SCA'2026 Smart Cities & Applications
🏙️ International Conference · Safranbolu, Turkiye · November 2026

SCA'26: Smart Cities & Applications

An international forum on urban intelligence, connected infrastructure & sustainable smart ecosystems

Safranbolu, Turkiye

November 10–12, 2026

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About SCA'26

Smart Cities & Applications — SCA'26

The International Conference on Smart Cities & Applications (SCA'26) is a premier multidisciplinary forum organized by the Mediterranean Association of Sciences and Sustainable Development (Medi-ASD). This edition brings together academia, industry and policy-makers in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Safranbolu, Turkiye, 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.

  • Proceedings planned for publication in a special indexed series (ISPRS : Pending).
  • International program committee with expertise from over 25 countries.
  • Hybrid format — in-person in Safranbolu, Karabük, Turkiye, with full virtual attendance option.
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Conference Venues

SCA'26 takes place in Safranbolu — a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the heart of Turkey.

Safranbolu

UNESCO World Heritage City · Safranbolu Province, Turkiye

November 10–12, 2026

Safranbolu is a jewel of Ottoman architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994. Known for its well-preserved caravanserai, traditional mansions (konaks), and cobblestone streets, the city offers an exceptional backdrop for scholarly exchange at the intersection of heritage and innovation.

Opening Ceremony Keynotes Technical Sessions I & II Gala Dinner

Important Dates

Submission Deadline

July 01, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

August 20, 2026

Author Registration

September 05, 2026

Camera-Ready Submission

September 30, 2026

Conference Schedule

Safranbolu, Turkey

Day 1 — Nov 10

Opening Ceremony · Keynote Speakers · Technical Sessions I

Day 2 — Nov 11

Technical Sessions II · Panels · Gala Dinner & City Tour

Conference Topics

01

Smart City Infrastructure

  • Urban Computing & IoT
  • Smart Mobility & Transport
  • Intelligent Buildings
  • Smart Grids & Energy
  • Digital Twins for Cities
  • Water & Waste Management
02

AI & Data Analytics

  • Machine Learning for Cities
  • Big Data & Urban Analytics
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Predictive Urban Modelling
  • Federated Learning
03

Cybersecurity & Privacy

  • Smart City Cybersecurity
  • IoT Security
  • Blockchain Applications
  • Data Privacy & GDPR
  • Digital Resilience
  • Intrusion Detection
04

Smart Health & E-Services

  • Telemedicine
  • Health Data Analytics
  • E-Government Services
  • Smart Emergency Systems
  • AI Diagnostics
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
05

Sustainable Urban Dev.

  • Green Architecture
  • Circular Economy
  • Urban Ecology
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Smart Agriculture
  • Renewable Energy Cities
06

Smart Education

  • E-Learning & LMS
  • Learning Analytics
  • AR/VR in Education
  • Adaptive Learning
  • AI-Powered Tutoring
  • Digital Campuses
07

Connected Networks

  • 5G/6G for Smart Cities
  • LPWAN & LoRa
  • Edge & Fog Computing
  • Software Defined Networks
  • V2X Communications
  • Network Slicing
08

e-Governance & Policy

  • Digital Public Services
  • Open Data Initiatives
  • Smart City Policy
  • Civic Tech & Participation
  • Urban Data Governance
  • SDG Monitoring

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 10 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).
  • Double-blind peer review by 2–3 program committee members.
  • Evaluation: originality, technical quality, clarity and impact.
  • Accepted papers included in the conference proceedings.
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Download Template: Word (.docx) LaTeX (.zip)

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 (ISPRS style).

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.

Keynote Speakers

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Committees

Conference Chairs

Mohamed BEN AHMED

FST, Tangier, Morocco

Prof. Ismail Rakip Karas

Karabük University, Türkiye

Anouar Abdelhakim Boudhir

FST, Tangier, Morocco

Ümit Işıkdağ

Mimar Sinan University, Türkiye

Program Chairs

Prof. Lotfi El Achaak

FST, Tangier, Morocco

Program Chair — Turkey

Karabük University, Turkey

Organizing Committee

Aziz Mahboub
Topical Chair (Smart Health)
FSTT, UAE Univ., Morocco

Badr-Eddine Semlali Boudriki
Topical Chair (GeoSmart)
FSTT, UAE Univ., Morocco

Ikram Benabdelouahab
Finance Chair
FSTT, UAE Univ., Morocco

Scientific Committee (partial list)

Abdullah Akay
Bursa Technical University, Türkiye
Abdullah İyican
Karabük University, Türkiye
Aftab Khan
University of Kansas, USA
Ali Jamali
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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
Badr-Eddine BOUDRIKI SEMLALI
FSTT UAE, Morocco
Bataev Vladimir
Zaz Ventures, Switzerland
Behnam Atazadeh
University of Melbourne, Australia
Beyza Yaman
O'Reilly Institute, Ireland
Biswajeet Pradhan
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Carlos Cambra
Universidad de Burgos, Spain
Chahboun Asaad
UAE University, Morocco
Cumhur Şahin
Gebze Tecnicial University, Türkiye
Domingos Santos
IPCB, Portugal
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
Mohamed El Ghami
University of Bergen, Norway
Monica Costa
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal
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 ORTAKCI
Karabük University, Türkiye
Yasyn Elyusufi
FSTT, UAE, Morocco
Youness Dehbi
University of Bonn, Germany
ZAIRI Ismael Rizman
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Partners & Sponsors

FSTT
Tangier, Morocco UAE
Abdelmalek Essaâdi Univ. KBÜ
Karabük Univ., Turkey EHTP
Hassania, Morocco Medi-ASD
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Registration

Choose the option that best fits your profile and join us in Safranbolu, Turkey.

01

Academics

University professors, researchers and academic staff.

200 €

Standard registration fee

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PhD Students

Reduced fee for PhD candidates and young researchers.

150 €

Proof of enrollment may be requested

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Turkish Participants

Türkiye'den katılımcılar için

2500 TL

Standart Katılım Ücreti

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Online

Follow the conference remotely with full virtual access.

120 €

Live streaming and on-demand content

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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