The RTSEMS (RealTime Service oriented and EMbedded Systems), addresses the modelling, implementation and assessment of real time and embedded services in software systems. Real-time and embedded services form the backbone of critical applications where timing, reliability, and resource efficiency are paramount. Real-time services, provided by components like Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), task schedulers, and interrupt handlers, ensure tasks are completed within strict deadlines, making them essential in fields such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial automation. Embedded services, including device drivers, middleware, and security services, optimize hardware interaction and safeguard operations within resource-constrained environments, prevalent in consumer electronics, healthcare, and home automation. Together, these services facilitate seamless integration, robust performance, and dependable functionality, enabling the creation of sophisticated systems that drive innovation and maintain operational excellence across diverse technological landscapes. The 3^rd edition of the RTSEMS Workshop will be held by Redcad Laboratory, University of Sfax, in Łódź, Poland, at the 1^st of December, 2026. It is one of the workshops of the 24^th International Conference on Service Oriented Computing (ICSOC' 2026).

General Chairs

• Wafa Gabsi, ReDCAD laboratory, University of Sfax, Tunisia
• Hana Mkaouar, ReDCAD laboratory, University of Sfax, Tunisia
• Bechir Zalila, ReDCAD laboratory, University of Sfax, Tunisia

• Fatma Krichen, University of Sfax, Tunisia
• Ikbel Guidara, University of Lyon, France
• Hana Mkaouar, University of Lyon, France
• Mouna Baklouti, University of Sfax, Tunisia
• Tarek Frikha, University of Sfax,Tunisia
• Laurent Pautet, TélécomParisTech, Paris, France
• Rania Mzid, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
• Stéphane Rubini,University of Brest, France
• Jérôme Hugues, Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
• Rahma Bouaziz, University of Sfax, Tunisia
• Mohamed Abid, University of Sfax, Tunisia
• Frank Singhoff, University of Brest, France
• Stefania Monica, University of degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy
• Hai Nam Tran, University of Brest, France
• Mariem Turki, University of Gabes, Tunisia
• Laurent Lemarchand, University of Brest, France

Paper Submission Instructions

The conference solicits outstanding original research and practice papers on all aspects of real-time and embedded systems. Papers should clearly demonstrate the research or practical contribution, the relevance to the field, and the relationship to prior work. Two kinds of papers can be submitted:

• Research papers:
12-page limit, describing original and novel research work, including research results and evaluations.The papers may present the ongoing research, novel ideas with preliminary results, advances of the state of the art, analysis of the current results in the state of the art or state of the practice, or experience in implementing the theories.
• Industry papers:
8-page limit, This track will be an opportunity for people associated with industry and academia to present their novel ideas while attracting funding and/or further expand collaborations. An important criterion for papers to be submitted to the Industry Track is a clear industrial association, either in the form of an extensive evaluation of research results in industrial use cases or active participation of industry representatives as co-authors.

Papers should be formatted according to Springer's LNCS Formatting Guidelines. Submissions must be in English and must not exceed the above mentioned limit pages (including abstract, figures and references). Each paper must be submitted on or before the provided deadlines. The final submission should be formatted according to Springer's LNCS Camera ready instructions. All papers must be submitted electronically, as PDF file, using the Easychair platform. The link will be provided later.
If any problem arises when submitting your paper, please contact: wafa.gabsi@redcad.org

We invite submissions on all aspects of embedded and realtime systems, including but not limited to:

• Advances in Real-Time Operating Systems: Innovative features, performance improvements, and case studies.
• Task Scheduling Algorithms: Novel algorithms, comparative studies, and implementation techniques.
• Interrupt Handling Mechanisms: Efficient methods, latency reduction, and real-world applications.
• Device Drivers Development: Secure and efficient driver development, integration challenges.
• Middleware for Real-Time Applications: Frameworks, communication protocols, and performance optimizations.
• Security in Real-Time Systems: Threat modeling, mitigation techniques, and case studies.
• Applications in Aerospace and Automotive: Specific challenges, solutions, and innovations.
• Healthcare Embedded Systems: Innovations in medical devices, real-time data processing, and reliability.
• Consumer Electronics and Smart Home Automation: Real-time requirements, solutions, and future trends.
• Energy-Efficient Real-Time Systems: Techniques for reducing power consumption in real-time applications.
• Formal Methods and Verification: Ensuring correctness and reliability in real-time systems.
• Distributed Real-Time Systems: Challenges and solutions in distributed environments.
• Real-Time Data Analytics: Processing and analyzing data in real-time.
• Machine Learning for Embedded Systems: Integrating AI/ML in real-time applications.
• Adaptive Real-Time Systems: Systems that adjust to changing conditions and requirements.
• Internet of Things (IoT): Real-time aspects of IoT devices and networks.
• Cyber-Physical Systems: Interactions between computational and physical processes.
• Real-Time Simulation and Modeling: Tools and techniques for simulating real-time systems.
• Case Studies and Industrial Experiences: Practical implementations and lessons learned in real-time systems across various industries.
• Industrial Automation: Real-time control systems, case studies, and technology advancements.

• Paper Submission: 23 September 2026
• Authors Notification: 24 October 2026
• Camera Ready submission: 07 November 2026
• Workshop date: 01 December 2026

All deadlines are in Anywhere on Earth time (AOE = GMT - 12). Check the time in the AOE Zone here: https://time.is/AOE

To Be Announced

The RTSEMS workshop and the colocated ICSOC'2026 conference will be hosted at Politechnika Łódzka (Lodz University of Technology) in Łódź, Poland. TUL is one of Poland`s leading technical universities, renowned for research and innovation. The Instytut Informatyki (Institute of Information Technology) is a hub for international projects and academic collaboration. The main conference and co-located events (workshops, tutorials, etc.) will be held across the university`s modern campus facilities.