Call for Papers: IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2) 2025

We are excited to announce the IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2) 2025, a prestigious event dedicated to advancing our understanding of smart cities. The conference will take place in Patras, Greece, from Monday, October 6, to Thursday, October 9, 2025. Organized by the Industrial Systems Institute, Athena RC, and the Computer Technology Institute & Press “Diophantus”, this event will bring together leading experts, researchers, practitioners, and students to explore innovative approaches and latest trends in smart cities under the theme “Resilient and Sustainable Smart Communities”.

Key Features of ISC2 2025

* Keynotes and Plenary Sessions: Insights from leading experts on smart cities.
* Panels and Industry Exhibits: Opportunities to engage with industry leaders and explore cutting-edge technologies.
* Paper and Poster Presentations: A space for sharing research findings across various tracks.
* Tutorials: In-depth sessions led by leading experts in their fields.
* Workshops and Special sessions: A space for aspects not covered in the main conference


The conference will feature 13 thematic tracks, addressing crucial aspects of smart cities:

1. Smart City Infrastructure – Revisiting networks and testbeds for smart cities.
2. Smart Education – Strategies for resilient and sustainable city education systems.
3. Smart Mobility – Autonomous vehicles and the transition to electric vehicles.
4. Smart Services in the Urban Ecosystem – Innovations in urban services.
5. Healthcare and Well-being – Enhancing healthcare delivery in cities.
6. Smart Grids and Virtual Power Plants – Sustainable energy solutions for cities.
7. Data Spaces in the Smart City Ecosystem – Leveraging data in urban environments.
8. Cybersecurity and Privacy – Protecting smart city systems.
9. Digital Twins – Applications of digital twin technology in cities.
10. Transfer to Peri-Urban Domains – Adapting smart city research for peri-urban areas and agriculture.
11. Resilient Smart Cities – Adapting to climate change and transforming urban applications.
12. General Track – Open submissions across all topics related to smart cities.
13. Smart Lighting – Solutions for sustainable urban lighting.


Why Participate?

* Present your research to a global audience of experts and practitioners.
* Network with peers, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
* Access opportunities for funding through travel grants and conference support.
* All accepted papers will appear on IEEE Xplore digital library.
* Selected papers will be considered for an extended version published on journal special issues.

Submission Guidelines

We invite original, high-quality contributions across all tracks. Submissions should be in English and adhere to the IEEE formatting guidelines. Full papers (up to 6 pages) are acceptable. The accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore digital library.

Note: All submitted articles must report original, previously unpublished research results. They should not be considered for publication elsewhere, ensuring the integrity of the conference proceedings.

Important Dates

* Regular Paper Submission: May 15, 2025
* Workshop Proposals: April 13, 2025
* Special Session Proposals: March 15, 2025
* Conference Dates: October 6–9, 2025

Organizing Committee

General Chairs
* Chrysostomos Stylios, Director, Industrial Systems Institute, Athena RC, Greece
* Dimitrios Serpanos, President, Computer Technology Institute & Press "Diophantus", Greece

TPC Chairs

* Ioannis Chatzigiannakis, Professor, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
* Luis Muñoz, Professor, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
* Georgios Mylonas, Principal Researcher, Industrial Systems Institute, Athena RC, Greece

We look forward to your participation and submissions. Please visit our website https://isc2-2025.org/ for further details and submission links.

For questions, please contact:
* Conference Information: general-chairs@isc2-2025.org
* Sponsorship and Exhibition: sponsors-expo@isc2-2025.org
* Special sessions & Workshops: proposals@isc2-2025.org