2026 International Conference on Intelligence (ICI 2026)

May 8-10, 2026Zhuhai, China

The International Conference on Intelligence (ICI 2026) will be held on May 8–10, 2026, in Zhuhai, China. This prestigious event brings together leading researchers, academics, and industry professionals from around the globe to explore the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends in the field of intelligence science and technology.

ICI 2026 provides a comprehensive platform for in-depth discussion on the theoretical foundations, enabling technologies, and real-world applications of intelligent systems. The conference aims to promote interdisciplinary research and foster collaboration among AI researchers, cognitive scientists, system architects, and domain experts across various fields.

The conference will feature keynote speeches by world-renowned experts, technical paper presentations, poster sessions, and interactive panel discussions, offering attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and build future collaborations.

We cordially invite original contributions addressing a broad range of topics, including but not limited to the following themes:

We welcome contributions addressing a broad range of topics within the following key themes:

Conference Topics

• Foundations of General and Cognitive AI: Theoretical frameworks, neural-symbolic integration, and computational cognition.
• Large Models and Intelligent Agents: Research on large-scale AI models, multi-agent systems, and autonomous intelligent agents.
• Embodied and Robotic Intelligence: Embodied cognition, sensorimotor learning, human-robot interaction, and autonomous robotics.
• Retrieval-Augmented and Knowledge: Graph AI – RAG methods, knowledge representation, graph reasoning, and knowledge-driven learning.
• Swarm and Collective Intelligence: Multi-agent coordination, swarm intelligence, collaborative decision-making, and distributed learning.
• Edge and Distributed AI Systems: Edge intelligence, end-side AI, distributed architectures, and energy-efficient computing.
• Perception, Action, and Sensorimotor Integration: Multimodal perception, perception-action loops, and cognitive sensorimotor systems.
• Brain-Inspired and Neuromorphic Computing: Bio-inspired AI architectures, neuromorphic systems, and cognitive computing paradigms.
• Data-Driven Discovery and Decision Support: Intelligent information processing, multimodal data fusion, predictive analytics, and decision-making systems.
• AI Applications in Real-World Domains: Smart healthcare, intelligent transportation, precision agriculture, industrial intelligence, and other domain-specific AI systems.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026
• Camera-Ready Deadline: March 30, 2026
• Conference Dates: May 8–10, 2026

Awards

ICI 2026 will present Best Paper, Best Student Paper, and Outstanding Contribution awards. All accepted papers will be considered based on originality, technical depth, presentation quality, and research impact.

Manuscript Guidelines

• Submissions must be written in English.
• Maximum length: 14 pages (single-column) or approximately 6–7 pages in IEEE double-column format.
• Use the Springer LNCS template: ICI 2026 Manuscript Templates (Springer LNCS Format)
• Submit in PDF format via: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ici2026

   

All accepted and presented papers will be published in Springer’s Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series and indexed by EI Compendex.More than 30 high-quality papers will be recommended for SCI-indexed journal special issues after further revisions, including:

1. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics (SCI)
2. Mathematics (SCI)
3. Applied Sciences-Basel (SCI)
4. International Journal of Embedded Systems (EI)
5. International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering (EI)

We warmly welcome your submissions and look forward to your participation in ICI 2026 in beautiful Zhuhai, China