AI2ML 2026

2nd International Conference on Advancement & Innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

NUST Islamabad, Pakistan | November 17–18, 2026


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About the Conference

The 2nd International Conference on Advancement and Innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI2ML 2026) serves as a premier global platform for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to exchange innovative ideas, cutting-edge research, and practical insights in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The conference fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together experts working on the theory, methodologies, and real-world applications of AI and ML technologies that are shaping the future.

Sponsored by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in collaboration with IEEE, AI2ML stands as a distinguished international event committed to academic excellence and technological advancement. The conference aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing a dynamic environment for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore emerging trends, and contribute to shaping the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Conference Sponsors

The conference is proudly hosted by National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. The event is technically sponsored by the IEEE and supported by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society.

Call for Papers

The conference invites contributions in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their applications. Papers on the theoretical foundations, algorithms, and real-world applications of AI and ML are welcome. The research may present advances in the theory, design, implementation, analysis, empirical evaluation, and case studies of intelligent systems.

Download the AI2ML 2026 Call for Papers (PDF)

Topics of Interest

Machine Learning Foundations & Data-Centric AI

  • Core ML (supervised, unsupervised, self-supervised learning)
  • Data-centric AI and labeling techniques
  • Robustness, uncertainty and benchmarking
  • MLOps monitoring and reliability
  • Reinforcement Learning & Generative Models
  • Computational Intelligence & Distributed AI Algorithms
  • Optimization Techniques & Evolutionary Algorithms

Foundation Models, Generative AI & Multimodal Intelligence

  • Foundation model training and adaptation
  • Generative AI (LLMs, diffusion models, GANs)
  • Multimodal learning (text, image, audio, video)
  • Evaluation of generative systems
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning Applications
  • Natural Language Processing & Large Language Models

Agentic, Trustworthy & Applied AI Systems

  • Agentic AI and multi-agent systems
  • Human-in-the-loop AI
  • Responsible AI governance and privacy
  • Explainable AI (XAI) & Uncertainty Quantification
  • AI applications in healthcare, climate, and finance
  • Computer Vision and Applications
  • Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
  • Remote Sensing, Precision Agriculture and IoT
  • Medical Image Processing and Healthcare
  • Predictive Data Analytics

Submission Guidelines

The conference is soliciting full-length papers on all the identified areas of research. Submissions should clearly establish the research contribution, its relevance, importance, and novelty.

Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings can be downloaded from IEEE Conference Templates.

The Submission Process

Once a paper is submitted to the online conference system, it will undergo blind review by three peers. As per IEEE guidelines, all papers will undergo mandatory plagiarism detection. Following the review of submitted papers, successful authors will be invited to attend and present their work at AI2ML 2026.

All authors are required to submit a blind version of the paper. Remove identifying information and affiliations prior to submission.

Plagiarism Testing

All papers accepted for publication must clear multiple rounds of plagiarism tests. As per HEC policy, the similarity index must not be more than 18% with single source similarity no more than 5%. Authors should check their camera-ready prior to submission.

Camera Ready Instructions

Authors of accepted papers should address reviewer comments and strictly follow the IEEE conference template. Pay particular attention to the correctness of the A4 page size, paper title, author names, affiliations, emails, etc., because once published these cannot be changed.

Please send your camera ready for verification/approval to: ai2ml-publications@seecs.edu.pk. Authors must mention their paper ID and title in all correspondence.

Paper Presentation Instructions

Authors are instructed to create a presentation of 10-12 minutes length. After the conclusion of the presentation, there will be a 5-minute question-answer session. IEEE requires that a paper must be presented if it is to appear in the conference proceedings.

Important Dates

  • Full Paper Submission: 21st June 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: 17th August 2026
  • Camera Ready Paper Due: 30th August 2026
  • Paper Registration Due: 10th September 2026
  • Conference Dates: 17–18 November 2026

Conference Venue

NUST School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)

Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan

Contact Us

Phone: +92-51-9085-2400

Email: ai2ml@seecs.edu.pk

Address: NUST, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan