ABOUT
ICETES 2026 is an international conference technically sponsored by IEEE and hosted by Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan. The conference is organized by Al-Ahliyya Amman University in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Center of the Association of Arab Universities. Accepted and presented papers will be published in IEEE Xplore and submitted for indexing in Scopus. ICETES 2026 provides a distinguished forum for the dissemination of high-quality research across diverse technology and engineering disciplines. The conference brings together researchers, academicians, industry practitioners, engineers, and postgraduate scholars from around the world to engage in scholarly dialogue and exchange of expertise. It emphasizes recent developments in emerging technologies and advanced engineering systems, highlighting their role in fostering innovation, strengthening cybersecurity and resilience, and advancing sustainable socio-technical progress. Through rigorous academic contributions and collaborative engagement, ICETES 2026 aims to address contemporary scientific and industrial challenges, promoting evidence-based, technology-driven solutions that contribute to global knowledge, societal advancement, and future technological development.
Conference Objectives – ICETES 2026
1) Foster Excellence in Research and Innovation.
Provide a prestigious international platform for presenting advanced research and groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart cities, automation, and emerging technologies.
2) Strengthen Global Collaboration and Networking.
Facilitate meaningful interactions and strategic partnerships between leading researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers from around the world.
3) Accelerate Technological Advancement.
Encourage the exchange of creative ideas, innovative solutions, and state-of-the-art technologies that address current and future societal, industrial, and environmental challenges.
4) Bridge Academia and Industry.
Create a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration between academic researchers and industry practitioners, enabling the rapid translation of research into practical applications and commercial solutions.
5) Empower Young Researchers and Innovators.
Offer valuable opportunities and mentorship to emerging scholars, students, and young professionals, enabling them to showcase their work and gain insights from global leaders.
6) Support Sustainable Development and Societal Impact.
Emphasize research and technological applications that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals, promoting urban sustainability, enhancing energy efficiency, conserving the environment, and improving the quality of life.
7) Promote Knowledge Dissemination and Capacity Building.
Organize insightful keynote speeches, specialized workshops, and interactive panel discussions led by distinguished global experts, ensuring participants stay ahead of evolving trends and developments in technology.
CFP
The 1st International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Engineering Systems (ICETES2026) is organized by Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Center of the Association of Arab Universities. ICETES is co-sponsored by IEEE and brings together global researchers, academics, engineers, and industry professionals to explore innovation, security, and sustainability across Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IoT, Smart Systems, and Software Engineering.
For Further details, please download the CFP here
THEMES / TRACKS
- Information security
- Cryptology and Its Application.
- Data protection, Digital forensics.
- Blockchain and machine learning for cybersecurity.
- Behavioral biometrics authentication.
- Privacy by design.
- Anonymity of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
- Hacking pacemakers.
- Prediction of cyber-attacks.
- Ransomware cyberweapon.
- Laws and regulations.
- Cybercrime awareness.
- Cybersecurity Policies and Ethics.
- Threat Detection and Risk Management.
- Big data.
- Data analytics.
- Data mining.
- Machine learning.
- Deep learning.
- Human computer interaction
- Natural language processing.
- Bioinformatics.
- Health informatics.
- Intelligent systems.
- Information retrieval.
- Prompt engineering.
- Large Language Model.
- Internet of Things.
- AI Applications.
- IoT Protocols and Architectures
- Smart Cities and Urban Computing
- Sensor Networks and Data Aggregation
- Industrial IoT (IIoT)
- Embedded and Real-Time Systems
- Energy-Efficient IoT
- E-Business,
- E-Learning,
- Distance Learning,
- E-Education,
- E-Government,
- Digital marketing,
- Smart cities,
- Mobile applications,
- Animated technologies,
- Virtual and augmented reality,
- 3D printing,
- Audio, image, and video analysis,
- Image processing and Modelling,
- Blockchain, Innovation Applications.
