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
Administrative Location: Pomona, California, USA


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Conference Overview
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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.

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Topics of Interest
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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 for Communication Networks, IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems, Smart Cities and Intelligent Infrastructure, and Sustainable Systems

Track 3: Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Secure Al Lifecycle for Networked and Distributed Systems
- Adversarial Al and Robust Learning in Communication Networks
- AI-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

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Important Dates
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- Paper Submission Deadline: July 30, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: September 6, 2026
- Camera-Ready Submission: October 2, 2026
- Conference Dates: December 1–3, 2026

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Submission Guidelines
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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.

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Contact Information
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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