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Researcher visahttps://www.riken.jp/en/careers/newcomers/visa/researcher/?utm_source=chatgpt.comInternational researchers will require a RESEARCHER visa to work at RIKEN in Japan. The visa application process can take three months or more. Please allow enough time to ensure it will be ready in time to start your employment at RIKEN. The RIKEN laboratory that you work with will be able to assist with all the necessary paperwork.VISA application procedures1.RIKEN will apply for the COE (Certificate of Eligibility) in lieu of you.Contact your RIKEN host laboratory for the application check sheet, fill it out completely (all applicable information), and return it with all the required items listed below. ※ It may take about 2 months for it to be granted by the Japanese Immigration Bureau.2.RIKEN will send you the original COE as soon as it is granted.3.Please apply for the visa to enter Japan at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate with the COE plus any other required items. For the other required items, please check the Working visa (MOFA) website.※ It may take about 1 week for it to be granted.Notes:The entire visa application process may take 3 months or more including mail delivery.Please keep the original COE and bring it with you to Japan. It is a requirement to show it to the immigration officer when entering Japan, together with the visa in your passport.RIKEN required items for COE (Certificate of Eligibility) applicationApplication check sheet (Sample (PDF 191.5KB))A copy of passportA photo (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months to reflect your current appearance; full-face view, no hat, taken in front of a plain background)Curriculum vitae NotesThe Residence Card (RC) will be provided to you at the airport upon entering Japan, this is your ID while you live and work in Japan. The residence card must be carried with you at all times. Working VISAhttps://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/visa1.html(Professor, Artist, Religious activities, Journalist, Business manager, Legal/Accounting services, Medical services, Researcher, Instructor, Engineer/Specialist in humanities/International services, Nursing care) Period of stay5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 monthsOnly for Business manager : 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 4 months or 3 monthsNecessary documentsPassportOne visa application form (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two visa application forms)One photograph (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two photographs)Certificate of Eligibility (Note) - the original or one copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please present it at the visa application counter or submit a printed copy)　Chinese nationals must also submit the following documents:Copy of the Chinese Family RegisterTemporary Residence Permit or Residence Certificate (If the applicant does not have a family register within the region under the jurisdiction of the embassy or consulate-general where the application will be made)　(Note) Depending on the nationality of the applicant, other documents may be necessary in addition to the above. For details please refer to the web site of a Japanese embassy or consulate-general in your area.　(Note) What is a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)?　A Certificate of Eligibility, which is issued by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, certifies that the foreign national conforms to the conditions for landing in Japan (which means the activity stated in the application is not false and it is one of the activities (except Temporary Visitor) stipulated in the Immigration Control Act). For details, check the website of the Immigration Services Agency of JAPAN . (A proxy in Japan can make an application of COE)　By presenting COE, the visa application at the Embassy or Consulate-General and the landing examination at the passport control will be processed smoothly. However, please note that a COE does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.　A visa application for this type of visa could be made without COE. However, the applicant will be required to submit a large amount of verification documents and it could take a long time (several months) to process.

Call for Applicants in Natural Language Processing & Computational Linguistics - University of A Coruñahttps://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting/msca-pf-2026-call-applicants-natural-language-processing-computational-linguisticshttps://portalinvestigacion.udc.gal/investigadores/214918/detalle?lang=enHosting InformationOffer Deadline: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 - 17:00EU Research Framework Programme: Horizon Europe - MSCACountry: SpainDr. David Vilares Calvo is seeking researchers who hold a PhD (with no more than 8 years of full-time equivalent research experience) and are interested in pursuing a research project in the framework of the Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026.Research Group SummaryThe Language and Information Society (LyS) research group is an interdisciplinary unit comprising experts in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence; located at Universidade da Coruña (Spain). The group has a distinguished track record of publishing in top-tier NLP venues, including ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, EACL, and COLING, as well as leading specialized journals. Over the past decade, LyS has consistently ranked among the top 25 European institutions in Natural Language Processing, according to CSRankings. Furthermore, the group’s international standing is reflected in its membership in the ELLIS Society, currently counting two members within its ranks.Main lines of researchStructured Prediction and Green AI: Converting complex linguistic structures into efficient sequence-labeling tasks to enable deep analysis at a fraction of the traditional computational cost.LLM Probing: Investigating the divergence between human and LLM generation by analyzing incremental capabilities, internal representations, and training dynamics to decode how and when models acquire a given capability.Computational Sociolinguistics: Analyzing how language variation across cultures and digital platforms reflects social identity and influence, applied across a diverse range of computational problems.Biomedical NLP: Developing robust datasets and models for healthcare-related reasoning, with a focus on benchmarking how generative models handle the linguistic and conceptual complexity of the medical domain.Facilities, equipment & support from the group membersAs part of the University of A Coruña (UDC), the group has access to the Galicia Supercomputing Center (CESGA), which provides extensive CPU/GPU clusters and large-scale storage to support high-performance computing requirements. Locally, the project is integrated into the Research Center on Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC), a recognized center of excellence offering specialized facilities, including a shared cluster with 16 NVIDIA A100 GPUs. These regional and institutional resources are complemented by the LyS research group’s private infrastructure.The LyS group is an interdisciplinary research unit with a core NLP team currently composed of four professors, one postdoctoral researcher, and four Ph.D. students. The group maintains dedicated workspaces at both the CITIC research center and the Faculty of Computer Science.Potential research topicThe LyS group welcomes proposals that align with our core research interests, as well as other areas within Natural Language Processing. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate clear synergy between their own expertise and the group's ongoing research lines, in accordance with the primary objectives of the MSCA fellowships.RequirementsThe ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing and have a track record of publishing at top-tier venues, such as *ACL conferences or journals like Computational Linguistics, TACL, Language Resources and Evaluation, and Natural Language Engineering.We are looking for someone who can demonstrate significant research autonomy across the entire project lifecycle. This includes the ability to refine research objectives, build computational solutions, and conduct methodologically rigorous evaluations. Additionally, candidates should possess strong academic writing skills to lead the preparation and submission of high-quality manuscripts to leading venues in the field.Expressions of InterestInterested candidates should contact Dr. David Vilares Calvo (david.vilares@udc.es) as soon as possible. Emails should include a CV and a brief motivation letter.

