The Lasting Legacy of the IEEE Computer Society (CS) Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN)
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., 30 September 2025 – In 1975, research into local computer networks was in its infancy—a vastly different dynamic than today’s environment where networks power everyday lives. But for the IEEE Computer Society (CS) and the community that supports the IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN), that was entirely the point. To this day, they strive to build a conference that adapts to the shifting research landscape and addresses global needs. “Fifty years ago, it was