ICSSC 2027: International Conference on Sustainable & Smart Cities Hammamet, Tunisia, May 24-26, 2027

Aim of the Conference

The International Conference on Sustainable & Smart Cities (ICSSC 2027) aims to provide an international scientific forum for researchers, academics, industry experts, and policymakers working on innovative solutions for sustainable and smart urban systems.

The conference focuses on advancing interdisciplinary research and practical applications in urban sustainability, digital transformation, resilient infrastructure, clean energy systems, mobility, governance, and health-secure cities.

ICSSC 2027 promotes high-quality scientific contributions that address technological, environmental, economic, and social challenges related to next-generation cities. The conference seeks to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and public institutions to accelerate sustainable urban transitions.

Conference Format

ICSSC 2027 will be organized as a hybrid conference, allowing participation: On-site (in-person) in Hammamet, Tunisia or Online (virtual participation via a dedicated digital platform)

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers that are not currently under review elsewhere.

Submitted papers must: Be written in English, Follow the official Springer conference template (to be provided), Follow the official Springer conference proceedings template (LNNS/CCIS/LNICST format – to be specified), be submitted electronically in PDF format via the EasyChair system, respect the page limits and formatting instructions.

The review process will follow a single-blind peer-review procedure. Reviewers remain anonymous, while author identities are visible to reviewers.

Each submission will be evaluated by at least two independent members of the International Scientific Committee based on: Originality and scientific contribution, Technical quality and methodological rigor, Relevance to the conference themes and Clarity and structure of presentation.

Only papers that are accepted, registered, and presented at the conference will be included in the final proceedings.

Accepted papers will be submitted for publication in the conference proceedings by Springer, subject to Springer’s quality standards and final approval. All papers must comply with Springer formatting and ethical guidelines.

Plagiarism detection software will be used to ensure academic integrity.

• Full Paper Requirements : Full papers must be between 6 and 8 pages in length (including references, figures, and tables) and Follow strictly the Springer proceedings template. Authors of accepted papers must register and present their work on site or online at the conference. Failure to present will result in exclusion from the proceedings.
• Poster Contributions: Poster submissions are intended for Work in progress, Preliminary research results, Innovative concepts and pilot projects and Applied or interdisciplinary case studies. Accepted posters will be presented during dedicated poster sessions to promote discussion and interaction. Inclusion in the proceedings will depend on compliance with Springer’s publication standards.

List of Topics

• Topic 1: Health, Well-Being, Air/Water Quality & Health-Secure Cities
• Topic 2: Affordable & Clean Energy, Smart Grids & Efficient Buildings
• Topic 3: Smart Mobility, Transportation & Urban Accessibility
• Topic 4: Innovative Sustainable Materials & Resilient Infrastructure
• Topic 5 : AI, Digital & Data-Driven Governance for Smart Cities

Committees

Program Committee

General Chairs

• Zohir Younsi, Junia, France

General Co-Chairs

• Abdel Aitouche, Junia, France
• Imed Ben Dhaou, Dar Al-Hekma University, KSA
• Chérif Dridi, CRMN Sousse, Tunisia
• Jean-Michel Nunzi, Queen’s University, Canada
• Hassina Derbal-Habak, University of Picardie

Program Co-Chairs

• Karim Benhabib, University of Picardie, France
• Biagio Morrone, University of Campania, Italy
• Ezzedine Seddiki, University of El Manar, Tunisia
• Chao Zhang, Yangzhou University, China
• Sanket Goel, BITS Pilani, India

Invited Speakers

• Speaker 1: Dirk Helbing, ETH, Switzerland
• Speaker 2: Malik Maaza, Graduate Studies, South Africa
• Speaker 3: Edgar Pieterse, University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Speaker 4: Hichem Eleuch, University of Lille,France
• Speaker 5: Ayyoob Sharifi, Hiroshima University, Japan
• Speaker 6: Arjan Van, TimmerenTU Delft, Nedherlands
• Speaker 7: Tan Yigitcanlar, Queensland University, Australia

Publication

ICSSC 2027 proceedings will be published by Springer in a dedicated conference proceedings volume (subject to Springer’s final approval and quality standards).

All accepted and presented full papers will be included in the official conference proceedings. Papers must comply with Springer formatting and publication guidelines. Only papers that are: Accepted after peer review, Registered and presented (on-site or online), will be included in the final proceedings submitted to Springer.

The proceedings are expected to be indexed in major scientific databases according to Springer’s indexing policy.

Venue

The conference will be held in Hammamet, Tunisia, at the prestigious 5-star Le Royal Hammamet Hotel, located in the Yasmine Hammamet resort area.

The venue offers a prime beachfront setting, modern conference facilities, and convenient access to Tunis–Carthage International Airport (approximately 30–45 minutes).

ICSSC 2027 will be organized as a hybrid conference, allowing both on-site and online participation.

Contact

For general information, please visit:

https://www.icssc.eu

Organizing Secretariat:FR: +33 6 14 99 99 26 TN: +216 25 50 23 19

Sponsors :

ICSSC 2027 is organized by: Smart Cities Institute, University of Lille, University of Tunis El Manar, University of Picardie, Jules Verne, University of Sousse

Additional institutional and industrial sponsors will be announced soon.