Call for Papers

The 2026 International Conference on Integrated Intelligence and Cognitive Engineering (ICIICE) April 18-19, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

The ICIICE 2026 organizing committee cordially invites researchers and practitioners to submit original research papers for the inaugural conference. ICIICE aims to be a premier platform for discussing the cutting-edge fusion of complex AI systems and human-centered design principles, hosted in the global innovation hub of Dubai.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Track 1: Foundations of Integrated Intelligence

Track Focus: core hardware, networking, and control principles that enable intelligent systems.

Distributed and Federated Learning
Hardware for AI and FPGA/ASIC Design for AI
Intelligent Control Systems and Automation
Multi-Agent Systems and Swarm Intelligence
Advanced Signal Processing for Communication and AI
Cloud-Edge AI Orchestration
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Intelligent and 6G Communication Systems
High-Performance and Quantum Computing

Track 2: Advances in Cognitive Engineering

Track Focus: human-AI interface, interaction, and collaboration, ensuring systems are understandable, usable, and work synergistically with people.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX)
Explainable AI (XAI) and Interpretable Models
Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR)
Cognitive Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
Human-in-the-Loop Systems
Trustworthy AI and Digital Ethics
Cyber-Physical System Security and Human Factors
Blockchain Technologies and Secure Transactions

Track 3: Applications and Synergies

Track Focus: practical impact and synergy of intelligent and cognitive technologies in solving real-world problems.

Smart Grids, Renewable Energy Systems, and Microgrids
AI for Power Electronics and Motor Drives
AI-Driven Autonomous Systems (Vehicles, Drones)
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intelligent Systems in Healthcare and Medicine
Cognitive Engineering for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing
Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
Digital Twins and Metaverse Technologies
Generative AI in Engineering Design and Scientific Discovery

Submission Link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICIICE2026

We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to Dubai.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Montasir Qasymeh,

College of Engineering, Abu Dhabi University, UAE

General Chair, ICIICE 2026

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