MIWAI 2026

The 19th International Conference on Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intelligence

October 10–12, 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

About MIWAI



Artificial Intelligence (AI) research has broad applications in real-world problems. Examples include control, planning and scheduling, pattern recognition, knowledge mining, software applications, strategy games and others. The ever-evolving needs in society and business both on a local and on a global scale demand better technologies for solving more and more complex problems. Such needs can be found in all industrial sectors and in any part of the world.

The International Conference on Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intelligence (MIWAI), formerly called The Multi-disciplinary International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, is a well-established scientific venue in the field of artificial Intelligence. MIWAI was established more than 18 years ago. This conference aims to be a meeting place where excellence in AI research meets the needs for solving dynamic and complex problems in the real world. The academic researchers, developers, and industrial practitioners will have extensive opportunities to present their original work, technological advances and practical problems. Participants can learn from each other and exchange their experiences in order to fine-tune their activities in order to help each other better. The main purposes of the MIWAI series of conferences are:

  • To provide a meeting place for AI researchers and practitioners.
  • To inform research students about cutting-edge AI research via the presence of outstanding international invited speakers.
  • To raise the standards of practice of AI research by providing researchers and students with feedback from an internationally-renowned program committee.

As in the previous years, MIWAI 2026 proceedings will be published in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI) series.

The accepted papers of MIWAI 2026 will be indexed by major databases, such as the Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), part of Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science; Scopus; EI Engineering Index; Google Scholar; DBLP; etc.

Call for Papers

Artificial intelligence is a broad area of research. We encourage researchers to submit papers in the following areas but not limited to:

Scope and Topics

  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning
    • Neural networks and representation learning
    • Reinforcement learning and decision-making
    • Explainable AI and trustworthy ML
  • Natural Language Processing & Speech Recognition
    • Large language models and generative AI
    • Multimodal AI and human-AI interaction
    • Sentiment analysis and discourse modeling
  • Computer Vision & Image Processing
    • Object detection and scene understanding
    • Medical imaging and biometrics
    • AI-driven creative applications (e.g., art, design, and multimedia)
  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems
    • AI for robotics and intelligent automation
    • Multi-agent systems and swarm intelligence
    • Human-robot interaction

 

  • AI for Society, Ethics & Applications
    • AI for healthcare, finance, and smart cities
    • Ethical AI, bias mitigation, and fairness
    • AI-driven education and learning analytics
  • AI Theory & Algorithms
    • Computational intelligence and optimization
    • Knowledge representation and reasoning
    • Probabilistic modeling and uncertainty in AI
  • Agentic AI
    • Defining agency in AI
    • Reinforcement learning in agentic AI systems
    • Multi-agent coordination and negotiation strategies
    • Handling uncertainty and risk in agentic AI decision-making
  • Large Language Model
    • Interpretability and Explainability
    • Alignment and Safety
    • Multilingual & Cross-Lingual Learning
    • Agentic AI with LLM


Submission Guidelines

Submission link: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=miwai2026

Both research and application papers are solicited. All submitted papers will be carefully peer-reviewed on the basis of technical quality, relevance, significance, and clarity.

Each paper should have no more than twelve (12) pages in the Springer-Verlag LNCS style. The authors' names and institutions should not appear in the paper. Unpublished work of the authors should not be cited. Springer-Verlag author instructions are available at: https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines



MIWAI Committee


Steering Committee

  • Arun Agarwal, Zen Technologies Ltd, India
  • Richard Booth, Cardiff University, UK
  • Patrick Doherty, Linköping University, Sweden
  • Rina Dechter, University of California, Irvine, USA
  • Leon Van Der Torre, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Peter Haddawy, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Jérôme Lang, Université Paris-Dauphine, France
  • Atul Negi, University of Hyderabad, India
  • Somnuk Phon-Amnuaisuk, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei
  • Paul Weng, Duke Kunshan University, China
  • Quan Thanh Tho, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam

Conveners

  • Chattrakul Sombattheera, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Raghava Morusupalli, CVR College of Engineering, India

