BROADNETS 2018 - The 9th International Conference on Broadband Communications, Networks, and Systems

The scope of this conference will target one of the key drivers for 5G, the IoE world that includes technology advances in cyber physical systems and security. The conference is also interested in novel works applying 5G concepts to space and underwater communications. The conference aims to provide a platform where to disseminate and discuss key innovations and technology trends on this fast evolving arena.

All accepted papers will be published in Springer´s LNICST series and will appear in SpringerLink Digital Library, one of the world´s largest scientific libraries.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following: *5G technologies, applications and services for IoE - Device-to-device and machine-to-machine communications; Pervasive Services; Channel modeling and propagation; Network Coding in 5G networks; Millimeter wave communications; Energy harvesting for wireless communications; Antennas and smart antennas; Mobile Clouds; Security and Privacy; Physical-Layer Security*

*Cyber-Physical Systems - Smart Cities; Industry 4.0; Smart manufacturing; Autonomous vehicles; Systems interoperability; Security architectures for CPS; Cyber-security for CPS; Urban transportation system security; CPS education*

*Internet of Things - Global Internet connectivity for the IoT; Mobility, geo-fencing and geo-location for IoT; Internet of Things Experimentation Infrastructures; Cognitive and context-aware IoT services; Large scale pilots and testbeds; Green technologies for the IoT*

*Maritime, space and underwater communications - Underwater Networking; Channel modeling and propagation; Localization and navigation techniques; Hybrid communication systems; Channel estimation and synchronization; Heterogeneous multi-layer and multi-domain internetworking; Network Coding in underwater networks; Experimental results and sea trials; Security for underwater networks