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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Real-Time Simulation of Cyber-Physical Systems Minitrack at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) 2026 invites researchers and industry experts to submit their latest work on real-time simulation
of cyber-physical systems (CPSs). The 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) will take place at Hyatt Regency Maui on January 6-9, 2026.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The ongoing digitalization and cyberization of modern societies have led to an increasing reliance on CPSs in various domains, including infrastructure, industry, and services. As CPSs integrate computational and physical
capabilities with real-time functionality, their economic and societal impacts are substantial. Moreover, failures in CPSs can have immediate and severe consequences, underscoring the need for robust testing and development methodologies.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Real-time simulation is a powerful tool for developing and evaluating CPSs. Unlike offline simulations, which depend on the processing speed of the host computer and cannot interact seamlessly with real-time devices,
real-time simulation allows for direct integration with physical components. By leveraging digital twins, real-time simulation enables safe and cost-effective testing of systems without placing stress on the actual infrastructure. Applications of real-time
simulation span multiple domains, including (not restricted to): <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Industrial automation (e.g., simulation of manufacturing processes)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Transportation (e.g., evaluation of autopilot systems)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Healthcare (e.g., simulating patient conditions in real time)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Critical infrastructure (e.g., cybersecurity simulations for attack-defense scenarios)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Given the increasing reliance on CPSs, real-time simulation is essential for enhancing system resilience, safety, and efficiency. Additionally, understanding the socio-technical and organizational implications of real-time
simulation in CPSs is crucial for effective adoption. We welcome papers that explore real-time simulation in CPSs from multiple perspectives, including:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time simulation for risk management (e.g., cybersecurity, resilience, safety)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time simulation and digital twins of CPSs
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time simulation for prototyping CPSs
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time simulation in user experience and service development
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time simulation and collaboration in CPSs
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time monitoring and adaptive control in CPSs
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time simulation for learning and training in CPSs
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Applications of real-time simulation in various domains (e.g., critical infrastructure, smart cities)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Virtualization of CPSs through real-time simulation
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• CPS innovations driven by real-time simulation
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Real-time simulation of socio-technical phenomena
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Smart manufacturing and CPSs
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Managing CPS development with real-time simulation
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• CPS services enhanced through real-time simulation
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• AI-driven and data-driven approaches for real-time simulation and testing
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">• Holistic approaches to real-time simulation and CPS testing
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We encourage submissions employing a variety of research methods, including design science, quantitative, and qualitative approaches.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Important Dates for Paper Submission <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">June 15, 2025 | 11:59 pm HST: Paper Submission Deadline
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">August 17, 2025 | 11:59 pm HST: Notification of Acceptance/Rejection
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">September 22, 2025|11:59 pm HST: Deadline for Authors to Submit Final Manuscript for Publication
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">October 1, 2025 | 11:59 pm HST: Conference registration deadline for at least one author of each paper
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Web-site <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">https://hicss.hawaii.edu/ <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Minitrack Co-Chairs: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Tero Vartiainen (Primary Contact) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">University of Vaasa <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">tero.vartiainen@uwasa.fi <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Mike Mekkanen <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">University of Vaasa <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">mike.mekkanen@uwasa.fi <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Eric Veith <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">OFFIS <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">eric.veith@offis.de <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jirapa Kamsamrong <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">OFFIS <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">jirapa.kamsamrong@offis.de<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:FI">Head of Master’s Program of Information Systems, University of Vaasa,
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