The 5th International Conference on Computer Applications Technology (CCAT 2026) 

 Fukuoka, Japan during December 18-20, 2026.

https://ccat.org/index.html

The conference is sponsored by Okayama University, Japan. It is technically sponsored by Concordia University, Canada; Loughborough University, UK; and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.

CCAT 2026 offers a platform for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas on innovative uses of computers, the Internet, and software tools. It also addresses technology integration in engineering education and related assessment and dissemination issues.

The conference aims to bridge academia and industry, facilitating knowledge exchange and research-to-industry dialogue. Professionals, industrialists, and students are welcome to share their research experiences and engage in interactive sessions.

Important Dates
September 10th, 2026 Full Paper Submission

• October 5th, 2026 Notification Date
• October 20th, 2026 Registration Deadline
• November 10th, 2026 Camera Ready

Papers and Proceedings
 

Papers will undergo double-blind peer review by the technical committee. Accepted and presented papers will appear in the ACM ICPS, be archived in the ACM Digital Library, and be indexed in Ei Compendex, Scopus, and submitted for Thomson Reuters ISI Web of Science review.

Call for Papers

The conference aims to share and disseminate, to all branches of industries, information on the most recent and relevant research, theories and practices in Computer Applications Technology. We welcome papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Topic 1: Software Engineering and Modern Development

• Software Requirements and Engineering
• Software Architecture, Design Patterns, and Microservices
• Modern Programming Paradigms and Languages
• Software Quality Assurance, Verification, and Validation
• Empirical Software Engineering and Metrics
• Formal Methods in Software Engineering
• AI-Augmented Software Engineering
• Software Engineering for AI Systems
• Embedded, Real-Time, and Cyber-Physical Systems Software
• Mobile, Web, and Cross-Platform Application Development
• Game Design, Development, and Engine Technology
• Sustainable and Green Software Engineering

    Topic 2: Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence

• Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks
• Evolutionary Computing and Meta-heuristic Optimization
• Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models
• Computer Vision, Image, and Video Processing
• Intelligent and Adaptive Human-Computer Interaction
• Foundation Models, Generative AI, and Multimodal Learning
• Explainable AI, AI Safety, Fairness, and Ethics
• Big Data Analytics, Mining, and Management
• AI for Scientific Computing and Discovery
• AI in Healthcare, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Applications
• AI for Environmental Science and Sustainability

   Topic 3: Intelligent Systems and Industrial Informatics (Industry 4.0/5.0)

• Smart Manufacturing, Production, and Process Control
• Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance
• Industrial Internet of Things and Smart Sensor Systems
• Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Flexible Automation
• Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Reality in Industry
• Industrial AI and Cognitive Manufacturing
• Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Production Systems
• Supply Chain Optimization and Cost Modeling
• Smart Cities, Urban Informatics, and Connected Infrastructure
• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
• Sustainable Industrial Systems and Green Computing

   Topic 4: Computer Systems, Networks, and Cybersecurity

• Operating Systems and Distributed Systems
• Computer Networks, Communication Protocols, and Next-Generation Internet
• High-Performance, Parallel, and Cloud Computing
• Edge, Fog, and Mobile Edge Computing Architectures
• Cybersecurity, Cryptography, and Network Security
• Digital Forensics, Threat Intelligence, and Intrusion Detection
• Information Security, Privacy, and Trust Management
• Blockchain, Decentralized Applications, and Web3 Technologies
• Social Network Analysis, Security, and Misinformation Detection
• Neuromorphic Computing and Brain-Computer Interfaces