About the Conference
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The International Conference on Integrated Intelligence and Cognitive Engineering (ICIICE 2026), scheduled for 18–19 April 2026, will now be conducted in a fully virtual mode.
This decision has been made in view of travel limitations, visa processing uncertainties, and logistical constraints affecting international participation, ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience for all authors and attendees.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your participation.
- Full Paper Submission Deadline:
March 15, 2026Closed - Notification of Acceptance On/Before:
March 20, 2026April 5, 2026 - Camera-Ready Submission Deadline:
March 25, 2026April 10, 2026 - Early Bird Registration Deadline:
March 25, 2026April 10, 2026 - Conference Program: April 10, 2026
- Conference Dates: April 18-19, 2026
“ICIICE 2026 is an IEEE-approved conference with Conference Record # 69672″
(https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/69672)
About
Welcome to the inaugural 2026 International Conference on Integrated Intelligence and Cognitive Engineering (ICIICE). The event will be held in Dubai, UAE, a global metropolis celebrated for its innovation and futuristic vision. ICIICE 2026 is proudly organized by Abu Dhabi University, UAE, a well-established and highly reputable institution, in collaboration with Technology Fist (Innovation and Entrepreneurship), a distinguished organization with extensive experience in managing international conferences, and with the technical co-sponsorship of the IEEE UAE Section. This conference provides a landmark forum for leading researchers, academics, and industry pioneers to present and exchange their latest breakthroughs in the field.
ICIICE 2026 is dedicated to the advancement of two deeply interconnected fields: Integrated Intelligence, which explores the architecture and synergy of complex AI systems, and Cognitive Engineering, which bridges the gap between these systems and their human users. Our mission is to encourage collaboration and stimulate a vibrant dialogue on creating technology that is not only powerful and autonomous but also intuitive, safe, and enhances human capability.
We invite you to join us in the dynamic city of Dubai for a stimulating exchange of ideas that will define the next generation of intelligent systems.
Publication and Indexing
All accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore®, subject to meeting IEEE’s quality standards.
Proceedings of ICIICE will also be submitted for indexing to major abstract and citation databases, including Scopus, Ei Compendex, and Web of Science, among others, based on IEEE’s indexing policy.
(IEEE reserves the right to exclude a paper from distribution after the conference, including from IEEE Xplore, if the paper is not presented by the author at the conference OR does not meet IEEE standards.)
Thematic Coverage
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
Workshops
Papers can be submitted via the following link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICIICE2026.
While submitting, please ensure that you select the relevant workshop of interest under the Workshops category.
Key Dates
- Full Paper Submission Deadline:
March 15, 2026Closed - Notification of Acceptance On/Before:
March 20, 2026April 5, 2026 - Camera-Ready Submission Deadline:
March 25, 2026April 10, 2026 - Early Bird Registration Deadline:
March 25, 2026April 10, 2026 - Conference Program: April 10, 2026
- Conference Dates: April 18-19, 2026
Template and Submission Guidelines
- Templates: All submissions must adhere to the standard IEEE conference paper format (two-column). Templates can be downloaded here:
- Submission Portal: All papers must be submitted electronically through our official submission portal: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICIICE2026
- Page Limit: Full papers should be between 4 to 6 pages, including figures, tables, and references.
- Review Process: Submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind/blind peer review process.
- Originality: Papers must be original and not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. All submissions will be checked for plagiarism.
For more details visit: https://iciice.com/for-authors/
Acknowledgement: The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.