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Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026 (Notification: June 30, 2026)

9th IFIP - IoT Conference

UAEU, Al Ain, UAE / Hybrid Mode | 11-13 November 2026

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The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to fundamentally transform modern lifestyles, business infrastructures, and social environments by rapidly scaling the intelligence and connectivity of embedded devices. This shift introduces complex opportunities and challenges spanning distributed systems infrastructure, end-to-end data security, intelligent analytics, and automated decision-making architectures.

While early historical domains focused primarily on hardware constraints, localized interface designs, and basic communication frameworks, the contemporary proliferation of smart devices demands comprehensive progress in self-organizing frameworks, multi-agent collaborative ecosystems, and large-scale data orchestration strategies.

The 9th IFIP International Internet of Things Conference (IFIP-IoT 2026) addresses these core technological innovations, practical deployments, and global policy dynamics. We welcome high-quality contributions from global research institutes, enterprise ICT innovators, and regulatory frameworks covering all stages of the lifecycle—from concept to production. We invite researchers, academicians, and industry specialists to submit original research detailing innovative frameworks, novel implementations, and foundational strategies resolving critical constraints across the contemporary IoT ecosystem.

Scope & Technical Tracks

Track 1: IoT Systems, Networks, and Applications

  • Scalable and Distributed IoT Systems Architecture
  • Autonomous, Decentralized, and Service-Oriented Architectures
  • Next-Generation 5G/6G-Enabled IoT and LPWAN Configurations
  • Edge, Fog, and Multi-Cloud Hybrid Computing Paradigms
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization for IoT
  • Smart Cities, Connected Vehicles, and Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Advanced Wearables, Remote Monitoring, and Connected Medical Frameworks
  • Digital Twins, Cyber-Physical Modeling, and Real-Time Infrastructure Analytics
  • Predictive Maintenance Frameworks and Industrial Deployments in the Metaverse

Track 2: IoT Security, Cryptography, and Privacy

  • Lightweight Cryptographic Protocols and Hardware-Rooted Trust Systems
  • Distributed Ledger Technologies and Blockchain-Based Security Architectures
  • Privacy-Preserving Edge Data Mining and Secure Aggregation Models
  • Intelligent Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Automated Risk Mitigation
  • Identity Frameworks, Dynamic Access Control, and Decentralized Management
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applied to IoT Security Optimization
  • Post-Quantum Cryptographic Adaptations and Zero-Trust Network Architectures
  • Secure Boot Mechanisms, Cryptographic Verification, and Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
  • Human-Centric Privacy Design, Transparency Frameworks, and Energy-Efficient Security

Track 3: Artificial Intelligence for IoT (AIoT)

  • TinyML, Ultra-Low-Power Analytics, and On-Device Edge Intelligence
  • Federated Learning, Multi-Agent Coordination, and Distributed AI Orchestration
  • Explainable AI (XAI) Models and Contextual Interpretability for Edge Systems
  • Deep Learning Paradigms for Signal Processing and Complex Sensor Fusion
  • Reinforcement Learning Schemes for Multi-Dimensional Resource Optimization
  • Real-Time Anomaly Detection, Failure Prediction, and Trend Analysis
  • Generative AI Adaptations and High-Fidelity Synthetic Dataset Architectures
  • Computer Vision, Deep Learning-Driven Robotics, and Autonomous Surveillance
  • Neuromorphic Architecture Adaptations and Event-Driven Processing Systems

Indexed Publication Outcomes

  • All correctly registered and presented conference papers will be formally published in the Springer IFIP AICT series, cataloged within major global digital abstract indices including SCOPUS.
  • Top-tier, highly ranked papers evaluated during normal processing pipelines will receive invitations to publish extended research paper within the prestigious Springer Nature Computer Science Journal (SCOPUS Indexed / Q1 Rated status).
  • Extended variants submitted through these tracks undergo rigorous subsequent peer review cycles complying with standard core journal specifications.
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