Digital Futures & Transformative Technologies Week

About DFTTW 2026

Digital Futures and Transformative Technologies Week (DFTTW) 2026 is a flagship international research event organized by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in strategic collaboration with Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). Hosted by NUST SEECS and technically sponsored by IEEE, DFTTW 2026 provides an international platform for researchers, academicians, industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to exchange ideas, showcase cutting-edge research, and explore emerging trends that are shaping the future of digital technologies.

The event features two premier international conferences:

• ICoDT2 2026 – International Conference on Digital Futures & Transformative Technologies
• AI2ML 2026 – International Conference on Advancement & Innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

In addition to keynote speeches, technical paper presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions, DFTTW 2026 is hosting a series of interactive workshops that provide participants with practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and opportunities to engage with leading experts in emerging technologies.

Call for Workshop Proposals

The DFTTW 2026 Organizing Committee invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, technology experts, research organizations, startups, and practitioners to submit proposals for conducting workshops during the conference (17–18 November 2026). The workshops should promote knowledge sharing, practical learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative applications of digital and transformative technologies.

Workshop Objectives

• Share recent advances in digital and transformative technologies.
• Provide practical and hands-on learning experiences.
• Demonstrate emerging tools, software, platforms, and technologies.
• Encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
• Promote interdisciplinary research and innovation.
• Facilitate networking among researchers, professionals, and students.

Topics of Interest

Workshop proposals are invited on topics including, but not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Explainable and Responsible AI
• Robotics and Intelligent Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Smart Cities
• Digital Twins
• Industry 4.0
• Cloud and Edge Computing
• Cybersecurity and Privacy
• Blockchain Technologies
• Data Science and Big Data Analytics
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
• Digital Health
• Smart Manufacturing
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Computational Intelligence
• Mathematical Modelling
• Educational Technologies
• Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Sustainable Digital Technologies
• Emerging Digital and Transformative Technologies

Interdisciplinary workshop proposals are particularly encouraged.

Eligibility

Workshop proposals are welcome from:

• University faculty members
• Researchers and scientists
• Industry professionals
• Technology companies
• Research laboratories
• Government organizations
• Professional societies
• International collaborators
• Startups and innovation hubs

Collaborative proposals involving multiple institutions are highly encouraged.

Proposal Submission Guidelines

The workshop proposal should be limited to one page and include the following information:

• Workshop title
• Duration
• Name(s) and affiliation(s) of organizer(s)
• Contact details of the lead organizer
• Objectives and motivation
• Brief workshop description (approximately 250–400 words)
• Target audience
• Workshop format
• Tentative agenda
• Expected learning outcomes
• Technical requirements (if any)
• Short biography of each organizer (2–3 lines)

Proposal Review

All submitted proposals will be reviewed by the DFTTW 2026 Technical Committee. The evaluation will be based on:

• Relevance to the conference themes
• Technical quality
• Originality and innovation
• Practical significance
• Potential impact
• Audience engagement
• Feasibility within the proposed duration
• Expertise of the organizing team

The decision of the Technical Committee will be final.

Important Dates

Benefits for Workshop Organizers

• Recognition as an official DFTTW 2026 Workshop Organizer.
• A dedicated workshop slot in the conference programme.
• Promotion through the conference website and publicity channels.
• International visibility among conference delegates.
• Networking opportunities with researchers and industry leaders.
• Certificate of Appreciation from the DFTTW 2026 Organizing Committee.

Submission

Interested organizers are invited to submit their one-page workshop proposal (PDF format) no later than 30 July 2026. Workshop conduct fee applies.

Contact

For proposal submission and any queries regarding workshop proposals, please contact:

We warmly invite the international research community, industry experts, educators, innovators, and practitioners to contribute to the success of Digital Futures and Transformative Technologies Week (DFTTW) 2026 by organizing engaging, high-quality workshops that inspire innovation, strengthen collaboration, and advance the frontiers of digital and transformative technologies.