About SCA'26

The International Conference on Smart Cities & Applications (SCA'26) is a premier multidisciplinary forum organized by Karabük University and the Mediterranean Association of Sciences and Sustainable Development (Medi-ASD). This edition brings together academia, industry and policy-makers at the Karabük University in Karabük, Türkiye, on November 10–12, 2026.

SCA'26 explores the convergence of digital technologies, urban intelligence, and sustainable development to build smarter, more inclusive cities. Spanning AI, IoT, mobility, e-governance and beyond, the conference offers a vibrant setting for presenting cutting-edge research and forging international partnerships.

SCOPUS indexed

All accepted and presented papers will be published in the one of the followings depending on the author's preference.

Springer Book Series; Lecture Notes Network Systems (LNNS) — Innovations in Smart Cities and Applications, Volume 10. LNNS is indexed in SCOPUS, INSPEC, WTI Frankfurt, zbMATH, SCImago.

Previous Books: SCA25 | SCA24 | SCA23 | SCA22 | SCA21 | SCA20 | SCA19 | SCA18

Scopus index proofs: by Scopus | by Springer

Example for citing to your paper in LNNS: Santos, D. (2025). Smart Cities: A Portuguese Overview. In: Ben Ahmed, M., Abdelhakim, B.A., Karaș, İ.R., Ben Ahmed, K. (eds) Innovations in Smart Cities Applications Volume 8. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 1310. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-88653-9_30

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences Archives. ISPRS Archives is indexed in SCOPUS, E/I Compendex, and DOAJ.

Previous Archives Links: SCA25 | SCA22 | SCA21 | SCA20

Scopus index proofs: by Scopus | by ISPRS Archives

Example for citing to your paper in Archives: Knezevic, M., Fuchsloch, F., Donaubauer, A., and Kolbe, T. H.: Graph-based Analysis and Visualization of Metadata in the Context of Urban Digital Twins, Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., XLVIII-4/W19-2025, 71–78, https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-4-W19-2025-71-2026, 2026.

International program committee with expertise from over 25 countries.
Hybrid format — allowing both onsite and online participation.
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Conference Topics

The conference covers, but is not limited to, the following topics of interest:

Smart City Infrastructure and Digital Twins

Urban Computing and IoT
Smart Mobility and Transport
Intelligent Buildings
Smart Grids and Energy Systems
Digital Twins for Cities
Smart Water and Waste Management

Geo-Smart Information Systems

3D City Modeling and Visualization
Location Based Services
Geographic Information Systems
Remote Sensing
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Geo-spatial Big Data
Geo AI
Urban Informatics
Geospatial Cloud Computing
Wireless and Mobile GIS

Artificial Intelligence and Urban Data Analytics

Machine Learning for Smart Cities
Big Data and Urban Analytics
Computer Vision Applications
Natural Language Processing
Predictive Urban Modelling
Federated and Explainable AI

Cybersecurity, Privacy and Digital Resilience

Smart City Cybersecurity
IoT and Sensor Network Security
Data Privacy and GDPR
Intrusion Detection Systems
Blockchain-Based Security Applications
Digital Resilience for Critical Infrastructure

Smart Environment, Climate and Agriculture

Smart and Sustainable Environments
Climate Monitoring and Adaptation
Smart Agriculture
Smart Water Management
Smart Waste Management
Disaster Monitoring and Early Warning Systems

Smart Building, Architecture and Built Environment

Smart Building Technologies
Building Information Modeling Applications
Sustainable Building Design
Human-Centered Architectural Design
Adaptive Reuse of Urban Spaces
Heritage Buildings and Digital Conservation

Smart Healthcare and E-Services

Big Data and Data Analytics for E-Health
Telemedicine and Mobile Health Applications
Remote Patient Monitoring
Wearable Devices for E-Health
Medical Image Analysis and AI Diagnostics
Security and Privacy in E-Health

Smart Education and Intelligent Learning Systems

Smart Learning Environments
E-Learning and Learning Management Systems
Learning Analytics
Adaptive Learning Systems
AR/VR in Education
AI-Powered Tutoring and Digital Campuses