MSCA-PF 2026: Call for Applicants in Deep Reinforcement Learning for Flow Control (CFD) – Linköping University, Swedenhttps://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting/msca-pf-2026-call-applicants-deep-reinforcement-learning-flow-control-cfd-linkopinghttps://liu.se/en/employee/saesa86Hosting InformationOffer Deadline: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 - 23:59EU Research Framework Programme: Horizon Europe - MSCACountry: SwedenWe are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to jointly apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF 2026) in the area of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and machine learning.The project will focus on data-driven and reinforcement learning approaches for flow control, with particular emphasis on robustness and generalization across operating conditions. The research will be conducted using high-fidelity CFD tools (primarily OpenFOAM) combined with modern machine learning frameworks.The host environment is the Division of Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at Linköping University, Sweden. The group has strong expertise in CFD, turbulence, and data-driven modeling, with ongoing research on deep reinforcement learning for flow control and multifidelity methods.We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in one or more of the following areas:Fluid mechanics and turbulenceComputational fluid dynamics (CFD)Machine learning / deep reinforcement learningScientific computing and programming (Python, C++)The selected candidate will work closely with the host to develop a competitive MSCA proposal.Eligibility (MSCA rules apply):PhD degree at the time of the deadlineMaximum 8 years of research experience after PhDMust comply with the MSCA mobility ruleInterested candidates should send a CV and a short statement of research interests to the host (Saeed Salehi: saeed.salehi@liu.se).

2026 9th International Conference on Environment and Ocean Engineering (ICEOE 2026)https://www.iceoe.orgIn the coming decades,the world Environment and Ocean will face huge challenges. The influence factors include on-going growth of the world population, the limited availability of natural resources and climate change. Due to this reason, 2026 9th International Conference on Environment and Ocean Engineering (ICEOE 2026), as one of the premier forums for presenting developments in Environment and Ocean Engineering, aimed to bring together leading scientists, researchers around the world to discuss the priority topics for Environment and Ocean Engineering in recent years, will be held during November 25-27 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is hosted by University of Transport Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ICEOE 2026 is the premier event to network and learn from colleagues and other leading international scientific voices from across the world, who are actively engaged in advancing research and raising awareness of the many challenges in the diverse field of Environment and Ocean Engineering. The scientific program will again feature a mix of keynote speakers, oral presentations and poster displays, etc.Attend ICEOE 2026In order to attend the ICEOE 2026, you could choose to submit your full paper or abstract to the conference and make a presentation of your research work. It's also acceptable to register as a delegate directly to attend the conference without submission.Full PaperFull papers submitted will go through peer reviewing process by technical program committees and international reviewers. Selected and presented papers will be published as Post-Proceedings in a volume of Springer book series: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, which will be abstracted and indexed by EI Compendex , Scopus, Inspec, SCImago, ZbMATH etc.Formatting Template (Microsoft Version | Latex Version)AbstractAbstracts submitted to ICEOE 2026 will be reviewed by technical program committee. And authors of accepted ones will be invited to make oral or poster presentation at the conference.Formatting Template (Microsoft Version)Without SubmissionIf you don't intend to make presentation of your research at the conference. It's suggested you attend the conference as delegate by complete your registration through Online Registration System directly. The objective of 2026 9th International Conference on Environment and Ocean Engineering is to provide a forum for scientists, engineers, and researchers to discuss and exchange their new ideas, novel results, work in progress and experience on all aspects of Environment and Ocean Engineering. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to:Coastal and Ocean EngineeringBeach erosion and sediment transportClimate change and sea level riseCoastal infrastructure developmentsHydrodynamics of off shore structuresLowland development and reclamationMarine ecology and environmentsMarine and offshore wind energyOil spill and environmental hazardsPort works (dredging, seawall design, etc.)Sea water intrusionTsunami, waves and tidesWastewater disposalEstuary coastal engineeringoffshore engineeringdeep sea engineeringport waterwayMarine energy engineeringunderwater engineeringsalvage techniqueOffshore oil development technology and equipmentoffshore fixed jacket platformthe ocean activities platformsubsea pipelineoil and gas gathering and transferringWetlandsVenueHo Chi Minh City University of TransportCampus 1: Number 2, Vo Oanh Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, HCMC.

2026 3rd Asia Conference on Environmental Economics and Policy (ACEEP 2026)https://aceep.net 2026 3rd Asia Conference on Environmental Economics and Policy (ACEEP 2026), will be held in Tokyo, Japan during November 6-9, 2026 as a workshop of ACESD. It is sponsored by iNehc, IJESD, and technically supported by Yokohama National University, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Nagasaki University and Japan International Cooperation Agency.It aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, and professinals from the industry, academia and government to discourse on research and development, professional practice in new enery and applications. The conference serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest in improving new energy technology and related techniques. It also brings authors and readers together to communicate face to face and discuss chances for possible cooperation and hot topics in the field of environmental economics and policy.Conference TopicsWe invite submissions of original, unpublished technical papers on topics including but not limited to:Environmental Policies, Planning and ManagementEcosystem Services and ManagementEconomic Instruments for Water, Manufacturing and Energy SectorsMarket Failure Including Externalities, Non-excludability and Non-rivalryCost-benefit and Cost-effectiveness AnalysesModeling and SimulationInstitutional ArrangementsIndicators of Environmental QualityEnvironmental Econometrics and Methodological IssuesEnvironmental PerformanceDecision-making in Environmental ProtectionClimate Change Economics / Climate PolicySustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental EconomicsNatural Resources and Environmental IssuesAnalysis of Environmental PolicyEnvironmental Behavior and Responses to RegulationEnvironmental Problems in Developing CountriesTopics of Energy Economics Related to the Environment Paper PublicationSubmitted papers will be reviewed by the conference technical committees, and all accepted papers will be recommended to the following proceedings or journal:Option 1: As workshop of "ACESD 2026 ", all accepted papers after presentation will be published in the Special Chapter of ACESD Conference Proceedings, which submitted for Ei Compendex, Scopus, et al.Download Paper Template (Conference Proceedings)Option 2: International Journal of Environmental Science and Development (IJESD) ISSN: 2010-0264 (Print); 2972-3698 (Online); Indexing: Scopus, Google Scholar, CNKI, ProQuest, EBSCO, etc. IJESD Journal Template

