The Artificial Intelligence Tools & Applications

Date

February 4th, 2026 (UTC-5)

Organizer

ITM Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA

Symposium Chair

Dr. Marwan Omar

Associate Professor in Illinois Institute of Technology

Personal Bio:

Dr. Omar's Academic career has consistently focused on applied, industry-relevant cyber security, Data Analytics, machine learning, application of AI to cyber security and digital forensics research and education that delivers real-world results. He brings a unique combination of industry experience as well as teaching experience gained from teaching across different cultures and parts of the world. He has an established self-supporting program in machine learning application to cyber security. He has established a respectable research record in AI and cyber security exemplified in the dozens of published papers and book chapters that have gained recognition among researchers and practitioners (more than 272 Google scholar citations thus far). He is actively involved in graduate as well as undergraduate machine learning education including curriculum development and assessment.

Dr. Omar has recently published two books with Springer on Machine Learning and Cyber Security and has also published research with IEEE conference on Sematic Computing. Additionally, Dr. Omar holds numerous industry certifications including Comptia Sec+, ISACA CDPSE, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, and SANS Advanced Smartphone Forensics Analyst.

Dr. Omar has been very active and productive in both academia as well as the industry and he is currently serving as an associate professor of cyber security at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Call for Papers

Background

The workshop’s background is rooted in the rapidly expanding influence of AI across sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, manufacturing, and cybersecurity. As organizations increasingly adopt AI-driven solutions, professionals must develop the skills to choose appropriate tools, integrate them into workflows, and measure their impact. This workshop was created to meet that need, blending academic insight with industry best practices. By offering a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive exercises, it ensured participants not only learned about AI capabilities but also left prepared to apply these technologies strategically and responsibly in their own domains.

Goal/Rationale

The Artificial Intelligence Tools & Applications workshop was designed to bridge the gap between AI theory and real-world practice, empowering participants to understand, evaluate, and apply AI solutions effectively. The primary goals were to:

Introduce participants to foundational AI concepts, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
Familiarize attendees with leading AI tools, frameworks, and platforms—both open-source and commercial—that can be leveraged across industries.
Provide hands-on demonstrations that show how AI can enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and enable innovative solutions.
Encourage critical thinking about ethical considerations, including fairness, bias, transparency, and data privacy.

Scope and Information for Participants

The Artificial Intelligence Tools & Applications workshop covers both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of AI, providing participants with a balanced, hands-on learning experience. The scope includes key AI concepts such as supervised and unsupervised learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and generative AI, as well as the exploration of widely used tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and cloud-based AI services. Participants will engage in live demonstrations and guided exercises to understand how AI can be integrated into various domains, from business analytics to automation and innovation projects.

Before attending, participants are encouraged to review basic data analytics concepts and bring a laptop for interactive activities. All necessary datasets, software links, and resources will be provided. No prior programming experience is required, although familiarity with basic technology workflows is beneficial. The workshop aims to ensure participants leave with actionable knowledge, practical skills, and relevant AI resource materials.

Submission

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. The deadline for general submission is January 28, 2026.

Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template below before submission.

Please prepare your paper in both .docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to sympo_chicago@confspml.org

Topics

This symposium welcomes submissions with the following topics

Software Engineering

Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
Computer-Supported Collaborative Work
Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction
Decision Support
Distributed Computing
Knowledge-Based Systems and Formal Methods
Languages and Formal Methods
Managing Software Projects

Modeling Software Architecture
Multimedia and Visual Software Engineering
Quality Management
Search Engines and Information Retrieval
Software Engineering Decision Making
Software Engineering Practice
Software Maintenance and Testing
Web Engineering

Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference scope are also welcomed.

Machine Learning

Data Mining in Heterogeneous Networks
Deep and Reinforcement Learning
Distributed and Decentralized Machine Learning Algorithms
Human-robot Interface and Interaction
Network Slicing Optimization
User Behavior Prediction
Machine Learning in Knowledge-Intensive Systems
Machine Learning Methods and Analysis

Mechanism Design and Applications
Mobile Sensor Networks
Modeling and Identification
Multi-agent Systems
Natural Language Processing
Pattern Recognition and Classification for Networks
Robotic Automation and Control

Computer Applications

AI Architecture and Practice
AI Model and Algorithms
Artificial Intelligence in Modeling and Simulation
Artificial Intelligence in Scheduling and Optimization
Cloud Computing Architecture
Computer Vision and Object Recognition
Concurrent and Parallel Processing
Coordination in Robotics

Data Visualization and Modern Technologies
Distributed Intelligent Processing
Intelligence and Language
Intelligent Wireless Communications
Intelligent Wireless Sensor Networks
Internet of Things
Software Frameworks and Simulations

Submission & Payment

Type	Regular Submission
Paper Submission	January 28, 2026
Review Process	2 weeks
Revise & Acceptance	2 weeks
Registration & Payment	2 weeks

Fees

Items	Amount(VAT Included)
Registration and Publishing Fee(6 pages included)	$500
Additional Page	$40/extra page

Publication

Accepted papers of this symposium will be published in conference proceedings, and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, Portico, Inspec, Google Scholar, CNKI, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.

This symposium is organized by CONF-SPML 2026 and will independently proceed the submission and publication process.

Venue

Illinois Institute of Technology, 10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616

VISA

U.S. Visas (state.gov)

In order to ensure the information is correct and up to date, there may be changes which we are not aware of. And different countries have different rules for the visa application. It is always a good idea to check the latest regulations in your country. This page just gives some general information of the visa application.

US Visa Information

The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is for people traveling to the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2). Generally, the B-1 visa is for travelers consulting with business associates; attending scientific, educational, professional, or business conventions/conferences; settling an estate; or negotiating contracts. The B-2 visa is for travel that is recreational in nature, including tourism; visits with friends or relatives; medical treatment; and activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature. Often, the B-1 and B-2 visas are combined and issued as one visa: the B-1/B-2.

Application Items

If you apply for a business/tourist visa, you must pay your $160 application fee and submit the following:

A Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form. Visit the DS-160 web page for more information about the DS-160.
A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.
One (1) 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) photograph taken within the last six months.
If a visa is issued, there may be an additional visa issuance reciprocity fee, depending on your nationality.

In addition to these items, you must present an interview appointment letter confirming that you booked an appointment through this service. You may also bring whatever supporting documents you believe support the information provided to the consular officer.

Supporting Documents

Invitation letter from business or school.
Detailed CV or resume including a list of publications.
Complete itinerary, including all meetings, conferences, and visits; include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your hosts.
For other materials, please refer to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.

NOTICE:

Should your application be denied, the organizing committee cannot change the decision of visa officer, nor will CONF-SPML engage in discussion or correspondence with the visa application center on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee CANNOT be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.