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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>[Apologies if you got multiple copies of this
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:106%">The International
workshop on Artificial Neural Networks for Edge Intelligence (ANNEI 2024)<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:106%">Co-located
with</span><span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:106%"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:106%">The <span style="color:black">9th </span>International
Conference on Fog and Mobile Edge Computing (FMEC 2024)</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;color:black"><a href="https://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2024/Workshops/ANNEI2024/index.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://emergingtechnet.org/FMEC2024/Workshops/ANNEI2024/index.html</a><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;color:black">Malmö, Sweden. September 2-5, 2024</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;color:red">Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Sweden
Section</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ANNEI 2024 CFP:</span></u></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Welcome
to the International workshop on Artificial Neural Networks for Edge
Intelligence (ANNEI 2024). The workshop will discuss artificial intelligence
(AI) optimization and its implementation in edge computing and Internet of
Things (IoT) environments, with a focus on federated learning, artificial
neural networks, and sparse neural networks. Federated Learning investigates a
cooperative method that protects data privacy while allowing AI models to be
trained over dispersed edge devices. Sparse ANNs are a viable option that can
be deployed in edge computing/IoT scenarios since they address scalability
issues and reduce energy usage. Sparsity approaches also allow the topology of
ANNs to be smaller and more scalable, which makes them appropriate for
deployment in resource-constrained situations like edge computing and IoT
devices. Multidisciplinary research that combines edge computing with other
emerging technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence,
cybersecurity technologies, etc., is highly welcomed. The potential topics
include, but are not limited to: <span></span></span></p>
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Federated Learning: Privacy-Preserving Collaborative AI
Training on Edge Devices.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sparse Neural Networks: Principles, Advantages, and
Applications in Edge Computing and IoT.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Optimization Techniques for AI Models in
Resource-Constrained Environments.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Scalability Challenges and Solutions in Edge Computing
and IoT Deployments.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Energy-Efficient Computing Strategies for Edge Devices
and IoT Systems.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Exploring the Interplay between Federated Learning and
Edge Computing Technologies.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Security and Privacy Considerations in Federated
Learning and Edge AI Systems.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Real-world Case Studies of Federated Learning and
Sparse Neural Networks in Edge Computing.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Integration of Edge Computing with Blockchain
Technology for Secure and De-centralized AI Applications.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Advances in Cyber-security Technologies for Securing
Edge Computing/IoT Environments.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hardware Acceleration and Edge Computing Architectures
for Efficient AI Inference.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Federated Learning for Healthcare Applications:
Challenges and Opportunities.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Exploring Edge Computing and AI Integration in Smart
Cities and Urban Infrastructure.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Future Directions and Emerging Trends in Edge Computing
and IoT Integration with AI Technologies.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><span><span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Submissions Guidelines and
Proceedings</span></u></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Manuscripts should
be prepared in 10-point font using the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column
format. All papers should be in PDF format, and submitted electronically at
Paper Submission Link. A full paper can be up to 8 pages (including all
figures, tables and references). Submitted papers must present original
unpublished research that is not currently under review for any other
conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines may be rejected
without review. Also submissions received after the due date, exceeding length
limit, or not appropriately structured may also not be considered. Authors may contact
the Program Chair for further information or clarification. All submissions are
peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. Accepted papers will appear in the
FMEC Proceeding, and be published by the IEEE Computer Society Conference
Publishing Services and be submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion. <br>
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Submitted papers must include original work, and must not be under
consideration for another conference or journal. Submission of regular papers
up to 8 pages and must follow the IEEE paper format. Please include up to 7
keywords, complete postal and email address, and fax and phone numbers of the
corresponding author. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their
work at the conference. Submitted papers that are deemed of good quality but that
could not be accepted as regular papers will be accepted as short papers.
Length of short papers can be between 4 to 6 pages. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;color:black">Important
Dates:</span></u><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red">Submission Due: July 30th, 2024 (Firm and Final)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Notification: July 30th, 2024<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Camera-ready submission: August
10th, 2024<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Organization
Committee<span></span></span></u></p>
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dr. Lucia Cavallaro, Radboud University, The
Netherlands<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dr. Muhammad Azfar Yaqub, Free University of
Bozen-Bolzano, Italy <span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dr. Antonio Liotta, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano,
Italy <span></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%">Please send any
inquiry to : </span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Lucia
Cavallaro</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <<a href="mailto:lucia.cavallaro@ru.nl" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">lucia.cavallaro@ru.nl</a>>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Liotta Antonio <<a href="mailto:Antonio.Liotta@unibz.it" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Antonio.Liotta@unibz.it</a>><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Yaqub Muhammad Azfar <<a href="mailto:MuhammadAzfar.Yaqub@unibz.it" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">MuhammadAzfar.Yaqub@unibz.it</a>><span></span></span></p>
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