Connected Networks and Emerging Computing Technologies

5G/6G for Smart Cities
LPWAN, LoRa and Wireless Sensor Networks
Edge and Fog Computing
Software Defined Networks
V2X Communications
Cloud, HPC and Quantum Computing

Smart Governance, Policy and Public Services

Digital Public Services
E-Government Applications
Open Data Initiatives
Smart City Policy and Regulation
Civic Technologies and Citizen Participation
Urban Data Governance and SDG Monitoring

Smart Society, Culture and Urban Life

Digital Inclusion and Accessibility
Smart Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Urban Sociology and Community Life
Age-Friendly and Inclusive Cities
Citizen Well-Being and Quality of Life
Social Innovation for Smart Cities

Smart Economy, FinTech and Logistics

Digital Economy and Business Models
FinTech Applications for Smart Cities
Digital Payment Systems
Smart Logistics and Freight Management
Supply Chain Digitalization
Last-Mile Delivery and Urban Distribution Systems

Call for Papers

SCA'26 invites high-quality original research papers on smart cities, urban intelligence, and related applications.

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts of up to 8 pages following the official conference template. Papers must not be under review or accepted elsewhere.

Similarity check using iThenticate (max 15% overall, 5% single source).
Peer review by 2–3 program committee members.
Evaluation: originality, technical quality, clarity and impact.
Accepted papers included in the conference proceedings.

Submit via CMT

Templates

Springer Template

Download the MS Word or LaTeX template.

MS Word LaTeX Instructions

ISPRS Template

Follow the ISPRS guidelines and use the MS Word or LaTeX template.

MS Word LaTeX

Suggested Paper Structure

Abstract

Problem, method overview, key findings and impact.

Introduction

Context and motivation.

Literature Review

Identify the research gap.

Methodology

Datasets, models, tools.

Results & Discussion

Findings and their significance.

Conclusion & Future Work

Implications and perspectives.

References

Consistent formatting.

Acknowledgment

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Industrial Committee

Mehmet Ali Tunç
Balgat Muhendislik, Türkiye

Bilal Bakartepe
TECHNATOLIA, Türkiye

Local Organizing Committee

Yasin Ortakcı
Karabük University, Türkiye

İdris Kahraman
Karabük University, Türkiye

Emrullah Demiral
Karabük University, Türkiye

Mustafa Aksin
Karabük University, Türkiye

Hacer Kübra Sevinç
Karabük University, Türkiye

Şüheda Semih Açmalı
Karabük University, Türkiye

Melek Şentürk
Karabük University, Türkiye

Scientific Committee

Abdullah Akay
Bursa Technical University, Türkiye

Abdullah Bilgehan İyican
Karabük University, Türkiye

Aftab Khan
University of Kansas, USA

Ali Jamali
Simon Fraser University, Canada

Ali Jamoos
Al-Quds University, Palestine

Alias Abdul Rahman
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Aliihsan Sekertekin
Cukurova University

Ana Ferreira
Polytechnic Institute Castelo Branco, Portugal

Ana Paula Silva
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal

Anabtawi Mahasen
Al-Quds University, Palestine

Anday Duru
Karabük University, Türkiye

Anton Yudhana
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia

Arlindo Silva
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal

Ayşe Merve Saraçoğlu Gezer
Karabük University, Türkiye

Badr-Eddine Boudriki Semlali
FSTT UAE, Morocco

Bataev Vladimir
Zaz Ventures, Switzerland

Behnam Atazadeh
University of Melbourne, Australia

Behnam Alizadehashrafi
Tabriz Islamic Art University, Iran

Beyza Yaman
O'Reilly Institute, Ireland

Bilgehan Bakırhan
Karabük University, Türkiye

Biswajeet Pradhan
University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Carlos Cambra
Universidad de Burgos, Spain