General Co-chairs

  • Chattrakul Sombattheera, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Jun Shen, University of Wollongong, Australia
  • Hung Son Nguyen, University of Warsaw, Poland

Program Co-Chairs

  • Sheela Ramana, University of Winnipeg, Canada
  • Mengjun Hu, University of Manitoba, Canada
  • Daphne Teck Ching Lai, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei

Program Committee

  • Ahmad Sahban Rafsanjani, Sunway University, Malaysia
  • Akhter M. Rather, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, India
  • Alok Singh, University of Hyderabad, India
  • Athirah Mohd Ramly, University of East London, India
  • Azizi Ab Aziz, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Boon Giin Lee, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
  • Broderick Crawford, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile
  • Chalee Vorakulpipat, NECTEC, Thailand
  • Chau Vo, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam National University, Viet Nam
  • Chunlai Zhou, Renmin University of China, China
  • D.Teja Santosh, CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India
  • Duc-Dung Nguyen, Institute of Information Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Viet Nam
  • Gerand Boy Elinzano, De La Salle University, Philippines
  • Hock Guan Goh, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia
  • Hui-Ngo Goh, Multimedia University, Malaysia
  • Hürevren Kılıç, Atilim University, Turkey
  • Husin Nor Azura, UPM, Malaysia
  • Iman Dehzangi, Rutgers University, USA
  • Isara Anantavrasilp, KMILT, Thailand
  • Jaree Thongkam, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Jérôme Lang, CNRS, LAMSADE, Université Paris-Dauphine, France
  • Jérôme Mengin, IRIT - Université de Toulouse, France
  • Jia Jan Ong, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Malaysia
  • Jianshu Hu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, India
  • Jingtao Yao, University of Regina, Canada
  • Jinguang Gu, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China
  • John Blake, University of Aizu, Japan
  • Joi San Tan, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
  • Jose H. Saito, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil
  • Jun Shen, University of Wollongong, Australia
  • Jysoo Lee, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
  • Kejun Dong, China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), China
  • Kevin Kam Fung Yuen, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
  • Khanista Namee, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
  • Kittichai Lavangnananda, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand
  • Kok Lim Yau, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Canada
  • Krishna Reddy Polepalli, IIIT-Hyderabad, India
  • Le Hong Trang, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Viet Nam
  • Lee Kien Foo, Multimedia University Malaysia
  • Luigi O. Freire, UTC, Ecuador
  • M Phani Krishna Kishore, Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering(A), India
  • Manasawee Kaenampornpan, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
  • Manegaouindé Roland Tougma, Université Joseph KI ZERBO, Burkina Faso
  • Mariusz Wzorek, Linkoping University, Sweden
  • Monchai Kooakachai, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • Natthapong Jungteerapanich, KMITL, Thailand
  • Nenavath Srinivas Naik, IIITDM Kurnool, India
  • Nhat-Quang Doan, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi & Academy of Science and Technology, Viet Nam
  • Olarik Surinta, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Oliver Obst, Western Sydney University, Australia
  • Paul Weng, Duke Kunshan University, China
  • Peter Scully, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Phuong Le-Hong, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam
  • Piotr Rudol, Linkoping University, Sweden
  • Prapaporn Rattanatamrong, Thammasat University, Thailand
  • Raj Bhatnagar, University of Cincinnati, USA
  • Raja Kumar, Taylor's University, Malaysia
  • Rajeev Wankar, University of Hyderabad, Thailand
  • Sakorn Mekruksavanich, University of Phayao, Thailand
  • Sandhya Banda, Maturi Venkata Subba Rao (MVSR) Engineering College, India
  • Shing Chiang Tan, Multimedia University, Malaysia
  • Sook Ling Chua, Multimedia University, Malaysia
  • Srinivasa Raju Rudraraju, Vishnu Institute of Technology, India
  • Suguru Ueda, Saga University, Japan
  • Susmita Ghosh, Jadavpur University, India
  • Taneeya Satyapanich, Kasetsart University, Thailand
  • Thai Le, Department of Computer Science, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, Viet Nam
  • Thanh Van Le, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Viet Nam
  • Theerananda Thanaawathphuvaphan, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
  • Thibaut Lust, Sorbonne Université, France
  • Thi-Oanh Nguyen, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Viet Nam
  • Tilottama Goswami, Vasavi College of Engineering, India
  • Tiong Hoo Lim, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei
  • Ukrit Watchareeruetai, Sertis Co., Ltd., Thailand
