The PDP conference features multiple tracks, including a main track that covers all conference topics, alongside specialized tracks known as “special sessions“. These sessions focus on interdisciplinary aspects within parallel and distributed computing.
Special sessions are initiated upon request by an organizing committee, which operates autonomously with its own chairs and program committee. Papers presented in special sessions are included in the IEEE volume alongside the main track proceedings (IEEE Conference proceedings format – IEEEtran, double-column, 10pt) and must therefore adhere to the conference rules, including paper acceptance rates set in agreement with the general chairs.
Special sessions may have a later submission deadline compared to the main track, provided that organizers can complete article reviews in time for the final camera-ready copy deadline (January 25th, 2026).
Important Dates
- Special Session proposals: August 31st, 2025
- Paper submission: Defined by the Special Session Chairs
- Author notification: Defined by the Special Session Chairs
- Camera ready: January 25th, 2026
Submission Guidelines
Special Sessions proposals should include the following information:
- A brief description of the specific issues that the special session will address;
- Contact information of the workshop chairs, and their competence in the proposed topic(s);
- A tentative list of Program Committee members;
- A draft of the Call for Papers;
- An estimate of the number of expected submissions.
Proposals should be sent to pdp2026@cs.ubbcluj.ro with subject [Special session proposal].