The venue
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
ICOET 2027 takes place at the university’s College of Computer Engineering and Sciences.
23–24 March 2027 Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia · 80 km from Riyadh
International Conference on
Emerging
Technologies
ICOET 2027
Connecting Research • Innovation • Industry • Emerging Technologies
Hosted by the College of Computer Engineering and Sciences,
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.
6Thematic tracks
68Topics of interest
2Conference days
Double-blindPeer review
About the conference
A forum for research, industry, and the technologies taking shape between them
The International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICOET 2027) provides an international forum for researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to present, exchange, and discuss the latest innovations, trends, applications, and challenges in emerging technologies.
ICOET 2027 aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, industry, and government to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and explore innovative technological solutions addressing current and future challenges.
Proceedings
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Indexing
Eligibility. To be included in the proceedings, accepted papers must be registered and presented at the conference.
- Dates 23–24 March 2027
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Venue
College of Computer Engineering and Sciences,
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University - Location Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
- Proceedings Springer Nature, proposed for Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS)
- Peer review Double-blind, with at least two independent reviewers per submission
Call for Papers
Submit original research on emerging technologies
ICOET 2027 invites researchers, academics, industry professionals, practitioners, and students to submit original research papers addressing emerging technologies and their applications.
- 01Novel theoretical and computational approaches
- 02New algorithms, architectures, and methodologies
- 03Experimental and empirical studies
- 04Innovative technological applications
- 05Interdisciplinary research
- 06Industry-oriented solutions
- 07Emerging research directions and future technologies
Topics are not limited to the areas listed on this page. Contributions addressing emerging technologies and interdisciplinary applications are strongly encouraged.
How to submitTopics of Interest
Six tracks, sixty-eight topics
Select a track to see its topics — or search across every track to check whether your work is in scope.
Track 01Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Generative AI and Large Language Models
- Agentic AI and Multi-Agent Systems
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Explainable and Trustworthy AI
- AI for Healthcare
- AI for Education
- AI for Industry and Smart Applications
- Intelligent Decision Support Systems
- Human-AI Interaction
Track 02Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Digital Trust
- Cybersecurity and Information Security
- Network and Application Security
- Privacy-Preserving Computing
- Blockchain Technologies
- Distributed Ledger Technologies
- Digital Identity and Trust
- Secure AI and AI for Cybersecurity
- Cryptography and Secure Communication
- Intrusion Detection
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- IoT Security
Track 03Internet of Things, Edge Computing, and Smart Systems
- Internet of Things
- Industrial IoT
- Edge and Fog Computing
- Smart Cities
- Smart Homes and Smart Buildings
- Intelligent Sensor Networks
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Digital Twins
- Smart Infrastructure
- Connected and Intelligent Systems
- Edge AI
Track 04Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems
- Robotics
- Autonomous Systems
- Intelligent Robots
- Mobile and Service Robotics
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Drone and UAV Technologies
- Robot Perception and Navigation
- Multi-Robot Systems
- Intelligent Automation
- Reinforcement Learning for Robotics
Track 05Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Emerging Technologies
- Data Science and Analytics
- Big Data
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Computing
- High-Performance Computing
- Data Engineering
- Federated Learning
- Quantum Computing
- Extended and Virtual Reality
- Digital Transformation
- Emerging Computing Architectures
- Sustainable Computing
Track 06Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Commercialization
- Technology Innovation
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Technology Startups
- Innovation Management
- Technology Commercialization
- Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0
- Research and Industry Collaboration
- Technology Transfer
- Intellectual Property and Innovation
- Emerging Technology Business Models
- Sustainable Technological Innovation
Peer-Review Process
Double-blind review by at least two independent reviewers
Each submission will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, involving at least two independent reviewers. Papers will be evaluated based on originality, technical quality, relevance, methodological soundness, clarity, and scientific contribution.
