Following on the success of the previous four editions of NEXTCOMP, the University of Mauritius is organizing its fifth International Conference on Next Generation Computing Applications, NextComp2026. We invite submissions from academia, government, and industry presenting novel research on state-of-the-art computing technologies, as well as case studies and implementation experiences. The conference will address new developments in theory and practice in a range of themes as per the four(4) tracks. The technical program will consist of keynote addresses and papers presented in regular technical sessions.

All conference papers undergo a thorough peer review process prior to the final decision and publication. This process is facilitated by experts in the Technical Program Committee. Acceptance of papers will be communicated to authors by email. Papers accepted by the NextComp2026’s Technical Committee will be included in the Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library (Pending Approval).

Research Tracks
There are four (4) main tracks containing several themes (and are not limited to) in which authors can submit their papers.

Track 1: Intelligent Systems and Applications
Themes: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Knowledge Discovery in Databases and Data Mining, Knowldge Engineering, Intelligent Systems, Enterprise systems, Ontology Engineering, Big Data Management and Analytics, Computer Vision and Image Processing, Quantum Computing.

Track 2: ICT4D
Themes: ICT for Sustainable Development, e-Education and Learning, ICT in Health Care, e-Governance, Smart Agriculture, Technology Acceptance and Adoption, Use of ICT in Smart Cities, Disaster Prevention and Management.

Track 3: Security and Communication Technologies
Themes: Cryptography and Cryptanalysis, Security for IoT Systems, Blockchain for Security and Privacy, Mobile and Wireless Networks, Sensor Networks and Embedded Systems, Network Control and Management, Software Defined Networking, Emerging Networks, Network Virtualization, Cloud Technologies, AI-driven networking.

Track 4: Fintech
Themes: Digital Transformation in the Banking Sector, Mobile Banking and Digital Payment Systems, Blockchain Technology in Financial Services, Cryptocurrencies and their Applications, Financial Management Tools, Digital Wallets and Payment Solutions, Open Banking Systems and Technologies, Smart Contract Development and Applications, Personal Finance Management Applications.

Paper Submission
Prospective authors are invited to submit high-quality manuscripts presenting original results in the respective tracks. The normal allowable length of the paper is 6 pages (including figures and references) for regular research articles, and may be extended to 8 pages with additional charges.