The 9th International Workshop on Applications of AI, Cyber Security and Economics Big Data (ACE-2026)

In conjunction with

The 11^th IEEE International Congress on Cyber Science and Technology (CyberSciTech 2026)

Shiga University, Japan, October 19, 2026

Subject and Objectives

This international workshop provides a platform for IT experts and young researchers to present their Cyber related original research discoveries updates. The workshop period is an opportunity to network with top researchers in the world to exchange ideas, intrigue more creativity, as well as to obtain fore-view and guidance for further explorations of Cyber space. The ACE workshop was held first with IEEE 2017 CyberSciTech in Orlando, USA, then held in Exeter, UK in 2018, in Leicester, UK in 2019, and online in 2020 and 2021, 2022 in Italy. 2023 and 2025 in UK. ACE 2026 is the 9^th edition with focus on innovative applications of AI, deep learning, cyber security and big data as well as their integrations.

Scope and Topics

This workshop is broad in scope and invites original research contributions on topics that include, but are not limited to the following:

• AI and Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Information Governance, Trust and explanation
• VR, AR, Metaverse, mixed reality and Digital Twins
• Marching Learning, Deep Learning
• Smart City, AV and 6G Technology
• Big Data Analytics, Information Governance and Data Science Applications
• Digital Forensics and Cyber Security
• Cloud-Edge Computing, Hyper Intelligence and IoT Applications
• Blockchain and Decentralised Ledgers
• Cryptography and Steganography
• Cyber-Stalking Cyber-Bullying and Computer Law, Computing Education
• Security Monitoring and Analysis, Nanorobotics and Applications

All contributions are welcome.

Submission and Publication

Authors should submit a paper of up to 6 pages of their original work. Submitted papers need to abide by IEEE Computer Society formats, and must be formatted accordingly.

IEEE Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings 

All submissions will be made through the CyberSciTech 2026 EDAS system website http://cyber-science.org/2026/ track: The 9^th International Workshop on Applications of AI, Cyber Security and Economics Big Data (ACE2026).

All the accepted papers must be presented in the workshop. They will be included in the IEEE CyberSciTech proceedings, which will be published by IEEE CPS (EI indexed, in IEEE DL).

Important Dates

• Submission Due: Aug. 3, 2026
• Author Notification Due: Aug 27, 2026
• Final Camera-ready Submission: Sep 28, 2026

Organizing Committee

General Chair

• Xiaohua Feng, University of Bedfordshire, UK (email: xiaohua.feng@beds.ac.uk)

General Co-Chairs

• Emma Short, De Montford University, UK (Email: emma.short@dmu.ac.uk)
• Yuping Zhao, Peking University, China (Email: yuping.zhao@pku.edu.cn)
• Liangxiu Han, Manchester Metropolitan University (email: L.Han@mmu.ac.uk

Executive Chair

• H. Yu, University of Derby, UK (Email: H.Yu@derby.ac.uk)

Advisory Chairs

• Wenbin Zhao, Cleveland State University, USA
• Program Committee Chairs
• A. Emrouznejad, Surrey University, UK

Publicity Chair

• Patrick Siarry, University Paris Est Créteil, France (Email siarry@u-pec.fr)

Program Committee

• Geyong Min, University of Exeter, UK
• Feng Dong, Strathclyde University, UK
• Longzhi Yang, Northumbria University, UK
• Oscar. Lin, Athabasca University, Canada.
• Stefania TOMASIELLO, University of Salerno and University of Tartu (Estonia)
• Giancarlo Fortino University of Calabria Italy.
• Samso Akintoye, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
• Biswas Md Israfil University of Bedfordshire UK 
• S. Khan, University of Bedfordshire, UK
• Mahmoud Artemi University of Bedfordshire UK  
• M. Idris, University of Bedfordshire, UK
• Z. Sun, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China

Exciting update: Library laptop loans

New and improved laptop access at the library!

We’re making some changes to how students borrow laptops. This is all about giving students better, faster, and more reliable devices when you need them most.

Our self-service laptop lockers are being retired. Instead, students will now be able to borrow newer, more powerful laptops directly from the library customer service desks in Luton and in Bedford between 08:30 and 18:00, Monday to Friday.

Great news for students

• Upgraded devices: enjoy faster performance and better battery life with our latest laptops.
• Personal support: our friendly library team is here to help students get set up quickly and answer any questions.
• More reliable access: no more locker malfunctions or tech hiccups - just easy borrowing.

Laptops will be available from the library Help Desk during staffed hours. Students please check the library website or signage for current opening times outside of term time.

Technical Support Office

Please note: The Technical support office is now situated in B103 located on the B100 corridor.

Saving your Work

You can now use our PC's even when the CECI Labs are closed!

We now have 8 of our PC's located within the Learning Resources Centre. These can be found on LRC L2 (level 2). These PC's have the same software installation as our generic PC's in the CST Labs.

New Events Section

• Check out our new News and Events section.

Student Opportunities

We are looking for dynamic students to help with open days by demonstrating software and applications in the CST labs and being available to answer prospective students' questions. Please see: Open Days

Please Note

The CST labs are for the sole use of students undertaking computing units within the School of Computer Science and Technology.

These computing facilities are in addition to the resources within the excellently equipped LRC (Learning Resources Centre)

Update

• Assistive Technology for CST Students with Disabilities