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, 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.

SAISTA/SACEF Special Session Tracks

Session 1: AI for Textiles

We invite original papers on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the textile industry. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• AI empowers innovative design in the textile and garment industry
• Textile intelligent manufacturing
• Green and smart textile new materials
• Environmentally friendly and sustainable textile technology
• New medical textile materials

Session 2: Community with a Shared Future for Mankind: Theory and Practice

We invite papers exploring the theoretical and practical dimensions of building a global community with a shared future. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Building a community with a shared future in cyberspace
• Artificial Intelligence and Marxist view of science and technology
• Digital technology revolution and modernisation transformation of the Global South
• Digital Intelligence and the path of green development
• Technological innovation, knowledge sharing and high-quality development

ICTA-EMOS 2026 Conference Scope and Themes

ICTA-EMOS 2026 invites original research contributions, technical papers, case studies, and applied research addressing advances, innovations, and real-world applications in emerging digital and engineering technologies. The conference covers, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

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 (IoT) 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. Topics include:

• 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

Submission Guidelines

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

Language: English

Formatting: Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the appropriate Springer Nature manuscript template. The official manuscript preparation guidelines are available here: Springer Nature Manuscript Guidelines .

Originality Requirement: All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review by another conference or journal.

Paper Length:

• Full papers: up to 8 pages
• Short papers: up to 4 pages, including references, tables and figures
• Case studies

Submission Process:

1. Prepare your manuscript using the appropriate Springer Nature manuscript template.
2. Submit your paper through the ICTA-EMOS 2026 Submission Portal . Note: You must create an account before submitting your paper.
3. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review.
4. Accepted papers will be published in conference proceedings with ISBN/DOI indexing.

Important Dates

Registration Fees

Who Should Submit

ICTA-EMOS 2026 and the SAISTA/SACEF Special Issue welcome paper submissions from:

• Academic researchers and scientists
• Industry professionals and innovators
• Government agencies and policymakers
• Software developers and engineers
• Textile and apparel researchers and educators for the SAISTA Special Issue
• Technology start-ups and entrepreneurs
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• International research and institutional partners

Venue

The conference will be held at Moi University, Kenya, offering advanced ICT infrastructure and facilities supporting both physical and virtual participation.

Paper Submission Portal

Authors should submit papers through the ICTA-EMOS 2026 submission portal:

Submit via the ICTA-EMOS 2026 Submission Portal

Further Information and Enquiries

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