Chahboun Asaad
UAE University, Morocco

Cumhur Şahin
Gebze Tecnicial University, Türkiye

Damir Žarko
University of Zagreb, Croatia

Domingos Santos
IPCB, Portugal

Dominique Groux
University of Picardie Jules Verne, France

Edward Duncan
The University of Mines & Technology, Ghana

Eehab Hamzi Hijazi
An-Najah University, Palestine

El Mhouti Abderrahim
FS, Tetouan, Morocco

Emrullah Demiral
Karabük University, Türkiye

Emrullah Sonuç
Karabük University, Türkiye

Enrique Arias
Castilla-La Mancha University, Spain

Fabio Angeletti
LUISS University, Roma, Italy

Faiza Dib
FSTH, UAE University, Morocco

Ferhat Atasoy
Karabük University, Türkiye

Filip Biljecki
National University of Singapore

Francesc Anton Castro
Technical University of Denmark

Ghulam Ali Mallah
Shah Abdullatif University, Pakistan

Gibet Tani Hicham
FP UAE University, Morocco

Habibullah Abbasi
University of Sindh, Pakistan

Hacer Kübra Sevinç
Karabük University, Türkiye

Hakan Kutucu
Karabük University, Türkiye

Hapini Awang
Universiti Utara Malaysia

Hüseyin Topan
Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Türkiye

İdris Kahraman
Karabük University, Türkiye

Iman Elawady
Karabük University, Türkiye

Isam Shahrour
Lille University, France

Ivin Musliman
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Jaime Lioret Mauri
Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain

Jose Javier Berrocal Olmeda
Universidad de Extremadura, Spain

Jus Kocijan
Nova Gorica University, Slovenia

Ketut Suhari
Institut Teknologi Nasional Malang, Indonesia

Labib Arafeh
Al-Quds University, Palestine

Lotfi Elaachak
FSTT, UAE, Morocco

Mahboub Aziz
FSTT UAE University, Morocco

Maria Joao Simoes
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Mete Celik
Erciyes Üniversitesi, Türkiye

Mesut Özdağ
Karabük University, Türkiye

Mohamed El Ghami
University of Bergen, Norway

Monica Costa
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal

Mykola Kozlenko

Muhamad Uznir Ujang
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

My Lahcen Hasnaoui
Moulay Ismail University, Morocco

Nabil Benaya
FSTH, UAE University, Morocco

Nehad Ramaha
Karabük University, Türkiye

Nesrin Aydın Atasoy
Karabük University, Türkiye

Nur Suhaili Mansor
Universiti Utara Malaysia

Omer Muhammet Soysal
Southeastern Louisiana University, USA

Rachmad Andri Atmoko
Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia

Rani El Meouche
Ecole Speciale des Travaux Publics, France

Rogerio Dionisio
Polytechnic Institute Castelo Branco, Portugal

Rui Campos
INESC-TEC, Porto, Portugal

Saied Pirasteh
University of Waterloo, Canada

Senthil Kumar
Hindustan College of Arts and Science, India

Sevcan Kahraman
Istanbul Ticaret University, Türkiye

Sohaib Abujayyab
Karabük University, Türkiye

Sonja Ristic
University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Sri Winiarti
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia

Suhaibah Azri
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Sunardi
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia

Uznir Ujang
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Xiaoguang Yue
International Engineering and Technology Institute, Hong Kong

Yasin Ortakçı
Karabük University, Türkiye

Yasyn Elyusufi
FSTT, UAE, Morocco

Youness Dehbi
University of Bonn, Germany

Zairi Ismael Rizman
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Registration

Choose the option that best fits your profile and join us in Karabük.

Academics

University professors, researchers and academic staff.

200 €

In-person attendance

PhD Students

Reduced fee for PhD candidates and young researchers.

120 €

In-person attendance · proof of enrollment may be requested for the students.

Online

Follow the conference remotely with full virtual access.

120 €

Registration Includes

All registration types include the following benefits:

Access to all sessions and workshops

Conference materials and digital proceedings

Coffee breaks during conference days

Certificate of participation

SCA'26: Smart Cities & Applications

About SCA'26

Conference Venue

Iron & Steel Institute Conference Hall

Safranbolu

Important Dates

Submission Deadline

Notification of Acceptance

Author Registration

Camera-Ready Submission

Conference Schedule

Iron & Steel Institute Conference Hall · Karabük