Fog computing is the extension of cloud computing into its edge and the physical world to meet the data volume and decision velocity requirements in many emerging applications, such as augmented and virtual realities (AR/VR), cyber-physical systems (CPS), intelligent and autonomous systems, and mission-critical systems. The boundary between powerful centralized cloud and massively distributed, Internet connected sensors, actuators, and “things” is blurred in this new computing paradigm.

The 2019 IEEE International Conference on Fog Computing (ICFC 2019), colocated with the IEEE International Conference on Cloud Engineering (IC2E), brings together researchers and practitioners across academia, industry, and governments to exchange visions, technical challenges, and research outcomes in a single forum. ICFC takes a broad view of Fog Computing, including computation, connectivity, mobility, sensing and actuation, theories, and systems. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

    System architecture for fog computing
    Coordination between cloud, fog, and sensing/actuation endpoints
    Connectivity, storage, and computation in the edge
    Data processing and management for fog computing
    Efficient and embedded AI in the fog
    System and network manageability
    Middleware and coordination platforms
    Power, energy, and resource management
    Device and hardware support for fog computing
    Programming models, abstractions, and software engineering for fog computing
    Security, privacy, and ethics issues related to fog computing
    Theoretical foundations and formal methods for fog computing systems
    Applications and experiences