Engage with Experts in AI and IoT

Dates: December 1–3, 2026

Administrative Location: Pomona, California, USA

Venue: Coming Soon!

Hosted by IEEE Foothill Section, IEEE Foothill ComSoc Chapter, and Cal Poly Pomona

Conference Overview

The IEEE Smart Connected Systems and Emerging Technologies Conference (IEEE SCSETech 2026) invites original research papers for presentation and publication. The conference provides a national platform for discussing innovations across Wireless Communication, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT) & Internet of Vehicles (IoV), and Smart Power and Sustainable Systems.

Topics of Interest

Track 1: Wireless Communication and Networking

• 5G/6G Communication Technologies

• Cognitive and Reconfigurable Networks

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and NFV

• Satellite and UAV Communications

• Green and Energy-Efficient Wireless Systems

Track 2: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Connected Systems

• Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous and Networked Systems

• Graph Neural Networks for Communication and Cyber-Physical Systems

• Foundation Models and Large Language Models for Intelligent Infrastructure

• Multimodal AI for Smart Environments

• Explainable and Trustworthy AI for Critical Systems

• Federated Learning for Connected Devices

• Edge AI and Resource-Constrained Learning

• Distributed Intelligence for IoT Ecosystems

• Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Intelligent Hardware Design of Smart and Connected Systems

• AI Applications including Communication Networks, IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems, Smart Cities and Intelligent Infrastructure, Smart Agriculture, and Sustainable Systems

Track 3: Cybersecurity and Privacy

• Secure Al Lifecycle for Networked and Distributed Systems

• Adversarial Al and Robust Learning in Communication Networks

• Al-Driven Security Analytics for Next-Generation Networks

• CPS/ICS Security over Industrial Networks

• Vulnerability and Exposure Management for Connected Infrastructure

Track 4: Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Vehicles (IoV)

• IoT/IoV Protocols

• Smart Mobility and Intelligent Transport

• Edge and Fog Computing

• Secure IoT Architectures

Track 5: Smart Power and Sustainable Systems

• Smart Grids and Power Networks 

• Renewable Energy Communication Infrastructure 

• AI infrastructure power management and IoT for Energy Optimization 

• Sustainable ICT and Carbon-Aware Networks 

• Wireless Power Transfer for Smart Energy Systems 

Important Dates

Paper Submission Deadline: Postponed to August 20, 2026 (originally scheduled for July 30, 2026).

Notification of Acceptance: September 20, 2026

Camera-Ready Submission: October 9, 2026

Conference Dates: December 1–3, 2026

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers not exceeding six (6) pages in IEEE double-column format. All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Accepted papers will be published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Submission Portal: Submit via EDAS at [link to be provided upon portal activation]

Contact Information

IEEE SCSETech 2026 Conference TPC Chairs

Technical Program Co-Chair: Dr. Abdelfattah Amamra
Email: aamamra@cpp.edu

Technical Program Co-Chair: Dr. Moe Saouli, Devry University
Email: msaouli2@devry.edu

General Chair: Dr. Tamer Omar
Email: tromar@cpp.edu
Website: https://www.ieeescsetech.com/
Hosted by: IEEE Foothill Section, IEEE Foothill Communication Society Chapter, Cal Poly Pomona