About ICTA-EMOS 2026

The International Conference on Technological Advancement in Embedded and Mobile Systems (ICTA-EMOS 2026) represents the culmination of collaborative research, capacity-building, and innovation activities undertaken under the Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA) initiative.

The conference serves as a global platform that brings together researchers, academics, industry innovators, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, present research findings, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Hosted by Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya, ICTA-EMOS 2026 will showcase recent technological advances in embedded systems, mobile technologies, applied artificial intelligence, and emerging digital technologies. The conference is designed to translate research into practice by addressing real-world challenges through sustainable and socially responsible technological solutions.

Building on the success of previous editions, ICTA-EMOS continues to strengthen international research networks and promote high-quality technological research and innovation across Africa and the wider global research community.

Conference Objectives

ICTA-EMOS 2026 seeks to:

• Provide a global platform for presenting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.
• Promote collaboration among academia, industry, and government.
• Encourage innovation in emerging digital technologies and intelligent systems.
• Champion sustainable development through applied artificial intelligence and electronics.
• Strengthen research capacity among students, researchers, and technology practitioners.

ICTA-EMOS 2026 Conference Scope and Themes

ICTA-EMOS 2026 covers original research, technical contributions, case studies, and applied research addressing advances, innovations, and real-world applications in emerging digital and engineering technologies.

1. Embedded, Mobile and Electronic Systems

• Design, implementation, and optimisation of embedded and cyber-physical systems
• Mobile and pervasive computing architectures and applications
• Real-time, distributed, and low-power embedded systems
• Advanced electronic system design, integration, and performance enhancement
• Hardware-software co-design and system-on-chip technologies

2. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning

• AI-driven solutions for healthcare, agriculture, industry, and sustainability
• Machine learning, deep learning, and predictive analytics
• Natural language processing, computer vision, and multimodal intelligence
• Edge AI and AI for embedded and mobile platforms
• Responsible, trustworthy, ethical, and explainable AI

3. Software Engineering, Intelligent and Autonomous Systems

• Advanced software architectures, frameworks, and development methodologies
• Internet of Things and cyber-physical system applications
• Robotics, automation, and autonomous systems
• Adaptive, self-learning, and context-aware intelligent systems
• Software reliability, testing, and quality assurance

4. Modelling, Simulation and Computational Optimisation

• Computational and mathematical modelling techniques
• Simulation and digital twins for complex engineering and socio-technical systems
• Performance analysis, verification, and validation methods
• Optimisation techniques, including AI-driven optimisation
• High-performance and cloud-based simulation environments

5. Smart Cities, Digital Infrastructure and Connected Environments

• IoT-enabled smart infrastructure and services
• Intelligent transportation and urban mobility systems
• High-performance computing, data platforms, and smart service delivery
• Sustainable and resilient digital ecosystems
• Smart energy, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure management

6. Cybersecurity, Digital Policy, Ethics and Privacy

• Governance and regulatory frameworks for AI and emerging technologies
• Cybersecurity, digital forensics, and secure system design
• Data protection, privacy-preserving technologies, and trust management
• Ethical, legal, and societal implications of digital transformation
• Risk assessment and resilience in critical digital infrastructure

7. Emerging and Next-Generation Digital Technologies

• Cloud, edge, and fog computing technologies
• Advanced robotics and autonomous platforms
• Distributed systems and blockchain technologies
• Next-generation communication technologies, including 5G, 6G and beyond
• Advanced electronic and intelligent sensing technologies

8. Crosscutting Theme: Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Societal Impact

ICTA-EMOS 2026 encourages interdisciplinary contributions that integrate multiple thematic areas to address global challenges and societal needs.

• Digital technologies supporting sustainable development and green computing
• Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing transformation
• Human-centred and inclusive digital innovation
• Interoperability and integration of multi-domain digital systems
• Technology adoption, digital inclusion, and capacity development
• Data-driven governance, public services, and smart economies
• Applied case studies demonstrating real-world digital transformation

Revised Paper Submission Guidelines

Paper Types:
Full research papers, extended full papers, short papers, and case studies

Language:
English

Reviewer Comments:
All accepted authors must carefully review and address the comments and recommendations provided by the reviewers. Revisions should be incorporated into the camera-ready manuscript before it is uploaded.

Formatting:
Revised manuscripts must use the appropriate Springer Nature manuscript template. The official preparation guidelines are available here: Springer Nature Manuscript Guidelines .

Originality Requirement:
All papers must be original, unpublished, and not under review by another conference or journal.

Paper Length:

• Full papers: up to 8 pages, including references, tables, and figures.
• Extended full papers: more than 8 pages and up to a maximum of 12 pages, including references, tables, and figures. Additional page charges apply for pages exceeding the standard 8-page limit.
• Short papers: up to 4 pages, including references, tables, and figures.
• Case studies: should follow the relevant paper category or guidance issued with the acceptance notification.

How to Submit a Revised Paper

1. Log in using the account associated with the original submission.
2. Open My Conference.
3. Select My Contributions.
4. Open the relevant existing contribution.
5. Read and address all reviewer comments.
6. Prepare the revised camera-ready manuscript using the required template.
7. Open the paper revision or submission pane for the existing contribution.
8. Upload the revised manuscript and confirm that the correct file is displayed.

Important Dates

Registration Fees

Who Should Participate

ICTA-EMOS 2026 welcomes participation from:

• Authors of accepted papers
• Academic researchers and scientists
• Industry professionals and innovators
• Government agencies and policymakers
• Software developers and engineers
• Technology start-ups and entrepreneurs
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• International research and institutional partners

Venue and Participation Format

The conference will be hosted in person at Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. Hybrid participation will also be available to support both physical and online attendance.

Revised Paper Submission Portal

Authors of accepted papers should upload revised manuscripts through the existing ICTA-EMOS 2026 paper submission pane:

The portal is available only for revisions to existing accepted papers. New submissions are closed.

Co-located Special Session: SAISTA/SACEF 2026

Further Information and Enquiries

For enquiries and further details, please contact the conference secretariat: ictaemos@mu.ac.ke.