The Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain, the Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, and the Master of Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity, part of the Computer Science Department at this Faculty, in colloboration with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Valencia and Saharan Moroccan Association for Science and Artificial Intelligence (ASMSIA), are organizing the 5th International Conference on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Applications (ICBDAIA’26). The conference will be held on June 2–3, 2026, at Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain.
ICBDAIA’26, which will be published by Springer in (LNNS) series and automatically indexed in Scopus, builds on the success of its previous indexed Springer-Scopus editions, including those held in Kénitra, Morocco, in May 2023 and July 2025, and in Laayoune in November 2023 and 2024 during the Green March celebrations.
Continuing its mission to promote international collaboration and knowledge exchange in the rapidly evolving fields of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, the conference provides a high-level platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions across diverse sectors such as cybersecurity, blockchain applications, the environment, agriculture, energy, medicine, education, and the economy.
Important Dates:
🚨 Exclusive Extension: Final Deadline for Registration & Camera-Ready Submission → April 15th, 2026
Deadline for Full Paper Submission (Extended): January 25th, 2026 ➝ February 20th, 2026
Paper Decision Notification: February 28th, 2026 ➝ March 10th, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission & Registration Deadline: March 20th, 2026 ➝ April 15th, 2026
Conference Date: June 02nd and 03rd, 2026
Template and Paper Submission Link:
Instructions to authors:
- All papers should be original and should be written in English.
- The papers should be at most 8 to 10 pages long, as per the Springer template, and will be peer-reviewed by at least two members of the program's scientific committee..
- All papers should be submitted electronically (in PDF or docx format) at Easychair System and also send a copy to icbdaia@uit.ac.ma
- The accepted papers will be published in the Springer Proceedings, Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS).
- It will be automatically published in Scopus.
• Technologies, Services and Application of Big Data and Applications
• Big Data Analytics and Data Integration
• Deep Learning Neural Network
• Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things and its Applications
• Knowledge Representation; Knowledge-based Systems
• Natural Language Processing
• Smart Agriculture and Irrigation System
• Environmental Analytics and Climate Change
• Cybersecurity
• Blockchains and Applications
• Water Management
• Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
• Healthcare and Medical Diagnostics
• Physical and Chemical Analytics
• Logistics
• Enterprise, Economics, Commerce and Marketing
• Energy and Utilities Automated Financial Investing
• Optimization Methods for Big Data & AI
• Bioinformatics
• Smart Homes and Cities
• Image Recognition
• Social Media Features
• Social Impact of AI
• Sentiment Analysis
• Human Resources Management
Prof. Jaime LLORET Mauri
Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
Prof. Said Tkatek
Ibn Tofail University of kenitra, Morocco
Prof. Sandra Sendra
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Prof. Mohamed Essaidi
Ex Director of ENSIAS School Rabat, Morocco
Professor Mohamed ESSAAIDI is ex President Director of EMSI group and former Director of ENSIAS at Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, and former Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of General Affairs and Governance, Morocco (2019) .Since December 2011 and he was a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Morocco from 1993 till 2011 . He is also Chairman of IEEE Public Safety Technology , (2022), IEEE Blockchain Morocco Group (2022) , from IEEE IoT Global Cities Alliance, MEA (2020-2022), member of the evaluation committee of IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (2021-2022), member of IEEE EAB Teaching Excellence Editorial Hub , (2021-2022), and member IEEE Global Committee on Global Accreditation (2017-2018). He was also the founding president of the IEEE Morocco Section (2005-2016). Teacher. ESSAAIDI is a UNESCO and ICESCO expert on engineering training, digital transformation and smart cities. Pr.Essaaidi is the founder and the General Chair of several IEEE technically sponsored the international conferences, including Mediterranean Microwave Symposium (since 2000), Information and Communication Technologies The International Symposium (2005, 2007), The International Conference on Multimedia Systems and Computing i(2009, 2011, 2012, 2014) International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (2011, 2013, 2015) and International Conference on Complex Systems (2012, 2013, 2015). He has also been involved in the Organizing and Scientific Committees of several other international conferences held worldwide.. He has also founded several IEEE Student Branches in different Moroccan universities and engineering schools. Furthermore, he has been a nonvoting member of IEEE Global Committee on Accreditation activities since 2015. He has authored and co-authored 5 books and more than 200 papers in the international refereed journals and conferences in the field of Electrical and Information and Communication Technologies.
