Established in 1992, ICPADS has been a major international forum for scientists and engineers to exchange and share new ideas and their latest research results regarding systems that are inherently parallel and/or distributed. The 24th IEEE International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Systems (ICPADS 2018) will be held in Singapore in December 2018. The conference provides an international forum for scientists, engineers and users to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and latest research results on all aspects of parallel and distributed systems. Contributions are solicited in all areas of parallel and distributed systems research and applications. Singapore is a global city and thriving international financial hub attracting international tech companies and is accompanied by a vibrant and successful start-up culture. Related to ICPADS, Singapore’s Smart Nation uses technology to provide a smart infrastructure that enables visitors to enjoy its many sites and attractions in a safe, clean and green environment.