We are pleased to announce a final extension of the paper submission deadline for the ASCENT 2026 Workshop:

🏙️ Autonomous Systems for Cities & Evolving Networks 📍 Athens, Greece | August 18–20, 2026 🌐 https://ascent2026.netlify.app/

⏰ NEW (FINAL) SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 21, 2026

This is the last extension — we strongly encourage you to submit your work before the deadline.

🌐 WHY SUBMIT TO ASCENT 2026?

Autonomous systems, agentic AI, and smart city technologies are reshaping how we design and operate urban environments. ASCENT 2026 is a dedicated venue to share cutting-edge research at this exciting intersection — and have it reach a wide international audience.

✅ All accepted papers will be published in Procedia Computer Science (Elsevier Open Access), freely available worldwide via ScienceDirect ✅ Indexed in Scopus, EI Compendex, DBLP, and Thomson Reuters CPCI ✅ Selected papers invited to special issues of high-impact journals, including:

International Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (IF: 7.104) — Springer
International Journal of Computer Networks (IF: 5.6) — Elsevier
International Journal of Ubiquitous Systems and Pervasive Networks — IASKS

✅ Held in Athens, co-located with three major international conferences:

23rd International Conference on Mobile Systems and Pervasive Computing — MobiSPC 2026
21st International Conference on Future Networks and Communications — FNC 2026
16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Information Technology — SEIT 2026

📌 TOPICS OF INTEREST

We welcome original contributions on (but not limited to):

Agentic AI and agentic LLMs for autonomous and multi-agent systems
LLM-based reasoning, planning, and decision-making in dynamic urban environments
AI-driven autonomous systems for urban applications (UAVs, mobile robots, autonomous vehicles)
Multi-agent coordination and reinforcement learning
Smart urban mobility, traffic management, and intelligent transportation systems
IoT, edge, and fog computing for autonomous systems
5G/6G-enabled connectivity for smart city services
Energy-efficient autonomous systems and sustainable urban operations
Safety, security, and privacy in AI-enabled urban systems
Human-AI interaction in autonomous urban environments

We particularly encourage submissions from PhD students, early-career researchers, and young scientists, as well as mature research contributions.

📍 VENUE

The workshop will take place in Athens, Greece — the birthplace of Western civilization, democracy, and philosophy, with a history spanning over 3,000 years. Home to iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon, Athens uniquely blends ancient heritage with vibrant modern city life. With its Mediterranean climate, rich archaeological sites, and dynamic cultural scene, Athens promises an unforgettable experience beyond the conference itself.

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

March 24, 2026 April 07, 2026 → FINAL Deadline: April 21, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: May 15, 2026
Final Manuscript Due: June 12, 2026

📝 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES


Submitted papers must follow the '''Procedia Computer Science''' formatting guidelines. Templates are available for download:

* [https://cs-conferences.acadiau.ca/mobispc-26/templates/MobiSPC26_PROCS_Template.docx MS Word Template (.docx)]
* [https://cs-conferences.acadiau.ca/mobispc-26/templates/MobiSPC26_PROCS_Template.zip LaTeX Template (.zip)]
* [https://cs-conferences.acadiau.ca/mobispc-26/templates/MobiSPC26-Template-Generic.pdf Generic Template (.pdf)]

Submitted technical papers must be '''no longer than 8 pages''', including all figures, tables, and references.


Do not miss this final opportunity — we look forward to receiving your submissions and to welcoming you in Athens this August!

Best regards, ASCENT 2026 Workshop Organizers https://ascent2026.netlify.app/