2026 13th International Conference on Coastal and Ocean EngineeringTianjin, China | August 7-9https://www.iccoe.org/index.htmlImportant Dates:Submission Deadline: April 25, 2026Notification Date: May 15, 2026Registration Deadline: May 30, 2026Camera-Ready Paper: May 30, 2026PublicationPapers will go through peer review performed by technical program committee members and international reviewers. Selected papers will be published in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (ISSN: 2366-2557) as a proceedings book volume by Springer. The book series is now indexed by EI Compendex , Scopus, INSPEC, SCImago etc. To advance research and technological applications in coastal and ocean engineering, 2026 13th International Conference on Coastal and Ocean Engineering (ICCOE 2026) will be held in Tianjin, China duringAugust 7-9, 2026. The conference is sponsored by Tianjin University, China and China University of Petroleum (East China), China, co-sponsored by Qingdao University of Technology. ICCOE 2026 aims to provide a high-level international academic exchange platform for experts and scholars to explore new theories, technologies, and diverse applications in coastal and ocean engineering. ICCOE 2026 warmly invites researchers, engineers, and students from academia and industry worldwide to actively participate, share their latest research achievements, and discuss academic development trends. We look forward to welcoming you to Tianjin, where we will collectively witness the innovations and breakthroughs in coastal and ocean engineering. In addition a rich schedule of activities including keynote speeches, invited speeches, panel discussions, oral reports, poster sessions, etc., the submitted and accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings after peer-review process.Call for PapersThe 2026 13th International Conference on Coastal and Ocean Engineering (ICCOE 2026) is the premier forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of Coastal and Ocean Engineering. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: Call for PapersIntelligent navigation and simulation technologyPolar and special waters navigationShip maneuvering and collision avoidanceMaritime navigation risk assessment and controlMaritime safety guaranteeMaritime operation supportMaritime search and rescue and salvageMaritime management and controlMaritime infrastructure maintenance and operationShip-shore communication and remote drivingIntelligent navigation assistance technologyIntelligent fusion perceptionBig Data for marine transportationIntelligent navigation and control for marine shipsCoastal and Ocean EngineeringBeach erosion and sediment transportClimate change and sea level riseCoastal infrastructure developmentsHydrodynamics of off shore structuresLowland development and reclamationMarine ecology and environmentsMarine and offshore wind energyOil spill and environmental hazardsPort works (dredging, seawall design, etc.)Sea water intrusionTsunami, waves and tidesWastewater disposalEstuary coastal engineering offshore engineeringdeep sea engineeringport waterwayMarine energy engineeringunderwater engineeringsalvage techniqueOffshore oil development technology and equipmentoffshore fixed jacket platformthe ocean activities platformsubsea pipelineoil and gas gathering and transferringWetlands

International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2026)https://www.icsea.org/index.html2026 11th International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2026) will be held in Tokyo, Japan during August 1-3, 2026. It is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of Sustainable Environment and Agriculture. It also serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest in improving Sustainable Environment and Agriculture related techniques.Important DatesSubmission Deadline: Before April 15, 2026Notification Date:Before May 15, 2026Registration Deadline:Before June 10, 2026Conference Dates: August 1-3, 2026All full paper submissions will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, relevance to conference, contributions, and readability. After acceptation, conference presented and registered full papers will be included in Springer Book Series Environmental Science and Engineering (ISSN: 1863-5520), which will be submitted to EI Compendex, Scopus, SCImago and other major databases for indexing. Call for papers2026 11th International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2026) is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Sustainable Environment and Agriculture. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Air Pollution and Control Emission sourcesAtmospheric modeling and numerical predictionInteraction between pollutantsPollution control technologiesAir emission tradingWastewater and Sludge TreatmentNutrients removalSuspended and fixed film biological processesAnaerobic treatmentSludge treatment and reuseIndustrial wastewater treatmentAdvances in biological, physical and chemical processesStorm-water managementSolid Waste Treatment and DisposalWaste minimization, recycling and reuseTechnical aspects of treatment and disposal methods (landfilling, thermal treatment etc)Leachate treatmentLegal, economic and managerial aspects of solid waste managementManagement of hazardous solid wasteGlobal Environmental Change and Ecosystems ManagementGlobal warmingOzone layer depletionCarbon capture and storageBiofuelsIntegrated ecosystems managementSatellite and Geographic Information System applications in the environment Environmental Restoration and Ecological EngineeringHabitat reconstructionBiodiversity conservationLandscape degradation and restorationGround water remediationSoil decontaminationEnvironmental monitoringEco-technologyEnvironmental toxicologyEnvironmental Biotechnology Water Treatment and ReclamationAdvanced treatment of water and secondary effluents (membranes, adsorption, ion exchange, oxidation etc)Disinfection and disinfection by- productsManagement of water treatment residualsAesthetic quality of drinking water (taste, odors)Effect of distribution systems on potable water qualityReuse of reclaimed waters Environment and HealthHealth related organismsHazardous substances and detection techniquesBiodegradation of hazardous substancesToxicity assessment and epidemiological studiesQuality guidelines, environmental regulationIndoor air pollution Environmental SustainabilityResource managementLife cycle analysisRenewable sourcesEnergy savingClean technologiesSustainable citiesCrop FarmingFood cropsEconomic cropsFeed cropsHorticultural cropsCrop breedingPlanting techniquesIrrigation and drainage systemsGreenhouse structure and engineeringCrop harvesting and post-harvest processing, storage and technologyPhytopathologyAgricultural entomologyPesticide scienceBioenergy Animal HusbandryFood of animal originProcessing of animal productsLivestock and poultry house construction and facilities engineeringBiological feedAnimal production technologyVeterinary epidemic prevention systemAnimal health and welfareFarm managementAquacultureFood traceability and safety Agricultural MachineryMechanical designMechanical equipmentAdvanced machine systemsBio-machine systemsAgricultural Development and ManagementAgricultural waste managementAgricultural environmentRural developmentAgricultural economyEnvironmental constraints to animal agriculturePrecision agriculture

