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The IEEE MCSoC (Multicore and Many-core Systems-on-Chip) Forum is very well-known within the field of embedded systems. It is recognized as a significant event that brings together researchers, practitioners, industry experts, and government policymakers from around the world to discuss the latest advancements and innovations in embedded systems and IC design for emerging applications and sustainable development. The forum features distinguished keynote speakers, technical tracks, and special sessions, making it an essential gathering for those involved in embedded system design and research. The upcoming 18th IEEE MCSoc 2025 will take place in Singapore from December 15 to 18, 2025. This event aims to gather leading researchers and industry experts to discuss advancements and challenges in embedded multicore and manycore systems, including topics such as embedded AI and machine learning. The event also features numerous technical tracks and special sessions, further enhancing its reputation within the community. We anticipate having attendees from about 40 countries and territories. The 18th IEEE MCSoC 2025 will be a hybrid event, in person at the venue or online. Submission of a contribution implies that at least one of the authors will have full registration to the symposium upon acceptance of his/her contribution. Through this symposium, the organizers aim to create an interdisciplinary venue for contributing to and discussing ongoing innovations, applications, and solutions to challenging problems in embedded and general-purpose computing and design.

Technical Tracks

Programming Techniques for Embedded Multicore/Manycore SoCs
Focus: Parallel programming models, compiler support, and software optimization.
Architectural Innovations in Embedded Multicore/Manycore SoCs
Focus: Novel core designs, memory hierarchies, and scalable architectures.
Design Methodologies for Embedded Multicore/Manycore SoCs
Focus: System-level design, modeling, and co-design strategies.
Interconnection Networks for Embedded Multicore/Manycore SoCs
Focus: NoC architectures, routing algorithms, and communication-aware design.
Testing, Security, and Trust in Embedded Multicore/Manycore Systems
Focus: Hardware security, fault tolerance, and trust verification.
Design Automation and Low-Power Techniques for Embedded Manycore SoCs
Focus: CAD tools, power-aware synthesis, and energy-efficient design flows.
Real-Time Systems for Embedded Multicore/Manycore SoCs
Focus: Scheduling, timing analysis, and predictability.
Operating System Platforms for Real-Time Embedded Applications
Focus: RTOS design, virtualization, and OS-level support.
Application Domains for Embedded Multicore/Manycore SoCs
Focus: Automotive, robotics, healthcare, and industrial use cases.
Multicore SoCs for Cyber-Physical and Autonomous Systems
Focus: Sensor fusion, control loops, safety-critical systems, and edge autonomy.

Hardware Acceleration of AI on Embedded Edge SoCs
Focus: AI inference engines, edge deployment, and hardware-software co-design.
Machine Learning for Energy-Efficient and Reliable Manycore Systems
Focus: ML-based optimization, reliability modeling, and performance tuning.
Chiplet-Based Architectures and Design for Multicore SoCs
Focus: Modular integration, inter-chip communication, and scalable ecosystems.
Neuromorphic and Brain-Inspired Architectures for Multicore SoCs
Focus: Spiking neural networks, event-driven processing, and asynchronous logic.
3D Integration and Heterogeneous Design for Multicore SoCs
Focus: TSVs, interposers, logic-memory stacking, and photonic integration.
Sustainable Design and Lifecycle Management for Multicore SoCs
Focus: Carbon-aware computing, energy harvesting, and recyclable materials.
Privacy-Preserving AI Acceleration on Embedded Multicore SoCs
Focus: Federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and trusted execution environments.
Formal Verification and Benchmarking of Multicore SoC Platforms
Focus: Model checking, simulation acceleration, and reproducible benchmarking.
Compiler Technologies and Toolchains for Embedded Multicore SoCs
Focus: Parallelizing compilers, DSLs, and toolchain co-design.

Special Sessions

Special Session on Performance Optimization and Auto-Tuning of Software on Multicore/Manycore Systems (POAT2025) Chair: Tetsuya Hoshino, Nagoya University, Japan	Special Session on Emerging ML and Deep Learning Models: Theory and Applications Chair: Jungpil Shin, The University of Aizu, Japan
Special Session on Cutting-Edge Developments in Emerging Applications Chair: Chiang Liang Kok, University of Newcastle, Australia	Embedded Neuromorphic Computing Systems Chair: Khanh Dang, The University of Aizu, Japan
Special Session on Embedded Applications and Ubiquitous Computing Chair: TBC	Special Session on Embedded ML and Data Analytics Chairs: Kasem Khalil (Univ. of Mississippi, USA), Qinglin Yang (Sun Yat-sen University, China)
Special Session on Embedded, Cyber-Physical, and IoT Systems Chair: Bahar Farahani, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran	Special Session on Embedded Biomedical Engineering Chair: Xin Zhu (Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan), Md Chowdhury (Qatar University, Qatar)
Special Session on ML and Neuromorphic Computing for Edge and IoT Chairs: Anh Vu Doan, Infineon, Germany	Parallel/Distributed, Grid, and Cloud Computing Chairs: Lingjun Zhao (Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, China), Zhishang Wang (The University of Aizu, Japan)
Special Session on Intelligent Mechatronics & Neuroprosthesis Technologies Chair: TBC	Special Session on Distributed Computing & Communication Techniques for Emerging AI Applications Chair: Haoli Zhao, Hebei University of Technology, China
Special Session on Quantum Technology and Machine Learning Chair: Deepika Saxena, The University of Aizu, Japan	Advances in Intelligent Systems and Learning Technologies Chair: Mohamed Hamada, The Univ. of Aizu, Japan
Optical Communications, Devices and Networking Chair: Guo-Wei Lu, Kyushu University, Japan	Special Session on Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Chairs: TBC
Advancing Digital Accessibility through AI and ML for Multicore and Embedded Systems Chairs: Vishnu Ramineni (Albertsons Companies, USA), Balaji Shesharao Ingole (Gainwell Technologies llc, USA)	Special Session on Harnessing AI Tools for Transforming Education Chairs: John Blake (The University of Aizu, Japan), Christina SH NG (ULearning Technology, China)

Proceedings Publication and Indexing

The conference proceedings, including all technical tracks, special tracks, special sessions, and workshop papers, will be published by IEEE Conference Proceedings, which will be included in the Computer Society Digital Library CSDL and IEEE Xplore, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. All CPS conference publications are also submitted for indexing to EI’s Engineering Information Index, Compendex, ISI Thomson’s Scientific and Tech. Pro. Scopus, ISTP/ISI Proceedings.

Paper Submission & Deadlines

All contributions should be original and not copyrighted, published, submitted, or accepted for publication elsewhere. Electronic paper submissions should not exceed eight(8) pages (for REGULAR paper), four(4) pages (for SHORT paper), and one(1) page (for PRESENTATION-ONLY paper) in double-column IEEE format, including figures and references. Papers should be formatted as closely as possible to the final format, which includes double columns, single spacing, and a Times or equivalent font in a minimum 10pt size. The acceptable format is PDF only. Each extra page costs 50 US$. Please read the submission instructions.
IEEE MCSoC 2025 follows a two-round paper submission process. The first round has now concluded, and the second round of submissions is officially open.