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ICT-DM 2026: 10th International Conference on Information and Communication
Technologies for Disaster Management
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November 9-11, 2026 | Dubai, UAE | Zayed University Convention Center
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Website: https://ict-dm.inria.fr/2026/
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OVERVIEW
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ICT-DM 2026 invites researchers, academics, industry experts, practitioners,
and policymakers to submit original contributions addressing the use of
advanced ICT technologies for disaster management.

The conference provides an international forum for presenting cutting-edge
research, real-world deployments, and innovative solutions for disaster
preparedness, prevention, response, mitigation, and recovery.


IMPORTANT DATES
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Paper Submission Deadline : June 14, 2026
Notification of Acceptance : July 26, 2026
Camera-ready Papers Due : August 20, 2026
Registration Deadline : September 15, 2026
Conference Dates : November 9-11, 2026


SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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- Original work not previously published or under review elsewhere
- IEEE formatting guidelines required
- Double-blind peer review process
- Submissions via EDAS: https://edas.info/N35148


TOPICS OF INTEREST
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### Track 1: IoT and Wireless Communications

* Internet of Things for emergency monitoring
* Wireless sensor networks for disaster detection
* UAVs, drones, and satellite communication
* Smart sensing infrastructures
* Edge and fog computing

### Track 2: Networks and Distributed Systems

* Resilient communication networks
* Distributed systems for emergency operations
* Software-defined networking for disasters
* Cloud platforms for crisis management
* Cyber-Physical Systems

### Track 3: Risk Assessment and Cyber Security

* Cybersecurity for critical infrastructures
* Risk modeling and prediction
* Secure communication protocols
* Data privacy and governance
* Threat detection

### Track 4: Beyond 5G and Towards 6G

* 5G/6G-enabled emergency systems
* Ultra-reliable low-latency communications
* Network slicing
* Next-generation mobile networks

### Track 5: AI/ML and Big Data Analytics

* Machine learning for disaster prediction
* Computer vision for damage assessment
* Data mining and real-time analytics
* Digital twins
* Decision-support systems

### Track 6: Crowdsourcing and Social Media

* Social sensing and participatory systems
* Crisis mapping
* Social media analytics
* Human-centered disaster technologies

### Track 7: Smart Mobility and Intelligent Transportation Systems

* Intelligent evacuation planning and emergency route optimization
* Smart traffic management and control during disaster events
* AI-driven approaches for disaster-resilient transportation systems
* Connected and autonomous vehicles for emergency response
* Real-time mobility decision support for crises



### Track 8: Cybersecurity & Resilient Critical Infrastructure

* Designing systems for vulnerable groups (elderly, disabled, children)
* Using volunteer data and social media for real-time response
* Simplifying interfaces to reduce stress and speed up decision-making
* Balancing life-saving data tracking with personal privacy rights
* Managing rumors and verifying "social signals" during emergencies


COMMITTEES
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Honorary Chair:
Omar Al Fandi (Zayed University, UAE)

General Chairs:
Fatma Outay (Zayed University, UAE)
Rahim Kacimi (University of Toulouse, France)

TPC Co-Chairs:
Richard Ikuesan (Zayed University, UAE)
Kamal Singh (Jean Monnet University, France)
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