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ICAAD 2026Selçuk University

October 23–25, 2026 Konya, Turkey Hybrid (In-Person & Online)

International Conference on AI Across Disciplines

Perceive, Leverage, Create, and Govern

Organized by Selçuk University

Join global experts in artificial intelligence across engineering, health, social sciences, law, and ethics.

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3

Conference Days

9

Disciplinary Tracks

45+

Subtopic Domains

40+

Paper Sessions

About

An interdisciplinary dialogue

Selçuk University hosts the International Conference on AI Across Disciplines (ICAAD): a forum where researchers, practitioners, and policymakers present original work and examine it across disciplinary lines.

Our aim is to connect theoretical advances with real-world applications — the technological frontiers of AI alongside its societal implications.

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Conference

Disciplinary Tracks

Explore AI's impact across 9 distinct fields of study.

Science & Engineering

Intelligent systems, autonomous tech, computing, data science, and AI applications in physical, chemical, and mathematical sciences.

  • Smart Systems & Autonomous Technologies
  • Natural Language Processing & Large Language Models
  • AI in Physical & Chemical Sciences
  • +3 Read More

Health Sciences

Clinical decision support, drug discovery, medical imaging, medical NLP, and bioethics.

  • AI in Clinical Decision Support Systems
  • AI in Drug Discovery & Development
  • AI in Medical Image Analysis
  • +2 Read More

Agriculture & Sustainability

Precision farming, crop yield prediction, climate resilience, supply chain traceability, and predictive modeling.

  • Smart Agriculture & Precision Farming
  • AI for Crop Monitoring & Yield Prediction
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture & Sustainability
  • +2 Read More

Law & Policy

Data privacy, KVKK/GDPR, AI human rights, responsible AI, judicial decision support, and IP rights.

  • Privacy, Data Protection, KVKK & GDPR
  • AI & Human Rights
  • Ethics & Responsible AI
  • +2 Read More

Economics & Finance

FinTech, business intelligence, digital enterprise transformation, financial modeling, and sustainable economy.

  • AI in Economics & Finance
  • Smart Financial Technologies (FinTech)
  • Digital Transformation & Smart Enterprises
  • +2 Read More

Social Sciences & Education

Societal AI impacts, governance & public policy, education system transformation, digital ethics, and social behavior analysis.

  • Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Governance & Public Policy
  • AI & Transformation of Educational Systems
  • +2 Read More

Philosophy & Sociology

Epistemology of AI, AI ethics, digital sociology, human-AI coexistence, and philosophical implications of machine intelligence.

  • Epistemology & Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital Sociology & AI Social Structures
  • AI Ethics, Morality & Value Alignment
  • +2 Read More

Art & Design

AI in creative arts, digital design, generative music, architecture, and computational aesthetics.

  • Generative AI in Visual & Performing Arts
  • AI-Driven Design & Architecture
  • Computational Aesthetics & Art Theory
  • +2 Read More

Theology

AI's theological reflections, digital humanities in religious texts, ethical-religious perspectives on AI consciousness, and machine morality.

  • AI in Religious Texts Analysis & Digital Humanities
  • Theological Perspectives on Artificial Consciousness
  • Machine Morality & Religious Ethics
  • +2 Read More

Distinguished lectures

Plenary & Keynote Speakers

Leading researchers and industry pioneers presenting at ICAAD 2026.

Prof. Dr. Narayanaswamy Balakrishnan

Prof. Dr. Narayanaswamy Balakrishnan

Distinguished University Professor of Mathematics & Statistics

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Prof. Dr. Masashi Sugiyama

Prof. Dr. Masashi Sugiyama

Director, RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP)

RIKEN AIP / The University of Tokyo, Japan

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Arslan

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Arslan

Dean, School of Engineering & Natural Sciences · Director, CoSiNC

Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Şahin Albayrak

Prof. Dr. Şahin Albayrak

Head, Distributed AI Laboratory (DAI-Labor) · Chair, AOT

Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Berlin, Germany

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdem Erdemir

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdem Erdemir

Associate Professor of Computer Science · Director, TIGER Institute

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ersöz

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ersöz

Professor of Physical Chemistry · Full Member, Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA)

Selçuk University, Konya, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. H. K. Tony Ng

Prof. Dr. H. K. Tony Ng

Professor of Mathematical Sciences · ASA Fellow & ISI Elected Member

Bentley University, Waltham, MA, USA

Prof. Dr. Carmine Clemente

Prof. Dr. Carmine Clemente

Professor of Radar Systems and Signal Processing · Director, Centre for Signal and Image Processing, Chair of the EMSIG-The UK Radar Society

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Danilo Orlando

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Danilo Orlando

Associate Professor in Statistical Signal Processing and Radar Systems, Chair of the IEEE Italy Section Chapter of the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society, Senior member of IEEE

Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa

Prof. Dr. Asaf Varol

Prof. Dr. Asaf Varol

Shaw Industries Chair in STEM · AI, Cybersecurity & Engineering Education

Dalton State College, Georgia, USA

Deadlines

Important dates

All deadlines are 11:59 PM Anywhere on Earth.

    September 25, 2026Abstract Submission Deadline
    September 30, 2026Notification of Acceptance
    October 18, 2026Registration Deadline
    October 23–25, 2026Conference Dates
    November 30, 2026Full-Text Submission Deadline (Post-Conference Proceedings)

Partnership & Support

Organizing & Collaborating Institutions

ICAAD 2026 is organized by Selçuk University in academic and technological partnership with leading Turkish research and development institutions.

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Host & Main Organizer

Selçuk University

Selçuk University

Established in 1975 in Konya, Selçuk University is one of Turkey's largest comprehensive research institutions, hosting ICAAD 2026 across its state-of-the-art academic facilities.

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Collaborating Partner

Küme Vakfı

Kültür ve Medeniyet Vakfı (KÜME)

A leading Turkish foundation dedicated to interdisciplinary culture, civilization, technology policies, academic research, and social development.

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Collaborating Partner

TİKA

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency

A leading global development and technical cooperation agency fostering international academic partnerships, capacity building, and cross-border scientific exchange.

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Collaborating Partner

Konya Sanayi Odası

Konya Chamber of Industry (KSO)

Established in 1974, Konya Chamber of Industry drives regional industrial development, smart manufacturing, and university-industry AI cooperation.

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Registration

Ready to contribute?

Submit your research to ICAAD 2026 and engage with a global community at the intersection of AI and humanity.