TPC Chairs Welcome
Welcome from the TPC chairs
Welcome to the 22th IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications - PerCom 2024!
Following the success of our first post-Covid in-person conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA in 2023, we are thrilled to return to Europe, specifically to the stunning setting of Biarritz, France. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our hosts for their dedicated efforts in bringing us back to the vibrancy of physical PerCom conferences.
Our technical program committee, comprising 78 members from 21 countries, played a pivotal role in shaping this year's proceedings. We are immensely grateful for their diligent efforts in providing thorough reviews and engaging in lively discussions, especially during the remote TPC meeting held on December 14.
This year, the conference received 158 submissions. After an initial screening by the TPC chairs to identify papers not meeting the requisite maturity or relevance to PerCom, 155 papers underwent a thorough review. The review process spanned two rounds, with each paper receiving a minimum of 3 reviews in the first round, and select papers undergoing further evaluation in the second round. Ultimately, 76 papers advanced to the second round of review, culminating in the discussion of 48 papers during the TPC meeting. After a long and fruitful discussion, we finally accepted 15 full and 8 concise papers, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 14.6%. After the TPC meeting, the authors of selected rejected papers received invitations to redirect their submission to either one of the other PerCom tracks (Work In Progress or Industry) or to one of the high-quality, co-located PerCom workshops.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all TPC members for their active engagement and insightful contributions, despite the logistical challenges posed by differing time zones. Special thanks are due to those who shepherded accepted papers, ensuring that they meet the high standards set by the committee.
We are immensely grateful for the invaluable guidance provided by the general chairs Claudio Bettini and Philippe Lalanda and by the steering committee chair Mohan Kumar throughout the conference planning process. A heartfelt thank you to the EDAS chairs, Stefano Mariani and Franca Delmastro, for their precious help during the TPC meeting.
Above all, we express our profound gratitude to the PerCom community for their steadfast support and high-quality contributions. Your unwavering commitment to advancing pervasive computing and communication research is the cornerstone of PerCom's vibrancy. We hope that this sense of community resonates with each and every one of you, as your participation and enthusiasm are integral to the success of PerCom.
We eagerly anticipate sharing an enriching and stimulating PerCom 2024 program with you.
Chiara Boldrini, PerCom 2024 TPC Chair Sara Khalifa, Nirmalya Roy, Stephan Sigg, PerCom 2024 TPC Vice Chairs