ICECT 2026

International Conference on Emergent Computing Technologies

February 08-13, 2026

Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia

IEEE Computer Society Sponsored

About ICECT

ICECT is a leading international platform that brings together researchers and industry practitioners to showcase and exchange new ideas, results, and experiences on the latest fundamental advances in emergent technologies, such as Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Security Technologies, and Augmented/Virtual Reality.

The conference highlights new and emerging research topics, contributing to shaping the future of advanced computing technologies. ICECT covers a wide range of topics under these tracks and aims to bring together researchers from various fields to highlight recent advances and innovations, deepening understanding and enhancing research collaboration.

Conference Tracks

Track 1

Blockchain

Track 2

Internet of Things (IoT)

Track 3

Big Data Analytics

Track 4

Cloud Computing

Track 5

High Performance Networks

Track 6

Security Technologies

Track 7

Augmented/Virtual Reality

Conference Topics

Topics include but are not limited to:

  • • Generative AI
  • • Agentic AI
  • • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • • Deep Learning / Neural Networks
  • • Big Data and Analytics
  • • Data Storage and Management
  • • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • • Blockchain and Software Engineering
  • • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • • Cloud Computing, Scheduling and Applications
  • • Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure, and Platforms
  • • 5G/6G and CloudRAN
  • • Advances in Optical Networks
  • • Smart Buildings and Infrastructure
  • • Artificial Intelligence Systems
  • • Biometric, Face and Gesture Identification
  • • 3D Computer and Robot Vision
  • • Robotics and Unmanned Aircraft
  • • e-Crime and Cybersecurity
  • • Computer and Network Security
  • • Web and Hardware Security
  • • Multi-core, Parallel, and Distributed Systems
  • • Augmented and Virtual Reality

    • Keynote Speakers

    List is subject to additions and changes

    Dr. Muhammad Felemban

    Dir, Interdisciplinary Research Intelligent Secure Systems, Quantum Computing, KFUPM, KSA

    Dr. Amr Nasr Bakry

    Apple, USA

    Dr. Ahmad Elgammal

    Rutgers University, USA

    Dr. Toufiq Parag

    Harvard University Research Scientist, Amazon, USA

    Dr. Imdad Khan

    Professor, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan

    Dr. Ahmad Showail

    Taiba University, KSA

    Dr. Atif Memon

    Professor, University of Maryland (Apple), USA

    Dr. Muhammad Imran

    University of Glasgow, UK

    Dr. Ali Elqursh

    Google, USA

    Dr. Shahrulniza Musa

    UniKL, Malaysia

    Dr. Mostofa Patwary

    University of Bergen (Norway), NVIDIA, USA

    Dr. Marwan Torki

    Alexandria University, Egypt

    Dr. Qammer Abbasi

    University of Glasgow, UK

    Dr. Liang Cheng

    The University of Toledo, USA

    Dr. Ahmad Farahat

    University of Waterloo Canada, Ex-IBM, Hitachi America, USA

    Dr. Fatih Porikli

    New York University, Australian National University, Qualcomm, USA

    Important Dates

    • Full Paper Submission Deadline: August 20, 2025
    • Workshop Proposals Deadline: August 20, 2025
    • Acceptance Notification: October 19, 2025
    • Camera-Ready Submission: December 14, 2025
    • Conference Dates: February 08-12, 2026

    Organizing Committee

    General Chairs

    • Safiullah Faizullah, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
    • Turki AlGhamdi, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

    Steering Committee

    • Safiullah Faizullah, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
    • Turki AlGhamdi, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
    • Mohamed-Slim Alouini, KAUST, KSA
    • Ahmad Showail, University of Prince Mugrin (UPM), KSA

    Technical Program Committee Chairs

    • Mohsen Guizani (IEEE Fellow), University of Idaho, USA
    • Dr. Arif Zaman, LUMS, Pakistan
    • Raed Shubair, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
    • Mohamed-Slim Alouini, KAUST, KSA

    Publication Chairs

    • Fawad Sheikh, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
    • Latifur Khan, University of Texas at Dallas, USA
    • Dr. Naveed Arshad, LUMS, Pakistan

    Local Organizing Chairs

    • Abdullah Alshanqiti, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
    • Toqeer Sayd Ali, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA
    • Mohd Husain, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA