Paper Submission Deadline Extended to 20 August 2026/EDAS
The 6th International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology
The Convergence of Intelligence: From Algorithms to Applications
Organizers
Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FTSM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and The College of Computer Science and Engineering, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia
Madinah Host Campus
Hosted on the Taibah University campus in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Conference Overview
The 6th International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology (#MCAIT2026) invites researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, results, and challenges in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies in Hybrid mode (In-Person and Virtual Participation). #MCAIT2026 provides a global platform for exchanging ideas, fostering collaborations, and advancing AI research to address critical challenges across disciplines and industries.
MCAIT (the Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology) is an established conference series in Artificial Intelligence Technology. The 6th edition, MCAIT 2026, is convened jointly by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Taibah University, extending the series into an international partnership between Malaysia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
MCAIT 2026 is co-organized by the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FTSM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and The College of Computer Science and Engineering, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. The conference is hosted at Taibah University, Madinah, uniting two leading academic communities to foster cross-regional collaboration between the Gulf and Southeast Asia and to broaden the international reach of AI scholarship.
Conference Highlights
Jointly organized by UKM (Malaysia) and Taibah University (Madinah, Saudi Arabia).
Five research tracks spanning the foundations, applications, systems, emerging technologies, and smart-city dimensions of AI.
Held 3–5 November 2026 at Taibah University, Madinah.
An international forum bridging the Gulf and Southeast Asian AI research communities.
Keynotes from distinguished AI researchers across Saudi Arabia, the UK, and Malaysia.
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline Extended to 20 August 2026 · Notification of Acceptance: 7 September 2026 · Conference Dates: 3–5 November 2026
Conference Tracks
Topics of interest are organized under the five conference tracks.
Track 1
12 topics
Track 2
9 topics
Track 3
7 topics
The source repeats “AI in Robotics and Human-Robot Collaboration” here; it is de-duplicated to Track 2 for the website.
Track 4
5 topics
Virtual and Augmented Reality, Technology and Software Systems is merged from two source bullets.
Track 5
5 topics
Keynote Speakers
ConfirmedInformation Technology Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University
Saudi Arabia
Keynote Lecture
Arabic Lives in People, Not in Tokens: Bringing Arabic NLP Together with the Sciences of Language, Mind, and Society
ConfirmedTechnical Expert, AI Research, HUMAIN
Saudi Arabia
Keynote Lecture
From Benchmarks to Real-World Impact: Deploying LLMs in Production
ConfirmedDepartment of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London
United Kingdom
Keynote Lecture
The Future We Build: Inclusive, Equitable, and Safe AI
ConfirmedCentre for Artificial Intelligence Technology, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Malaysia
Keynote Lecture
AI the Big Picture and the Small Picture
ConfirmedCenter for Artificial Intelligence Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Malaysia
Keynote Lecture
Bridging Data and Semantics: The Role of Knowledge Graphs in Recommendation
ConfirmedMinister of Telecommunications and Information Technology of the Republic of Yemen; Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science, University of Reading, United Kingdom
Yemen
Keynote Lecture
Digital Transformation Through AI in Healthcare and the Built Environment
Workshops
#MCAIT2026 workshops help participants turn AI concepts into practical workflows, systems, and applications.
Workshop No. 01Workshop
Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Akmal Khalid
Center of Artificial Intelligence Technology (CAIT), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
A practical workshop for moving beyond simple AI prompting toward orchestrating intelligent workflows, automated processes, and AI-powered organizational ecosystems.
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Workshop No. 02Workshop
Dr. Yahya Al-Balawi
College of Computer Science and Engineering, Taibah University
An NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute workshop introducing Transformer-based NLP concepts and hands-on language application development with modern deep learning tools.
View Workshop DetailsPublication & Indexing
All accepted and presented papers at #MCAIT2026 will be published in the conference proceedings and disseminated through internationally recognized channels.
Archival proceedings
Accepted and presented #MCAIT2026 papers will be published in the official IEEE Conference Proceedings, giving authors a recognized archival record for their conference work.
Digital library submission
Final accepted papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore® for inclusion in the Digital Library, subject to IEEE scope, quality, and production requirements, with final PDFs validated through PDF eXpress.
Indexing visibility
Conference proceedings are aligned for Scopus indexing, supporting international discoverability, citation visibility, and recognition across the scholarly literature.
Registration
Registration is submitted online. In-person attendance follows Early and Late rates by date, while virtual attendance uses the online fee. Fees are quoted in USD and collected through Moyasar in SAR at the fixed rate of SAR 3.75 per USD 1.
| Category | Early Registration (In Person) | Late Registration (In Person) | Online Registration (Virtual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEEE Member (Author) | $260 | $310 | $190 |
| Non-IEEE Member (Author) | $310 | $360 | $240 |
| Student IEEE Member (Author) | $190 | $230 | $190 |
| Student Non-Member (Author) | $230 | $260 | $210 |
| Attendee (Non-Author) | $110 | $160 | $60 |
| Additional Paper Fee | $110 | $160 | $110 |
| Additional Page Fee | $30 per page | $30 per page | $30 per page |
Venue
Conference Venue: Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Review the Taibah University conference setting, host campus, and venue context for MCAIT 2026.
View detailsPlan cultural visits around the conference schedule, including Madinah highlights and regional AlUla experiences.
View detailsCheck official Saudi entry requirements early and confirm the option that applies to your passport.
View detailsVisa & Entry
Travelling to Madinah for #MCAIT2026? Review official Saudi visa requirements early and confirm the entry option that applies to your passport before making travel arrangements.
International participants should review the official Visit Saudi visa guidance before booking travel to Madinah. Visa requirements depend on nationality, passport, residency status, and applicable Saudi entry regulations at the time of travel.
Before travelling
Explore Madinah
Plan time beyond the conference program: Madinah offers spiritual landmarks, heritage routes, local food and date markets, and optional extensions to AlUla for world-class heritage landscapes.
Visitor Guide
MCAIT 2026 attendees will be visiting one of Saudi Arabia's most meaningful cities: a destination shaped by Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Islamic history, local hospitality, museums, markets, and regional journeys across the wider Madinah region.
In Madinah
Plan short visits around the conference schedule, and leave longer cultural routes for arrival, departure, or an added day in the city.
Extend to AlUla
AlUla is a premium post-conference extension for heritage, architecture, and landscape-focused travel across the Madinah region.
External visitor details are linked to official tourism sources so attendees can confirm current access, availability, and travel requirements.
Supporters
#MCAIT2026 is supported by partners committed to advancing Artificial Intelligence research, innovation, and professional collaboration.
IEEE Western Saudi Arabia Section
IEEE Young Professionals Western Saudi Arabia Section
3–5 November 2026 · Taibah University, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
