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CNRIA'26
16th Conference on Research in Computer Science and its Applications (CNRIA'2026)
October 15-17, 2026 Thiès, Senegal
Submission Deadline for papers, posters and demos : May 17th, 2026
Conference website http://cnria.org/
Submission link https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cnria26
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The 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.

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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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General Chairs
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General Chair, Dame Diongue, Chair IEEE Senegal Subsection (SENEGAL), IEEE Member
General Co-Chair, Mamadou Wade, Director of Polytechnic Institute of Thies, Senegal

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Program Committee
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Maïssa Mbaye, Chair, President of ASCII (SENEGAL), IEEE Member
Isaac Adeknyé, Chair IEEE Africa Council (NIGERIA), Senior IEEE Member
Dame Diongue, Chair IEEE Senegal Subsection (SENEGAL), IEEE Member
Marcel Bawindsom Kébré, Chair IEEE Burkina Fasso Subsection (BURKINA FASSO)
Youssou Faye, CNRIA 2024 General Chair, IEEE Member
Youssou Dieng, Vice President of ASCII (SENEGAL),
Ibrahima Niang, Honorary president of ASCII (SENEGAL)
Moussa Lô, Honorary president of ASCII (SENEGAL)
André Faye, IEEE Member (SENEGAL), IEEE Member
Mamadou Diong, IEEE Senior Member (USA), Senior IEEE Member
Assane Gueye, CMU Rwanda, IEEE Member (SENEGAL), IEEE Member
Roua Touihri, Chair IEEE Computer Science Chapter (France), IEEE Member

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Local Organizing Committee
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LOC Chair: Prof. Mamadou Diallo Diouf,
LOC Vice-chair: Prof. Abdou Aziz Ciss
LOC Members:
Mr Malick Fall, 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
Prof. Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Polytechnic Institute of Thies
Prof. Abdoulaye Guissé, Polytechnic Institute of Thies
Prof. Omar Niang, Polytechnic Institute of Thies
Prof. Ndeye Thiam, Polytechnic Institute of Thies
Mme Aline Gomes, Polytechnic Institute of Thies
Prof. Ahmed M. Wade, 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