We cordially invite you to submit your contribution to the 16th International Conference on Emerging Technologies for a Smarter World (CEWIT2020). This conference is organized by the New York State Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) located at Stony Brook University (SBU) in New York and is co-sponsored by IEEE Region 1. CEWIT2020 is the premier international forum on critical technologies and their applications that will shape our future in the post-pandemic world: machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, computational medicine, and cybersecurity. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

Area 1 – Machine Learning
- Time Series/Data Streams
- Reinforcement Learning
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Trustworthy Machine Learning
- Machine Learning Applications

Area 2 – Artificial Intelligence
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
- Cognitive Modeling and Systems
- Human-AI Collaboration
- Game Design and Interactive Entertainment
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Robotics Systems
- AI for Social Good

Area 3 – Blockchain
- Distributed Database
- Smart Contracts and Verification
- Security and Privacy
- Performance and Scalability
- Cryptocurrency Regulations and Policies
- Decentralized Internet Infrastructure
- Blockchain Applications and Services

Area 4 – Computational Medicine
- Advanced Medical Imaging
- Computer-Aided Diagnostics
- Wireless Telemedicine
- Noninvasive Health Monitoring
- Biomedical and Healthcare Informatics
- Telemedicine During a Pandemic
- Infectious Diseases Containment

Area 5 – Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- System Security
- Hardware Security
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security
- Privacy- Enhancing Technologies and Anonymity
- Security and Social Issues
- Cryptography Applications

Submission Guidelines
CEWIT2020 is primarily interested in serving as a venue for the dissemination of research results by highlighting emerging technologies and their real-world applications, even if available only in prototype form. Therefore, we strongly encourage authors to submit abstracts describing their contributions in an application-oriented context.

Abstracts will be evaluated by our conference program committee and external reviewers. Submissions will be judged on validity, originality, technical strength, practical significance, quality of presentation, and relevance to the featured topic areas. We encourage submissions from a variety of fields where in-depth, application-centric ideas addressing important challenges related to the conference themes are discussed. Authors of accepted oral presentations may submit a full paper to be included in the conference proceedings. Please submit your abstract electronically at www.cewit.org/conference2020. Submission guidelines and other information will be provided on the conference website.

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: July 1, 2020
Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2020
Camera-Ready Paper & Presentation Materials: September 1, 2020

Contact Information
For more information about CEWIT2020, please visit www.cewit.org. To contact the Conference Chair, Dr. Shmuel Einav, or the Program Chair, Dr. Rong Zhao, please email conference@cewit.org.

About CEWIT
The New York State Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) was created in 2003 to best capitalize on the IT revolution, spur economic growth, advance scientific research and develop the technologies of tomorrow. CEWIT has more than 70 associated faculty members, and more than 400 student researchers engaged in a wide range of technology development and commercialization projects. Since its inception, CEWIT has worked diligently to build strategic alliances and partnerships among the academic, scientific, and business communities. The 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art CEWIT building is the anchoring building in Stony Brook University’s 246-acre Research and Development Park. CEWIT provides a gateway to superb technical resources including more than 40 advanced research labs and world-class facilities such as the SMART Cluster, Silo and Reality Deck 2.0.

COVID-19
Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the possibility that social distancing policies may continue for an extended period of time, we are currently preparing to host CEWIT2020 as a virtual conference. Please visit cewit.org for latest updates and announcements.