- G/6G Networks
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs)
- Network Virtualization
- Wireless Sensor Networks
- Next-Generation Internet
- Software engineering and quality,
- Continuous software engineering (e.g., DevOps, agile, etc.),
- Formal methods applied to software engineering,
- Human and social aspects of software engineering,
- Machine learning applied to software engineering,
- Model-driven software engineering,
- Search-based software engineering,
- Software architecture,
- Software economics and metrics,
- Software engineering education and training,
- Software maintenance and evolution,
- Software process,
- Information systems.
- Smart Grid and Energy Systems
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Biomedical Engineering Innovations
- Robotics and Automation
- Environmental Monitoring and Sustainability
- Industry 4.0 Applications
SCHEDULE
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08:30 – 09:30 AM
Registration & Welcome Reception
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09:30 – 10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Addresses
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10:30 – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
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11:00 – 12:30 PM
Keynote Speech
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12:30 – 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
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02:00 – 04:00 PM
Technical Sessions
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09:00 – 10:30 AM
Keynote Speech
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10:30 – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
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11:00 – 01:00 PM
Technical Sessions
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01:00 – 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
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02:00 – 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion
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09:00 – 10:30 AM
Keynote Speech
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10:30 – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
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11:00 – 01:00 PM
Technical Sessions
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01:00 – 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
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02:00 – 03:00 PM
Poster Session & Exhibition
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03:00 – 04:00 PM
Closing Session & Award Ceremony
CHAIRS
Prof. Dr. Sari Hamdan
President
Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Hamdan
Vice President
Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Qatawnah
Dean of Faculty of Information Technology
General Chair
Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Irfan-Ullah Awan
Professor of Computer Science
University of Bradford
Prof Ahmed Al-Dubai
Professor in the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment (SCEBE)
Edinburgh Napier University
VENUE
Arena Complex in Al-Ahliyaa Amman University (Day1)
Salt - Amman - Jordan
Movenpick Amman Hotel (Day2 + Day3)
Amman - Jordan
REGISTRATION FEES
| Category | Fees / Early Registration (31/1/2026) |
Fees / Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Author Attendee (IEEE member) | $175 | $220 |
| Author Attendee (non-IEEE member) | $200 | $245 |
| Author Attendee (student) | $100 | $145 |
| Non-author Attendee | $75 | $100 |
| One additional paper by the same author | $100 | $140 |
Full package includes:
- Welcome Package
- Lunch
- Coffee breaks
REGISTER
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To Register:
- Click on the Register
- Fill the form
- An email will be send to you with your RegistrationID
- Use the RegistrationID as a reference in the payment process
📦 Payment Instructions
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Click to Pay with Credit CardAlternatively, you may choose to proceed with a bank transfer. Please find the bank transfer details below:
Account Name: Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Bank Name & Address: Jordan Kuwait Bank – Al-Ahliyya Branch
Amman – Jordan
P.O. Box 211, Code 19328
Account Number (JOD): 0240/0190887/001/3002/002
IBAN: JO95JKBA2400001908870013002002
SWIFT Code: JKBAJOAM
📨 After completing the transfer, please email the following to icetes2026@ammanu.edu.jo:
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Submission
The International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Engineering Systems (ICETES-2026) invites researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit their original contributions to this prestigious event, which will be held from April 7th to 9th, 2026, in Amman, Jordan.
The conference aims to provide a dynamic platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas, research results, and practical innovations in rapidly evolving domains, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Blockchain Technologies, Computer Engineering, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Smart Cities.
All accepted and presented papers will be included in the ICETES-2026 Conference Proceedings, which IEEE Xplore will publish, provided they meet IEEE quality standards and are presented at the conference.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit high-quality, original, unpublished research papers (4–6 pages in IEEE format) via the conference submission system. At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present their work at the conference.
Submissions must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere during the review period.
We look forward to welcoming you to (ICETES-2026) in Amman, where tradition meets innovation!
Important Information for Authors
Submission Link: All papers must be submitted electronically using EasyChair submission system.
Click here to submit your paper
Paper Format: Submissions must follow the IEEE conference paper format. Templates are available here: IEEE Templates – Microsoft Word and LaTeX.
