The IEEE Kazakhstan Section and Nazarbayev University have signed an agreement to co-organize the 2026 International Conference on Secure and Intelligent Digital Ecosystems (SIDe’26), to be held on 22–23 October 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, in a hybrid format.

The conference is organized by the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), Nazarbayev University, with technical co-sponsorship from the IEEE Kazakhstan Section.

SIDe’26 will provide an international forum for researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to present and discuss recent advances in secure, intelligent, and interconnected digital systems. The conference programme will address both foundational research and emerging applications across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced communication systems, and digital technologies.

Research Areas

The conference welcomes original research contributions in areas including:

  • Trustworthy and Explainable AI
  • Machine Learning and Generative AI
  • Federated and Distributed Learning
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy Engineering
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography
  • Secure Communication Networks and 6G
  • IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Smart Cities and Digital Twins
  • Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
  • Cloud, Edge and Fog Computing
  • Healthcare AI and Medical Imaging
  • Digital Transformation and Technology Management

IEEE Publication

Eligible accepted and presented papers will be considered for inclusion in IEEE Xplore® through the IEEE Conference Publication Program, subject to IEEE publication, quality, copyright, and presentation requirements.

Important Dates

Paper Submission: 15 August 2026
Acceptance Notification: 1 September 2026
Camera-Ready Submission: 20 September 2026
Early-Bird Registration: 20 September 2026

Conference: 22–23 October 2026
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Format: Hybrid — In-person and Virtual

Call for Papers

The IEEE community, researchers, faculty members, industry professionals, and students are invited to contribute to SIDe’26 and to share the Call for Papers across their institutions, research groups, and professional networks.

Official Conference Website: https://side.nu.edu.kz/

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