ISACT Summer School

ISACT Summer School 2026

The International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Technologies (ISACT 2026) will be held from 29 June to 3 July 2026 in Singapore, hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) as part of IEEE ICHMS 2026.

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About the School

Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Technologies is a rapidly evolving field attracting increasing attention from both academia and industry. The International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Technologies (ISACT) is designed for Master’s and PhD students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals interested in exploring the foundations and emerging developments in this interdisciplinary domain.

The programme brings together leading researchers and participants from around the world to discuss recent advances and practical challenges in intelligent cognitive technologies. Participants will have opportunities to interact with experts, exchange ideas with peers, and engage with topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies, and human-machine systems.

Participants are also encouraged to share their research during the school, supporting an interactive and collaborative learning environment.


School Details

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Dates
29 June to 3 July 2026
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Venue
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
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Target Participants
Master’s and PhD students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals
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Organisation
Organised by Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany; co-organised and hosted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Topics Covered

The summer school will explore both theoretical foundations and practical applications in areas including:

Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Systems Explainable Artificial Intelligence Brain-Computer Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction

These topics reflect the growing need for interdisciplinary approaches that connect artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies, human-computer interaction, and human-machine systems.


Important Dates

15 April 2026 Application Deadline with travel grant
20 April 2026 Notification of Acceptance including travel grant
30 April 2026 Registration Deadline
30 April 2026 Application Deadline without travel grant
29 June to 3 July 2026 School Dates

Steering Committee


Dr. Soumick Chatterjee

Human Technopole, Milan, Italy
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany

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Prof. Andreas Nürnberger

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany

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Prof. Giancarlo Fortino

University of Calabria, Rende, Italy

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