This volume presents cutting-edge research in Web Services from the 31st International Conference on Web Services (ICWS 2024). The papers included in this collection were selected from a competitive pool of submissions, highlighting advancements in Web engineering and scientific research across the entire services industry. The scope extends from traditional service delivery platforms to their expansion into mobile, Internet of Things, cloud computing, and edge computing environments. These proceedings offer insights into the evolving landscape of web-based services and their integration with emerging technologies.

This collection of papers from ICWS 2024 offers a snapshot of current research in Web Services, focusing on the evolution of service delivery platforms. The inclusion of topics such as IoT, cloud, and edge computing suggests a forward-looking perspective on the field. The selection process, with 9 papers chosen from 16 submissions, indicates a level of peer review and quality control for the presented research.