Welcome to ICWPT 2026https://www.icwpt.netImportant DatesSubmission Deadline: April 5, 2026Notification Date: April 25, 2026Registration Deadline: May 10, 2026Camera Ready Paper Submission: May 10, 2026Conference Date: July 25-27, 20262026 11th International Conference on Water Pollution and Treatment (ICWPT 2026) to be held on July 25-27, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. ICWPT 2026 will provide a forum for researchers and practitioners in the field to share ideas, designs, and experiments. Participation from academia, industry and government is welcome. ICWPT 2026 invites submissions of technical papers (at least 5 pages) for oral and poster presentations.Full PaperInternational Journal of Environmental Science and Development (IJESD, ISSN:2010-0264) - All submitted papers will be reviewed by both conference technical committees and IJESD editorial board, and accepted papers will be published into regular issues of IJESD. The journal is now indexed by Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS), CABI, Ulrich Periodicals Directory, Electronic Journals Library, Crossref, ProQuest.Conference Flyer2026 11th International Conference on Water Pollution and Treatment (ICWPT 2026) is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Water Pollution and Treatment. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Water Resources Planning and ManagementWater pollutionWater resources integrated managementWater resources sustainable developmentWater resources and Environmental Management in Mega deltasGIS and remote sensing applicationsImpacts of global and regional climate changeInstrumentation and measurementWatershed assessment and monitoringWater quality and protectionTrans-boundary Water Conflict and cooperation IssuesArtificial recharge and active management of aquifersGroundwater contamination and protectionIntegrated coastal aquifer managementHydraulics and Water InfrastructureWater distribution systems analysisWater Demand/ Forecasting Water management, control and regulationErosion, scour and sediment transportMaintenance and rehabilitation of hydraulic structuresInformation Technology (IT) applications in Water InfrastructureHydraulic monitoring, modeling and simulationWater Treatment TechnologyWastewater reuseDesalinationIndustrial water treatmentSanitary drainage treatmentComputer applications in water treatmentPurification plants and networksEnvironmental impact assessmentEnergy use and efficiencyAgricultural issuesIrrigation and drainage technologiesAgricultural water pollutionCrop water consumptionDesertificationVirtual water useEnergy consumption

TVET Smart Idea2Innovationhttps://nriis.go.th/home/news/12259Participation ProcessSubmit inventions and innovation works for the preliminary round through the National Research and Innovation Information System (NRIIS) at https://nriis.go.th.Teams that pass the selection process will participate in the activity TVET Smart Idea2Innovation: Vocational Inventions and Innovations Toward Practical Application, to be held during May–June 2026.Submissions are open from now until 23 March 2026.Qualifications of Participants(To promote equitable opportunity distribution and strengthen research networks)Target Group:Students at the Vocational Certificate (Por Wor Chor) Level, Year 1–2, or Higher Vocational Certificate (Por Wor Sor) Level, Year 1, in order to enable continuous development of their work prior to graduation.Team Composition:Each team must consist of 2 academic advisors and 2 students to ensure effective coaching and knowledge transfer.Selection Consideration:Institutions with diverse backgrounds will be considered, with emphasis on providing opportunities for “new generation researchers” whose research or inventions have not previously received awards.Categories of Inventions and InnovationsAgriculture and Agro-IndustryPublic Health, Health, Food, and Health ProductsInnovation and Artificial Intelligence Technology, Smart DevicesEnergy, Environment, Materials Technology, and BCG Economy ModelQuality of Life and Soft PowerFor Further Information (during official working hours):Research and Innovation Workforce Capacity Development GroupResearch and Innovation Resource Administration DivisionNational Research Council of Thailand196 Phahonyothin Road, Lat Yao Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900Tel: +66 2 579 1370–9 ext. 263–265 or 267Website: www.nrct.go.thE-mail: rinvec@nrct.go.thLine Official: @rin.nrctAlternatively, interested applicants may contact the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), Bureau of Vocational Education Research and Development:Ms. Saisamorn Kumsumalee – Tel: 081-257-6963Ms. Sataporn Dumdang – Tel: 081-065-6267Email: ver.ip@vecmail.orgNote: The timeline may be adjusted as appropriate.

2026 IEEE 9th International Conference on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (BDAI)https://www.bdai.netSubmission Deadline: March 20th, 2026Notification Date: April 20th, 2026Big data and artificial intelligence are important fields for future scientific and technological development and industrial upgrading. The International Conference on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence is an academic conference initiated by Prof. Sheng-Uei Guan, Professor of Xi 'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and co-sponsored by many well-known universities and institutions at home and abroad. Since the first conference was held in Beijing in 2018, the conference has been held for 8 years. It has been focused on the original basic and applied research in the field of big data and artificial intelligence. BDAI attracts a large number of researchers from dozens of countries and regions, such as China, England, Finland, Russia, Thailand, Singapore, Turkey, Luxembourg, Germany, Malaysia, Japan, and Denmark.2026 IEEE 9th International Conference on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (BDAI) will be co-sponsored by Chongqing University of Science and Technology, China; IEEE China Council and IEEE from July 3-5, 2026 in Chongqing, China. This conference will focus on foundations of the original, either theoretical or applied research. It is suitable for experts and scholars in the field of big data and artificial intelligence. Papers can be submitted and presented for discussions. Industrial companies, incubators and investors are also welcome to join BDAI. The conference will provide a platform for scholars to interact and find new opportunities for science and technology development.Conference ProceedingsAll submissions will be peer reviewed, and the accepted papers will be published in the BDAI2026 Conference Proceedings by IEEE, Conference content will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus, as well as other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases.Call for PapersThe conference will bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission 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 MetricsBig Data ArchitecturesCloud Computing Techniques for Big DataBig 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 EncryptionBig Data ApplicationsAlgorithms and Systems for Big Data SearchMachine learning based on Big DataVisualization Analytics for Big DataArtificial IntelligenceIntelligent User InterfacesSoft ComputingNeural NetworksMachine LearningUncertainty in AIModel-Based ReasoningIndustrial applications of AITechnologies for Computational CommunicationBig Data Analytics for Online JournalismIntelligent Technologies for MediaIntelligent Information Processing and Applications Special SessionsSession 1: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in Intelligent Robotics and SystemsChair: Assoc. Prof. Haipeng Wang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, ChinaSession 2: Synergizing AI Innovations: From Perception to Prediction for Scientific Discovery and Complex Systems Chair: Prof. Huan Rong, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, ChinaSession 3: Artificial Intelligence and Security: Technologies, Risks, and Governance Chair: Assoc. Prof. Yang Bai, Chengdu University of Information Technology, ChinaSession 4: Intelligent Drive Data: The Fusion Revolution of Artificial Intelligence and Big DataChair: Dr. Ziyu Jia, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, ChinaSession 5: Neurodynamic Optimization and Distributed ComputingChair: Dr. Jingxin Liu, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, ChinaCo-chair: Prof. Hengmin Zhang, East China University of Science and Technology, China

