he Senegalese Association of Researchers in Computer Science (ASCII) and the Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT) are proud to announce the 16th edition of the International Conference on Research in Computer Science and its Applications (CNRIA 2026).

CNRIA is a premier international Conference dedicated to highlighting emerging trends and transformative advances in computing. By bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical development, the conference fosters a unique synergy between academia, ICT industry leaders, and development stakeholders. This 16th edition of the (CNRIA 2026) .

CNRIA 2026 aims at promoting the popularization of the contributions of the regional scientific community in new cutting-edge research topics such as AI, IoT, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Security, SDN, etc.



CNRIA 2026 will feature technical research presentations and expert tutorials. We invite original submissions across all listed tracks; each paper will undergo a rigorous, independent peer-review process based on merit, relevance, and originality. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings which will be published in IEEE Xplore (Pending Procedure). The submitted papers in English and accepted will be published in CNRIA 2026 proceedings. These papers will be submitted for indexation by IEEE Xplore, ISI, ISI Web of Science, EI Engineering, ACM Digital Library, MathSciNet, Scopus, Zentralblatt.



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Conference Topics
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Submitted papers should be related to one or more of the following topics:

Topic 1: Databases and Information Systems

· Databases

· XML and semi-structured data management

· Multimedia data management

· Data Integration

· Information Systems

· Health Information Systems

· Disease surveillance systems

· Geographic Information System

· Interoperability

· Application Integration

· Human - computer interaction

· Security in Information Systems

· Big Data

Topic 2: Data science & Artificial Intelligence

· Computer Vision

· Machine Learning

· Deep Learning

· Natural Language Processing

· Intelligent and Decision Support Systems

· Business Intelligence

· Complex system modeling and simulation

· Multi agent Systems

· Fact checking

· Social media analytics

· Visualization

· Image Processing and Analysis

Topic 3: Knowledge discovery

· Data Mining

· Web Mining

· Text Mining

· Knowledge discovery

· Knowledge extraction/acquisition

· Knowledge learning

Topic 4: Knowledge Management

· Semantic Web and Web of data

· Knowledge representation

· Semantic reasoning

· Knowledge-based systems

· Ontologies

Topic 5: Software engineering

· Software Development

· Software and Systems Modeling

· Blockchain Technology and Systems

· Methods and Techniques for Software Development

· Object-Oriented Technologies

· Model-driven Architecture and Engineering

· Model Engineering

· Frameworks and Design Patterns

· Software Evaluation

· Software Quality

Topic 6: Computer Networks and Security

· Graphs

· Networks and Distributed Systems

· Mobility

· Network Planning and Network Modeling

· Optimization and Network Performance

· Cloud Computing, Cloud Network

· Next Generation Networks (SDN, NDN, 5G, etc.)

· Wireless Communication

· Security and Cryptography

· Radio Communication, Signals, and Signal Processing

· Internet of Things

Topic 7: ICT Applications For Development

· Smart Cities and Smart Agriculture

· e-Health, e-Agriculture, e-Government, E-Learning, e-Business

· ICT for Education



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Submission Guidelines
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All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

The submission link is https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cnria26

The following paper categories are welcome:

· Full Papers (Regular research): Maximum 6 pages.

· Demos (Systems, tools, and prototypes): Maximum 3 pages.

· Early-stage Research (Master's and PhD students): Maximum 2 pages.

· Tutorial Proposals (Educational sessions): Maximum 1 page.

Submission Requirements:

· Anonymity: All submissions must be strictly anonymous (blind review).

· Template: Must use the IEEE double-column conference template.

· Originality: Papers must be original and not concurrently submitted elsewhere.

Template for regular papers

· Word version : doc

· Latex version : Source Biblio



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Important Dates
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· Submission Deadline for papers, posters and demos : May 2nd, 2026

· Notification of acceptance: July 1st, 2026

· Camera ready: April August 15th, 2026

· Conference date: October 15th-17th, 2026, Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès, Sénégal


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Program Committee
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Chair: Dr Dame Diongue, Université Gaston Berger de Saint Louis
Co-chair: Prof. Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Gueye, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Co-chair: Dr Assane Gueye, Carnegie Mellon University-Africa / Université Alioune Diop de Bambey
Co-chair: Prof. Mouhamadou Lamine Ba, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Co-chair: Dr Mandicou Ba, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Co-chair: Prof. Ibra Dioum, École Supérieure Polytechnique (ESP), Dakar, Sénégal
Co-chair: Prof. Ibrahima Gueye, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
Co-chair: Dr Samba Sidibé, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal

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Local Organizing Committee
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LOC Chair: Prof. Mamadou Diallo Diouf, Polytechnic Institute of Thies
LOC Vice-chair: Prof. Abdou Aziz Ciss, Polytechnic Institute of Thies
LOC Members:

· Prof. Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Prof. Abdoulaye Guissé, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Prof. Omar Niang, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Prof. Ahmed M. Wade, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Prof. Ndeye Thiam, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Dr Michel Seck, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Dr Massamba Sy, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mr Mamadou Falilou Kane, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mr Latsouck Bass, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mr El Hadj Mor Lo, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mme Aline Gomes, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mrs Fatimata Ba, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mrs Adja L. Diène, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mr Mar Dieng, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mr Amadou Sakho, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mr Daour Ndoye, Polytechnic Institute of Thies

· Mr Malick Fall, Polytechnic Institute of Thies