  • Ven Jyn Kok, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Viet Hung Nguyen, LIMOS CNRS, Clermont Auvergne University, France
  • Vikram Neerugatti, Jain (Deemed - to - be) University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Vinh Nguyen Dinh, FPT University, Can Tho, Vietnam
  • Virach Sornlertlamvanich, Musashino University, Japan
  • Wei Chuen Yau, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Weicheng Huang, National Center for High-performance Computing, China
  • Weng Kin Lai, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology (TAR UMT), Malaysia
  • Xuening Feng, UM-SJTU Joint Institute, China
  • Yann Dujardin, Orange, USA
  • Yoke Leng Yong, Help University, Malaysia
  • Yu Li, University of Tsukuba, Japan
  • Yu-N Cheah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Yunli Lee, Sunway University, Malaysia
  • Yunpeng Jiang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
  • Zhaohui Jiang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
  • Zhihao Song, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
  • Yung-Cheol Byun, Jeju National University, Korea
  • Nick Pham, Cardiff University, UK
  • Hoa Khanh Dam, Wollongong University, Australia
  • Kashif Naseer Qureshi, Limerick University, Ireland
  • Truc Nguyen, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
  • Thanh Thi Nguyen, Monash University, Australia
  • Stuart William Perry, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
  • Massimo Piccardi, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
  • Duc Minh Ngo, Qualcomm Ireland, Ireland
  • Ho Van Lam, Quy Nhon University, Vietnam
  • Le Xuan Vinh, Quy Nhon University, Vietnam
  • Truong Hoang Vinh, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam
  • Phan Tran Minh Khue, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam
  • Thi Thu Hong Phan, FPT University, Vietnam
  • Thuc Trong Hoang, The University of Electro-Communications, Japan
  • Long Tan Le, The University of Sydney, Australia
  • Dayang Norhayati Abang Jawawi, Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Fabien Baldacci, Université de Bordeaux, France
  • Johanna Ahmad, Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Yong Suk Chung, Department of Plant Resource and Environment, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea, South Korea
  • Thanh Tuan Thai, Department of Plant Resource and Environment, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea, South Korea
  • Le Duc Anh, Senior research scientist, goodnotes
  • Hung Son Nguyen, University of Warsaw, Poland, Poland
  • Diep Nguyen, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia
  • Van-Giang Trinh, Inria Saclay, EP Lifeware, Palaiseau, France
  • Huu Hoang Nguyen, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN, USA
  • Mark Roantree, Dublin City University, Ireland
  • Le-Minh Nguyen, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Japan
  • Ervin Yohannes, Department of Informatics Engineering, Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa), Indonesia
  • Masayuki Ida, Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan
  • Ha Xuan Son, RMIT University, Vietnam
  • Ninh Pham, University of Auckland, New Zealand
  • Vuong M. Ngo, Dublin City University, Ireland
  • Tai Tan Mai, School of Computing, Dublin City University, Ireland
  • Luu Anh Tuan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Tan Minh Nguyen, Department of Mathematics, National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • Dinh Viet Sang, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam
  • Vo Dinh Bay, HUTECH University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi Thuy Loan, International University, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Tran Thanh Tung, International University, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi Thanh Sang, International University, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Le Thanh Sach, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Le Thanh Van, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Le Trong Nhan, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Chau Thanh Duc, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Vinh-Tiep Nguyen, University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Tien Dung Cao, Tan Tao University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thanh Binh, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Hien D. Nguyen, University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Thuy-Trang Vu, Department of Data Science and AI, Faculty of IT, Monash University, Australia
  • Mahesh Babu M, Data Analytics Division, CSL, USA
  • Pascal Desbarats, Université de Bordeaux, France
  • Akka Zemmari, Université de Bordeaux, France
  • Nor Azliana Akmal Jamaludin, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Noor Hidayah Zakaria, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Sharin Hazlin Huspi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Rohayanti Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Mudita, Chitkara University, India
  • Milankumar Rana, FedEx Corporation, USA
  • Nikhil Devnani, Apple Inc., USA
  • Chirag Agrawal, Novelis, USA
