CAI 2026 Trailer

 

Keynote Speakers (in progress)

Ramesh Raskar
MIT Media Lab		 Marcos Lopez de Prado
Cornell University, ADIA Lab

 

Travel Grants

The IEEE CIS and IEEE SMCS societies are offering travel grants for IEEE CAI 2026. Applicants may submit applications to multiple societies without restrictions. Click here for further details on both grants.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

 

CAI 2026

The IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IEEE CAI) is an international conference and exhibition with an emphasis on the applications of AI and key AI verticals that impact industrial technology applications and innovations. You will learn about new research and breakthroughs in the industry, gain insight into new start-ups and leading AI companies, grow your network, and get inspired by the brightest minds working in the multi-faceted fields. Plan now to attend this highly anticipated spectacular event, taking place 8 – 10 May 2026 at the beautiful Granada Conference Centre, Granada, Spain.

 

Registration & Accommodation

To register into IEEE CAI 2026 conference please our Registration website (external).

There you can also find information about accommodation and Visa requirements.

Important Dates

  • Workshop, Tutorials: October 15, 2025
  • Panels: January 31, 2026
  • Special Sessions: September 30, 2025
  • Regular papers submission: October 30, 2025 >>> November 30, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: January 10, 2026 >>> January 23, 2026
  • Final Camera Ready & Registration of Papers: January 20, 2026 >>> February 15, 2026
  • Workshop papers deadline: All accepted workshop papers will be in the proceedings.
    • Workshop papers submission: January 30, 2026
    • Notification of Acceptance for Workshop: February 10, 2026
    • Final Camera Ready: Same as regular papers
  • Congress celebration: May 8, 2026 – May 10, 2026

 

Vertical Areas

Healthcare and Life Sciences Explore the need for improved decision-making to assist medical practitioners as well as additional medical issues including personnel allocation and scheduling, automated sensing, improved medical devices and manufacturing processes, and supply chain optimisation.
Human-robot collaboration Explore AI-driven systems enabling seamless collaboration between humans and robots, enhancing productivity, safety, and decision-making across diverse environments.
Sustainable and Trustworthy AI Employ AI to optimise resource usage, reduce waste, and support renewable energy initiatives. It leverages AI s problem-solving capabilities to address environmental challenges and contribute to a sustainable future.
Multimedia and Virtual Reality and Teleoperation Discover AI innovations reshaping multimedia, immersive virtual environments, and remote control systems—enabling smarter content interaction, realistic simulations, and enhanced telepresence.
Business Intelligence / Finance Uncover how AI is transforming finance and business intelligence through algorithmic trading, fraud detection, risk assessment, and real-time strategic decision-making.
Generative AI Models, AI in Education and Agentic AI Delve into the forefront of AI with generative models and autonomous agents, driving creativity, problem-solving, and adaptive decision-making in dynamic environments.

 

Sponsors: Scientific IEEE Societies

IEEE

IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.

IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS)

IEEE CIS is a network of pioneers interested in nature inspired problem-solving including neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, fuzzy systems, and hybrid intelligent systems. CIS researchers, professionals, and practitioners provide insight into the development of Big Data and the Internet of Things. Membership includes access to periodicals, conference discounts, and more.

IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society (SMC)

IEEE SMC is the world leading society for the advancement of theory and application in systems science and engineering, human-machine systems, and cybernetics. Membership includes access to multiple periodicals, discounts on conferences and events, and networking opportunities.

IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS)

IEEE SPS is a diverse global community of signal processing engineers, researchers, students, and industry professionals, spanning a wide range of disciplines, professions, and career stages. Members enjoy access to a breadth of publications, educational materials, discounts on conferences and events, volunteer and involvement opportunities, student competitions, and the chance to network with colleagues representing more than 120 countries.

IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS)

The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s home for computer science, engineering, and technology. A global leader in providing access to computer science research, analysis, and information, the IEEE CS offers a comprehensive array of unmatched products, services, and opportunities for individuals at all stages of their professional careers. Known as the premier organization that empowers the people who drive technology, the IEEE CS offers unparalleled international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, a unique digital library, and training programs.