Paper Length: The maximum paper length is 6 pages, including figures, tables, and references. An extra charge will apply for each additional page (up to 2 pages max).
Language: All submissions must be written in English.
Types of Contributions:
We invite submissions in the form of:
● Full Papers (up to 6 pages + 2 additional pages)
● Short Papers (4 pages max)
● Poster Abstracts (2 pages max)
All accepted papers will be included in the ICETES-2026 Conference Proceedings and submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, provided they meet IEEE quality standards and are presented at the conference.
Review Process
Each submission will undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two expert reviewers. Authors must remove any identifying information from the manuscript prior to submission.
Policies
Plagiarism: Submissions must comply with the IEEE plagiarism policy. All manuscripts will be checked for similarity using plagiarism detection tools.
Using AI-based tools: Any inappropriate or unethical use of AI-generated content may lead to rejection of the submission and possible sanctions.
No-Show Policy: Accepted papers must be presented at the conference. Papers not presented will be excluded from the final proceedings.
COMMITTEES
General Chair Committee
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Qatawneh ,Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan -General Chair
Dr. Rania Alzubaidi Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan General Co-Chair
Prof Ahmed Al-Dubai Edinburgh Napier University, UK International Co-Chair
Prof. Dr. Abdalrahman Husein Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Local Co-Chair
Dr. Ahmad Alshamayleh Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Treasurer
Dr. Ahmad Abu Shareha Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Administrative Assistant
Balqees Al-Nsour Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Conference Secretary
Steering Committee
Prof. Dr. Sari Hamdan Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan General Chair
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Hamdan Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Prof Ahmed Al-Dubai Edinburgh Napier University, UK Member
Dr. Mousa AL-Akhras The University of Jordan, Jordan Member
Prof. Amir Hussain Edinburgh Napier University, UK Member
Prof. Anjali Agarwal Concordia University, Canada Member
Prof. Albert Zomaya University of Sydney, Australia Member
Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Qatawneh Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Chair
Eng. Lina Al-Betar, Cybersecurity Center of the Association of Arab Universities, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Abdalrahman Husein Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Local Co-Chair
Prof Ahmed Al-Dubai Edinburgh Napier University, UK International Co-Chair
Prof. Dr. Abdallah Qusef, IEEE Jordan Section, Jordan
Dr. Rania Alzubaidi Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Ahmad Abu Shareha Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Ahmad Alshamayleh Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Prof. Dr. Mosleh Abu Alhaj Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Adeeb Alsaaidah Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Malik Al-essa Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Prof. Dr. Omar AlMomani Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Mahran Alzoyud Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Prof. Dr. Qasem Kharma Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Prof. Dr. Qusai Shambour Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Prof. Dr. Ghada Alhudhud Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Sumaia Sabouni Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Prof. Dr. Nedal Turab Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Yazeed Al-Sarhan Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Dr. Ahmad Shubita Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Member
Technical Program Committee
Dr. Ahmad Abu Shareha, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Chair
Dr. Ahmad Alshamayleh, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Local Co-Chair
Dr. Muzamml Hussain, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan Local Co-Chair
Prof. Dr. Wesam Almobaideen, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai International Co-Chair
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Habboush, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Ayoub Alsarhan, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Aos Alaa Zaidan, Sydney, Australia
Prof. Dr. Ayman Alnsour, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Adnan Hamid Ullah, University of Doha, Qatar
Dr. Ahmad Abusnaina, Birzeit University, Palestine
Dr. Ahmad Alkhatib, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Ahmad Shalaldeh, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Ahmad Shubita, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Ahmed Madbouly, Helwan University, Egypt
Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Fattah Ashery, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Dr. Ahmed Abdellatif, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Alfian Bin Abdul Halin, University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Alhamza Munther, University Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman
Dr. Ali Al-Allawee, University of Mosul, Iraq
Dr. Anusha Achuthan, University of Science Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Ashraf AbdElrahman Elmarakby, AL-Azhar University, Egypt
Dr. Atif Ikram, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Dr. Ayman Mohamed, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Ayman Elshenawy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Aziz Naser Ali, University of Science and Technology, Yamen
