HICSS-59: Real-Time Simulation of Cyber-Physical Systems Minitrack

[Tero Vartiainen]

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.

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.

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):

*                        Industrial automation (e.g., simulation of manufacturing processes)
*                        Transportation (e.g., evaluation of autopilot systems)
*                        Healthcare (e.g., simulating patient conditions in real time)
*                        Critical infrastructure (e.g., cybersecurity simulations for attack-defense scenarios)

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:

*                        Real-time simulation for risk management (e.g., cybersecurity, resilience, safety)
*                        Real-time simulation and digital twins of CPSs
*                        Real-time simulation for prototyping CPSs
*                        Real-time simulation in user experience and service development
*                        Real-time simulation and collaboration in CPSs
*                        Real-time monitoring and adaptive control in CPSs
*                        Real-time simulation for learning and training in CPSs
*                        Applications of real-time simulation in various domains (e.g., critical infrastructure, smart cities)
*                        Virtualization of CPSs through real-time simulation
*                        CPS innovations driven by real-time simulation
*                        Real-time simulation of socio-technical phenomena
*                        Smart manufacturing and CPSs
*                        Managing CPS development with real-time simulation
*                        CPS services enhanced through real-time simulation
*                        AI-driven and data-driven approaches for real-time simulation and testing
*                        Holistic approaches to real-time simulation and CPS testing

We encourage submissions employing a variety of research methods, including design science, quantitative, and qualitative approaches.

Important Dates for Paper Submission

June 15, 2025 | 11:59 pm HST:          Paper Submission Deadline
August 17, 2025 | 11:59 pm HST:       Notification of Acceptance/Rejection
September 22, 2025|11:59 pm HST:  Deadline for Authors to Submit Final Manuscript for Publication
October 1, 2025 | 11:59 pm HST:       Conference registration deadline for at least one author of each paper

Web-site

https://hicss.hawaii.edu/

Minitrack Co-Chairs:

Tero Vartiainen (Primary Contact)
University of Vaasa
tero.vartiainen at uwasa.fi

Mike Mekkanen
University of Vaasa
mike.mekkanen at uwasa.fi

Eric Veith
OFFIS
eric.veith at offis.de

Jirapa Kamsamrong
OFFIS
jirapa.kamsamrong at offis.de

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Head of Master's Program of Information Systems, University of Vaasa,
P.O. Box 700, 65101 Vaasa, Finland.
Street address: Wolffintie 34, Vaasa.

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