € reduction on all early registration fees:Early registration (before July 11th AoE)
For each additional paper: 100€
Without papers: 300€
Students, withouth paper (i.e., if they are not the only registering author): €250 euros
Late registration (after July 11th AoE)
Students: €300 euros
Conference Program
Work in progress...
Registration desk opens
Welcome lunch and Reception
Introduction and opening remarks
First keynote speaker presentation
Coffee Break
Paper Session(s)
Social Event
Visit of the Benedictine Monastery
Paper Session(s)
Coffee Break
Paper Session(s)
Lunch Break
Second keynote speaker presentation
Coffee Break
Paper Session(s)
Social dinner
Dining at a local specialties restaurant (TBD)
Paper Session(s)
Coffee Break
Paper Session(s)
Closing remarks and Goodbyes
Social Event
Half day excursion to Taormina (tentative)
Conference Venue
University of Catania, at Benedictine Monastery of “San Nicolò"
At 10 minutes walk from the Catania main Cathedral square, the Monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena, the conference is hosted in a late baroque monument built in the 16th century and one of the biggest Benedictine monastery in Europe. It is an example of architectonical integration of different styles through different epochs: you can find a roman house, the cloisters and a roof garden. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts a department of the University of Catania.
Catania, Sicily (IT)
Catania has a long and eventful history, having been founded about 2750 years ago in a very fertile area at the foot of the biggest volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. The first Sicilian University and one of the oldest in Italy was founded here in 1434. The city hosts many archeological sites, museums, churches and theatres and is close to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Besides the rich history, the magnificient Baroque architecture and the black-lava landscape, Catania is also known for its typical street food and active nightlife.
Directions
From the Airport to the City Centre by bus
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport offers bus services to the city of Catania and other surrounding areas. Bus services tend to be much cheaper than taking a taxi, and many passengers prefer this economical option.The city of Catania is only a few miles away from the airport, and buses leave the airport every roughly 20 minutes to reach the city center and the train station. Buses are available from 04:40 until half past midnight. This bus transport is provided by the AMT 'Alibus' service AMTS lines Catania.
Take note that all bus tickets, once used, should be validated, or stamped. This is usually done by the validating machines near the entrance of the buses. The machine will put a stamp and a date on your ticket to show that it has been used. Passengers of the bus must validate their own tickets, as they are not validated by the driver of the bus.
Subway
Get off in Piazza Stesicoro and walk until reaching the Monastery.Taxi
Radio Taxi Catania: +39 095 8833 | New Taxi Catania: +39 348 9210175.On foot or by car
To reach the conference venue on foot, please refer to the following address: Piazza Dante Alighieri, 32.Accomodation
As a general note, there are several hotels located in the city center of Catania, ranging from luxury to economy class, all within a reasonable distance from the conference venue. Here is a list of some hotels that are conveniently located near the Conference venue:
Committees
General Chair
Program Committee Chairs
Board of Directors
Publicity Chair
Web Chair
Financial Chair
Local Organization co-Chairs
Program Committee
Cristina Baroglio, University of Torino
Emna Belghith, EFEO
Laura Belli, University of Parma
Federico Bergenti, University of Parma
Rodrigo Bonacin, CTI Renato Archer
Ismael Bouassida Rodriguez, University of Sfax
Roberta Calegari, University of Bologna
Cinzia Cappiello, Politecnico di Milano
Marta Catillo, University of Sannio
Antonio Chella, University of Palermo
Luca Davoli, University of Parma
Victoria Degeler, University of Amsterdam
Angelo Ferrando, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Mariagrazia Fugini, Politecnico di Milano
Wafa Gabsi, University of Sfax
Angelo Gargantini, University of Bergamo
Nikolaos Georgantas, Inria
Sergio Ilarri, University of Zaragoza
Slim Kallel, University of Sfax
Mehdi Khouja, University of Tunis
Grzegorz Kołaczek, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Raida Ktari, Higher institute of computer science and multimedia of Sfax
Sylvain Lefebvre, L@b ISEN
Douglas Macedo, UFSC
Philippe Merle, Inria
Stefania Monica, University of Modena e Reggio Emilia
Francisco Moo-Mena, UADY
Giovanni Morana, University of Catania
Consuelo Nava, University of Valle d'Aosta
Samir Ouchani, CESI LINEACT
Gianluca Quercini, Centrale Supélec
Philippe Roose, University of Pau
Domenico Rosaci, University of Reggio Calabria
Giancarlo Ruffo, University of Piemonte Orientale "A. Avogadro"
Ramon Salvador Valles, Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Corrado Santoro, University of Catania
Federico Fausto Santoro, University of Catania
Giuseppe Maria Luigi Sarne', University of Milan Bicocca
Virginie Thion, University of Rennes
Umair Ul Hassan, University of Galway