Started in 2003, RIVF (Research, Innovation and Vision for the Future) has become a major scientific event for researchers in the field of Computing and Communication Technologies, not only in Vietnam but also worldwide.

 In 2024, Duy Tan University (DTU) will host the conference from December 21-23, 2024 in Da Nang, Vietnam. It continues to offer an opportunity for researchers and innovators to discuss problems, share results, identify emerging issues, and establish academic collaborations in various disciplines of computing and communications.

The conference solicits submission of research papers in major areas of communication and computing, organized into five tracks. Relevant topics of each track include, but are not limited to:

 **AI, Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Smart Computing, Intelligent Systems

Chairs: Shogo Okada, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan; XIE Haoran, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.

Machine learning algorithms and techniques, Data mining and knowledge discovery, Natural language processing (NLP), Deep learning and neural networks, Big data analytics and visualization, Statistical modeling and analysis, Computational intelligence, Intelligent systems and agents, Evolutionary computing and genetic algorithms, Recommender systems and personalized marketing.

 **Language and Speech Processing

Chairs: Thepachai Supnithi, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand; Nguyen Le Minh, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan; Nguyen Thi Minh Huyen, VNU HUS, Viet Nam.

Morphology, Syntax (tagging, chunking, and parsing), Semantics, Large Language Models, Discourse and Pragmatics, Information Extraction, Information Retrieval, Question Answering, Machine Translation, Automatic Speech Recognition

 **Image, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition

Chairs: YOSHITAKA, Atsuo, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan; Ta Minh Thanh, MTA, Viet Nam;

Object Detection and Recognition, Image Segmentation, Image Classification, Deep Learning for Computer Vision, Feature Extraction and Matching, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Face Recognition, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Video Processing and Analysis.

 ** Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Everything (IoE), Edge Computing, Cloud Computing and Quantum Computing

Chairs: Chakchai So-In, KKU, Thailand, Viet Nam, Chao-Tung Yang, Tunghai University-Taiwan;

5/6G wireless communication systems and networks, Internet of Things (IoT) architectures and protocols, Cloud computing architectures and platforms, Network virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN), Network security and privacy, Wireless sensor networks (WSNs), Fog and edge computing, Content delivery networks (CDNs), Quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE), Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication.

  ** Autonomous Technologies and Future Driven AI Techniques

Chairs: Anand Nayyar, Duy Tan University, Viet Nam; Le Quy Vang, Aalborg University, Denmark

 Advancements in Autonomous Vehicle Technologies, AI in Drone Operations and Management, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI Integration, Ethics and Governance of Autonomous Systems, AI in Space Exploration and Satellite Management, Future of Work with AI and Automation, Machine Learning Models for Predictive Maintenance in Industry 4.0, AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Autonomous Systems, Development of General AI for Autonomous Decision Making, Bio-inspired AI and Robotics, Quantum Computing and, Sustainable AI and Autonomous Technologies, Cross-Domain AI Applications for Emergency Response and Disaster Management, Ethical AI and Bias Mitigation in Autonomous Technologies, Neuromorphic Computing and AI

 ** Digital Twin and Metaverse

Chairs: Aman Kataria, Amity University, Noida, India, Sang-Youn KIM, Korea University of Technology and Education; Korea

Foundations of Digital Twin Technology, Integrating Digital Twins with IoT, Digital Twins in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, Digital Twins in Healthcare, Sustainability and Environmental Modeling with Digital Twins, Smart Cities and Infrastructure, Virtual Economies and Blockchain in the Metaverse, Social and Cultural Implications of the Metaverse, Privacy and Security Challenges in the Metaverse and Digital Twins, Interoperability and Standards for Digital Twins and the Metaverse, Digital Twin and Metaverse in Education and Training, Future of Work and Collaboration in the Metaverse, Entertainment, Gaming, and Media in the Metaverse, The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Digital Twins and the Metaverse

  **Industrial Session track

Chairs: Yuto Tanaka, CEO of Fore, Japan

 To provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to discuss the challenges and opportunities in applying these technologies to real-world problems, and to share best practices, late-breaking results, on-going research projects, innovative ideas, case studies, and practical experiences. The session can include presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations that showcase the latest trends and innovations in industrial computing and communication technologies.

 **Cyber-Security, Cryptography, Blockchain & Applications

Chairs: PhiLip Hung Cao, VinCSS, Viet Nam; Vikram Puri, Duy Tan University, Viet Nam;

Cybersecurity threat detection and prevention techniques, Cryptography algorithms and protocols, Blockchain technology and applications, Secure communication protocols, Digital forensics and incident response, Network security and intrusion detection, Authentication and access control, Malware analysis and detection, Privacy and anonymity in the digital world, Cybersecurity risk assessment and management.

 ***Submission & Policies***

 Authors are invited to submit papers of up to 6 pages, written in English, in PDF format and compliant with the IEEE standard. All papers must be original contributions and not previously published, nor currently under consideration, for publication elsewhere. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore as well as other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases.