Artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing industries, and reshaping our world. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI has permeated various aspects of our lives, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. AI encompasses a wide range of techniques and approaches, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, expert systems, and more. These techniques enable AI systems to learn from data, adapt to new situations, and improve their performance over time.

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) organizes the second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Research, which is a groundbreaking event aiming to bring together researchers, scholars, and industry experts from across the globe to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on society. This conference serves as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, where participants can delve into the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and collectively shape the future of AI research.

The scope of this conference is comprehensive, covering a wide range of AI-related topics. From machine learning and natural language processing to computer vision, robotics, and beyond, we aim to foster discussions that encompass the entire spectrum of artificial intelligence. By exploring these diverse areas, we can gain a holistic understanding of AI’s potential and explore its applications in various fields such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and more.

AUE’s primary goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers and practitioners in the field of AI. By presenting your research papers, sharing your experiences, and showcasing your projects, you can contribute to the collective understanding of AI and its implications. The conference program includes interactive panel discussions, technical paper presentations, and poster sessions, ensuring a dynamic and engaging environment for intellectual exchange.

AUE is delighted to announce that the conference book/proceedings will be published by Springer and indexed by Scopus. This prestigious platform ensures maximum visibility and reach for your research, allowing it to make a lasting impact within the academic community and beyond.

In addition to the publication opportunities, this conference offers ample networking opportunities to connect with fellow researchers, establish collaborations, and broaden your professional network. The AI research community is vibrant and diverse, and the conference provides a unique setting to engage with experts from academia, industry, and government sectors.

Many benefits to attending the conference, participants will gain valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements in AI research, expand their knowledge base, and contribute to the advancement of the field. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Dubai, with its blend of modernity and cultural heritage, providing an inspiring backdrop for intellectual exchange and exploration.

Part 1 — Machine Learning & Deep Learning

• Neural network architectures and algorithms
• Transfer learning & domain adaptation
• Generative models and adversarial learning
• Reinforcement learning & decision-making
• Explainable AI & interpretable models
• Federated learning & privacy-preserving techniques 

Part 2 — Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Understanding

• Sentiment analysis & opinion mining
• Named entity recognition & entity linking
• Question answering & dialogue systems
• Text summarization & information retrieval
• Emotion detection & sentiment-aware applications
• Multilingual & cross-lingual NLP 

Part 3 — AI Applications in the Fashion Industry

• AI for predicting fashion trends
• AI & body recognition in virtual try-on
• Enhancing design & production with AI insights
• Sustainable material sourcing & production via AI
• Impact of AI research on the fashion industry 

Part 4 — AI-Enabled Security Analytics

(General topic area — specific sub-topics may be defined by the conference.) 

Part 5 — Computer Vision & Image Processing

• Object detection & tracking
• Semantic segmentation & scene understanding
• Image & video captioning
• Image generation & style transfer
• Gesture recognition & human activity analysis
• Deep learning for image restoration & super-resolution 

Part 6 — Robotics & Autonomous Systems

• Perception for robot localization & mapping
• Robot grasping & manipulation
• Swarm robotics & collective behavior
• Cognitive architectures for autonomous systems
• Human-robot interaction & social robotics
• Robust navigation in dynamic environments 

Part 7 — AI in Healthcare & Medicine

• Medical image analysis for diagnosis & prognosis
• Clinical decision support systems
• AI for precision medicine & genomics
• Health monitoring & wearable devices
• AI-enabled healthcare robotics & assistive tech
• NLP for electronic health records 

Part 8 — AI & Ethics

• Bias & fairness in AI algorithms
• Ethical considerations in AI decision-making
• Privacy & data protection in AI applications
• Explainability & interpretability in AI systems
• AI’s societal impact (job displacement, inequality)
• Regulation & governance of AI technologies

• Papers accepted for BCR'2026 after the double-blind peer-review process will be published in ‎the conference book/ proceedings, which is published by Spronger and indexed by Scopus, Google Scholar, ‎and SpringerLink. Selected papers will also be published as chapters in an Emerald‐indexed book ‎‎(Scopus-indexed).‎
  Additionally, selected papers that have been presented at the conference will also be considered for ‎further development for possible publication in the highly esteemed partner journals listed below. ‎Note that journal editors are provided with the conference proceedings and will make selections if they ‎feel the work is appropriate and of sufficient quality for their journal.‎
  If invited to publish in a journal, authors will be expected to develop the work by 40–50%, including a ‎change of title and abstract. Individual journal procedures will need to be followed, and there is no ‎guarantee of publication.‎ 
   

This will include one or more of the following journals:‎

• ‎1.‎ Journal of Strategic Marketing, Regular Issue – Taylor & Francis (Scopus Q1).‎
• ‎2.‎ FIIB Business Review, Regular Issue – SAGE Publications (ABS, Scopus Q1).‎
• ‎3.‎ Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development (JBSED) (Scopus Q1).‎
• ‎4.‎ EuroMid Journal of Business and Tech-Innovation (EJBTI), Special Issue – EMBAT.‎

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