The IEEE RTSI (Research and Technologies for Society and Industry) forum is the flagship conference of IEEE Region 8, offering a global platform for academia and industry professionals to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and build networks. The forum emphasizes fostering collaboration between academia and industry, showcasing how engineering and technology improve quality of life. It also encourages discussions on effective research policies, highlights innovative applications, and provides a rich program of tutorials, workshops, and exhibitions, fostering dialogue between researchers, industry leaders, and government agencies.

The 9th IEEE RTSI is co-sponsored by IEEE Region 8, IEEE Africa Council, IEEE Tunisia Section and the IEEE Italy Section. It will be hosted in Tunis, Tunisia from August 24th to 26th 2025.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of Proposals for Special Sessions, Workshops, Tutorials – (Extended) - February 15 2025

Acceptance of Proposals for Special Sessions, Tutorials, Workshops – (Extended) - February 28 2025

Paper Submission Deadline – February 28, 2025

Notification of Papers Acceptance – April 30, 2025

Camera-ready Submission with IEEE copyright forms – May 31, 2025

Early Bird Registration Deadline – May 31, 2025

MAIN TRACKS

Submissions are invited from academics, experts and specialists in the Thematic areas below.

Track 1: AI Applications for Holistic Smart City Management

Track 2: AI Applications to Energy and Transportation Systems

Track 3: AI Applications to Health and Smart Living

Track 4: AI Applications for Industry

Track 5: AI in Cybersecurity Applications

CALL FOR PAPERS

Prospective Authors of papers are invited to submit a paper (typically 4-6 pages in standard IEEE two-column format) via EDAS by suggesting the related Track and Technical Topic. The paper should contain a complete description of the proposed contribution along with results, suitably framed in the related state of the art. Each paper will be reviewed in terms of relevance with respect to the scope of the event, originality and quality of the technical content, overall organization and writing style. Submission of papers implies intention to register and present the related content at the conference. The final manuscript must be accompanied by a registration form and a full registration fee payment proof. The length for final papers is 4-6 pages without exceptions.

Proceedings papers presented at the Conference will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.