The 3rd International Conference on Educational Digitalization and Computer Science in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (EDCS 2026)

April 24-26, 2026 Zhuhai, China

 Important Information

Conference Website: www.icedcs.net

Date & Location:  April 24-26,2026   Zhuhai, China

Indexing: EI、Scopus、Google Scholar

Important Dates

Full Paper Submission Date: February 15, 2026

Registration Deadline: March 20, 2026

Final Paper Submission Date: April 5, 2026

Conference Dates: April 24-26, 2026

About EDCS 2026

The 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Conference on Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence (DEAI 2026) will be held from April 10 to 12, 2026, in Zhuhai, China. As a premier academic event in the fields of digital economy and artificial intelligence, DEAI 2026 continues its mission to promote multidisciplinary collaboration, drive industry innovation, and foster thought leadership by bringing together leading experts from academia, industry, and policymaking to explore the latest developments and applications in digital economy and AI.

Building on the success and enthusiastic feedback of the previous two conferences held in Dongguan, this edition aims to further deepen exchanges and cooperation within the field, responding to the new opportunities and challenges brought about by the rapid transformation of digital economy and AI. The conference will focus on cutting-edge topics and critical issues to help position the Greater Bay Area as a global hub for digital and intelligent innovation.

Key themes of DEAI 2026 include: "AI-driven Digital Transformation," examining the deep integration of AI technologies in traditional industries and emerging sectors; "Data Governance and Ethical Standards," emphasizing trends in data security, privacy protection, and regulatory compliance; "Smart Cities and Future Urban Planning," analyzing how intelligent technologies empower sustainable urban development and management; and "Fintech and Blockchain Innovation," offering in-depth insights into how blockchain, digital currencies, and fintech innovations are reshaping the financial landscape. Through these multifaceted perspectives, the conference seeks to inspire innovative thinking, promote policy dialogue, and foster industry collaboration to drive the flourishing ecosystem of digital economy and AI in the Greater Bay Area.

We warmly invite scholars and industry leaders to actively participate and contribute to this distinguished gathering, working together to advance the future development of the digital economy and artificial intelligence.

Committee

Ø General Chairs

Prof. Jianping Yin, Dongguan University of Technology, China
Prof. Dave Towey, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, China

Ø Technical Program Committee Chairs

Prof. Yiu Wing Leung, Hong Kong Baptist University, China（ IEEE Senior member）
Prof. Miaowen Wen, South China University of Technology, China (IEEE Senior Member)
A. Prof. Kwan-Yee Kenneth Wong, The University of Hong Kong, China（ IEEE Senior member）

Ø Organizing Committee Chairs

Prof. Yixiang Wang, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Kuan Li, Dongguan University of Technology, China
A. Prof. Kelin Lai, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, China

Ø Publication Chairs

Prof. Aniruddha Bhattacharjya, Bcbrbab Intercontinental Trading Solutions Private Limited, India (IEEE Senior Member, ACM Senior member)
Prof. Pun Chi Man, University of Macau, China (IEEE senior member)
Prof. Mohammad Akour, Prince Sultan University-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Prof. CHAN, Cecilia K. Y., The University of Hong Kong, China

 Call For Papers

Track 1: Emerging Technologies In Education

· Web-based Learning

· Social Media Analysis and Educational Applications

· Technology-Enhanced Learning

· Flipped Classroom

· Impact of Web Technologies on Education

· Web Classroom Applications

· BYOD (Bring your own device) and 1:1 Learning

· Mobile and Tablet Technologies

· Virtual Reality and 3D Applications

· ICT skills and Digital literacy

· ICT for Development

· Intelligent Systems and UX for Education

· Open Educational Resources

· Open Access Education

· Knowledge Management

· Digital Libraries and Repositories

· E-Portfolios

· User-Generated Content

· Learning Analytics

Track 2: Emerging Multimedia Applications And Technologies

· Image/Video Processing

· Immersive Media

· Multimedia Analysis and Understanding

· Video Contents for Learning

· Virtual Reality and Immersive Media

· Learning and Teaching in Metaverse

· Multimedia Databases and Data Mining

· Multimedia for Society and Health

· Multimedia Interaction

· Multimedia Software, Hardware and Systems

· Social Media Analysis and Applications

· Speech/Audio Processing

Track 3: Artificial Intelligence In Education

· ChatGPT and AI-Enhanced Learning

· Adaptive Educational Systems

· Cognitive Modeling and Intelligent Modeling

· Learning with AI Systems

· Machine Learning and Learning Analytics

· Intelligent Modelling

· Natural Language Processing

· Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining

· Architectures for AI-based Educational Systems

· Agent-Based Learning Environments

· Authoring Tools for Intelligent Tutoring Systems

More topics, click: https://www.icedcs.net/call_for_paper

• Publication and Submission 

English is the official language of the conference. All papers will be reviewed by two or three expert reviewers from the conference committees. After a careful reviewing process, all accepted papers will be published in Conference Proceedings Series and  submitted to EI Compendex, and Scopus for indexing. 

Download Template: https://www.icedcs.net/uitnswzf (The paper should be more than 8 pages.)

Paper Submission: https://paper-sub.com/paper/7RFQZV

• Refunds Policy

If the participants request cancellation and refund due to personal reasons, the following refund policy applies.

* 60 days ahead of the conference: 70% of payment refund

* 30-60 days ahead of the conference: 50% of payment refund

* Within 30 days ahead of the conference: 30% of payment refund

* After conference: no refund

Cancellation and refund request must be made formally by email.

The organizing committees reserves the right to change the dates and place of the conference due to force majeure. Losses thus incurred from the force majeure

• Program

Academic Investigation

* The above program is a brief outline. A more detailed programme will be emailed to you after the registration deadline. The actual conference schedule may be a little different according to the number of participants.

Participation

1. Author Participation: one accepted article can have one author attend the conference for free, other authors can register separately.

2. Keynote Speaker: apply for a keynote speech, which will be reviewed by the organizing committee.

3. Oral Presentation: apply for an oral presentation, 15 minutes in duration.

4. Poster Display: apply for poster display, A1 size.

5. Audience participation: no submission only participation, can also apply for speech and poster display.

 link: https://paper-sub.com/register/7RFQZV

• Contact Us

Ms Lee ~ Millie

(Conference Secretary)

Tel: +86-13418097038 (WeChat)

E-Mail: icedcs@163.com