CALL FOR PAPERS

The 5th International Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology
27 -28 November, 2026
Hai Phong University, No 171, Phan Dang Luu St, Phu Lien, Hai Phong, Vietnam

“EMERGING TRENDS AND FRONTIERS IN AI, CYBERSECURITY, SMART CITIES, INDUSTRIES, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS”

The 5th International Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICTA 2026) aims to provide an international forum for researchers, academics, industry experts, and practitioners to exchange innovative ideas, research findings, and practical experiences in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). ICTA 2026 focuses on the rapid convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced ICT infrastructure, and cybersecurity technologies that are transforming modern societies, smart cities, and digital industries. The conference seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and exploring future technological directions.

The conference is co-organised by Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology (ICTU) and Hai Phong University (HPUni) in coordination with its partners, including: Vietnam ICT Club of Faculties – Institutes – Schools – Universities (FISU); Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan (JAIST); Institute of Information Technology – Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (lolT); Hai Phong City Electronics and Informatics Association (HPEIA).

Topics of Interest

ICTA 2026 welcomes original research papers, case studies, and innovative applications related to, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Data Systems and Bioinformatics

  • Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning
  • Generative AI, Foundation Models, and Large Language Models
  • Multimodal AI, NLP, and Knowledge-Based Systems, Mathematical models and foundations for ICT
  • Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, and Information Retrieval
  • Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and AI for Drug Discovery

2. Multimedia and Digital Arts Technologies, Computer Vision and Human-Centered AI

  • Computer Vision, Graphics, and Image/Video Understanding
  • Signal, Image, Video, and Multimedia Processing
  • Intelligent Media Systems, Content Analysis, and Content Creation
  • Virtual/Augmented Reality and Simulation Technologies
  • Human–Computer Interaction, Human-Centered AI, and Creative Technologies

3. Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trustworthy AI Systems

  • AI-Driven Threat Detection, Security Analytics, and SOC Automation
  • Malware Analysis, Intrusion Detection, Fraud Detection, and Digital Forensics
  • Adversarial Machine Learning, AI Security, and Secure MLOps
  • Privacy Engineering, Differential Privacy, and Secure Data Sharing
  • Zero Trust, Cyber Resilience, and Trustworthy AI Systems

4. Smart Cities, Digital Society, Intelligent Infrastructure and ICT Application

  • Smart Cities, Intelligent Urban Services, and Urban Mobility
  • Digital Government, Smart Governance, and Open Data
  • Citizen-Centric Digital Services and Inclusive Digital Transformation
  • Digital Economy, E-Commerce, FinTech, and Digital Platforms
  • Smart Infrastructure, Digital Twins, and ICT for Education

5. Intelligent Industry, Robotics, IoT, and Semiconductor Technologies

  • Industrial Automation and Intelligent Control Systems
  • Robotics, Mechatronics, and Human–Robot Collaboration
  • Autonomous Systems, UAVs, and AGVs
  • Industrial IoT, Smart Factories, Digital Twins, and Edge AI
  • 5G/6G Networks, Embedded Systems, and Semiconductor Technologies

6. Artificial Intelligence in Education and Intelligent Learning Technologies

  • Intelligent Tutoring, Adaptive Learning, and Personalized Education
  • Generative AI and Large Language Models for Education
  • Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining
  • AI-Assisted Teaching, Assessment, and Content Creation
  • Conversational AI, Multimodal Learning, and Smart Learning Environments
Publication

Accepted and presented papers will be included in the ICTA 2026 Conference Proceedings. The proceedings of ICTA 2026 will be published in Lectures Notes in Networks and Systems, Springer (Scopus, Q4). Selected high-quality papers will be recommended for publication in indexed journals or special issues in collaboration with international publishers.

Publication

The proceedings of ICTA 2026 will be published in Lectures Notes in Networks and Systems, Springer (Scopus, Q4).

Submission

Submitted papers are requested to conform to the Springer format, which can be downloaded from https://icta-conf.com/. Submissions must be submitted as MS-Word and PDF electronically via EasyChair.

Important dates

  • Paper Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: August 20, 2026
  • Camera-Ready Submission: August 30, 2026
  • Conference Dates: November 27–28, 2026

Contact information

Attachments
Call-for-papers_ICTA_2026.pdf