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2nd International Conference
on AI for Sustainability
in the Developing World

Lebanese French University proudly co-organizes AISDW26 alongside six leading academic institutions — a premier hybrid conference advancing AI research for a sustainable global future.

3 – 4 November 2026
Ranya, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Hybrid Conference

Learn from World-Class
Researchers and Academics
at AISDW26

AISDW26 features distinguished international and national keynote speakers from India, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and Kurdistan Region — bringing cutting-edge insights on AI, sustainability, and innovation in developing nations.

International Speakers
7 Co-Organizing Universities
Global Academic Collaboration

10 Research Tracks — AI’s
Impact Across Every Sector
of Society

From machine learning and deep learning, to AI in healthcare, education, climate action, smart cities, and autonomous vehicles — AISDW26 covers the full breadth of AI-driven sustainability research tailored to developing world challenges.

10 Research Tracks
Early Bird from $90
Springer Book Series
Deadlines

Abstract: 15 June 2026  ·  Full Paper: 15 July 2026  ·  Registration Due: 30 October 2026

LFU at AISDW26

Lebanese French University (LFU) is a proud co-organizer of the 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability in the Developing World (AISDW26), scheduled for 3–4 November 2026 in Ranya, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, hosted at the University of Raparin.

AISDW26 is a growing international platform designed to bring together researchers, scientists, technologists, and policymakers to share breakthroughs and explore how AI can power sustainable development. The conference is conducted as a hybrid event — welcoming both in-person and online participants from around the world.

All submitted papers undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review by an international scientific committee. Accepted and presented papers will be published in journals indexed by Clarivate and Scopus, as well as the prestigious Springer Nature Link Book Series.

This conference is jointly organized by seven leading academic institutions: University of Raparin (UOR), Akre University for Applied Science (AUAS), Duhok Polytechnic University (DPU), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), International University of Erbil (IUE), Lebanese French University (LFU), and Garmian Polytechnic University (GPU).

AISDW26 Conference
AISDW26 LFU — Co-Organizer

Conference Dates

3 – 4 November 2026

Venue

University of Raparin, Ranya, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Format

Hybrid — In-Person & Online Access

Organizers

7 International Academic Institutions

10 Research Tracks

Authors may submit complete, original, unpublished research papers — theoretical, methodological, or applied — across any of the following tracks.

Track 01

Machine & Deep Learning for Intelligent Systems

Track 02

AI for Healthcare & Biomedicine

Track 03

AI in Business & Industry

Track 04

AI in Social Sciences & Humanities

Track 05

AI in Education

Track 06

AI for Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability

Track 07

AI for Security, Privacy & Ethical Considerations

Track 08

AI & Autonomous Vehicles

Track 09

AI for Smart Cities & Urban Planning

Track 10

AI in Agriculture & Food Systems

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline
15th June 2026
Full-Text Paper Submission Deadline
15th July 2026
Author Notification
Within 10 days of abstract submission
Registration Paper Due
30th October 2026
Conference Days
3 – 4 November 2026

Registration Fees

Registration TypeAcademiaStudent
Early Bird*$140$90
Regular Payment$160$110
Participation Only$50$50
*Early Bird — 25% discount on a second paper. Fees include accommodation, food & gifts. Partial publication fees apply based on the selected journal (local or international).

Ready to Join AISDW26?

Submit your abstract today through EDAS. You’ll receive a notification within 10 days. Accepted papers will be published in leading international indexed journals and the Springer Nature Book Series.