- Double-blind Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other
- At least 2 Independent reviewers for every submission
Evaluation criteria
- 1Originality and novelty
- 2Technical quality
- 3Relevance to the conference scope
- 4Methodological soundness
- 5Clarity and organization of presentation
- 6Significance of the scientific contribution
Important Dates
The road to March 2027
All deadlines refer to the end of the stated day, Anywhere on Earth.
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Paper Submission Deadline
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Notification of Acceptance
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Camera-Ready Submission
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Author Registration Deadline
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Conference Dates
Paper Submission
Submit your paper
Papers are submitted through Microsoft CMT; authors need a CMT account to submit.
Preparing your manuscript
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Use the Springer LaTeX template
Prepare the paper with Springer’s conference proceedings LaTeX template (the LaTeX2e Proceedings Template,
llncsdocument class), keeping its layout, margins, and fonts unchanged.Springer guidelines and templates (opens in a new tab) Template on Overleaf (opens in a new tab)
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Observe the page limits
The standard length is 8 pages, including references and any appendices, with no additional fee. Up to two additional pages are allowed, to a maximum of 10 pages, and each additional page costs $30. These limits take precedence over the general length guidance in Springer’s guidelines.
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Anonymize the submission
Papers are reviewed double-blind, so the submitted version must not reveal author names, affiliations, or other identifying information.
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Disclose any use of AI
Any use of generative AI tools, such as large language models, in preparing the paper, from language polishing to drafting text or supporting analysis, must be declared in the paper itself (for example, in the Methods section), naming each tool and describing how it was used. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and the authors remain fully accountable for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the work.
CMT Acknowledgment
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft, and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Registration Fees
Two categories, eight pages included
| Participant Category | Local Registration FeeFor all authors with Saudi affiliation | International Registration FeeFor non-Saudi affiliation |
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| Professional / General | SAR 300 | $150 |
| Student | SAR 200 | $100 |
The student fee applies only if the student is the paper’s corresponding author.
Paper length and additional pages
The standard length is 8 pages, including references and any appendices, with no additional fee. Up to two additional pages are allowed, to a maximum of 10 pages, and each additional page costs $30.
- Standard length
- 8 pages, no additional fee
- Additional pages
- $30 each, up to two
- Maximum length
- 10 pages
Organizing Committee
Conference leadership
ICOET 2027 is organized by the College of Computer Engineering and Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Supreme Committee
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Prof. Abdullah Abdulaziz Altameem
His Excellency, the President of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
Honorary Chair
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Prof. Mshari Ayad Alosaimi
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Honorary Co-Chair
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Prof. Raed bin Abdullah Al-Yousef
Vice President for Scientific Research and Innovation
Honorary Co-Chair
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Prof. Hamad bin Nasser Alturaikey
Vice President
Honorary Co-Chair
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Dr. Meshal Alharbi
Dean, College of Computer Engineering and Sciences
Conference Chair
Executive Committee
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Dr. Meshal Alharbi
Conference Chair
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Dr. Ahmad O. Aseeri
Conference Co-Chair
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Prof. Ammar Mohammed
Program Chair
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Prof. Ayman Atia
Program Co-Chair
Publication Team
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Prof. Haya Mohammad Alaskar
Publication Team Member
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Prof. Mahmoud Hassaballah
Publication Team Member
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Dr. Sultan Ahmad Alisher
Publication Team Member
Venue
Welcome to Al-Kharj
Al-Kharj, home to Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, is the second most populous governorate in the Riyadh Province, about 80 km southeast of the capital. Its history reaches from Stone Age sites some 100,000 years old to 5,000 years of settlement at Ayn al-Dila.
- 80 kmfrom Riyadh, about an hour by road
- ≈120 kmby road from King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- 99 km²industrial city, one of the Kingdom’s largest
On the road from Riyadh
Heet Cave
A limestone cave with an underground lake, where geologists invited by King Abdulaziz recorded the Kingdom’s first anhydrite rocks in 1938.
Heritage
King Abdulaziz Palace, Al-Saih
Built in 1940 of stone finished with gypsum, in Al-Saih, known as the Kingdom’s dairy capital.