13th Edition IEEE Number 71416 Hybrid Conference

The 13th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems

A forum gathering top specialists in the broad area of intelligent systems — from data science and machine learning to computational intelligence, explainable AI, and applications across industry, science, and society.

Dates 03–05 Sep 2026
Location Varna, BulgariaHotel Cherno More
Submission Deadline 01 Jun 2026
Proceedings IEEE XploreAfter acceptance

Twenty-four years of scientific tradition, continued in Varna.

Building upon the success of IS'02, IS'04, IS'08, IS'12, IS'16, IS'20, IS'24 (held in Sofia and Varna, BG), IS'06, IS'10 (held in London, GB), IS'14, IS'22 (held in Warsaw, PL) and IS'18 (held in Funchal, Madeira Island, PT), the 13th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Systems IS'26 shall continue the tradition of bringing together top specialists in the broad area of intelligent systems. This forum is an opportunity for scientists from all over the world to share ideas and achievements in the theory and practice of data science, intelligent control, artificial intelligence, neural networks, soft computing, data mining and knowledge discovery, machine learning, deep learning, intelligent education, and related fields.

Presentations should highlight contemporary intelligent systems as a concept that combines theoretical research and applications in automation and information technologies. All aspects of intelligent systems are of interest: theory, algorithms, tools, and applications.

In addition to the main sessions, the conference timetable shall be concerted with several other symposiums, workshops, poster sessions, tutorial courses, and student sessions, in similar scopes, which will take place before, during, and after the end of IEEE IS'26. Following the tradition, all submitted original papers to IS'26 will be carefully reviewed for possible inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. After the Conference, a selected number of the best papers shall be expanded and revised for possible inclusion in refereed journals or Springer books.

A lineage across two decades
  • IS'02Varna
  • IS'04Varna
  • IS'06London
  • IS'08Varna
  • IS'10London
  • IS'12Sofia
  • IS'14Warsaw
  • IS'16Sofia
  • IS'18Funchal
  • IS'20Varna
  • IS'22Warsaw
  • IS'24Varna
  • IS'26Varna

Main topics & application areas

The conference covers theoretical foundations of intelligent systems alongside applied domains where those foundations deliver impact. The list is indicative, not exhaustive — contributions in adjacent areas are welcomed.

Main Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Bio-Inspired & Evolutionary Intelligence
  • Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies
  • Brain-Inspired Computing
  • Computational Finance and Economy
  • Conversational AI
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Data Science & Knowledge Discovery
  • Deep Learning
  • Explainable AI (XAI)
  • Fuzzy Sets and Systems
  • Generalized Nets
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Intelligent Agents
  • Intelligent Control & Measurement
  • Intelligent Cybersecurity
  • Intelligent Decision-Making Systems
  • Intelligent Education
  • Intelligent Environments
  • Intelligent Pattern & Signal Processing
  • Internet of Things
  • Machine Learning
  • Multi-Agent Systems
  • Neural Networks
  • Trustworthy & Ethical AI

Application Areas

  • Agricultural & Environmental Systems
  • Autonomous Vehicles & Robotics
  • Business & Financial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Digital Health & Bioengineering
  • Education & Intelligent Tutoring
  • Energy & Power Systems
  • Game-Based Learning & Simulation
  • Industrial & Manufacturing Systems
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Smart Cities & Urban Computing
  • Smart Home & Ambient Assisted Living
  • Telecommunication & Networked Systems

Submission timeline

  • 01 June 2026
    Papers submission deadline
  • 20 July 2026
    Notification of acceptance
  • 03 August 2026
    Early registration closes
  • 06 August 2026
    Submission of final papers
  • 03–05 September 2026
    Conference in Varna
Plan ahead

Submission through EasyChair.

Prospective authors are invited to submit original papers via EasyChair, following the instructions for authors on the conference website. Each paper will be reviewed for originality, relevance, technical quality, and clarity.

