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2026 the 11th International Conference on Big Data Analytics (ICBDA)April 11-14, 2026 @ Waseda University, Tokyo, JapanLink: https://www.icbda.orgThe realm of Big Data analytics has recently captured significant attention across diverse research communities including computer science, information technology, and social sciences. The term "Big Data" has taken on widespread significance, reshaping realms such as science, engineering, medicine, healthcare, finance, business, and even society at large. In this context, the 11th International Conference on Big Data Analytics (ICBDA2026), serves as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research findings in the field of Big Data Research, Development, and Application.ICBDA 2026 invites contributions from a broad spectrum of domains, encompassing, but not restricted to, Big Data Models and Algorithms, Big Data Architectures, Big Data Search and Mining, healthcare, social networks, and media applications. Authors are encouraged to submit papers covering a diverse array of big data topics, such as service-oriented technologies, machine learning, predictive analytics, data modeling, system architectures, data mining, and simulation. Critical DatesFull-paper Submission Deadline December 20th, 2025 Abstract Submission Deadline December 20th, 2025 Notification Deadline January 20th, 2026 Registration Deadline February 10th, 2026 Camera Ready Date February 20th, 2026 Conference Dates April 11-14, 2026 Paper ReviewAll papers will undergo a thorough peer review process. Accepted full papers that are presented at the conference will be published in proceedings. Publishing through IEEE provides authors with a reputable, global platform on which to share their research with an audience which includes corporate researchers, academia and government.Conference ProceedingsAfter a careful reviewing process, all accepted papers after proper registration and presentation, will be published in the ICBDA 2026 conference Proceedings.Topics of InterestTopics of interest include, but are not limited to:Big Data Models and AlgorithmsFoundational Models for Big DataAlgorithms and Programming Techniques for Big Data ProcessingBig Data Analytics and MetricsRepresentation Formats for Multimedia Big DataBig Data ArchitecturesCloud Computing Techniques for Big DataBig Data as a ServiceBig Data Open PlatformsBig Data in Mobile and Pervasive ComputingBig Data ManagementBig Data Persistence and PreservationBig Data Quality and Provenance ControlManagement Issues of Social Network Big DataBig Data Protection, Integrity and PrivacyModels and Languages for Big Data ProtectionPrivacy Preserving Big Data AnalyticsBig Data EncryptionSecurity Applications of Big DataAnomaly Detection in Very Large Scale SystemsCollaborative Threat Detection using Big Data AnalyticsBig Data Search and MiningAlgorithms and Systems for Big Data SearchDistributed, and Peer-to-peer SearchMachine learning based on Big DataVisualization Analytics for Big DataBig Data for Enterprise, Government and SocietyBig Data EconomicsReal-life Case Studies of Value Creation through Big Data AnalyticsBig Data for Business Model InnovationBig Data ToolkitsBig Data in Business Performance ManagementSME-centric Big Data AnalyticsBig Data for Vertical Industries (including Government, Healthcare, and Environment)Scientific Applications of Big DataLarge-scale Social Media and Recommendation SystemsExperiences with Big Data Project DeploymentsBig Data in Enterprise Management Models and PracticesBig Data in Government Management Models and PracticesBig Data in Smart Planet SolutionsBig Data for Enterprise TransformationBlockchainBlockchain based lightweight data structures for IoT dataBlockchain based IoT security solutionsBlockchain in cyber physical systemsBlockchain in social networkingBolckchain in crowdsourcing and crowdsensingBlockchain in 5GBlockchain in edge and cloud computingBlockchain and trust management

