CFP

CNRIA'26: 16th Conference on Research in Computer Science and its Applications

Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès

Thiès, Senegal, October 15-17, 2026

Conference website	http://cnria.org/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cnria26
Submission deadline	May 2, 2026

Topics: databases and information systems data science and artificial intelligence computer networks and security knowledge discovery and management

Scope

The Conference on Research in Computer Science and its Applications (CNRIA) is an international scientific conference that highlights new trends and advances in current topics in the field of computing and their applications for development. CNRIA is co-organized by the Senegalese Association of Researchers in Computer Science (ASCII) and the Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT).

The main purpose of the CNRIA 2026 conference is to serve as a forum for researchers from academia, ICT industry and development actors to discuss recent advances and cutting-edge topics in the field of computer science and its applications. This conference also serves as a forum for exchanging ideas, proposing solutions, discussing research challenges and sharing experiences between researchers, professionals and development actors. CNRIA 2026 aims at promoting the popularization of the contributions of the regional scientific community in new cutting-edge research topics such as AI, IoT, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Security, SDN, etc.

This 16th edition of CNRIA will be held on October 15 to 17, 2026 at the Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès, Senegal.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

Full papers: The regular papers for oral presentation must not exceed 6 pages with IEEE double columns conference paper template (DOC, LATEX (Source , Biblio)). All submission should be strictly done anonymously with authors names and affiliations left blank.
Demos : This demo track provides a unique platform for researchers, practitioners, startups, and industry players to demonstrate live systems, tools, prototypes, and applications that leverage emerging technologies. The demo proposal should not exceed 3 pages with IEEE double columns conference paper template. All submission should be strictly done anonymously with authors names and affiliations left blank.
Tutorials : The Tutorial Track of CNRIA 2026 aims to offer participants an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on emerging and established topics in Computer Science and its Applications. Tutorials are intended to complement the technical program by providing structured, pedagogical, and practice-oriented presentations delivered by recognized experts from academia and industry.
This track welcomes proposals that present foundational concepts, state-of-the-art research advances, tools, platforms, methodologies, and real-world applications. Tutorials should be accessible to a broad audience, including graduate students, researchers, engineers, and practitioners, while also offering sufficient technical depth to benefit experienced participants.

The Tutorial Track seeks to promote knowledge transfer, skill development, and community building, enabling attendees to better understand current technologies, explore emerging research directions, and apply computer science techniques to solve complex real-world problems. The tutorial proposal should not exceed 1 pages with IEEE double columns conference paper template. All submission should be strictly done anonymously with authors names and affiliations left blank.
Early-stage research papers (Jeunes chercheurs) : The Early Stage Researcher (ESR) track of the CNRIA 2026 is a dedicated forum designed to foster the research vocation of Master 2 and PhD students. This session provides a privileged and supportive environment for researchers in the first years of their career to present their ongoing work, exchange innovative ideas, and receive constructive guidance from the scientific community.
- The primary goal of the ESR track is to bridge the gap between initial research ideas and confirmed scientific contributions. In contrast to the main conference tracks, this session focuses on:
  - Work-in-Progress: Allowing participants to present preliminary results or research designs that are not yet sufficiently accomplished for a full paper.
  - Constructive Feedback: Facilitating direct interaction between junior researchers and experienced Principal Investigators (PIs) to refine methodologies and research goals.
  - Skill Development: Enhancing communication skills through the "My Research in 180 Seconds" (Flash Talk) format and poster presentations.
  - Networking: Building interdisciplinary and international networks to encourage collaborative research across the Global South and beyond.
- This session is specially designed for:
  - Master 2 students initiating their research path.
  - PhD students (typically in their 1st to 4th year) who have not yet awarded their doctoral degree.
  - Early-career researchers in industry or academia seeking feedback on new research directions.
- Prospective authors are invited to submit a short paper (up to 2 pages, with IEEE double columns conference paper template) highlighting the research context, problem statement, methodology, and preliminary results. All submission should be strictly done anonymously with authors names and affiliations left blank. Accepted contributions will be featured in:
  1. A Poster Session: For in-depth technical discussions with peers and mentors.
  2. A Flash Talk ("My Research in 180s"): A concise oral presentation to the full conference audience to increase visibility.

Submission Guidelines

Deadlines for regular papers, tutorials, demos and early-stage reseach papers: May 1st, 2026.
Notification of acceptance: July 1st, 2026.
Camera Ready: August 15th, 2026.
Conference dates: October 15 - 17, 2026 at Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès, Sénégal.

