2026 International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems and Automation Control (ITSAC 2026) invites the submission of original research papers in the fields of intelligent transportation systems and automation control to be published by SPIE. Each submission is anonymously reviewed by an average of three independent reviewers, to ensure the final high standard and quality of submitted papers. Accepted papers will be presented either through oral presentation or through poster display at the conference.
Contributions are sought in the following areas:
1. Intelligent Transportation Systems
1.1 Traffic Modeling and Simulation
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Dynamic and data-driven traffic modeling
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Optical simulation and visualization for Digital Twin transportation systems
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Big data applications in traffic demand forecasting
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Optical sensing data for traffic model calibration and validation
1.2 AI and Data Analytics in Transportation
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Machine learning and cloud computing in traffic analysis
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Data analysis in large-scale transportation systems
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Artificial intelligence for traffic safety and risk management
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Multi-spectral and hyperspectral image processing for traffic monitoring
1.3 Connected and Cooperative Systems
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Internet of Things (IoT) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication
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Collaborative computing architecture in transportation systems
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Intermodal transportation and smart logistics
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Optical
1.4 Traffic Management and Optimization
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Optical-based traffic monitoring and adaptive signal control
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Traffic flow coordination and optimization
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Sustainable mobility and energy-efficient transportation solutions
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Optical sensing for smart road and infrastructure health monitoring
1.5 Emerging Applications and Policy
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Shared mobility and Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
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Electric vehicles and infrastructure planning
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Advanced cases and real-world deployments
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Optical sensing and display technologies for augmented reality navigation and HUDs
2. Automation Control
2.1 Autonomous Vehicle Control and Planning
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Advanced vehicle control theory and dynamics modeling
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Intelligent path planning and trajectory optimization
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Ultra-low latency optical networks for real-time vehicle vontrol and platooning
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Solid-state LiDAR, optical phased arrays, and 3D vision for autonomous vehicles
2.2 Decision-Making and AI in Automation
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Optical computing and AI for autonomous decision-making
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Multi-agent decision-making and game-theoretic control
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Human-computer interaction and trust modeling
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Explainable AI for optical sensor-based perception systems
2.3 Sensing, Communication, and Connectivity
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Multimodal sensing technology and data fusion
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Optical sensing and perception for autonomous systems
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Optical inertial navigation systems and high-precision optical positioning
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Low-latency applications of 6G and edge computing 6G
2.4 Safety, Reliability, and Systems Integration
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Vehicle collision avoidance and mitigation
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Diagnosis, fault tolerance, and reliability of autonomous driving systems
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In-vehicle network security and intrusion detection
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Optical-based testing, verification, and validation for autonomous systems
2.5 Emerging Trends in Automation
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Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) traffic management
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Optical guidance and positioning for automated valet parking
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Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and human-vehicle collaboration
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Optical communication and control in networked automation
Important Dates
Last date for paper submission: May 15, 2026
Last date for paper acceptance: May 31, 2026
Last date for registration: June 30, 2026
Publication
All accepted and registered papers will be published by SPIE, which will be sent to EI Compendex and Scopus etc. for indexing.