Dear colleagues, Due to numerous requests from prospective authors, we are pleased to announce the final extension of the submission deadline for the 28th International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems (SSS 2026), to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 9-11, 2026.
Final submission schedule: • Abstract registration: July 22, 2026 • Full paper submission: July 25, 2026 Please note that this is the final extension. Student Scholarships. Applications for SSS 2026 Student Scholarships remain open until August 4, 2026. The scholarships provide partial support for conference registration and travel expenses. This year's edition also introduces two new technical tracks: • Track D: Distributed AI and Machine Learning, covering the theory, algorithms, systems, and applications of distributed AI and ML. • Track E: Real-World Distributed Systems and Operational Challenges, focusing on implementation, deployment, benchmarking, operational experience, and practical aspects of distributed systems. We are also delighted to welcome three distinguished keynote speakers: • Marina Papatriantafilou, "Continuous, Scalable Data Processing and Summarization for Balancing and Resilience" • Petar Popovski, "Wireless Communication and Sensing as Enablers of Physical AI" • Jukka Suomela, "Solid Foundations of Distributed Computing in the AI Era" Additional information, including the Call for Papers, keynote abstracts, and submission instructions, is available at: https://sss2026.conf.lip6.fr/ We look forward to receiving your submissions and to welcoming you to Gothenburg this October. With best regards, Sandeep Kulkarni and Elad Schiller General Co-Chairs, SSS 2026
