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
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Keynotes

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.

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.

Research Topics

Future Internet, R&E Networks, and Infrastructure

Digital Applications in Health, Agriculture, Education, and Environment

AI, Machine Learning, and Vision Systems

Policy, Ethics, and Regional Priorities in Digital Infrastructure

High-performance, Cloud, and Distributed Computing

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.

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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

April 15, 2026

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

23:59 AoE
Notification of Acceptance

May 15, 2026

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

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Camera-Ready Submission

July 01, 2026

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

Final Version No further changes
Registration Deadline

TBC

Registration deadline for APANConf'26 will be announced soon.

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Conference Date

August 13, 2026

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

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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.

Paper Submission & Language

All accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. All papers must be written in English.

Desk Review

Prior to double-blind review, scope and formatting will be checked. Non-compliant papers will be rejected, including:

  • Exceeding six (06) pages
  • Out of conference scope
  • Incorrect formatting
  • Plagiarism score above 30%

Double-Blind Review

Authors must not include names, affiliations, emails, acknowledgements, or grant information. Previous works should be referred to in third-person.

Generative AI Usage

AI tools may be used responsibly to enhance research and writing quality, especially for non-native English speakers. Authors must follow IEEE guidelines on AI-generated content disclosure.

Full Paper Guidelines

Conference encourages full papers only. Maximum length is six (06) A4 pages using the IEEE Template format.

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