W5 – 6-DCIoT: 6G-Driven Distributed Computing for IoT in Terrestrial- Non-Terrestrial and Vehicular Networks
Co-organizer’s: Tamoghna Ojha, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India
Co-organizer’s: Nikumani Choudhury, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India
Co-organizer’s: Sofiane Hamrioui, ESAIP Engineer School, France
Co-organizer’s: Pascal Lorenz, University of Haute-Alsace, France
Sashi Sekhar Jha, IIT Ropar, India
Satya Kumar V, Samsung R&D Institute, Bangalore, India
Theofanis Raptis, National Research Council (CNR), Italy
Samaresh Bera, IIT Jammu, India
Soumen Mondal, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Alakesh Kalita, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India
Pushpendu Kar, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
Anakhi Hazarika, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India
Ravi Dhiman, IMT School of Advanced Studies, Lucca, Italy
Jay Dave, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India
Arif Ahmed, Ericsson, Sweden
Keynote Talk:
Title: Distributed Intelligence at the Edge for 6G IoT in Terrestrial, Non-Terrestrial and Vehicular Networks
Speaker: Prof. Daniele Tarchi
Abstract: The evolution toward 6G is transforming communication networks from connectivity infrastructures into distributed intelligent systems, where computation, communication, sensing, and learning are jointly orchestrated. This vision is particularly relevant for IoT services operating in terrestrial, non-terrestrial, and vehicular environments, where massive data generation, stringent latency constraints, mobility, limited energy, and intermittent connectivity make traditional cloud-centric approaches insufficient.
This keynote will discuss how edge intelligence and distributed computing can support future 6G IoT services across integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Starting from the edge-to-cloud and space–air–ground continuum, the talk will introduce the role of distributed learning and AI-driven decision-making for dynamic resource management. Particular attention will be given to vehicular and remote IoT scenarios, where computation offloading, network selection, service placement, and buffering must be jointly optimized under heterogeneous and time-varying conditions.
Program:
Date of Workshop: 9 June 2026, Room M2, 14:00 to 17:30
| Session (Time) | Duration | Event |
| Session I (times to be updated)14:00 to 15:30 |
10 min | Workshop introduction and welcome note Workshop Chairs |
| 60 min | Keynote: “Distributed Intelligence at the Edge for 6G IoT in Terrestrial, Non-Terrestrial and Vehicular Networks” Prof. Daniele Tarchi, UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI FIRENZE |
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| 20 min | Technical Paper 1: Reliable Message Delivery in Direct-to-Satellite IoT: Some Preliminary Results | |
| 15.30 – 16.00 | Afternoon Break | |
| Session II (16.00 – 17.30) |
20 min | Technical Paper 2: Rethinking NB-IoT Downlink Synchronization for LEO-NTN: A Novel Overhead Reduction Method and Measurement-Based Evaluation |
| 20 min | Technical Paper 3: Optimized Relay-based Quantum Key Distribution for Terrestrial/Non-terrestrial Backhaul Networks | |
| 20 min | Technical Paper 4: Hierarchical Deep Reinforcement Learning for Communication and Computation Resource Management in Heterogeneous Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks | |
| 20 min | Technical Paper 5: Trustless-by-Design Security Framework for distributed IOT of 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks | |
| 10 min | Concluding remarks and Vote of thanks Workshop Chairs |
Workshop Abstract:
Abstract: The 3rd edition of the 6-DCIoT Workshop invites original research contributions addressing the rapidly evolving intersection of distributed computing, intelligent IoT systems, and integrated Terrestrial–Non-Terrestrial Networks (T-NTN), with a strong focus on mobility-centric applications such as vehicular and drone-assisted networks. As 6G advances toward a unified ground–air–space communication and computing fabric, the workshop serves as a premier venue for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to discuss challenges, innovations, and validated deployments within this emerging multi-layer ecosystem. 6-DCIoT builds upon the growing need for resilient, low-latency, and computation-aware communication architectures that leverage edge intelligence, federated and collaborative learning, lightweight DNN inference, routing/scheduling optimization, and reliable IoT–NTN integration. We particularly welcome contributions offering reproducible testbeds, prototypes, performance evaluations, and cross-layer algorithms that bridge IoT, 6G, NTN, and vehicular systems.
