ICT-DM 2026/ Dubai 9-11 November [Extended Deadline] The 10th IEEE co-sponsored International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Disaster Management

Deadline Extended:

ICT-DM 2026: The 10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Disaster Management

November 9–11, 2026
Dubai, UAE


## About ICT-DM 2026

The 10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Disaster Management (ICT-DM 2026) invites researchers, academics, industry experts, practitioners, and policymakers to submit original research contributions addressing the use of advanced ICT technologies for disaster management.

ICT-DM 2026 provides an international forum to present cutting-edge research, real-world deployments, and innovative technological solutions for disaster preparedness, prevention, response, mitigation, and recovery.

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## Important Dates

* **Paper Submission:** July 31, 2026 (extended)
* **Notification:** August 30, 2026
* **Camera-ready:** September 10, 2026
* **Registration:** September 15, 2026
* **Conference:** November 9–11, 2026

General page: https://ict-dm.inria.fr/2026/index.html

Submission page:  https://edas.info/N35148


## Submission Guidelines

* Original work, not under review elsewhere
* IEEE format required
* Double-blind peer review
* Submit via EDAS

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## Conference Topics and Tracks

### Track 1: IoT and Wireless Communications

* Internet of Things for emergency monitoring
* Wireless sensor networks for disaster detection
* UAVs, drones, and satellite communication
* Smart sensing infrastructures
* Edge and fog computing

### Track 2: Networks and Distributed Systems

* Resilient communication networks
* Distributed systems for emergency operations
* Software-defined networking for disasters
* Cloud platforms for crisis management
* Cyber-Physical Systems

### Track 3: Risk Assessment and Cyber Security

* Cybersecurity for critical infrastructures
* Risk modeling and prediction
* Secure communication protocols
* Data privacy and governance
* Threat detection

### Track 4: Beyond 5G and Towards 6G

* 5G/6G-enabled emergency systems
* Ultra-reliable low-latency communications
* Network slicing
* Next-generation mobile networks

### Track 5: AI/ML and Big Data Analytics

* Machine learning for disaster prediction
* Computer vision for damage assessment
* Data mining and real-time analytics
* Digital twins
* Decision-support systems

### Track 6: Crowdsourcing and Social Media

* Social sensing and participatory systems
* Crisis mapping
* Social media analytics
* Human-centered disaster technologies

### Track 7: Smart Mobility and Intelligent Transportation Systems

* Intelligent evacuation planning and emergency route optimization
* Smart traffic management and control during disaster events
* AI-driven approaches for disaster-resilient transportation systems
* Connected and autonomous vehicles for emergency response
* Real-time mobility decision support for crises



### Track 8: Cybersecurity & Resilient Critical Infrastructure

* Designing systems for vulnerable groups (elderly, disabled, children)
* Using volunteer data and social media for real-time response
* Simplifying interfaces to reduce stress and speed up decision-making
* Balancing life-saving data tracking with personal privacy rights
* Managing rumors and verifying "social signals" during emergencies

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## Conference Committees

### Honorary Chair

* Omar Al Fandi, Zayed University, UAE

### Steering Committee

* Yassine Hadjadj-Aoul (France)
* Saïd Yahiaoui (Algeria)
* Celimuge Wu (Japan)
* Lexi Xu (China)
* Djamal Belazzougui (Algeria)
* Soufiène Djahel (UK)

### General Chairs

* Fatma Outay, Zayed University, UAE
* Rahim Kacimi, University of Toulouse, France

### TPC Co-Chairs

* Richard Ikuesan, Zayed University, UAE
* Kamal Singh, Jean Monnet University, France

### Track Chairs

* **Track 1:** Takfarinas Saber, University of Galway, Ireland; Faouzi Kamoun, ESPRIT, Tunisia; Belal AlSinglawi, Zayed University, UAE
* **Track 2:** Daniel Balouek, INRIA, France; Ons Bouachir, Zayed University, UAE
* **Track 3:** Gilles Guette, IMT Atlantique, France; Rakib Abdur, Coventry University, UK; Mauro Tropea, University of Calabria, Italy
* **Track 4:** Xun Shao, Toyohashi University, Japan; Anwer Al-Dulaimi, Zayed University, UAE; Mattia Giovanni Spina, University of Calabria, Italy
* **Track 5:** Avishek Nag, University College Dublin, Ireland; Soraya Ait Chellouche, University of Rennes, France
* **Track 6:** Anoud Bani-Hani, University of Colorado, Denver, USA; Basel Al Mouradi, Zayed University, UAE
* **Track 7:** Muhammad Adnan, Hasselt University, Belgium; Haroon Malik, Marshall University, USA; Nafaa Jabeur, German University of Technology, Oman
* **Track 8:** Huwida Said, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE; Qusay H. Mahmoud, Ontario Tech University, Ontario, Canada; Mathew Nicho, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi, UAE

### Organizing Chairs

* **Workshop Chairs:** Monther Al Dwiri, Zayed University, UAE; Farkhund Iqbal, Zayed University, UAE
* **Keynote Chairs:** Enas Allozi , Zayed University, UAE; Yassine Hadjadj-Aoul, University of Rennes, France
* **Awards Chairs:** Soufiene Djahel, Coventry University, UK; Celimuge Wu, University of Electro-Communications, Japan
* **Sponsorship Chairs:** Fatma Taher, Zayed University, UAE; Hussam Al-Hammadi, University of Dubai, UAE
* **Publicity Chairs:** Maisam Abdulrahman Wahbah, University of Dubai, UAE; Salsabeel Alfalah, Zayed University, UAE; Mohamad Badra, Zayed University, UAE; Abdullah Tubaishat, Zayed University, UAE; Emad Bataineh, Zayed University, UAE.
* **IEEE Publication Chairs:** Sara Kohail, Zayed University, UAE; Mohammad Tubaishat, Zayed University, UAE
* **Posters & Demo Chairs:** Michael Jones, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK; Lucas Brehon-Grataloup, University of Toulouse, France; Nadir Bouchama, CERIST, Algeria
* **Tutorial Chairs:** Mohamed Kuhail, Zayed University, UAE; Mohamed Hussein, Zayed University, UAE
* **Web Chair:** Yassine Hadjadj-Aoul, University of Rennes, France


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