The 12th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Advanced Reliability and Maintenance Modelinghttps://aparm2026.comThe 12th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Advanced Reliability and Maintenance Modeling (APARM 2026) will be held from July 1–4, 2026, in Singapore. As a premier biennial event in the Asia-Pacific region, APARM serves as an important forum for sharing the latest advancements and research findings in reliability and maintenance engineering.Reliability and maintenance technologies play a crucial role across a wide range of fields — including power systems, communication networks, transportation, cloud computing, electronic systems, buildings and infrastructure, medical and healthcare technologies, aviation, and railway systems. These technologies form the backbone of a safe, efficient, and sustainable society.The aim of APARM 2026 is to bring together researchers, engineers, and professionals from academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions that enhance system reliability and sustainability in an increasingly complex world.We warmly invite you to join us in Singapore — a vibrant global hub known for its innovation, cultural diversity, and technological excellence — to engage in fruitful discussions and build lasting collaborations at APARM 2026.Key DatesSubmission Deadline: March 31, 2026Notification Deadline: April 30, 2026Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026Camera Ready: June 10, 2026VenueShaw Foundation Alumni House, National University of SingaporeAddress: 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244Call for PapersAPARM2026 (The 12th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Advanced Reliability and Maintenance Modeling) is the biennial reliability conference in the Asia-Pacific region. Its purpose is to share advanced knowledge and information related to reliability and maintenance. Reliability and maintenance is the technology required in various fields such as power systems, communication networks, transportation, cloud computing, electronic systems, buildings and infrastructure, medical and healthcare, aviation and railway systems. It is also the foundation of a sustainable society. The goal of this symposium is to bring together reliability researchers from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss and explore solutions to the various reliability challenges facing society. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to)Manufacturing System ReliabilitySoftware Reliability & TestingCommunication SystemsReliability ModelingHuman ReliabilityBayesian ReliabilityFuzzy ReliabilityNetwork Reliability & OptimizationSafety & Risk AssessmentCyber SecuritySecurity IssuesInternet Reliability EngineeringService & ReliabilityEstimation & Statistical TestingSurvival AnalysisWarranty AnalysisResilienceComputer Systems ReliabilityDesign for Six SigmaFault Tolerant ComputingMaintenance OptimizationMaintainability & AvailabilityReliability PhysicsAccelerated Degradation TestingAccelerated Life TestingBig DataData Mining & AnalyticsDiagnosticsPredictionRemaining Life EstimationCondition MonitoringEngineering Asset ManagementMachine Health Assessment

