DT4DC

Digital Twin for Data Centers

jointly with PDP 2026:

34th Euromicro International Conference on Parallel, Distributed, and Network-Based Processing

Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 25-27 March 2026

Call For Papers

As the digital landscape rapidly expands, data centers have become integral to the infrastructure of modern society, supporting everything from cloud computing to AI-driven applications. However, this growth has come with a significant environmental cost, making energy efficiency a critical concern. To address this challenge, we invite submissions to a special session dedicated to “Digital Twins for Energy-Efficient Data Centers,” focusing on innovative approaches and cutting-edge technologies that enhance sustainability and efficiency.

Topics of interest

We encourage contributions from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Strategies for reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints in data centers through digital twin technology.
Predictive Maintenance: Utilizing digital twins for real-time monitoring and maintenance of data center infrastructure, minimizing downtime and operational costs.
AI and Machine Learning Integration: Leveraging AI and ML to enhance the functionality and efficiency of digital twins in data center environments.
IoT and Sensor Networks: Implementing IoT devices and sensor networks for detailed data acquisition and monitoring, enabling more precise control over energy use.
Disruptive Technologies: New, groundbreaking technologies and methodologies that push the boundaries of what is possible with digital twins in data centers.
Interdisciplinary Approaches: Collaborative efforts that bring together experts from various fields to tackle the complex challenges of energy efficiency in data centers.

Submission guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original research papers, case studies, or review articles that align with the session’s theme. Submissions should highlight the potential for practical implementation, scalability, and the interdisciplinary nature of the work.

Authors should submit a full paper not exceeding 8 pages in the IEEE Conference proceedings format (IEEEtran, double-column, 10pt) and follow format guidelines found at https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html.

For submission, please refer to the Easychair submission system as indicated in the Main Conference webpage, and make sure that you select the “Digital Twins for Datacenters (DT4DC)” track.

Double-blind review: the first page of the paper should contain only the title and abstract; in the reference list, references to the authors’ own work should appear as “omitted for blind review” entries.

Important Dates:

Paper abstracts: November 30, 2025, 23:59 AOE

Full paper submission: December 20, 2025, 23:59 AOE

Author notification: January 7, 2026

Camera ready full papers: January 20, 2026

DT4DC Program Committee (tentative)

Marco Beccali (Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Italy)
Ibrahim Yitmen (Department of Construction Engineering and Lighting Science , School of Engineering, Jonkoping University, Sweden)
Habib Sadri (Department of Construction Engineering and Lighting Science, School of Engineering, Jonkoping University, Sweden)
Jochen Teizer (Department of Civil Mechanical Engineering Digital Building Technologies, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark)
Emanuela Quaquero (Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Cagliari, Italy)
Luigi Piegari (Department of Electronic, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
Rossano Scoccia (Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
Pablo Vicente-Legazpi (BDTA – Building Digital Twin Association, Barcelona, Spain)
Eduard Losco (BDTA – Building Digital Twin Association, Barcelona, Spain)
Massimiliano Manfren (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southampton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Emanuela Oberti (Computer Science Department, University of Turin, Italy)
Paola Gasbarri (Computer Science Department, University of Turin, Italy)
Dr. Parameshachari B D (Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)
Marta Boscariol (Department of Management, University of Turin, Italy)