The book "Advances in Intelligent and Distributed Computing" provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the field of intelligent and distributed computing. It addresses a variety of methods and techniques derived from classical approaches in artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, and multi-agent systems. The authors highlight the challenges associated with the high resource consumption of these technologies and discuss how distributed computing can help improve practical applicability. The book is the result of the first International Symposium on Intelligent and Distributed Computing, which brought together researchers to exchange ideas and create synergies. It is a valuable resource for scientists and practitioners engaged with the latest advancements in these dynamic areas of computer science.