1. Overview of Distributed Energy Resources in the context of Local Integrated Energy Systems 2. Architectures and concepts for smart decentralized energy systems 3. Modeling of multi-energy carrier dependencies in smart local networks with distributed energy resources 4. Multi-objective operation optimization of DER for short- and long-run sustainability of local integrated energy systems 5. Impact of neighborhood energy trading and renewable energy communities on operation and planning of distribution networks 6. Fostering DER integration in the electricity markets 7. Challenges and directions for Blockchain technology applied to Demand Response and Vehicle to grid scenarios 8. Optimal management of energy storage systems integrated in nanogrids for virtual "nonsumer community 9. Demand Response role for enhancing flexibility of local energy systems 10. The integration of electric vehicles in smart distribution grids with other distributed resources 11. Assessing renewables uncertainties in the short-term scheduling of DER 12. Load forecasting in the short-term scheduling of DER 13. Conclusions and Key Findings of Optimal operation and planning of distributed energy resources in the context of local integrated energy systems