The conference will feature 13 thematic tracks, each addressing a crucial aspect of smart cities:
- Smart City Infrastructure – Revisiting networks and testbeds for smart cities.
- Smart Education – Strategies for resilient and sustainable city education systems.
- Smart Mobility – Autonomous vehicles and the transition to electric vehicles.
- Smart Services in the Urban Ecosystem – Innovations in urban services.
- Healthcare and Well-being – Enhancing healthcare delivery in cities.
- Smart Grids and Virtual Power Plants – Sustainable energy solutions for cities.
- Data Spaces in the Smart City Ecosystem – Leveraging data in urban environments.
- Cybersecurity and Privacy – Protecting smart city systems.
- Digital Twins – Applications of digital twin technology in cities.
- Transfer to Peri-Urban Domains – Adapting smart city research for peri-urban areas and agriculture.
- Resilient Smart Cities – Adapting to climate change and transforming urban applications.
- General Track – Open submissions across all topics related to smart cities.
- Smart Lighting – Solutions for sustainable urban lighting.
Call for papers
Why Participate?
- Accepted papers will be published on IEEE Xplore digital library
- Selected papers will be invited to journal special issues (list of journals will be published soon)
- Present your research to a global audience of experts and practitioners.
- Network with peers, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
- Access opportunities for funding through travel grants and conference support.
Submission Guidelines
We invite original, high-quality contributions across all tracks. Submissions should be in English and adhere to the IEEE formatting guidelines. Full papers (up to 6 pages) are acceptable. Accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore digital library.
It is required that at least one author of every accepted paper must register before the early-bird registration deadline and present at the conference; otherwise, the respective paper will be excluded from the conference database.
Note: All submitted articles must report original, previously unpublished research results. They should not be considered for publication elsewhere, ensuring the integrity of the conference proceedings.
Important Dates
Conference: Monday, October 6 – Thursday, October 9, 2025
Regular Paper Submission: May 15, 2025 June 15, 2025
Format
Regular manuscript submission: 6 pages, double column IEEE-style