Call for Papers
The 18th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computing (ICGEC-2026) invites researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world to submit original, unpublished research papers on all aspects of genetic and evolutionary computing.
ICGEC-2026 provides a premier forum for presenting and discussing the latest advances in genetic algorithms, evolutionary computation, and related computational intelligence techniques. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering series.
Conference Tracks
We invite submissions of original research papers for the conference tracks. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Track 1: Genetic & Evolutionary Computing
• Genetic Algorithms, Genetic Programming, and Evolutionary Strategies • Evolutionary Representation, Encoding, and Fitness Design • Evolution of Tree- and Graph-Structured Representations • Swarm Intelligence and Nature-Inspired Optimization • Evolutionary Combinatorial and Multi-Objective Optimization • Genetics-based Machine Learning and Learning Classifier Systems • Performance Analysis and Behavioral Studies of Genetic Programming • Explainable and Interpretable Evolutionary AI (XAI) • Trustworthy and Human-Centered Evolutionary AI Systems
Track 2: Fuzzy Systems & Hybrid Intelligence
• Fuzzy Logic, Vagueness, and Interpretable Artificial Intelligence • Hybrid Intelligent Systems (Integrating Fuzzy, Genetic Programming, & Neural Networks) • Fuzzy Modeling, Decision Making, Control, and Forecasting • Fuzzy Statistics and Statistical Approaches • Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) • Fuzzy Algorithms on Neural Networks (Deep Learning, CNN, ANN) • Kansei Engineering (Soft Computing, Cognitive Computing) • Vague Information Analysis (e-Commerce, Human-Robot Interaction)
Track 3: Distributed Computing, Big Data & DX
• Evolutionary and Distributed Computing for Digital Transformation (DX) • Distributed and Parallel Computing Architectures • Grid Resource Management, Task Scheduling, and Resource Allocation • Peer-to-Peer, Decentralized, and Cooperative Processing Models • Big Data Analytics and Large-Scale Computing Platforms • Information Fusion, Knowledge Discovery, and Data Mining • Trust, Security, and Privacy in Distributed and Grid Computing • Intelligent Databases and Evolutionary Data Management
Track 4: Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition
• Image and Video Analysis, Understanding, and Segmentation • Pattern Recognition and Deep Learning Methods • Robot Vision and Vision-Based Action Recognition • Biometric Authentication: Face, Gesture, and Gait Recognition • Advanced Image Feature Extraction and Representation • Vision-Based Monitoring and Surveillance Systems • Multimedia Processing, Analysis, and Applications
Track 5: Smart Healthcare & AIoT Applications
• Medical Technologies and Intelligent Healthcare Systems • Intersection of AI, IoT, and Big Data in Healthcare • Explainable, Trustworthy, and Human-Centered AI for Healthcare • IoT-Enabled Medical Devices for Remote/Continuous Monitoring • Big Data Analytics, Predictive Modelling, and Clinical Decision Support • Real-World Evolutionary Applications in Design and Modelling
Submission Guidelines
- Papers must be written in English
- All submissions must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference
- Papers must follow Springer's Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering template
- Page Limit: 10 pages (maximum 12 pages with additional charges)
- Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, technical quality, significance, and clarity
- All papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process
For detailed formatting and submission instructions, please refer to the Submission Guidelines page.
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Invited Session Application Deadline: May 30, 2026
- Acceptance Notification: July 15, 2026
- Camera-Ready Papers Due: July 30, 2026
For all important dates, please check the Important Dates page.
Publication
All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer in the series Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Normally, papers in this series are indexed by EI and Scopus. If a paper is not presented at the conference, the paper will be excluded from the conference proceedings.
Contact
For questions about paper submission, please contact: icgec2026@gmail.com
Or visit the Contact page for more information.
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