Researchers, educators, developers, industry professionals, and policymakers are invited to participate in the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Multimodal Communication and Learning Technologies (IMCL 2026), taking place on 12–13 November 2026 at UNIC Athens, University of Nicosia Campus, Athens, Greece.
Under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in Education, Learning and Research,” IMCL 2026 will explore how AI and multimodal technologies are transforming teaching, learning, accessibility, human-computer interaction, and data-driven educational practices. The conference provides a global forum for interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of innovative solutions that advance education and research.
Upcoming Deadlines
📅 1 June 2026 – Submission of Special Session Proposals
📅 7 June 2026 – Submission of Structured Abstracts (Full Papers & Short Papers)
📅 7 June 2026 – Notification of Acceptance and Announcement of Special Sessions
📅 14 June 2026 – Notification of Acceptance for Main Conference Abstracts
📅 13 July 2026 – Submission of Complete Papers and Proposals for Round Tables, Workshops, and Tutorials
📅 27 July 2026 – Notification of Acceptance
📅 21 September 2026 – Camera-Ready Submission & Author Registration Deadline
📅 12 November 2026 – IMCL 2026 Conference Opening
Special Session organizers with five or more accepted papers will receive a conference fee waiver.
Conference Topics
The conference welcomes contributions across a broad range of topics, including:
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining
• Human-AI Collaboration in Learning and Research
• Personalized and Adaptive Learning
• Multimodal and AI-Driven Learning Technologies
• Conversational AI and Intelligent Agents
• Virtual, Augmented, Mixed, and Extended Reality (XR)
• Smart Classrooms and Virtual Learning Environments
• Assistive and Inclusive Learning Technologies
• Digital Credentials and Micro-Credentials
• Ethical and Responsible AI in Education
• Data Privacy, Security, Fairness, and Governance
• AI-Driven Emotional Intelligence and Affective Computing
• Immersive and Metaverse Learning Spaces
Publication Opportunities
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) series.
The LNNS series is indexed by SCOPUS, EI Compendex, INSPEC, zbMATH, SCImago, and is submitted for consideration in the Web of Science.
Presentation Options
IMCL 2026 supports both in-person and remote presentations for full papers, short papers, special sessions, and work-in-progress papers, providing opportunities for global participation.
Venue
Athens, Greece, offers a unique blend of historical significance, academic excellence, and technological innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with an international community while experiencing one of the world’s most influential cultural and educational centers.
For submission guidelines and conference information, visit:
🔗 https://www.imcl-conference.org/current/
🔗 Submission Portal: https://www.conftool.com/imcl-conference-2026/
We encourage the global engineering and education community to contribute to this important conversation on the future of AI-enhanced learning and research.