List of Topics

Submitted papers should be related to one or more of the following topics:

Topic 1: Databases and Information Systems

Databases
XML and semi-structured data management
Multimedia data management
Data Integration
Information Systems
Health Information Systems
Disease surveillance systems
Geographic Information System
Interoperability
Application Integration
Human - computer interaction
Security in Information Systems
Big Data

Topic 2: Data science & Artificial Intelligence

Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Intelligent and Decision Support Systems
Business Intelligence
Complex system modeling and simulation
Multi agent Systems
Fact checking
Social media analytics
Visualization
Image Processing and Analysis

Topic 3: Knowledge discovery

Data Mining
Web Mining
Text Mining
Knowledge discovery
Knowledge extraction/acquisition
Knowledge learning

Topic 4: Knowledge Management

Semantic Web and Web of data
Knowledge representation
Semantic reasoning
Knowledge-based systems
Ontologies

Topic 5: Software engineering

Software Development
Software and Systems Modeling
Blockchain Technology and Systems
Methods and Techniques for Software Development
Object-Oriented Technologies
Model-driven Architecture and Engineering
Model Engineering
Frameworks and Design Patterns
Software Evaluation
Software Quality

Topic 6: Computer Networks and Security

Graphs
Networks and Distributed Systems
Mobility
Network Planning and Network Modeling
Optimization and Network Performance
Cloud Computing, Cloud Network
Next Generation Networks (SDN, NDN, 5G, etc.)
Wireless Communication
Security and Cryptography
Radio Communication, Signals, and Signal Processing
Internet of Things

Topic 7: ICT Applications

Smart Cities and Smart Agriculture
e-Health, e-Agriculture, e-Government, E-Learning, e-Business
ICT for Education

Committees

Program Committee

Chair: Dr Dame Diongue, Université Gaston Berger de Saint Louis
Co-chair: Prof. Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Gueye, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Co-chair: Dr Assane Gueye, Carnegie Mellon University-Africa / Université Alioune Diop de Bambey
Co-chair: Prof. Mouhamadou Lamine Ba, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Co-chair: Dr Mandicou Ba, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Co-chair: Prof. Ibra Dioum, École Supérieure Polytechnique (ESP), Dakar, Sénégal
Co-chair: Prof. Ibrahima Gueye, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
Co-chair: Dr Samba Sidibé, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal

Organizing committee

Chair: Prof. Mamadou Diallo Diouf, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
Vice-chair: Prof. Abdou Aziz Ciss, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
Members:
- Prof. Ndeye Fatou Ngom, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Prof. Abdoulaye Guissé, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Prof. Omar Niang, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Prof. Ndeye Thiam, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Dr Michel Seck, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Dr Massamba Sy, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Prof. Ahmed M. Wade, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mr Malick Fall, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mr Mamadou Falilou Kane, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mr Latsouck Bass, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mr El Hadj Mor Lo, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mme Aline Gomes, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mrs Fatimata Ba, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mrs Adja L. Diène, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mr Mar Dieng, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mr Amadou Sakho, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal
- Mr Daour Ndoye, École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), Thiès, Sénégal

Invited Speakers

Coming soon

Publication

CNRIA'26 proceedings will be published in IEEE Xplore. The submitted papers in English and accepted will be published in CNRIA 2026 proceedings. These papers will be submitted for indexation by IEEE Xplore, ISI, ISI Web of Science, EI Engineering, ACM Digital Library, MathSciNet, Scopus, Zentralblatt.

Venue

The conference will be held at Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès in the city of Thiès, Senegal

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to:

dame.diongue@ugb.edu.sn copying mouhamadoulamine.ba@esp.sn

Scope

Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Deadlines for regular papers, tutorials, demos and early-stage reseach papers: May 1st, 2026.

Notification of acceptance: July 1st, 2026.

Camera Ready: August 15th, 2026.

Conference dates: October 15 - 17, 2026 at Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès, Sénégal.

List of Topics

Topic 1: Databases and Information Systems

Topic 2: Data science & Artificial Intelligence

Topic 3: Knowledge discovery

Topic 4: Knowledge Management

Topic 5: Software engineering

Topic 6: Computer Networks and Security

Topic 7: ICT Applications

Committees

Program Committee

Organizing committee

Invited Speakers

Publication

Venue

Contact

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