We invite you to submit special session proposals on any topic related to the broad areas of interest of the conference. The special session should cover a topic that is contemporary, hot, and complementary to the normal CFP topics. The special session should be able to generate enthusiasm among the conference participants. Each organized session should have a minimum of 6 registered papers that will be subject to the regular review cycle. The session organizers have full authority in soliciting papers for the session. Each session is limited to no more than 3 organizers. Proposals should be submitted before the deadline of August 31, 2023 (early the better).

Special Session Proposal Submission Details

A 2-page maximum PDF file, including the following:

- Title of the special session.
- Description of the topics that the special session will address, how the special session complements the reviewed paper sessions in the main conference, and why the theme of the special session is relevant.
- Expected format of the special session (ideas to promote the active exchange of ideas especially in a virtual format).
- Organizers with a short bio, affiliation, and their expertise in the proposed topic(s)

The special session should cover a topic that is contemporary, novel, hot, and complementary to the regular sessions.
The special session should be able to generate enthusiasm among the conference participants.

Researchers interested in organizing Special Sessions/Workshops are invited to submit a formal proposal to the Publication Chair Dr. Anu Bajaj <er.anubajaj@gmail.com> with CC to Ms. Mabrouka Salmi <salmimabrouka7@gmail.com> or submit the following google form:
https://lnkd.in/d6Nyp2Kx

Publisher: Springer Verlag, LNNS Series
Indexed by: SCOPUS, DBLP, INSPEC, SCImago etc.

Hybrid Event: Online and onsite in 4 International venues
Olten, Switzerland;
Porto, Portugal;
Vilnius, Lithuania
Kochi, India
VENUE Info

Important Dates
Paper submission due: September 30, 2023
Notification of paper acceptance : October 31, 2023
Registration and Final manuscript due : November 10, 2023
Conferences: December 11-15, 2023

Approved Special Sessions

SS1: Blockchain Technology Application
Organizers:
Joao Carlos Ferreira, ISCTE-IUL, Portugal
Nikhil Varma, Ramapo College of New Jersey, USA
Joel Curado, CasperLabs, Switzerland

SS2: Societal use of ICT for better Health and life
Organizers:
Joao Carlos Ferreira, ISCTE-IUL, Portugal
Rabindra Bista, Kathmandu University, Nepal
Jens, Oslo University, Norway

SS3: Bio-Inspired Computing in Healthcare and Medicine
Organizers:
Santosh Kumar Srivastava, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India
Dhirendra Kumar Shukla, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India
Vijayant Pawar, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India

SS4: Innovations in Drug Delivery using Artificial Intelligence
Organizers:
Himali Horo, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
Anu Bajaj, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India