The 2026 17th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4e 2026)Fukuoka, Japanhttps://www.ic4e.net/index.htmlWelcome to the 17th IC4e 20262026 17th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning (IC4e) will be held at Kyushu University Fukuoka, Japan during April 1-4, 2026.Conference Theme: "Innovating E-Systems for a Smarter Future"E-education, e-business, e-management, and e-learning are vital pillars of the digital society's development. With the deep integration of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data technologies, these fields are undergoing rapid transformation. E-education breaks traditional educational boundaries of time and space, e-business accelerates the digitalization of global trade, e-management enhances the efficiency of public services and business operations, and e-learning optimizes knowledge dissemination and learning experiences. These domains have become central drivers of technological innovation and sustainable socio-economic development.The 17th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning (IC4e 2026) will be held in Fukuoka, Japan during April 1-4, 2026, sponsored by IEEE, and co-sponsored by Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Thailand with patrons from Purdue University Northwest, USA, De La Salle University-Manila, Philippines, China West Normal University, China, Bulacan State University, Philippines, and Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia.Call for Papers The 2026 17th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4e 2026), with the theme "Innovating E-Systems for a Smarter Future," serves as the premier forum for presenting new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning. This conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers, and scientists worldwide to share their latest research, insights, and developments in these domains. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:e-Education:Innovative e-learning technologies and platformsSystems, Design and TechnologiesPractices and cases in e-educationSystems and technologies in e-educationApplications and integration of e-educatione-learning evaluation and contentCampus information systemse-learning technologies, standards and systemsMobile learningComputer aided assessmentsKnowledge managementVirtual learning environmentsMultimedia in e-learningMarketing and promoting e-learningSocial benefits of e-learningOrganization learningTechnology adoption and diffusion of e-learninge-Business:Mobile and pervasive commerceElectronic Markets and Multiagent SystemsDigital goods and productsB2B, B2C, and C2C modelsAgent-mediated e-Commercee-Marketplaces, e-Hubs, and portalsPervasive technologies for eCommerceDynamic pricing modelsP2P-computing for e-Commercee-Payment systemse-Commerce content managementConsumer protection in eCommerceUser behavior modelingInnovative business modelsEnterprise application integrationBusiness process re-engineeringVirtual enterprises and virtual marketsVirtual organizations and coalitionsMobile businesse-Learning:Systems, Design and Technologiese-Learning platformsCourse designEmerging and best practicesPartnerships in e-LearningEvaluation of e-Learninge-Learning strategiesSocial benefits of e-Learninge-Learning effectiveness and outcomesWeb-based learningSecurity and confidentialitySelf-learning integrated methodologyAmbient intelligenceAssertive and assistive educational technologyComputer-aided assessmentLearning content management systemsAV-communication and other mediaDigital classroomsBlended learningCollaborative on-line learninge-Management:Leadership in the digital eraKnowledge management systemse-Audite-Control and Risk Managemente-Planninge-Organisinge-Supervisione-Politicse-Communicatione-RecruitmentSystems, Design and TechnologiesKnowledge ManagementTechnology Adoption and Diffusion of eManagemente-Management Strategiese-Management Effectiveness and OutcomesSocial Benefits of e-ManagementCurrent Trends in e-ManagementThreats in e-Management

15th International Conference on Information and Electronics EngineeringMarch 20-22, 2026 | Tokyo, JapanLink: https://www.iciee.org/index.htmlSubmission Deadline: December 25, 2025Acceptance Notification Date: January 25, 2026Authors' Registration Deadline: February 10, 2026Conference Date: March 20-22, 20262026 15th International Conference on Information and Electronics Engineering will be held in Tokyo, Japan during March 20-22, 2026. It aims to provide a more ideal forum for researchers, practitioners, and professionals from the industry, academia and government who are working in the field of information and electronics engineering to discourse on research and development, professional practice in related fields.ICIEE 2026 is organized by Jeju National University, and technically supported by Fukuoka Institute of Technology. ICIEE 2026 hopes to attract papers related to the latest implementation of applications, principles, and algorithms in the broad area of information and electronics engineering, including but not limited to computer science, information sciences, and telecommunications.PublicationsPeer-reviewed papers accepted by ICIEE2026 will be published in conference proceedings, which will be submitted to Scopus, Ei Compendex, etc., for indexing.Track 1: Electronic Science and Information TechnologyIntegrated Circuit Design Theory and TechnologyElectronic control and instrumentationEmbedded SystemsCircuits and SystemsElectronic deviceSemiconductor devices and reliabilityPhysical Electronics and OptoelectronicsElectronic Devices in CommunicationsIndustrial Automation and ControlVLSI Design and FabricationPhotonic TechnologiesBiomedical ElectronicsIndustrial Electronics and AutomationsTrack 2: Electromagnetic Field and Microwave TechnologyAntennas - Design, Modeling and MeasurementMicrowave Circuits - Systems and ApplicationsComputational ElectromagneticsRadio PropagationsIntegrated OpticsTheory and Application of Electromagnetic FieldOptical waveguide theory and technologyOptical devices and optical sensing technologyMicrowave and antennaTrack 3: Coding and Signal ProcessingChannel CodingSpace-Time Signal Processing MIMO and OFDM SystemsSignal Detection and EstimationAudio/Speech Signal ProcessingImage/Video Processing and CodingMedical Imaging and Image AnalysisSignal acquisition and analysis

