The main scope of the SaCoNet conference deals with the ever growing smart communications fields embedded in complex systems, for a wide variety of applications in the future generation of network and cloud computing technologies. SaCoNet focuses on how smart communications affect protocols, global design, equipment, algorithms, paradigms, power consumption, etc., for a large family of applications (Healthcare, Underwater, Vehicular, Robotic, Economics, etc.) using different network technologies (Sensor Networks, MANET, VANET, Ubiquitous, Virtualization, Data centers, etc.). Indeed, autonomous applications embedded in complex configurations and dynamic environments, have suffered a rapid expansion from classical applications where different modular devices, actuators and sensors interact closely. This expansion considerably impacted on the control of a given system in a centralized manner. Current research trends propose new autonomic architecture schemes that manage and control future emerging networks: Sky of clouds, Internet of things, Smart Grids, Smart Cities, etc. In parallel, the evolution of Internet usages appeals for higher quality guarantees in order to support stringent services. In this context, for example, Healthcare and wellness applications such as helping elderly people, assisting dependent persons, or habitat monitoring in a smart environment, constitute some of the potential scenarios of convergence between autonomous systems and smart network technologies. These applications, which are based on high-level commands, accomplish some specific tasks, reveal new challenges regarding mechanic design, portability, acceptability, power support and efficiency, control theory, etc. In addition to achieve portability and low-power systems, which are major challenges that limit substantially the efficiency of any autonomous system based application; smart network paradigms should also take into account issues related to cost, economic aspects, scalability and security. Another key challenge arises at business level, since existing models do not cover added value services. Before investing in these infrastructures, providers must be ensured to perceive incentive compensations. This conference will highlight the overlapping of these two domains of autonomous systems and smart network technologies devoted for different applications and a large variety of domains. Issues related to concepts, new technologies, test-beds, and protocols will elicit particular attention.