2026 8th International Conference on Big Data Management https://www.icbdm.org/index.htmlWelcome to ICBDM 2026! 2026 8th International Conference on Big Data Management (ICBDM 2026) will be held in Derby, UK during June 24-26, 2026! It's hosted by University of Derby. The theme of this year is "Data Management in Statistics and Data Science".The conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of big data management. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of big data management.Important DatesSubmission Deadline: April 5, 2026Acceptance Notification: May 5, 2026Registration Deadline: May 20, 2026Camera-Ready Version: May 20, 2026Early Bird Registration End: May 20, 2026JournalA few selected papers with extended version will be published in theJournal of Advanced Management ScienceISSN: 2810-9740 Frequency: SemiannuallyDOI: 10.18178/joamsAbstracting/ Indexing: CNKI, Google Scholar, CrossrefTemplate: JOAMS TemplateCall for PapersTopics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Track 1: Big Data Analysis and ManagementData Acquisition, Integration, Cleaning, and Best PracticesBig Data Search Architectures, Scalability and EfficiencyCloud/Grid/Stream Data Mining- Big Velocity DataSemantic-based Data Mining and Data Pre-processingBig Data as a ServiceData Lifecycle Management: From Collection to ArchivingData Governance Frameworks and Best PracticesData Management Standards (e.g., FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)Ethical Considerations in Data ManagementAlgorithms and Systems for Big Data SearchVisualization Analytics for Big DataChallenges in Managing Large-scale DatasetsBig Data Processing Frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Flink)Scalable Storage Solutions for Big DataMobility and Big DataMethods for Data Collection: Surveys, Experiments, Sensors, Web ScrapingData Integration Techniques: ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) ProcessesSearch and Mining of Variety of Data including Scientific and Engineering, Social, Sensor/IoT/IoE, and Multimedia DataTrack 2: Data Structures and Data ModelsMultimedia and Multi-structured Data- Big Variety DataComputational Modeling and Data IntegrationRelational Databases (e.g., SQL) vs. NoSQL Databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)Data Warehousing and Data Lake ArchitecturesCloud-based Data Storage Solutions (e.g., AWS S3, Google BigQuery)Distributed Storage Systems for Big Data (e.g., Hadoop HDFS)Data Quality Metrics: Accuracy, Completeness, Consistency, and TimelinessTechniques for Data Cleaning and PreprocessingHandling Missing Data: Imputation Methods and StrategiesOutlier Detection and Treatment in DatasetsReal-Time Data Collection and Streaming Data ManagementImportance of Metadata in Data ManagementMetadata Standards and Schemas (E.G., Dublin Core, Schema.Org)Tools for Metadata Extraction and ManagementRole of Metadata in Data Discovery and ReuseVisualization of High-Dimensional DataManaging Unstructured Data (E.G., Text, Images, Videos)Data Silos and Interoperability IssuesTrack 3: Big Data Security and PrivacyVisualizing Large Scale Security DataThreat Detection using Big Data AnalyticsPrivacy Threats of Big DataPrivacy Preserving Big Data Collection/AnalyticsHCI Challenges for Big Data Security & PrivacySociological Aspects of Big Data PrivacyTrust Management in IoT and Other Big Data SystemsData Encryption and Anonymization TechniquesRole-based Access Control (RBAC) and Data PermissionsCompliance with Data Protection Regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)Secure Data Sharing and Transfer ProtocolsVisualizing Large Scale Security DataBalancing Data Accessibility with SecurityTrust Management in IoT and Other Big Data SystemsHCI Challenges for Big Data Security & PrivacyTrack 4: Big Data Analysis Tools and Key TechnologiesHealthcare: Managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient DataFinance: Data Management for Fraud Detection and Risk AnalysisEnvironmental Science: Managing Climate and Satellite DataSocial Sciences: Handling Survey and Census DataE-Commerce: Customer Data Management and PersonalizationComplex Big Data Applications in Science, Engineering, Medicine, Healthcare, Finance, Business, Law, Education, Transportation, Retailing, TelecommunicationBig Data Analytics in Small Business Enterprises (SMEs)Big Data Analytics in Government, Public Sector and Society in GeneralReal-Life Case Studies of Value Creation through Big Data AnalyticsExperiences with Big Data Project DeploymentsBig Data as a ServiceBig Data Industry StandardsTrack 5: Application of Big Data in Information SystemsTools and Techniques for Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)Interactive Dashboards for Data Exploration (E.G., Tableau, Power BI)Open-Source Data Management Tools (E.G., Apache Nifi, Talend)Data Management Platforms (E.G., Snowflake, Databricks)Cloud-Native Data Management SolutionsAutomation Tools for Data Pipelines (E.G., Airflow, Prefect)Data Pipelines for Machine Learning WorkflowsFeature Engineering and Dataset PreparationManaging Labeled and Unlabeled Data for Supervised and Unsupervised LearningData Versioning and Reproducibility in ML ExperimentsData Management for AI and Deep LearningBlockchain for Secure and Decentralized Data ManagementFederated Learning and Privacy-Preserving Data ManagementQuantum Computing and Its Impact on Data Management

The 6th International Conference on Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (SEAI)June 19-21, 2026Fuzhou, ChinaPublication & IndexingAfter a careful reviewing process, all accepted and presented papers after proper registration and presentation, will be published into Conference Proceedings by IEEE, included into IEEE Xplore, and submitted for Ei Compendex and Scopus, like last few year. <IEEE CONFERENCE LIST>SEAI 2025丨ISBN: 979-8-3315-1361-0 丨IEEE Xplore丨Ei Compendex丨ScopusCall for PapersGeneral InformationThe conference is soliciting papers in fields of Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Computer related fields.The purpose of the Conference is to provide a common forum for researchers, scientists, and students from all over the world to present their latest research findings, ideas, developments and applications in the broader areas of Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering. Prospective authors are invited to submit research papers in the following areas, but not limited to:Artificial Intelligence & ApplicationsAI AlgorithmsKnowledge-based SystemsArtificial Intelligence tools & ApplicationsMechatronicsAutomatic ControlMultimedia & Cognitive InformaticsBioinformaticsNeural NetworksNatural Language ProcessingParallel ProcessingCAD Design & TestingPattern RecognitionComputer Vision and Speech UnderstandingPervasive computing and ambient intelligenceData Mining and Machine Learning ToolsProgramming LanguagesFuzzy LogicReasoning and EvolutionHeuristic and AI Planning Strategies and ToolsRecent Trends and DevelopmentsComputational Theories of LearningRoboticsHybrid Intelligent SystemsSemantic Web Techniques and TechnologiesInformation RetrievalSoft computing theory and applicationsIntelligent System ArchitecturesSoftware & Hardware ArchitecturesKnowledge RepresentationKnowledge-Based SystemIndustrial applications of AIVisualizationDeep LearningWeb Intelligence Applications & SearchSoftware Engineering Techniques and Production PerspectivesRequirements engineering Software analysis, design and modelingSoftware maintenance and evolutionSoftware engineering tools and environmentsSoftware engineering decision supportSoftware design patternsSoftware product lines Process and workflow managementReflection and metadata approachesProgram understanding and system maintenanceSoftware domain modeling and analysisSoftware economicsMultimedia and hypermedia software engineeringSoftware engineering case study and experience reportsEnterprise software, middleware, and toolsService-centric software engineeringService oriented requirements engineeringService oriented architectures Software Engineering MethodologiesAgent-based software engineeringArtificial intelligence approaches to software engineering Component-based software engineeringEmbedded and ubiquitous software engineeringAspect-based software engineeringEmpirical software engineeringSearch-Based Software engineeringAutomated software design and synthesisAutomated software specificationComputer-supported cooperative workAutomated software specificationAutomated software design and synthesisReverse engineeringSoftware & System Quality of ServiceSoft computingSoftware and system testing methodsQuality assurance process, standards, and systemsSoftware safety systemsSoftware test automation and toolsSoftware dependability, reliability, scalabilitySoftware & System SecuritySoftware and system security and privacyMobile app security and privacyEncryption methods and toolsSecurity service systemsCloud, sensor cloud and mobile cloud securityMobile system integrity, security, and fault tolerance