Dr. Mo Medwani
CEO Innovatics, Mercer University USA
Dr. Mo Medwani’s life is truly inspirational. With a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence, his career spans over 11 years in Data Science and AI and more than 25 years in IT, marking him as a pioneering leader who has profoundly influenced the sector. His path showcases an unyielding commitment to knowledge and a zeal for excellence.
Dr. Medwani is an accomplished individual with multiple post-graduate degrees in Data Science & AI. He is also the founder of InnovatiCS, driving positive change through innovative initiatives in data science and analytics. His most sought-after program, “Zero to Hero,” is tailored for individuals who are new to data science and AI and prepares students for a rewarding career in data science and AI, he has empowered over 22,000 students globally.
A pivotal moment in Dr. Medwani’s life was in 2014, when he faced a significant setback, losing his job. Overwhelmed but not defeated, he resolved to master the very field that led to his setback: analytics. This decision marked the beginning of a journey not just of personal triumph but also of making a substantial impact through steadfast dedication, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Dr. Medwani’s narrative is a testament to the idea that, with perseverance, dedication, and a passion for one’s work, anyone can achieve greatness and positively impact the world.
José E. Capilla-Romá
President of Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Joel Rodrigues
Federal University of Piaui, Brazil
Mohamed Ebn Touhami
President of Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
Mohsen Guizani
Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, UAE
Said Drissi El Bouzaidi
Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Valencia, Spain
Karima Selmaoui
International Relation , Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
– Jaime LLORET Mauri, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
– Said Tkatek, Ibn Tofail University of Kenitra Morocco
Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain :
-Sofia Lucas, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spai
-Sandra Sendra, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
-Ali Ahmad, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
-Hadi Rezaeri, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
-Javier Diaz, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Iman Valizadeh, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Samira Amiri, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Sandra Viciano, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Vinie Lee, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Carlos Huertas, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Sofia Lucas, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Kayhan Zrar Ghafoor, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq
-Shafiullah Khan, Abdullah Al Salem University (AASU), Kuwait
-Felix Albu, Valahia University of Targoviste, Romania
-Shadi AlZubi, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan
Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain :
-Sandra Sendra, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Lourdes Peñalver, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Oscar Romero, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Sirine Rabah, University of Gabes, Tunisia
-Satish R. Jondhale, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
-Amine Rghioui, Université Ibn Zohr, Morocco
-Lavanya Addepalli, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
-Noura Ben Moussa, National Engineering School of Gabes, Tunisia
-Ali Ahmad, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Iman Valizadeh, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Samira Amiri, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
-Vinie Lee, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco :
-Youssef Fakhri, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Abdelalim Sadiq, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Hatim Derrouz, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Bouchra Honnit, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Jaafar Abouchabaka, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Otman Abdoun, Faculty of Science, Tetouan, Morocco
-Mounir Ait Keroum, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Souad Ajjaj, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Mohamed Amnai, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Ali Choukri, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Khalid Chougdali, ENSA, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Akram Chhaybi, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-El Houssaine Oubaida, ENSA, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Mohamed El Kamili, EST, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
-Boukri Khalil, Research Professor at EMSI , Casablanca, Morocco
-Adil El Makrani, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Hajar Filali, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Abdeslam EL MOUDDEN ENCG, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Souad Amrhar, Doctor Director Of Institute AlMaalime, kenitra, Morocco.
-Khalid Housni, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Khalil Ibrahim, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Khaoula Chaoui El Gho, Ibn Zohr University, Higher School of Technology, Dakhla, Morocco
-Nadia Kassri, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Khalid Belhachmi, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Khadija Louzani, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Najat Rafalia, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Abdelghani Souhar, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
-Adil Tanoche, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
