The Networking and Distributed Technologies are the most vital parts of IT technologies in the current days and the future. When the next generation of Internet comes true and mobile systems go to 3G or even 4G in the future, there are trends to transform legacy software into Internet applications. After successful ICNDC2010, ICNDC2011, to bring together industrial and academic researchers to discuss hot topics and Trends on Networking and Distributed Computing, we will organize the Third International Conference on Networking and Distributed Computing (ICNDC2012) on Oct, 21-24, 2012 in Hangzhou, P.R.China. ICNDC2012 will focus on (1) distributed computing and distributed systems track including Clusters and Grids, SOA, SAAS,IAAS, Service Composition and Orchestration, Peer-to-Peer Systems, Cloud Computing, etc. (2) Networking track including IP networks, Next generation Internet, wireless network , wireless mesh networks,4G mobile communications and beyond, etc. (3) Distributed Applications track including application systems such as e-business, e-Science as well as application systems in the fields of Management Science and Economics and Education Science, etc.

The conference cite- Hangzhou is one of China's most important tourist venues for its famous natural beauty and cultural heritages. Hangzhou is famous due to The West Lake , noted for the scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. In this scenic area, Solitary Hill, the Mausoleum of General Yue Fei, the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Ling Yin Temple are probably the most frequently visited attractions. The "Ten West Lake Prospects" have been specially selected to give the visitor outstanding views of the lake, mountains and monuments. More detail information can be found at http://www.hzwestlake.com/.

The attendees of ICNDC2012 also have chances to visit The Hangzhou West Lake Expo 2012 , which was started in 1929 and gave prominence to the aim for "a platform for developing the convention and exhibition industry, a carrier of cultural and ideological progress, and a festival for the ordinary people and the tourists from home and abroad".