  • Le Anh Cuong, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam
  • Thi Phuc Dang, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Thin Dang Van, University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Sy Hieu Dau, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Thanh Dang Diep, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Duong Duc Tin, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Duy Ham, Sai Gon University, Vietnam
  • Tasnim Ferdous, BRAC University, Bangladesh
  • The Anh Han, Teesside University, North East England
  • Van Lam Ho, Quy Nhon University, Vietnam
  • Bui Thanh Hung, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Jae Young Hur, Jeju National University, South Korea
  • Nguyen Huu Giao, SELabs, EPFL Innovation Park
  • Suradej Intagorn, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Nguyen Kieu Linh, Post and Telecommunication Institute of Technology, Vietnam
  • Pham Kieu Nhat Anh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Binh Kieu Do Nguyen, EdgeCortix Company, Japan
  • Do Thanh Nghi, Can Tho University, Vietnam
  • Hung Nguyen, Griffith University, Australia
  • Huynh Tuong Nguyen, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Kiet Van Nguyen, University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Le Duy Lai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Vietnam
  • Van Thien Hoang, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Tho Quan, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Trinh Tan Dat, Sai Gon University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thanh Cong, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Tien Huy, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Long Phuoc Ton, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Tran Minh Khang, University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Duy Tran Ngoc Bao, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Tuan Phat Tran Truong, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Tuan Dang, Sai Gon University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Tuan Khoi, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Vo Tuan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Dang Khoa Vo, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Nhat Vo, Chonnam National University, South Korea
  • Phuong Vo, International University, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Tham Vo, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam
  • Huynh Van Thong, Chonnam National University, South Korea
  • Kieu Van Xuan, FPT Software, Vietnam
  • Truong Vinh Lan, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Banoth Samya, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, India
  • Panich Sudkhot, Zyntelligent Co., Ltd.
  • Aniqua Nusrat Zereen, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Thao Nguyen-Thi-Ai, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Hai Trieu Anh, NamiTech JSC , Vietnam
  • Huynh Phuc Nghi, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Truong Son, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Le Trieu Phong, NICT, Japan
  • Mai The Vu, Sejong University, South Korea
  • Hoang Anh Pham, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Phu Pham, HUTECH University, Vietnam
  • Thien Pham, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Cuong Pham Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Trong Nhan Phan, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Le Nguyen Hoai Nam, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Quoc Duy Nam Nguyen, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan
  • Naga Sailaja Mahankali, ICS An Mai International University, Vietnam
  • Xuan Bach Le, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Hong Buu Long, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Trong Thuc Hoang, The University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Japan
  • Vo Thi Ngoc Chau, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, Vietnam
  • Le Duc Anh, Center for Open Data in the Humanities, Japan
  • Ruibin Bai, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
  • Akshata Bhat, Amazon.com
  • Huynh Thi Thanh Binh, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Publicity Co-chairs

  • Daphne Teck Ching Lai, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
  • Panich Sudkhot, Zyntelligent Co., Ltd., Thailand

Local Organizing Co-chairs

  • Pawan Lingras, Saint Mary's University, Canada

Tutorials

  • TBA

Industry Panels

  • TBA

Web Administration

  • Panich Sudkhot, Zyntelligent Co., Ltd., Thailand

Important Dates


All submission deadlines are in the UTC-12 timezone.

Event Date
Submission Deadline June 26, 2026
Notification Deadline August 7, 2026
Camera Ready Deadline August 21, 2026
Registration Deadline September 4, 2026
Conference Dates October 10-12, 2026

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Official Partners

Host




Pawan Lingras


Department of Mathematics and Computing Science, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS, Canada
|> Email: pawan.lingras@smu.ca

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