Special Session on Next-Generation Networking and Computing Continuum for Large-Scale Digital Twins (DS-RT 2026)

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Special Session framework: Held in the framework of DS-RT 2026 - The 30th International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real-Time Applications.

Goals of the Session: The primary objective of this session is to explore the fundamental shift from centralized simulation models to distributed, real-time Digital Twins (DTs) that operate across the entire computing continuum. As Digital Twins evolve to represent increasingly complex, large-scale systems—such as smart cities, global supply chains, and autonomous fleets—the underlying network architecture must evolve from a passive transport layer to an active, "intelligence-aware" infrastructure.

Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Architectures and frameworks for the Edge-to-Cloud-Continuum in DTs

  • Digital Twins for Networking (DT4NW): performance, reliability, and security

  • SAGIN (Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks) for DT connectivity

  • Distributed AI and Federated Learning for intelligent DT modeling

  • Real-time state synchronization and ultra-low latency protocols

  • Intelligence at the edge and autonomous decision-making in DTs

  • Dynamic resource orchestration and task offloading for DT workloads

  • Network Slicing and QoS/QoE provisioning for mission-critical DTs

  • Security, privacy-preserving techniques, and trust management

  • Interoperability standards and multi-domain Digital Twins

  • Digital-Twin-as-a-Service (DTaaS) and cloud-native simulation

  • Predictive "What-if" analysis and real-time optimization via DTs

  • AI-native network management and self-healing continua

  • AI-native network and physical layers design through DT feedback

  • Network abstraction within Digital Twin ecosystems

  • Integrated sensing, communication, and computation (ISCC) modeling

  • Proof-Of-Concept and DT prototyping for innovative applications


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  • Via Trieste 63
  • Padova, Veneto
  • Italy
  • Building: Department of Mathematics “TULLIO LEVI-CIVITA”
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  • SESSION CHAIRS

    • Daniele Tarchi, University of Florence, Italy
    • Francesco Linsalata, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
    • Marco Martalò, University of Cagliari, Italy