Sponsors

General Chairs

Robert Kozma (University of Memphis, IEEE TSMCS) Enrique Herrera-Viedma
(University of Granada)		 Carmen Nestares (Amazon)

 

Honorary Co-Chairs

Piero Bonnisone
(Piero P Bonnisone Analytics LLC)		 Fei-Yue Wang
(Chinese Academy of Sciences)		 Bernadette Bouchon-Meunier
(Sorbonne Université – CNRS)

 

Vice General Co-Chairs

San Kwong
(Lingnan University)		 Jie-Lu
(University of Technology Sydney)		 Carlos Coello
(UNAM)
Horst Simon
(ADIA Lab)

 

Program Co-Chairs

Francisco Herrera
(University of Granada)		 Giancarlo Fortino
(University of Calabria)		 Bing Xue
(Victoria University of Wellington)
KC Santosh
(University of South Dakota)

Organising Committee

Honorary Co-Chairs

  1. Piero Bonnisone (Piero P Bonnisone Analytics LLC)
  2. Fei-Yue Wang (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
  3. Bernadette Bouchon-Meunier (Sorbonne Université – CNRS)
 General Co-Chairs

  1. Enrique Herrera-Viedma (University of Granada)
  2. Robert Kozma (University of Memphis, IEEE TSMCS)
  3. Carmen Nestares (Amazon)
 Vice General Co-Chairs

  1. Sam Kwong (Lingnan University)
  2. Jie Lu (University of Technology Sydney)
  3. Horst Simon (ADIA Lab)
  4. Carlos Coello (UNAM)
Program Co-Chairs

  1. Francisco Herrera (University of Granada)
  2. Giancarlo Fortino (University of Calabria)
  3. Bing Xue (Victoria University of Wellington)
  4. KC Santosh (University of South Dakota)
 Advisory Board

  1. Hussein Abbass (University of New South Wales)
  2. Yew-Soon Ong (Nanyang Technological University)
  3. Marcos Lopez de Prado (Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA))
  4. Ljiljana Trajkovic (Simon Fraser University, Canada)
  5. Saeid Nahavandi (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia)
  6. Adrián Stoica (NASA)
  7. Luis Magdalena (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain)
 Workshop Co-Chairs

  1. Hisao Ishibuchi (Southern University of Science and Technology)
  2. Maria J. Martin-Bautista (University of Granada)
Panel Co-Chairs

  1. Yo-Ping Huang (National Taipei University of Technology)
  2. Maria Pia Fanti (Politecnico di Bari)
 Exhibition Chair

  1. Tadahiko Murata (University of Osaka)
 Industry Co-Chairs

  1. Jesús Chamorro (University of Granada)
  2. Ming Hou (Defence Research and Development Canada)
Awards Chair

  1. Philip Chen (South China University of Technology)
 Spec Session Chair

  1. Claudio Savaglio (Università della Calabria)
 Web Co-Chairs

  1. Sergio Alonso (University of Granada)
  2. Manuel Jesús Cobo (University of Granada)
Publicity Co-Chairs

  1. Pedro Castillo (University of Granada)
  2. Ying Tang (Rowan University)
 Finance Co-Chairs

  1. Vladik Kreinovinch (University of Texas at El Paso)
  2. Maria Ros (University of Granada)
 Tutorials Chair

  1. Óscar Cordón (University of Granada)
Publications Co-Chairs

  1. KT Han (Toyota Motor North America)
  2. Celal Savur (Intel Labs)
 Local Organizing Chair

  1. José Luis Verdegay (University of Granada)

Submission

To submit a contribution for the CAI 2026 conference, please use the Submission Wizard, and in the CAI 2026 conference on the “upcoming conferences” use the Submit a contribution to CAI 2026 link.

Special session codes will be available once the conference committee has accepted session proposals. You can also check information about formats and templates.