Full submission details →

Fees

Category Early
before 03 Aug 2026
Late
after 03 Aug 2026
IEEE Members € 400 € 450
Non-IEEE Members € 450 € 500
Student IEEE Members € 300 € 350

The final manuscript must be accompanied by a registration form and a full registration fee payment proof. Accepted papers presented at the conference will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Technical Program Committee

Honorary Chairs

V. Sgurev (BG)
R. Yager (US)
J. Kacprzyk (PL)

Conference Chairs

V. Piuri (IT)
L. Doukovska (BG)

Program Chairs

M. Hadjiski (BG)
A. Sachenko (US, UA)
N. Nikolov (BG)
K. Atanassov (BG)

Committee Members

M. A. Ahmad MY
B. Aloitabi SA
M. Bianchini IT
B. Bontchev BG
I. Bukovsky CZ
H. Bustince ES
F. Čapkovic SK
O. Castillo MX
P. Chountas UK
P. Coscia IT
W. Dai US
G. Dimirovski MK
A. Dourado PT
A. Gegov UK
P. Georgieva PT
R. Goncalves PT
S. S. Guru US
P. Hajek CZ
F. Herrera ES
S. Ilchev BG
M. Ivanova BG
T. Ivanova BG
K. Ito JP
R. Jafari UK
L. Jain UK
I. Jordanov UK
S. Kale US
N. Kasabov NZ
M. Kaufmann CH
N. Kerimbayev KZ
L. Koczy HU
A. Kordon US
M. Krawczak PL
V. Kreinovich US
R. Kruse DE
N. Kussul UA
R. D. Labati IT
K. Leiviska FI
M. Mansurova KZ
K. Masashi JP
P. Melo-Pinto PT
L. Michailova UK
A. de Miguel ES
V. Mladenov BG
J. Montero ES
N. Nikolova AU
E. Oja FI
L. Oneto IT
G. Papadopoulos CY
W. Pedrycz CA
R. Peleschak UA
K. Penev UK
G. Piandosi IT
I. Popchev BG
R.-E. Precup RO
I. Radeva BG
A. Razaque US
B. Rusyn UA
M. Saari FI
A. Sala ES
D. Sanders UK
I. Sarker AU
F. Schneider DE
R. Shadiev CN
A. Shankar UK
A. Shannon AU
S. Shahbazova AZ
T. Soffer IL
J. Suykens BE
E. Szmidt PL
N. Md Tahir MY
V. Terzieva BG
M. Thuillard CH
A. Topalov BG
M. Tulenbayev KZ
E. Tulunay TR
G. Ulutagay TR
G. Vachkov BG
B. Vachova BG
P. Vidnerova CZ
A. Villa CH
D. Wildermuth DE
T. Yildirim TR
H. Zhu CA

Organizing Committee

Chairs

I. Radeva (BG)
K. Boshnakov (BG)

Members

E. Djambazova, I. Grigorov, A. Haka, R. Parvanova, V. Terzieva, K. Wassilew

Submission of papers

Prospective authors of papers are invited to submit their papers via EasyChair, following the instructions for authors on the conference website.

Each paper will be reviewed for originality, relevance to the conference scope, quality of technical content, structure, language, and writing style. The final manuscript must be accompanied by a registration form and a full registration fee payment proof.

Accepted papers presented at the conference will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. After the conference, a selected number of the best papers shall be expanded and revised for possible inclusion in refereed journals or Springer books.

Submit on EasyChair View deadlines

Submission link will be announced in due time.

Copyright conditions

Material submitted for presentation at IEEE IS'26 must be original, not published, and not being considered for publication elsewhere.

All accepted papers shall appear in the Conference Proceedings on IEEE Xplore. IEEE holds the copyright of material presented at the conference. Authors shall be informed in due time about the Copyright Transfer Form.

Correspondence Full Prof. G. Vachkov
POB 161, Sofia 1113
Bulgaria, EU
gancho.vachkov@gmail.com

Varna, Bulgaria — by the Black Sea

The conference venue is Hotel Cherno More, located near the sea park, the beach, and a zone of beautiful natural parks along the coastline.

There are plenty of possibilities to make a direct connection from the conference venue to the resorts of St. St. Constantine and Helena and Golden Sands. The venue is around 10 km from Varna International Airport, with a direct bus 409 connection that runs on a city route to the airport, railway, and bus station with regular transport.

Different car service facilities are available at the hotel. You are welcome to write to the organizing committee for assistance with local transportation or planning your personal schedule during the conference.

Hotel Cherno More

Boulevard Slivnitsa 33, Varna

Distance ~10 km from airport
Transport Direct bus 409
Nearby Sea park, beach, Golden Sands resort
Format In-person & remote (hybrid)

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