Abdallah Hyassat, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Amal Amer, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Bassam El Zaghmouri, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Bassam Al-Shargabi, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Prof. Dr. Binod Kumar Pattanayak, Institute of Technical Education and Research, India
Dr. Bubhuprasad Mohanty, Institute of Technical Education and Research, India
Dr. Dheeb Albashish, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Diaa Salama AbdElminaam, Misr International University, Egypt
Dr. Emad Elsamahy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt
Dr. Esraa Alsariera, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Hany Elsalamony, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Hussein Alofeishat, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Insaf Kraidia, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Iyas Qaddara, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Jaafer Alsaraireh, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Kamal Eldahshan, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), Egypt
Dr. Khalil AbdEnaby, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Kholoud Alkayid, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Mahdi Miraz, Xiamen University, Malaysia
Dr. Mahmoud Abdelhamied, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Majeed Safa, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Prof. Dr. Maryam Hazman, Climate Change Information Center (CCICRES), Egypt
Dr. Majed Abu Safyah, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Mihir Narayan Mohanty, Institute of Technical Education and Research, India
Dr. Mohamed Ezz Eldin Ismail, AL-Azhar University, Egypt
Prof. Dr.Mona Nasr, Helwan University, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Husainy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Mohammad Alhawarat, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Mohamed Rohaim, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Mou'ath Hourani, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Muhammad Waqas Nadeem, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Dr. Muhannad A. Abu-Hashem, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Marwan AbuZanona, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mohammed Anbar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdualla, Suez Canal University, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Wahed, Suez Canal University, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ezz Eldin, AL-Azhar University, Egypt
Mohammad Alhyari, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Nisreen Innab, AlMaarefa University, Saudi Arabia
Dr.Naglaa Mohamed Reda, Ain-Shams University, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Nazean Jumhari, University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Nida Al-Shafi, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Padma M C, Mandya Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), India
Dr. Qasem Nijem, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Rodina Ahmad, University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Rania Alzubaidi, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Rabie Ramadan, Hail University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Rayan Yousif Alkhayat, University of Mosul, Iraq
Ruba Salman, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Shahzad Memon, University of East London, UK
Dr. Sufian Yousef, Anglia Ruskin University, UK
Dr. Sherif Fadel Fahmy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt
Dr. Sayed AbdelGaber, Helwan University, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Sameh Sami, Ain-Shams University, Egypt
Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Hosseini, Whitecliffe - Technology & Innovation, New Zealand
Dr. Shimaa Mostafa, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Saeed Hamouda, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Sanaa Alhalabi, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Sumaya Alkhateb, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Tariq Alwada'n, Teesside University, UK
Dr. Wael Toghuj, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Dr. Yasser Abd El-latif, Ain-Shams University, Egypt
Dr. Yassine Saoudi, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Yousef Alraba'nah, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Wasim A. Ali, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Muhammad Imran, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
AMMAN
Amman: The Heart of Jordan
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with ancient roots. It combines contemporary architecture with historical landmarks like the Roman Citadel. As the country's political and economic center, Amman also boasts a rich cultural scene, including vibrant markets, theaters, and delicious food.
Petra: A Wonder Carved in Stone
Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is an ancient city carved into pink sandstone cliffs by the Nabataean people over 2,000 years ago. Famous for its remarkable rock-cut architecture, it remains one of Jordan’s most visited and stunning archaeological sites.
The Dead Sea: A Natural Wonder
The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, is famous for its super-salty waters that allow people to float effortlessly. Known for its healing properties, it is a popular destination for relaxation and wellness, offering unique mud baths and mineral-rich waters.
OUR PARTNERS
CONTACT US
AL-Ahliyya Amman University
Dr. Ahmad Alshamayleh
Contact Person: Dr. Ahmad Alshamayleh
Telphone:
Phone Number: +962 799921534
Email Address: icetes2026@ammanu.edu.jo