​The 16th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science Successfully Concludes in Shenzhen

From November 14 to November 16, the 16th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science (CloudCom 2025), hosted by Shenzhen MSU-BIT University (SMBU), successfully concluded in Shenzhen. This conference marked the first time in its sixteen-year history that IEEE CloudCom was held in mainland China, bringing together over 200 top scholars, academicians, and industry experts from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge areas such as cloud computing, edge computing, big data, and security and privacy.

The conference was co-chaired by Prof. Liang Zhongming, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and Director of the Faculty of AI Research at SMBU; Prof. Rong Chunming, Member of the International Academy of Sciences and Fellow of the Norwegian Academy of Engineering; and Prof. Hu Xiping, Executive Director of the Faculty of AI Research at SMBU. Several internationally renowned experts were invited to deliver keynote speeches. Prof. Abdallah Shami, Fellow of Western University, Canada, presented Automated Network Intelligence: Driving 5G and Beyond, systematically explaining the critical role of AI in 5G and future network evolution. Prof. Xu Ke from Tsinghua University delivered a talk titled Secure Internet Architecture and Key Technologies, sharing forward-looking approaches for building secure and reliable network infrastructures. Academician Gong Jianya from Wuhan University explored Challenges and Insights in Intelligent Remote Sensing Interpretation, discussing the development trends of intelligent interpretation in remote sensing technology. Academician Weihua Zhuang from the University of Waterloo focused on 6G Intelligent Network Management, providing an in-depth analysis of new opportunities and challenges for network management in the 6G era. The conference also invited experts including Prof. Li Nan from the National University of Defense Technology, Prof. Duan Lingjie from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Prof. Chen Jiachi from Sun Yat-sen University, and Prof. Xu Ruifeng from Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), who shared insights on cutting-edge topics such as 6G semantic communication, human-in-the-loop learning, and AI applications in Web3 finance, presenting the latest research findings and innovative ideas in their fields.

During the three-day conference, multiple parallel sessions were held simultaneously, covering topics such as cloud scheduling optimization, federated edge learning, 5G and AI security, intelligent IoT, and large language models. Specific technical issues including emotion recognition, UAV resource allocation, digital twins, and task offloading were discussed in depth. Participants actively exchanged ideas, promoting closer integration between academia and industry.

The conference not only provided a high-level platform for scholars and practitioners in the global cloud computing community but also highlighted Shenzhen’s key role in driving technological innovation and strengthening international cooperation, further enhancing its global visibility and influence in the technology sector.