IEEE Smart World Congress 2026
Convergence of Minds: Forging Human-AI Partnerships Across Disciplines
Rende, Calabria, Italy
September 7 - 11, 2026
Join us at IEEE Smart World Congress 2026
We are delighted to invite you to the IEEE Smart World Congress 2026, a premier event that brings together thought leaders and researchers in smart technologies. The conference will be held in Rende (Calabria), Italy, from September 7 - 11, 2026. IEEE SWC 2026 offers a unique platform for interdisciplinary collaboration across IoT, AI, smart cities, cybersecurity, and advanced computing. The program includes co-located conferences, keynote addresses, panels, workshops, and many networking opportunities — all set against Rende’s vibrant university and cultural scene.
The smart world is reshaping everyday life by combining sensing, communication, computation, and intelligence into our environments. These “smart things” promise huge societal benefits, but they also require fairness, transparency, and ethical stewardship. At IEEE SWC we celebrate innovation while encouraging research that is trustworthy and socially responsible. Join researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders at IEEE SWC 2026 to help shape the future of smart technologies.
The IEEE SWC 2026 Organizing Committee
Key Dates and Deadlines
IEEE SWC 2026 Colocated Conferences
IEEE Digital Twin 2026
IEEE METAVERSE 2026
IEEE ScalCom 2026
IEEE UIC 2026
IEEE ATC 2026
Organizing Committee
General Chairs
Giancarlo Fortino
University of Calabria, Italy
Executive General Chair
Enrique Herrera-Viedma
University of Granada, Spain
General Chair
Mengchu Zhou
New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
General Chair
Technical Program Chairs
Flavia Delicato
Fluminense Federal University, Brazil
Technical Program Chair
Daoyi Dong
Australian National University, Australia
Technical Program Chair
Valeria Loscrì
INRIA, France
Technical Program Chair
Workshop & Special Sessions
Pietro Manzoni
Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
Workshop/Special Sessions Chair
Maria Ganzha
Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Workshop/Special Sessions Chair
Publicity
Min Chen
South China University of Technology, China
Publicity Chair
Oscar Lin
Athabasca University, Canada
Publicity Chair
Industry & Sponsorship
Adam Drobot
OpenTechWorks, Inc., USA
Industry & Sponsorship Chair
Pasquale Mazzei
Neosperience, Italy
Industry & Sponsorship Chair
Administration
Antonio Guerrieri
ICAR-CNR, Italy
Finance Chair
Raffaele Gravina
University of Calabria, Italy
Publication Chair
Vincenzo Barbuto
University of Calabria, Italy
Web Chair
Steering Committee Chairs
Jianhua Ma
Hosei University, Japan
Steering Committee Chair
Laurence Yang
St. Francis Xavier University, Canada
Steering Committee Chair
Topics Covered
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Venue & Location
Experience Italy’s Largest Residential Campus
IEEE SWC 2026 will take place at the University of Calabria (UNICAL) in Rende, Italy. The congress will be hosted inside the “Beniamino Andreatta” Convention Center, located at the heart of the iconic Ponte Pietro Bucci, a 1.3 km architectural landmark that seamlessly connects knowledge, culture, and nature.
Immerse yourself in an inspiring setting where academic excellence blends with Mediterranean landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of Calabria.
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