Scope and Topics

The International Conference on Cognitive Computing and Cyber Physical Systems aims to provide a platform for researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to share their latest advancements, research findings, and real-world experiences in the dynamic and rapidly evolving fields of cognitive computing and cyber-physical systems (CPS). The conference fosters innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange to address emerging challenges and explore future trends at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent systems and physical infrastructures.

Topics

Cognitive Computing

• Cognitive architectures and neural-symbolic systems
• Machine learning for context-aware systems
• Brain-inspired computing and neuromorphic engineering
• Cognitive agents and decision-making systems
• Edge AI for cognitive IoT
• Human-computer interaction in cognitive systems
• Explainable AI (XAI) in cognitive environments

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

• Design and modeling of CPS architectures
• Real-time embedded systems and control
• CPS security and resilience
• Sensor integration and data fusion
• Networked and distributed CPS
• Digital twins and simulation for CPS
• Energy-efficient and sustainable CPS

Intersection Topics

• Cognitive CPS for smart cities, healthcare, and industry
• AI-driven control and automation in CPS
• Cognitive cybersecurity in CPS
• CPS with adaptive and self-healing capabilities
• Quantum Computing for complex system modelling in CPS

Submission Platform and Publication Partner

Submission Platform

For submitting your paper please visit, https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICFOURS2026

Paper should be submitted strictly in prescribed template/format only, as provided under "Important Downloads for Authors" on the following webpage, https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines

Strict Requirement: The minimum length of the paper should be 12 pages and lesser than 18 pages

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Submission Deadline: 15-08-2026 (Saturday)

Presentation Mode (only for registered papers): Hybrid Mode (Offline and Online)

Publication Partner of Conference Proceedings

All registered papers will be submitted for publishing by Springer (Approval obtained for LNICST, Scopus Indexed) and made available through SpringerLink Digital Library.

Published and Scopus Indexed Proceeding of Past editions: https://link.springer.com/conference/ic4s