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The International Conference on Sustainable Smart Cities (ICSSC 2026) aims to serve as a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research, best practices, and innovative solutions in the planning, development, and implementation of smart cities. The conference seeks to foster strategic collaborations and strengthen linkages among academic researchers, industry leaders, urban planners, technology providers, and policymakers at local, regional, national, and international levels. Through these partnerships, ICSSC 2026 aspires to advance sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban transformation worldwide.

What are Our OBJECTIVES?

The objectives of the conference

  • Provide an international platform to examine emerging innovations, trends, challenges, research findings, case studies, and practical solutions in smart city theory, design, and implementation that support sustainable urban development.
  • Facilitate meaningful exchange of knowledge, expertise, and experiences among academia, industry, policymakers, and smart city practitioners.
  • Promote effective knowledge dissemination and technical know-how transfer to strengthen smart city planning, implementation, and operational capacities.
  • Strengthen strategic, multi-level partnerships among academia, industry, government, and community stakeholders to support long-term smart city development.
  • Enhance collaboration and alignment with related smart city initiatives at the local, regional, national, and international levels to ensure coordinated and impactful urban transformation.

2026
MAY 5

Kuching, Sarawak
MALAYSIA

200
Participants

06
Speakers

Speakers

PROFESSOR DR. PANOS FITSILIS

Future Foresight for Sustainable Smart Cities

Participants

  • ERASMUS+ SCALe Consortium partners.
  • Education professionals and academic staff.
  • Students, researchers, and representatives from local and International professional networks in innovation and smart city development.
  • Regional and national smart cities providers, public and private policy makers
  • Research institutes, professional training providers, subject-matter experts, associations, and networks of HEIs
  • Members of the wider public.

CONFERENCE THEME

Capacity Building for Sustainable Smart Cities Network

This theme embraces a holistic, people-centred approach to smart city development by strengthening stakeholder capacity through skills enhancement, knowledge sharing, and effective governance frameworks. It emphasizes the strategic use of technology and multi-stakeholder collaboration to address urban challenges in a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive manner.

Event Schedule

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DAY 1|6 May 2026

Official Opening, Keynotes, Paper Presentation & Conference Dinner

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DAY 2|7 May 2026

Forum & Closing Ceremony


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DAY 3|8 May 2026

Post Conference Tour


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Participants

  • ERASMUS+ SCALe Consortium partners.
  • Education professionals and academic staff.
  • Students, researchers, and representatives from local and international professional networks in innovation and smart city development.
  • Regional and national smart cities providers, public and private policy makers.
  • Research institutes, professional training providers, subject-matter experts, associations, and networks of HEIs (Higher Education Institutions).
  • Members of the wider public interested in sustainable urban futures.

Call for Papers & Submissions

The extended paper should include an abstract, an introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, acknowledgement and references sections. The word “Abstract” should be written in bold with no more than 200 words, written in 10 pt Arial font and consist of a short background, brief description of methods, summary of results, and conclusion. The text should be written using 11 pt Arial font. The article must be at a minimum of 4 pages and maximum of 5 pages (single-spaced) in the length excluding the references, divided in sections (e.g. introduction, methodology, results and discussions, concluding remarks) and should clearly present the problem/focus of the study, its methodology, its findings and conclusions. Figures and tables can be included and should be centered with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. The paper size should be 8.5 x 11 inches with 1-inch margins. The paper should be submitted as Microsoft Office Word (.doc) by e-mail attachment to the secretariat.

  • Submit to email: icssc2026@gmail.com
Download Full Paper Template

Important Dates

Event / Milestone Date
Submission Deadline for Abstracts 28 February 2026
Notification of Acceptance 30 March 2026
Early-Bird Registration Deadline 30 March 2026
Submission of Camera-Ready Papers 15 April 2026
ICSSC 2026 Conference in Kuching 5 – 8 May 2026
Post-Conference Proceedings Publication 30 May 2026

Registration Fees

*MYR for local delegates / EUR for international delegates

Category of Delegates (6 – 7 May 2026) FEE (FOREIGN CURRENCY(MYR)* MYR only for Malaysian
A. Standard Pre-Registration 100€/RM300
B. Student Pre-Registration 50€/RM250
C. Standard On-site Registration 120€/RM350
D. Student On-site Registration 50€/RM250

Gala Dinner(6 May 2026) FEE (FOREIGN CURRENCY(MYR)* MYR only for Malaysian
A. Standard Pre-Registration 35€/RM150
B. Student Pre-Registration 25€/RM120

Workshop – Design Thinking(5 May 2026) FEE (FOREIGN CURRENCY(MYR)* MYR only for Malaysian
A. Standard Pre-Registration 35€/RM150
B. Student Pre-Registration 25€/RM120

The conference will bring together delegates and participants to engage in discourse on, but not limited to:

  • Smart Education for Resilient and Sustainable Cities
  • Smart Governance and Policy Innovation
  • Smart Energy Systems and Sustainable Development
  • Smart Cities Research and Applications in Peri-Urban Areas and Smart Agriculture
  • Smart Transportation Systems and Mobility Solutions
  • Smart Economy and Digital Innovation
  • Smart City Infrastructure and Intelligent Buildings
  • Smart Healthcare Systems and Urban Well-being
  • Resilient Smart Cities: Climate Adaptation and Urban Transformation
  • Smart City Digital Technologies: Software Platforms, Digital Twins, AR/VR, and AI
  • Smart Cities Data Analytics and Decision Support Systems
  • Smart Services and Innovation within the Urban Ecosystem
Name Institution Country
Prof. Dr. Ramesh T. Subramanian Universiti Malaya Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Ramesh Kasi Universiti Malaya Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Margaret Chan Kit Yok Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Ling Siew Eng Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haliyana Khalid Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Malaysia
Dr. Nop Kanhaarith National University of Management Cambodia
Dr. Sim Tepmony Institute of Technology of Cambodia Cambodia
Dr. Sam Rany National University of Battambang Cambodia
Dr. KY Ravikun Phnom Penh International University Cambodia
Prof. Dr. Manukid Parnichkun Asian Institute of Technology Thailand
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ing Arpiruk Hokpunna Chiang Mai University Thailand
Witthaya Kleebmek Planet T and S Company Limited Thailand
Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Fitsilis University of Thessaly Greece
Prof. Dr. Achilles Kameas Hellenic Open University Greece
Prof. Dr. Ioannis Chatzigiannakis “La Sapienza” University of Rome Italy
Stefanos Vagenas Skybridge Partners Outsourcing Services PC Greece
Role Name / Designation
Advisor Professor Dr. Firdaus Abdullah
Rector, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak Branch
Chairperson Associate Professor Dr. Margaret Chan Kit Yok
Deputy Chairperson Professor Dr. Ling Siew Eng
Secretary Sheela Faizura Binti Nik Fauzi
Treasurer Aniza Abu Bakar
Secretariat Aiza Binti Johari
Affidah Binti Morni
Nur Aziela Binti Aidit
Zainon Binti Haji Bibi
Floor Manager Ardiana Mazwa
Raudah Binti Amir Abdullah
Technical Committee Dr. Lee Beng Yong
Dr. Yong Kueh Tiam
Aminuddin Bin Bakar
Publication & Review Dr. Ishak Annuar
Sr. Dr. Ahmad Faiz Abd Rashid
Dr. Rudy Tawie Ak Joseph Sipi
Publicity Adib Sarkawi
Protocol Yaziz Kassim (Corporate Communication)

Event Location

Imperial Hotel, Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli, Taman Seng Goon

Kuching
Sarawak
Malaysia
Email: icssc2026@gmail.com