The College of Technological Innovation invites UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE students to submit their research for the 17th Student Research Conference on Applied Computing (SRC 2026). The conference aims to foster collaboration and showcase innovative research in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies that contribute to a sustainable, inclusive, and knowledge-driven future under the theme: Human-Al Collaboration Toward a Sustainable Future.

The (SRC 2026) seeks to establish a platform where students and faculty can showcase their research concepts and engage with fellow emerging researchers from educational institutions throughout the Arab world and other international countries, as well as distinguished faculty members and IT industry leaders from outside the UAE and Gulf region.

Consequently, if you are an UNDERGRADUATE or a GRADUATE student currently engaged in a computing-related project, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit a one-page abstract or a full paper for participation in a poster exhibition, live demonstration, or Oral presentation. Every submission will undergo a thorough evaluation by esteemed faculty members, who will then provide valuable feedback to the authors. Beyond the student presentations, the conference agenda will also encompass academic workshop presentations. We invite you to join us in presenting your project and expanding your professional network.

List of Topics

The conference aims to foster collaboration and showcase innovative research in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies that contribute to a sustainable, inclusive, and knowledge-driven future under the theme:

Human–AI Collaboration Toward a Sustainable Future

Topics of interest include, but not limited to:

• AI and Machine Learning

• Generative AI and Explainable AI

• AI for Sustainability and Climate Action

• AI Applications in Healthcare and Education

• AI for Smart Digital Systems

• AI in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

• Responsible, Trustworthy, and Ethical AI

• AI for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust

• AI in Business, Government, and Smart Economies

• AI for Society: Inclusion, Accessibility, and Well-Being

Publication

SRC2026 proceedings will be published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Venue

The conference will be held at the Zayed University Convention Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE.