APANConf 2026

AI, HPC, and Resilient Systems

Join leading researchers, practitioners, and innovators in exploring the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and High Performance Computing. Submit your original research and be part of shaping the future of technology.

August 13, 2026
Auckland, New Zealand
75+
Conference Participants
50+
Research Papers
18+
Countries
4
Keynotes
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The 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications (APANConf'26) is a co-located event as part of APAN62, a five-day international meeting bringing together a global community of researchers, educators, innovators, and technical experts.

More than 300 tech-savvy delegates will explore emerging trends in advanced networking, digital infrastructure, and collaborative technologies through a programme of keynote speakers, working groups, special interest sessions, interactive workshops, and social events.

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Special Address

Prof. Kevin Sowerby

Prof. Kevin Sowerby

Special Address

Kevin W. Sowerby received the B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Auckland in 1986 and 1989. He is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering (ECSE), and served as Head of Department from 2016 to 2025. His research focuses on wireless communications systems and reliable high-capacity networks.

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Keynote Speakers

Visionary leaders shaping the future of AI & digital society

Hear from globally recognized pioneers at the intersection of information systems, AI, and public policy.

Professor Mark Sanderson

Professor Mark Sanderson

Information Retrieval

Dean of Research & Innovation, STEM College, RMIT University

Mark Sanderson is a Professor of Information Retrieval and the Dean of Research and Innovation for the STEM College at RMIT University. A pioneering figure in search interfaces, he was the first to demonstrate the value of "snippets" in search results and co-founded the imageCLEF evaluation campaign. He has held senior leadership roles for flagship conferences including ACM SIGIR and CIKM and was inducted into the ACM SIGIR Academy in 2024 for his outstanding contributions to the field.

Information retrieval & web search Human–information interaction Recommender systems Information access
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Prof. Ramayya Krishnan

Prof. Ramayya Krishnan

Digital Transformation & Policy

W. W. & Ruth F. Cooper Professor, Heinz College & Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University

Ramayya Krishnan is Dean Emeritus of Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and a globally recognized authority on the societal impact of digital technologies. He has founded multiple master’s programs and research centers, including the Block Center for Technology and Society, and currently leads the AI Measurement Science and Engineering Center (AIMSEC). A former President of INFORMS and a Fellow of the AAAS.

Digital transformation AI governance & public policy Decision & data analytics Future of work
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Call for Papers

The 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications seeks original contributions on topics under the theme: AI, HPC, and Resilient Systems.

Find Your Best Track

Explore all APANConf'26 tracks and quickly find the best fit for your paper, including the track chairs and co-chairs.

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Submission Requirements

Papers submitted to the 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications must be prepared using the IEEE Conference Proceedings Template and should not exceed six (6) pages on A4 size paper.

Review papers will not be accepted.

Important Dates

The following dates are specific to the 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications (APANConf'26) Call for Papers.

Paper Submission Deadline

May 15, 2026

Final deadline for submitting full papers through EDAS system. No extensions will be granted.

23:59 AoE
Notification of Acceptance

June 10, 2026

Authors will be notified about acceptance status and reviewer feedback via email.

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Camera-Ready Submission

June 28, 2026

Submit final camera-ready version incorporating all reviewer comments and suggestions.

Final Version No further changes
Early Bird Registration Deadline

June 30, 2026

Early bird registration closes for APANConf'26. Regular rates apply after this date.

Early bird Register before this date
Conference Date

August 13, 2026

Inspiring talks exploring the convergence of AI, HPC and Resilient Systems.

Author Guidelines and Instructions

To submit a paper to the 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies, follow these guidelines to ensure your submission meets all requirements.

Detailed guideline pages now include complete submission instructions for APANConf'26 and should be used as the primary reference for authors.

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