2026 4th International Conference on Control and Robot Technology (ICCRT)https://iccrt.orgImportant DatesSubmission Deadline: March 5, 2026Notification Date: April 5, 2026Registration Deadline: April 20, 2026Conference VenueTokai University(Shonan Campus), Hiratsuka, JapanICCRT 2026 conference will be held in Tokai University(Shonan Campus), Hiratsuka, Japan during August 18-20. 2026. ICCRT 2026 is co- sponsored by Tokai University (Shonan Campus) and Robotics Society of Singapore. ICCRT will offer an ideal platform for presentation, discussion, criticism, exchange of innovative ideas and current challenges in the field of Control and Robot Technology.The main theme of the conference is to address and deliberate on the latest technical status and recent trends in the research and applications of machine learning technologies. The purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity for the scientists, engineers, industrialists, scholars and other professionals from all over the world to interact and exchange their new ideas and research outcomes in related fields and develop possible chances for future collaboration. The conference is also aimed at motivating the next generation of researchers to promote their interests in control and Robot technology.Call for PapersThe proposed conference solicits original, unpublished and novel papers for research publication and presentation in research track, and industry/application papers in application track. Articles describing novel ideas and applications in all areas of Control and Robot Technology are of interest, including the following:Aerial and underwater roboticsBio-inspired roboticsCable robots, cognitive roboticsCognitive Approach for RoboticsCollaborative roboticsCollective and Social RobotsControl and Supervision SystemsHuman-Robots InterfacesHumanoid RobotsHumanoidsIntelligent robotics and systemsLegged robots, manipulationMechatronics systemsMEMSMicro- and nano-robotsMobile Robots and Intelligent Autonomous SystemsModeling and identificationMotion planning and learningNetwork RoboticsOpto-mechatronicsParallel roboticsProbabilistic roboticsReconfigurable robotsRobot calibrationRobot controlRobot Design, Development and ControlRobotic platformsRobust control and Process controlService and field roboticsSocial roboticsVision, Recognition and ReconstructionVisual roboticsWheeled mobile robots

The 16th National and the 12th International PIM Conference 2026April 29, 2026https://conference.pim.ac.th/inter/call-for-paper/The 16th National and The 12th International PIM Conference 2026 is an annual academic conference activity organized by the Panyapiwat Institute of Management. It aims to provide a forum for the presentation of research papers of the faculty staff and students from within and outside the institution and within and outside Thailand, for exchanging and sharing ideas among researchers, academics, and professionals, and for hearing suggestions from the qualified experts. This will hopefully lead to the development of more research studies with high quality and the creation of cooperative networks among academics in the same or related disciplines. PANYAPIWAT INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENTTHE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT85/1 Moo 2, Chaengwattana Rd., Bang-Talad, Pakkred, Nonthaburi, 11120 ThailandMs. Kittiya Leartkitjanuwat Tel. +662855-0940E-mail: intercon@pim.ac.thMs. Suchinda Chaluai Tel. +662855-1560 (English Oral Presentation)Ms. Janpen Chanthaapichai Tel. +662855-0379 (English Poster Presentation)Ms. Maliwan Krawaonak Tel. +662855-0908 (Chinese Presentation)Office hours Monday – Friday 08.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M.

IEEE Submission and Peer Review PoliciesIEEE Clarifies Guidelines on the Responsible Use of AI in Scholarly Publishinghttps://journals.ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/become-an-ieee-journal-author/publishing-ethics/guidelines-and-policies/submission-and-peer-review-policies/#ai-generated-contentIEEE has reaffirmed its commitment to research integrity and transparency by issuing clear guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the preparation and submission of scholarly manuscripts. These policies ensure that innovation in AI-assisted research and writing is balanced with ethical responsibility and the preservation of trust in the peer-review process.Under IEEE’s submission and peer-review policies, authors are permitted to use AI-generated content—including text, figures, images, and code—provided that such use is explicitly and transparently disclosed. Authors must identify the AI tools used, specify the sections of the manuscript affected, and describe the nature of the AI contribution in the Acknowledgments section. Importantly, AI systems cannot be listed as authors, and full accountability for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the work remains solely with the human authors.IEEE emphasizes that AI tools may assist researchers, but they do not replace scholarly judgment or ethical responsibility. Authors are expected to carefully review all AI-generated material to ensure correctness, proper attribution, and compliance with publication standards. The undisclosed or misleading use of AI-generated content may be treated as a breach of publishing ethics.In parallel, IEEE maintains strict confidentiality standards in the peer-review process. Reviewers are prohibited from using public AI tools to analyze submitted manuscripts, as doing so could compromise confidential content. Through these policies, IEEE aims to support responsible innovation while safeguarding the credibility, transparency, and integrity of the global scholarly record.Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Generated TextUse by Authors“ The use of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in an article (including but not limited to text, figures, images, and code) shall be disclosed in the acknowledgments section of any article submitted to an IEEE publication. The AI system used shall be identified, and specific sections of the article that use AI-generated content shall be identified and accompanied by a brief explanation regarding the level at which the AI system was used to generate the content.The use of AI systems for editing and grammar enhancement is common practice and, as such, is generally outside the intent of the above policy. In this case, disclosure as noted above is not required, but recommended. "

