14th International Conference on Soft Computing (SCOM 2026)

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14^th International Conference on Soft Computing (SCOM 2026) serves as a premier venue for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to present and discuss the latest advancements in soft computing and intelligent systems. The conference provides a rigorous peer reviewed forum for original research results, innovative projects, comprehensive surveys, and real world industrial experiences that push the boundaries of this rapidly evolving field. Authors are invited to submit high quality contributions that demonstrate significant progress in the conference themes and beyond.

SCOM 2026 aims to stimulate further research, foster technological innovation, and strengthen the global community working on soft computing methodologies and applications. Submissions may address conceptual developments, state of the art techniques, theoretical foundations, standards, implementations, experimental studies, practical deployments, and industrial case studies.

Topics of interest

Soft Computing Foundations and Applications
Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Neural Networks and Neuro Symbolic Computing
Fuzzy Systems and Fuzzy Logic
Evolutionary Computation and Evolutionary Algorithms
Swarm Intelligence and Nature Inspired Optimization
Hybrid Intelligent Systems
Probabilistic Reasoning and Uncertainty Modeling
Rough Sets and Granular Computing
Symbolic and Explainable Machine Learning
Reinforcement Learning and Adaptive Systems
Generative AI and Foundation Models
Cognitive Computing and Brain Inspired AI
Bio Inspired and Morphic Computing
Evolutionary Deep Learning and Metaheuristics
Distributed and Reactive Artificial Intelligence
Intelligent Multi Agent Systems
Soft Computing for Big Data and Data Analytics
Data Visualization and Knowledge Discovery
Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Classification
Computer Vision and Image Understanding
Speech, Audio, and Signal Processing
Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Intelligent Control and Decision Making
Smart Sensors, IoT, and Cyber Physical Systems
Nano and Micro Systems for Intelligent Computing
Intelligent Networking, 5G/6G, and Network Intelligence
Digital Health, Biomedical Engineering, and Computational Healthcare
Intelligent Service Systems (E-Medicine, E-Commerce, etc.)
Software Agents and Intelligent Automation
Soft Computing for Security, Privacy, and Trust
Soft Computing for Sustainability, Energy, and Smart Cities
Soft Computing Applications in Science, Engineering and Industry

Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit papers through the conference Submission System by March 07, 2026. Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this conference. The proceedings of the conference will be published by Computer Science Conference Proceedings (H index 45) in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT) series (Confirmed).

Selected papers from SCOM 2026, after further revisions, will be published in the special issue of the following journals

International Journal on Soft Computing (IJSC)

International Journal on Soft Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Applications (IJSCAI)

Information Technology in Industry (ITII)

Important Dates

Second Batch : Submissions after March 01, 2026

Submission Deadline : March 07, 2026

Authors Notification : April 04, 2026

Registration & Camera-Ready Paper Due : April 11, 2026