📢 CALL FOR PAPERS
I4-AI 2026
International Conference on Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence & Sustainable Industrial Transformation

📅 15–16 December 2026
📍 Chicago, Illinois, USA
🌐 Hybrid Mode — In-Person + Virtual Participation

Conference Theme

“Intelligent Technologies for Sustainable, Resilient and Human-Centric Industries”

I4-AI 2026 invites original research contributions from researchers, academicians, industry professionals, engineers, innovators, policymakers, research scholars, and technology leaders working in emerging areas of Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Manufacturing, Industrial IoT, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation.

The conference provides an international platform to present innovative research, exchange knowledge, build collaborations, and explore emerging technologies shaping intelligent, sustainable, and resilient industries.

🔬 Conference Thematic Tracks
Track 01 — Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
Smart factories and intelligent manufacturing
Cyber-Physical Production Systems
Industrial automation and robotics
Predictive maintenance
Digital manufacturing
Human-machine collaboration
Track 02 — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Generative AI
Explainable and Responsible AI
Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing
AI-enabled optimization and decision support
Track 03 — Industrial IoT, Edge & Intelligent Connectivity
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Edge and Fog Computing
5G/6G for industrial applications
Industrial communication networks
Wireless sensor networks
Real-time intelligent systems
Track 04 — Digital Twins, Simulation & Robotics
Digital Twin technologies
Virtual factories
Simulation-driven engineering
Autonomous systems
Industrial robotics
Collaborative robots and human-robot interaction
Track 05 — Sustainable & Green Technologies
Sustainable manufacturing
Green Industry 4.0
Energy-efficient systems
Carbon footprint reduction
Circular economy
Sustainable supply chains
Green computing
Track 06 — Industry 5.0 & Human-Centric Systems
Human-centric manufacturing
Human-AI collaboration
Resilient industrial systems
Workforce transformation
Augmented and assisted manufacturing
Sustainable industrial transformation
Track 07 — Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & Trustworthy AI
Industrial cybersecurity
OT/IT security
Secure IIoT
Privacy-preserving technologies
Big Data Analytics
Industrial data science
Trustworthy and responsible AI
Track 08 — Smart Energy, Infrastructure & Intelligent Cities
Smart grids and energy management
Renewable energy integration
Intelligent transportation
Smart cities and infrastructure
Smart buildings
AI-enabled energy systems
Sustainable urban technologies
Track 09 — Emerging Technologies & Industrial Applications
Quantum Computing and Quantum AI
Advanced Computing
Additive and advanced manufacturing
AI-driven materials engineering
Industry-specific AI applications
Technology demonstrations
Industry-academia innovation
Interdisciplinary research
📄 Types of Contributions

I4-AI 2026 welcomes:

Original Research Papers | Review Papers | Technical Papers | Case Studies | Industrial Applications | Innovative Technology Demonstrations | Interdisciplinary Research Contributions

All submissions should present original work and should not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

📅 IMPORTANT DATES
Milestone Date
Call for Papers Announcement 20 September 2026
Paper Submission Opens 25 September 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline 25 October 2026
Notification of Acceptance 10 November 2026
Early Registration Deadline 20 November 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Submission 25 November 2026
Regular Registration Deadline 5 December 2026
Final Program Announcement 10 December 2026
Conference 15–16 December 2026
🌎 Conference Venue

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Hybrid International Conference
In-person participation in Chicago + worldwide virtual participation.

📚 Publication

Edited Volume of WIiley and Cambridge Scholar Publishing - Scopus Indexed.

Publication and indexing are subject to the policies and decisions of the respective publisher/indexing service.

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I4-AI 2026
International Conference on Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence & Sustainable Industrial Transformation
15–16 December 2026 | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Hybrid Mode