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ICAIC 2026 invites high-quality, original research contributions in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Join researchers from 50+ countries in shaping the future of secure AI systems.

Purpose & Theme

About ICAIC 2026

The purpose of the ICAIC conference series is to advance research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and encourage scientific exchange among researchers, practitioners, scientists, students, and engineers across AI and its affiliated fields. ICAIC 2026 will be the ICAIC Conference on Cutting-Edge Research and Advancement in AI and Cybersecurity.

This year's conference will continue the tradition of emphasizing the collaborative bridge theme, focusing on fostering connections within and beyond AI. AI for Social Impact and Responsible AI will be central themes of the event.

Conference Theme: "Securing the Future: AI, Cyber Defense, and Trust in a Digital World" — The Bridge Program for ICAIC 2026 seeks to promote interdisciplinary collaboration by encouraging engagement between different AI subfields and external disciplines.

ICAIC 2026 will be an in-person and a virtual conference. The conference will include technical paper presentations, special tracks, invited speakers, workshops, tutorials, poster sessions, senior member presentations, competitions and exhibitions, and Bridge and Lab Programs tailored to the conference's theme of building bridges between disciplines.

Deadlines

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for these critical submission deadlines.

April 22, 2026

Abstract Submission Opens

Portal opens for abstract and full paper submissions via EasyChair.

July 22, 2026

Abstract & Full Paper Deadline

Final deadline for all abstract and full paper submissions.

August 20, 2026

Acceptance Notifications

Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection decisions.

September 10, 2026

Final Paper Submission

Camera-ready final papers due for inclusion in proceedings.

October 22-23, 2026

Conference Dates

ICAIC 2026 at Akins Business Centre, Winnipeg, Canada.

Technical Tracks

Conference Tracks

ICAIC 2026 features three technical tracks for paper submissions.

01
Main Track Core AI and Cybersecurity research contributions
02
AI for Social Impact Research addressing societal challenges through AI
03
AI Alignment Safe, ethical, and aligned AI systems research
Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Follow these requirements to ensure your submission is considered.

Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit the following alongside their papers:

  • Technical appendix
  • Multimedia content
  • Code and data
  • Due 3 days after paper deadline

Additional Policies

Important submission policies:

  • Extra pages allowed for references only
  • Reproducibility checklist required
  • Authors must be available for review duty

Originality Requirements

All submissions must be original:

  • Not previously published
  • Not under review elsewhere
  • Plagiarism strictly prohibited
  • All claims must be accurate

AI/LLM Policy

ChatGPT & similar LLM guidelines:

  • LLM-generated text prohibited
  • LLMs allowed for editing/polishing only
  • AI cannot be cited as author
  • Authors fully responsible for content
Review

Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous two-phase review process.

1

Phase 1: Initial Review

Each paper receives two initial reviews. Papers that are not rejected proceed to Phase 2.

2

Phase 2: Additional Reviews

Papers that pass Phase 1 receive additional reviews. Authors can submit a response after Phase 2.

3

Evaluation Criteria

Significance, novelty, theoretical soundness, relevance to ICAIC, and clarity of exposition.

4

Decision & Feedback

Authors notified with detailed reviewer feedback. Reproducibility and ethics are considered.

Criteria

Review Criteria

ICAIC is a highly selective conference. Submit only your most impactful work.

Contributions may take various forms, including theoretical advancements, methodological innovations, algorithmic developments, empirical studies, integrative work that connects disparate AI subfields, or critical analyses that challenge fundamental assumptions or approaches in AI.

Significance & Novelty
Theoretical Soundness
Relevance to ICAIC
Clarity of Exposition
Ethical Practices
Reproducibility

Papers that explore new research areas, introduce novel problems, or present methods of broader interest across multiple AI subfields will be prioritized over papers that offer only incremental advancements within a narrow AI sub-area.

Virtual Policy

Virtual Presentation Policy

ICAIC 2026 is committed to promoting in-person participation while accommodating exceptional circumstances.

While virtual options are being developed, ICAIC 2026 emphasizes that in-person presentations are strongly encouraged for optimal interaction with peers and active participation in workshops, tutorials, and networking sessions.

Request Requirements

Submit formal request at least 30 days prior with detailed explanation. Only approved authors may present virtually.

Format & Timing

Same time allocation as in-person. Must be available live for Q&A. Pre-recorded backup required one week before.

Technical Requirements

Stable internet, professional camera/mic required. Technical rehearsal with conference staff mandatory.

Publication

Publication Opportunities

Accepted papers will be published in high-impact venues.

SCOPUS Indexed

Selected papers published in SCOPUS-indexed journals.

Web of Science

Top submissions featured in Web of Science indexed venues.

ISBN Proceedings

All accepted papers included in official ISBN proceedings.

Ready to Submit?

Join researchers from around the world presenting cutting-edge work in AI and Cybersecurity. Download the Author Kit and submit your paper via EasyChair.