The International Conference on Next Generation Technologies and Applications (NGTA 2026) invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original, high-quality research papers describing innovative ideas, methodologies, frameworks, and applications in the area of next-generation technologies.
NGTA aims to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for presenting advances that bridge theoretical foundations and real-world applications across computing, communication, and intelligent systems. The conference encourages contributions that address current challenges and future directions in emerging technologies with a strong emphasis on scalability, security, sustainability, and performance.
All accepted and presented papers will be published in Springer LNCS proceedings (subject to Springer’s approval and quality standards).
Authors are invited to submit original research papers (not previously published or under review elsewhere) in areas including, but not limited to:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Deep Learning and Intelligent Systems
Explainable and Trustworthy AI
Data Science, Big Data Analytics, and Knowledge Engineering
Intelligent Decision Support Systems
5G/6G Communication Networks
Next-Generation Wireless Technologies
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and NFV
Edge, Fog, and Cloud Computing
Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT
Cyber-Physical Systems and Embedded Intelligence
Smart Sensors and Intelligent Environments
Cybersecurity and Privacy-Preserving Technologies
Secure and Reliable Distributed Systems
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Trust Management and Authentication Systems
Smart Cities and Intelligent Transportation Systems
Smart Healthcare and Biomedical Informatics
Intelligent Energy Systems and Smart Grids
Digital Twins and Metaverse Applications
Sustainable and Green Computing
Industry 4.0 and Industrial Automation
Human–Machine Interaction and Intelligent Interfaces
All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.
Each paper will be reviewed by at least two independent expert reviewers.
Review criteria include originality, technical quality, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the field.
Only accepted and registered papers presented at the conference will be included in the proceedings.
Plagiarism checks will be conducted using iThenticate or equivalent tools, in line with Springer’s publication ethics.
Paper Registration Opens: 01 February 2026
Paper Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
Acceptance Notification: 30 June 2026
Author Registration Deadline: 15 August 2026
Camera-Ready Submission: 31 August 2026
Conference Dates: 10–12 October 2026
Proceedings will be published in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) (subject to Springer approval).
At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present the paper at the conference.
Location: Australia / Asia
Dates: October 2026
Expected Participants: 120–150
Researchers and academicians
Industry practitioners and professionals
Research scholars and postgraduate students
Policy makers and technology strategists
Papers must be written in English and follow the Springer LNCS format.
Submission instructions and templates will be available on the conference website.
Conference Website: www.ngta.info