Call for Workshops

Propose a focused venue for cutting-edge discussion and collaboration in next-generation cyber security and operational resilience.

Proposal Requirements Important Dates

Shape the Conversation

NGCS 2027 invites researchers, students, and professionals to organize high-impact workshops exploring the frontiers of cyber security and secure deployment in San Antonio, USA, March 15–18, 2027.

Workshops provide an opportunity to bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss emerging topics, share preliminary results, and foster new collaborations in a focused setting.

Keynotes / Panels Breakout Discussion Demos Paper Sessions

Evaluation Criteria

  • Potential to generate new results and collaborations
  • Interactive format and community interest
  • Timeliness and research significance
  • Organizer track record & ability to deliver
Half-day or full-day formats are supported. Indicate your preference and expected audience size.

Suggested Workshop Topics

Workshop proposals aligned with NGCS's cyber security focus are especially welcome.

Secure Deployment & DevSecOps
  • Secure software delivery and pipeline design
  • Monitoring, drift detection, and configuration management
  • DevSecOps processes for modern applications
  • Edge security deployment and device protection
  • Cost-efficient, secure infrastructure design
Trustworthy & Responsible Security
  • Explainability for security decisions and alerts
  • Bias detection and fairness in threat analytics
  • Security governance frameworks and compliance
  • Privacy-preserving security architectures
  • Regulatory challenges in secure deployment
Threat Intelligence & Analytics
  • Threat intelligence platforms and analyst tools
  • Security data pipelines and information sharing
  • Knowledge management for threat and risk contexts
  • Guardrails, safety, and incident validation
  • Evaluation and benchmarking of security analytics
Secure Systems for Critical Domains
  • Security for healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure
  • Smart cities and IoT security integration
  • Security for education and digital public systems
  • Industry 4.0 and manufacturing security
  • Resilient systems for environmental and infrastructure challenges

Proposal Requirements

Submit a single PDF (up to 4 pages, using the A4 IEEE conference format) including:

  1. Workshop title
  2. Organizers: names, affiliations, emails; attendance likelihood
  3. Technical description: scope, topics, planned activities; why now
  4. Format & resources: half-/full-day, expected attendance, room size, panel/poster needs
  5. Tentative PC & selection process for participants/presenters
  6. Tentative CFP with timeline (submissions, notifications, potential speakers)
  7. If applicable: history of prior editions (venue, URLs, attendance)
  8. Organizer bios (short), highlighting expertise and relevant experience

How to Submit

Email your PDF proposal with the subject line:

Workshop Proposal - [Your Title]

Email: intelligent.systems2026@gmail.com

You'll receive confirmation and next-step guidance from the workshop chairs.

Organizer Responsibilities

  • Community outreach & advertising
  • Workshop website creation & maintenance
  • Submission collection and peer review coordination
  • Camera-ready and copyright coordination
  • On-site moderation and schedule management

Important Dates

All deadlines are AoE (Anywhere on Earth).

Event Date
Workshop Proposal Submission TBD
Workshop Notification TBD
Workshop Paper Submission TBD
Paper Notification TBD
Camera-Ready Submission TBD
Prepare Your Proposal

Questions?

Email the Workshop Chairs and we'll help refine your proposal.

Email Workshop Chairs
Early submissions receive priority for room assignments and schedule placement.