The 9th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence (MLMI 2026)Conference Theme: "AI-Driven Innovations for a Sustainable Future"https://mlmi.netSubmission Deadline: February 5, 2026Notification Deadline: March 5, 2026Registration Deadline: March 20, 2026 We are thrilled to announce that the 9th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence (MLMI 2026) will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from July 17 to 20, 2026. Organized by Rikkyo University, Japan, MLMI 2026 will bring together leading researchers, academics, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in machine learning and machine intelligence. The conference will feature insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and vibrant networking opportunities, all set in the culturally rich city of Tokyo. MLMI 2026 aims to advance the field of machine learning and machine intelligence by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and showcasing cutting-edge research. The scope of MLMI 2026 includes, but is not limited to, deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, AI ethics, and the integration of machine intelligence in domains such as healthcare, finance, autonomous systems, and environmental sustainability. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, MLMI 2026 seeks to drive innovation and inspire the development of intelligent systems that benefit society.MLMI 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage with the latest research, connect with global experts, and contribute to the future of machine intelligence. We invite you to join us for four days of learning and networking. You are guaranteed to leave the event with a suitcase full of knowledge and inspiration.Submitted papers will be peer reviewed by conference committees, and accepted papers after proper registration and presentation will be published into Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (Electronic ISSN: 1876-1119 & Print ISSN: 1876-1100) as a proceedings book volume. The book series will be indexed by EI Compendex, SCOPUS, INSPEC, SCImago and other database.Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Track 1: Deep Learning and Neural Architectures Track 2: Reinforcement Learning and Sequential Decision Making▪ Architectural Advances ▪ Advanced Reinforcement Learning Algorithms▪ Efficient Training Techniques ▪ Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning▪ Graph Neural Networks ▪ Time Series and Sequential Data▪ Generative Models ▪ Predictive Modeling▪ Neural Architecture Search ▪ Anomaly Detection▪ Transfer Learning ▪ Sequential Decision Making ▪ Real-Time AI Systems Track 3: Applied Machine Intelligence Track 4: Natural Language Processing and Multimodal Learning▪ Machine Learning in Healthcare ▪ Large Language Models▪ AI in Robotics ▪ Multilingual and Low-Resource NLP▪ AI for Cybersecurity ▪ Multimodal Machine Learning▪ Biometric and Behavioral Analytics ▪ Cross-Modal Retrieval and Generation▪ Industry-Specific Applications Track 5: Emerging Paradigms and Future Directions Track 6: Explainable, Ethical, and Human-Centered AI▪ Quantum Machine Learning ▪ Explainable AI (XAI)▪ Federated and Distributed Learning ▪ Ethical AI and Fairness▪ AutoML and Meta-Learning ▪ Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning▪ Sustainable and Green AI ▪ Human-Centered AI▪ Hybrid Models ▪ Augmented Intelligence

2025 AnalysisAn in-depth look at the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 listhttps://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/analysis/The Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list identifies and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Through rigorous selection criteria and comprehensive analysis, we recognize researchers whose exceptional and community-wide contributions shape the future of science, technology and academia globally.This program also emphasizes our commitment to research integrity. Our evaluation and selection process continues to evolve with filters to address issues including hyper-prolific authorship, excessive self-citation, anomalous publication and citation patterns and profiles, ensuring that recognized researchers meet the benchmarks we require for this program.An exploration of this global landscape of top-tier research talent provides us with insights on global research and innovation trends.This year Clarivate has designated 7,131 Highly Cited Researcher awards to 6,868 individuals. Some researchers have been recognized in more than one Essential Science Indicators (ESI) field, resulting in more designations than individual awardees. This analysis, which includes the distribution of designations across nations and institutions, reflects the impact of these 6,868 individuals, distributed across fields, in accordance with the size of each.Details: Highly Cited Researcher awards by ESI field and cross-field categoryTop 10 countries/regions by number of Highly Cited Researcher awardsTop 52 homes to Highly Cited Researcher awards 2025

The e-Asia Joint Research Program (the e-Asia JRP) in the collaboration with PMU-BAnnouncement: The 15th Call for Proposals in the field of cooperation in Alternative Energy Deadline for Proposal Submission : 31 March 2026 17:00 (Bangkok Time)Official website: https://www.the-easia.org/jrp/Fields/ Topic for proposal: Alternative EnergySustainable and Renewable Fuels focusing on (1) Net-Zero Emission Policy and (2) Sustainable Aviation and Marine FuelsEligibility/Additional requirementsApplicants applying as a Lead PI in Thailand must be researchers who are either Thai citizens or non-Thai citizens affiliated with a Thai organization, such as a public or non-profit research institute or university in Thailand.The proposal must have the researchers from Thailand at least 2 institutes/universities to cooperate with.Proposal topics must align with and relate to “Alternative Energy” : Sustainable and Renewable Fuels focusing on (1) Net-Zero Emission Policy and (2) Sustainable Aviation and Marine Fuels.A project leader is an individual with expertise who is affiliated with a government research unit or a higher education institution nationwide and has a research track record that demonstrates their practical knowledge and abilities.The project leader should have publications in international academic journals as a Corresponding or First Author, with at least 5 publications in the past 5 years or as specified by PMU-B.The budget should be within the specified limit.Thai applicants must submit their application and endorsement letters from all research partners to PMU-B through NRIIS: https://nriis.go.thThe Thai applicant’s institution must endorse the submission in the NRIIS system.Deadline of submission to NRIIS System by 17:00 (Thailand Standard Time, UTC+7) on 31 March 2026The Lead PI must also submit the common application to the e-ASIA JRP Secretariat.The entire submission process must be completed before the closing date. Contact InformationDR. SMITH LEKNETTIP (Mr.)Senior Project Analyst, Global Partnership for Sustainability & SocietyProgram Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development,Research and Innovation (PMU-B), ThailandTel: +66 87566 0103E-mail: smith.lek@nxpo.or.th

SDGs Symposium 2026 - AI and Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable FutureWe are pleased to announce that the SDGs Symposium 2026 - Al and Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Future will be held on 17th February 2026. The event will take place in a hybrid format, both onsite at the University of Tokyo and online. We look forward to your participation.https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/campaigns/sdg-symposium-2026?lid=w1nflj8nra5y&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ACPG_NONE1_AWA1_W7_CEEV_06I8H_UTokyoSDGs25%20(SN_EN)_Variant%202&cep-id=68b66e22120a3c04ea90573aDate: Tuesday 17 February 2026Time: 14:00-17:10 JST (Symposium) 17:20-19:00 JST (Student poster session, Networking event)Venue: Ito International Hall, The University of Tokyo and Online (Zoom Webinar)Language: English (simultaneous Japanese translation)The event registration is free of charge.If you would like to request accommodations due to a disability, etc., please contact us here.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we create, analyze, and act on information, driving innovation across industries and academia. It holds promise for creating sustainable solutions for optimizing resource use, improving inclusivity , and planning smart cities . Yet, AI also raises concerns . Its environmental footprint, including high energy and water consumption , remains poorly understood. Its societal risks such as widening inequalities , job losses, and biased decision-making demand urgent attention. This event aims to examine how AI can support the transition to a sustainable future and the achievement of the SDGs , while minimizing negative impacts. Discussions will focus on how to leverage AI’s potential to tackle sustainability challenges and create sustainable solutions, but also how to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and equity.Join leading researchers and students to engage in dynamic dialogue on AI’s role in shaping a sustainable and equitable society.