Co-organizer’s Bios:
Tamoghna Ojha:
Tamoghna Ojha is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computing, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad where he leads the Computing for Secure and Intelligent Networks (COSINE) lab. He received MS (2014) and PhD (2021) in Computer Science from IIT Kharagpur. During 2021-2023, he was an ERCIM Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the National Research Council (CNR), Italy and a research consultant at Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy. Till date, he has received more than 1 Crore INR research grants sponsored by Govt. of India and private organizations. His current research interests are in applying AI/ML techniques for IoT and future networks. Specifically, he is working on designing intelligent solutions for Edge and Non-Terrestrial Networks, Wirelessly Powered IoT, 6G Network and Edge-Cloud-Continuum, and Digital Twin. He is a Senior Member of IEEE (SM’23) and was 2016 IEEE Richard E Merwin Student scholar. He has won the GE Edison Challenge 2013 with INR 10 Lakhs. He is an Editorial Board Member of Springer Nature Scientific Reports journal and a reviewer for many IEEE Transactions and journals. He regularly serves as a TPC member and in the organizing committee of various reputed international conferences.
Nikumani Choudhury:
Nikumani Choudhury is an IEEE Senior Member and Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Sciences at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from IIIT Guwahati in 2020. His research focuses on IoT, LoRaWAN, MAC protocol design, edge intelligence, and 6G-enabled networks. Dr. Choudhury has led and co-led multiple funded projects from SERB, DST-TIH–IIT Bombay, WIPRO and the Department of Telecommunications, with research contributions spanning adaptive scheduling, resource allocation, and resilient communication frameworks at MAC sub-layer and above. He has published extensively in top-tier venues including the IEEE at Internet of Things Journal, ACM Transactions
Sofiane Hamrioui:
Sofiane Hamrioui is a full professor and teacher at ESAIP Engineer School, France since 2020. His main research focuses on designing and developing network protocols and algorithms, especially
on QoS-based wireless networks. These designs have been used in many real environments using P2P networks, Adhoc and sensor networks, Grids and Content Distribution Networks. Until 2021, he had more than (50) scientific papers published in national and international conferences, he had more than (30) papers published in international journals, and he was the author/co-author of 4 books. He has been a guest editor for IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computing, and he is an editorial board member of the Network Protocols and Algorithms journal. He was a chair of (02) international workshops and (01) special session in an international conference. He has served as Technical committee member for more than (40) international conferences. Sofiane HAMRIOUI has organized several workshops and special sessions at prestigious international conferences, including QdS-FCNs (2016-2018), CAP-NGNCS’18 in Poznań, and the ComIoTE session at ICNS 2018 in Nice. These events focused on key topics such as quality of service, energy-efficient protocols, and communication solutions for IoT, highlighting his significant contributions to advancing research in
communication networks.
Pascal Lorenz:
Pascal Lorenz received his M.Sc. (1990) and Ph.D. (1994) from the University of Nancy, France. Between 1990 and 1995 he was a research engineer at WorldFIP Europe and at Alcatel-Alsthom. He is a professor at the University of Haute-Alsace, France, since 1995. His research interests include QoS, wireless networks and high-speed networks. He has authored 3 books, 3 patents and more than 200 international publications in various prestigious refereed journals and conferences. He has served as a Technical Editor of the IEEE Communications Magazine, IEEE Networks Magazine, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, and also served IEEE R8 and IEEE ComSoc in various leading capacities. He has served as Program/Executive Chair for numerous premier IEE conferences including WCNC, ICC, Globecom. He is Associate Editor for International Journal of Communication Systems (IJCS-Wiley), Journal on Security and Communication Networks (SCNWiley) and International Journal of Business Data Communications and Networking, Journal of Network and Computer Applications (JNCA-Elsevier). He is a senior member of the IEEE, IARIA fellow and member of many international program committees. He has organized many conferences, chaired several technical sessions and gave tutorials at major international conferences. He was an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer during 2013-2014.
For additional information: https://sites.google.com/hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in/6-dciot
Paper submission deadline Extended: 8 February 2026
Acceptance notification: 18 March 2026
Final paper submission deadline Extended: 7 April 2026
Submission requirements: 5-page paper (without overlength charge) and up to 2 additional pages are allowed with the purchase of additional page charges in the amount of $100 USD per additional page at the time of registration and final paper submission.
Paper submission can be located here: https://vtc2026s-rr-wks.trackchair.com/