[Air-L] IEEE SMARTCOMP 2026: Final Call for Research Track Papers and Industry Track Papers (Deadline Extended: 16th February 2026)

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Final Call for Research/Industry Papers: IEEE SMARTCOMP 2026
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**** Deadline Extended: 16th February 2026 ****


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SMARTCOMP 2026, the 12th edition of the premier conference on smart 
computing, will be held in Messina, Italy, from 22nd to 25th June 2026.
https://smartcomp2026.unime.it/

Smart computing is a multidisciplinary domain enabled by advances in 
sensor-based technologies, Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, 
edge computing, big data analytics, machine learning, cognitive 
computing, ambient intelligence, and artificial intelligence.

Applications of smart computing can be found in diverse societal 
domains, including transportation, energy, environmental protection, 
smart and connected communities, healthcare, industrial systems, 
precision farming, and entertainment. Algorithmic and systems 
advancements in edge, fog, or cloud computing, mobile and pervasive 
computing, sensor networking, and social computing are accelerating such 
innovation while expanding its influence in everyday ways of living.

SMARTCOMP 2026 welcomes novel, cutting-edge, and creative research 
contributions. Authors should discuss the importance, timeliness, and 
significance of their work as well as limitations, implications, future 
opportunities, and open research directions.


Main Research Track:

SMARTCOMP 2026 solicits papers that address the core challenges of smart 
computing, focusing on the design and development of scalable, 
dependable systems, and on leveraging computing technologies to enhance 
resource sustainability and enhance the sustainable quality of human 
life.

Topics of interest include – but are not limited – to the following:
- Emerging Smart Computing Paradigms
- Algorithms for Smart Computing
- AI and Machine Learning in Smart Computing
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Smart Systems, Wearable Computing and IoT
- Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems
- Cloud, Edge, and Fog-based Smart Computing Platforms
- Data Engineering and Analytics for Smart Computing
- Distributed Sensing, AI, and Computation
- Middleware for Smart Systems
- Novel Communication Paradigms in Smart Computing
- Low Power Communication and Computing for Smart Systems
- Social Computing and Smart Systems
- Quantum Computing in Smart Systems
- Security, Privacy, and Trust in Smart Computing
- Fairness and Socio-technical Aspects of Smart Computing
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Smart Computing
- Novel applications of Smart Computing in emerging and high-potential 
fields (e.g. Smart Communities, Health, Industry, Transport, Energy, 
Space, Agrifood, ...)




Industry Track:

The industry track will provide a forum to discuss novel ideas and 
emerging results, present innovative applications and tools, and bring 
about novel research questions, approaches, and directions with an 
industry focus. The conference industry track draws upon many industrial 
applications such as transportation, energy, environmental protection, 
resource management, healthcare, security, banking, entertainment, and 
social media.

An important criterion for papers to be submitted to the Industry Track 
is the clear industrial association, either in the form of an extensive 
evaluation of research results in industrial use cases or the active 
participation of industry representatives as co-authors.

Accepted papers will be published as part of a separate section of the 
main conference proceedings that highlights the Industry relevance of 
the submission.

Industry Track Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Smart Cyber-Physical Systems for Energy, Water, Agriculture, 
Transportation, Healthcare, Banking Infrastructure, and Smart 
Communities
- Security, Privacy, and Economics of Smart Environments
- Human-Centric Smart Environments for Health, Entertainment, and Social 
Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart Computing 
Systems
- Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) and Intelligent Edge Systems
- Smart and Connected Communities across Cities
- Emerging Smart Computing Paradigms
- Sustainable Smart Computing Paradigms
- Middleware, Platforms, and Tools for Smart Systems
- Quantum Computing Applications in Smart Systems


Important Dates:

- Paper Submission: 16th February 2026 (Extended)
- Acceptance Notification: 15th April 2026
- Camera Ready: 22nd April 2026
- Conference: 22nd to 25th June 2026
All deadlines are Anywhere on Earth.



Submission Guidelines:

Paper submissions must be no longer than 8 pages, including references 
and formatted using the two-column IEEE proceedings template. All 
submitted papers following these requirements will be peer reviewed by 
the Technical Program Committee. All presented papers will be published 
in the conference proceedings and submitted to the IEEE Xplore Digital 
Library.

The conference will be in-perso,n and no virtual or remote presentations 
will be permitted.

Accepted papers must be presented in person by one of the authors under 
full registration. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the 
exclusion of the paper from the final proceedings, the conference 
program, and the IEEE Digital Library.

Authors of accepted papers are responsible for obtaining an Italian 
visa, if required, in a timely manner so as to meet the above 
expectations.

The conference applies a single-blind review process.

Submit your research paper here: 
https://smartcomp2026research.edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34461
Submit your industry paper here: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34459

One additional page for the camera-ready version can be purchased after 
the paper review and selection.



BEST PAPER AWARD and Editorial Follow-Ups:

The authors of the best paper in the main research track will receive an 
award in recognition of their contribution to the field.
Extended versions of selected high-quality papers accepted to the main 
conference will be considered for publication in Elsevier’s Pervasive 
and Mobile Computing journal (IF: 3.5)

Technical Program Committee Co-Chairs
- Daniela Nicklas (University of Bamberg, Germany)
- George Roussos (Birkbeck, University of London, UK)

Industry Track Co-Chairs:
- Sunyanan Choochotkaew (IBM, Japan)
- Valeria Tomaselli (ST Microelectronics, Italy)


Contact Information：
For any questions about the conference, please contact the TPC Co-Chairs 
at: smartcomp26-tpc-chairs.mobi at uni-bamberg.de


We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you in Messina, 
Italy, in June 2026!


Sincerely,
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Haruki Yonekura
Publicity and Social Media Co-Chairs, IEEE SMARTCOMP 2026
https://smartcomp2026.unime.it/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieee-smartcomp/
Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
The University of Osaka, Japan
Mobile Computing Laboratory