8th International Conference on Computer CommunicationOkayama, Japan | June 26-28, 2026 Submission Deadline: Feb 20th, 2026Notificate Date: Mar. 20th, 2026Registration Deadline: April 10th, 2026The 8th International Conference on Computer Communication and the Internet (ICCCI 2026) will be held in Okayama, Japan from June 26-28, 2026. ICCCI 2026 is co-sponsored by IEEE, Science and Engineering Institute (SCIEI), Central China Normal University, and hosted by Okayama University, patroned by Tokushima University, Shonan Institute of Technology, Nihon University, Okayama University, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA. Call for PapersTopic 1: Communication Networks and SystemsCooperative NetworkingCross-layer Optimization and ControlDelay Tolerant NetworksOptical NetworksRouter and Switch DesignRouting & MulticastSmart Antenna Based NetworkingWireless LAN, Ad Hoc, and Mesh NetworksCellular, Broadcasting, WSN, and WLAN Technologies Coexistence Solutions Topic 2: Internet of Things (IoT) and ServicesInternet Computing: Models, Architectures, and PlatformsNext Generation Internet and ServicesSmart CitiesMobile Cloud Infrastructure and Service ModelsInternet Based Service Systems in Next Generation of Internet Topic 3: Multimedia Communications and ApplicationsAudio/Video SystemsImage ProcessingVR/AR/MR and MetaverseEntertainment and GamingNetworked Consumer ElectronicsMultimedia and Real-Time NetworkingMultimodal/Multisensory Communications and Applications Topic 4: Network Management and AnalysisNetwork Economics and PricingNetwork ManagementNetwork Measurement and AnalysisQoS Measurement and ControlGreen Networks and Sustainable ComputingGrid, Cloud, Internet and Peer-to-peer Computing and CommunicationData Centers and Big Data Computing Topic 5: Security, Privacy, and TrustSecurity, Privacy, and TrustCyber-physical SystemsSensor/Embedded Networks and Pervasive Computing Topic 6: Network Architecture, Modeling, and EvaluationCognitive, Cellular and Mobile NetworksCommunication Architecture, Algorithms, Modeling and EvaluationNovel Internet Architecture and Convergence Mechanisms for Heterogeneous Converged NetworksPrototype and Field Tests for Heterogeneous Converged SystemsConverged Network Application for Wired/Wireless Networks, Mobile Multimedia Networks, Internet of Things, and Subsequent New Design Paradigms for Future Network Convergenc

🎓 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – University Recommendation The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship offers international students the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in Japan through university nomination routes such as the International Graduate Program (IGP) at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and similar schemes at other universities.Key DetailsFunding Type: Government ScholarshipHost: Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), JapanBenefits:Full tuition waiverMonthly stipend (per MEXT)Travel support (per program)Eligibility:Admission to a designated IGP lab/programStrong academic recordMeets MEXT scholarship criteria📌 Application Route: University nomination via International Graduate Programs at Tokyo Tech (and other universities with designated programs).Useful LinksAbout MEXT Scholarship (Official)Tokyo Tech IGP Program📧 Contact: sciencetokyo.mext@adm.isct.ac.jp📞 +81-3-5734-3990

SAKURA SCIENCE Exchange Program (SSP)JST Invitation ProgramWe invite young talented people from other countries and regions to Japan through Sakura Science Exchange Program in a collaboration of industry−academia−government, to introduce and offer experience in Japanese science and technology. 39,635 young people visited Japan on this program, over the ten−year period from 2014 to 2023.Link: https://ssp.jst.go.jp/enSAKURA SCIENCE High School ProgramSAKURA SCIENCE Indian University ProgramSAKURA SCIENCE Supporters ProgramOnline University VisitOnline High School Exchange ProgramEligibility Criteria for Sakura Science Exchange ProgramStudents, researchers and others engaged in science and technology who are 40 years old or younger from all countries and regions

Call for Application Laotian ArtistDeadline: 31 January 2025, 06:00 (GMT+7)Link: https://asean.org/asean-artist-residency-programme-world-expo-2025-special-editionELIGIBILITYThe following criteria must be met:Hold citizenship and currently reside in Lao PDR;At least 18 years old;Proven communication skills in English both spoken and written;In good health and requires no special medical attention. Health insurance is of personal responsibility;Commit to research excellence within their chosen discipline; andAvailable for the entire duration of the residency.SUPPORTThe following support will be provided:Round trips to Osaka and Jakarta;Accommodation and allowance for 30 days;Material and production stipends;Workspace at the ASEAN Pavilion;Artwork presentation at the ASEAN Gallery; andVisibility through social media activities.

Japan Science and Technology Agency.Link: https://www.the-easia.org/jrp/collaborators.htmlIdentifying international partners can be challenging for researchers initiating collaborative activities. To assist prospective applicants in finding collaborators, forming international teams, and participating in the e-ASIA JRP Call for Proposals, the following hyperlinks lead to databases of researchers and research projects:AustraliaNHMRC-funded projectshttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/data-research/outcomes-funding-roundsFellows of the Australian Academy of Sciencehttps://www.science.org.au/fellowshipDatabase of scientists and innovators by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Scienceshttps://aahms.org/fellowship/e-Library by the University of New South Waleshttps://www.unsworks.unsw.edu.au/primo-explore/search?vid=UNSWORKSSydney Digital Theses (Open Access) by the University of Sydneyhttps://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/345Open Access Theses by the Australian National Universityhttps://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/handle/1885/3

Sakura Science Exchange ProgramLink: https://ssp.jst.go.jp/en/program/Sakura Science Exchange Program invites aspiring youth for a short period of time and promotes the exchange in the field of science and technology. Individual application cannot be accepted. Overseas and Japanese organizations jointly plan the program, and the Japanese organization sends applications to JST within the designated period. Eligibility Criteria for the program1. Countries or regions for invitationBasically, all countries and regions are eligible for invitation.2. Requirements for inviteesThe invitee must meet the following requirements when coming to Japan.Affiliation / Age(i) High school students, Technical college students(ii) University students, Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Faculty members, and persons who are engaged in work related to science and technology at public institutions and are below 40 years old.Experience of staying Japan In principal, invitation by Sakura Science Exchange Program must be the first stay Japan for the invitee.