Special Session @ IEEE SWC 2026

Special Session on Transforming Data Analytics for Global Impact on Sustainability, Healthcare, and a Resilient Future (AI&ML 2026)

Rende, Italy September 7 - 11, 2026

Special Session Info

Full Paper Submission Apr 1, 2026
Authors Notification July 1, 2026
Camera-ready July 31, 2026
Conference Dates September 7 - 11, 2026

  • Sangeeta Kumari
    University of Malta, Malta
  • Lalit Garg
    University of Malta, Malta

  • TPC members to be defined.

Call for Papers

In an era defined by unprecedented data volumes and complex global challenges, this session aims to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in redefining data analytics across critical domains such as healthcare, sustainability, and intelligent systems. As AI and ML technologies mature, this session offers a crucial platform to address urgent real-world problems and shape innovative solutions that drive global resilience and progress. Participants will engage in discussions about advancements that enhance data-driven decision-making, intelligent computing, and smart communication systems, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. The session will serve as a nexus for researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to share cutting-edge methods, applications, and visionary directions in AI and data analytics with global impact.

Topics of Interest

The topics include (but are not limited to):

AI-Driven Innovations in Healthcare Analytics: diagnostic tools, predictive modelling for disease outbreaks, and personalized treatment plans based on patient data.
Sustainable Solutions: Leveraging AI for Environmental Analytics, including energy consumption optimization, deforestation monitoring, and biodiversity tracking.
Intelligent Computing Techniques: Advanced algorithms for real-time insights and complex decision-making under uncertainty.
Smart Communication Systems: Leveraging ML to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and reliability in 5G/6G, V2X, and IoT environments.
Global Challenges and AI-Powered Insights: Addressing public health, climate change, food security, and energy transition.
Ethical AI and Responsible Machine Learning: Ensuring fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy in sensitive domains.
Future Directions in AI and Data Analytics: next-generation paradigms and emerging methodologies across interdisciplinary domains.
Integration of Edge AI and IoT: Real-time, context-aware data processing for smart cities, industry, and healthcare.
Societal Impact of AI and Machine Learning: Investigating implications on employment, digital equity, and socio-technical systems.

Types of Submissions

The Special Session welcomes high-quality, original research contributions that advance the scientific and technological foundations of the smart world. All submissions must use the official IEEE conference paper template. Authors are invited to submit their work in one of the following categories:

Full Papers

6 pages

Complete research studies containing significant findings, rigorous methodology, and comprehensive experimental or theoretical results.

Short Papers

4 pages

Concise contributions reporting promising early results, innovative ideas, or ongoing work that is expected to stimulate discussion and further development.

Poster & Demo Papers

2 pages

Visual or interactive presentations showcasing prototypes, systems, applications, or early research results that highlight practical innovations and emerging technologies.

Publication and Indexing

All accepted and presented papers will be considered for the conference proceedings and indexing in major repositories.

IEEE Xplore

Submitted for publication in IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Major Databases

Indexed in Elsevier, IET, and Scopus.

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