NexSymp: 3rd International Symposium on Information Technology and Web Engineering (SITWE 2026)
Sustainable Transformation through Artificial Intelligence
The 3rd International Symposium on Information Technology and Web Engineering (SITWE 2026) will be held on 29th -30th September 2026 in virtual mode. This symposium is being co-organized by MMU Press Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering and Center for Digital Innovations, Multimedia University.
SITWE 2026 aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Information Technology and Web Technology. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns for the ICT domain.
Interested domains of the symposium include but are not limited to:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Machine learning algorithms, Data mining and knowledge discovery, Neural networks and deep learning, Recommender systems, and Intelligent agents)
- Software and Web Engineering (Software development, Requirements engineering, Semantic web, Ontology engineering, and Usability engineering)
- Information Systems and Applied Informatics (Databases, Information retrieval, Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile computing, Cloud computing, and Digital transformation applications)
- Emerging Digital Technologies (Big data, Blockchain, Visual analytics, and Visual computing interfaces for web and mobile platforms)
- Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trust (Network security, Cryptography, Data privacy, Authentication and access control, and Encryption methods)
Submission and Publication
| Track 1: MMU Press Journals (Registration fee: Free) |
Track 2: Associated Scopus Journals (Registration fee: USD60) |
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| • Publication in Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) or Highlights in Web Engineering III (HIWE III book) • Free (No APC) 
Submission via JIWE ISSN: 2682-8383: |
• Publication via external partner Scopus journals. • APC/Publication fees payable directly to the journal upon acceptances 
Associated Scopus-indexed Journals*:
*Additional associated journals may be added periodically. |
Authors who have submitted a new paper via OJS or CMT are required to complete the Paper Submission Form here: Paper Submission Form
Publication Notes
- All submissions are subject to peer review and editorial decision.
- Acceptance for presentation does not guarantee final journal publication as it is subject to authors completing all required revisions and editorial requirements.
- Final publication decisions rest with the respective journal editors.
- APC/Publication fees (if applicable) are separate from the NexSymp registration fee and payable directly by the authors to the respective journals/publishers upon acceptance. Publication fees and arrangements may vary depending on the respective journal’s review, editorial, and publication procedures under the symposium collaboration arrangement.
- Important: While Track 2 provides access to journals that are currently Scopus-indexed, Scopus indexing is not guaranteed by NexSymp Summit 2026 or MMU Press. Indexing status is determined solely by the respective journals and indexing bodies, and may change at any time. Authors are advised to verify a journal’s current indexing status independently before submission.
- Papers not selected for associated Scopus-indexed journals may be considered for the NexSymp Summit Proceedings (eISBN) published by MMU Press, subject to editorial review and quality requirements.
| Track 1: MMU Press Journals | Track 2: Associated Journals (Scopus) | |
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| Registration fee | Free | USD 60 |
| APC/ Publication fees | None | May apply (payable to the journal) |
| Submission system | Direct submission to MMU Press journals (OJS) | CMT |
| Publication scope | MMU Press journals | Associated Scopus-indexed journals |
| Fallback if not published | Not applicable | NexSymp Summit Proceedings (eISBN) |
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Yang Shi
Associate Professor
Yangzhou University, China
Dr. Yang Shi is an Associate Professor at the College of Information and Artificial Intelligence, Yangzhou University, China. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, neural computing, human-machine systems, and robotics. He has published over 30 journal papers in top-tier journals (e.g., IEEE Transactions series) and 20+ conference papers, with an H-index of 20 and an i10-index of 25. He leads multiple projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and has received honors including international conference best paper awards. He is an IEEE Senior Member, serves as a reviewer for the NSFC and more than 30 SCI journals, and holds editorial and organizational roles in international journals and academic conferences.
Vishvjit Thakar
Professor and Dean
Indrashil University, India
Dr. Vishvjit Thakar is a Professor and Dean School of Engineering, Indrashil University, Gujarat, India. He has published more than 60 research papers and supervised 14 doctoral students. He has active research collaborations with Foreign University. He is a recipient of Award of Excellence from Kansas State University, USA and Pedagogical Innovation Award from Gujarat Technological University, India. He is a fellow of IETE, senior member of IEEE.
INVITED SPEAKERS
Riddhi Mehta
Assistant Professor
Indrashil University
Riddhi Mehta is an Assistant Professor with Computer Science and Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Indrashil University, India. She is an active researcher in the area of AI, Computer Vision and Machine Learning.
Dr.P. Kalyanasundaram
Associate Professor
K.S.R. College of Engineering, Anna University, India
Dr. P. Kalyanasundaram is a Professor in the Department of Information Technology at K.S.R. College of Engineering with over 26 years of academic and industry experience. His research interests include Wireless Sensor Networks, Computer Networks, Network Security, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Dr. Kalyanasundaram has served in various prestigious institutions, including Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Nandha Engineering College, and Bannari Amman Institute of Technology. He has published numerous research papers in reputed Scopus, SCI, and Web of Science indexed journals and conferences. He is also a reviewer for leading international journals published by Springer and Elsevier. He has organized and attended several national and international academic programs and holds memberships in professional bodies such as IEEE, ISTE, FIETE, IAENG, and ISSE.
Ts. Dr. Khyrina Airin Fariza Binti Abu Samah
Associate Professor
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka
Khyrina Airin Fariza Abu Samah is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Melaka, Jasin Campus. Before joining UiTM, she had 13 years of working experience in the semiconductor industry. She has a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Computer Science and Ph.D. in Information Technology. Her research interests are in artificial intelligence, algorithm analysis, machine learning, data science, optimization, and evacuation algorithms. She can be contacted at email: khyrina783@uitm.edu.my.
Dates and Registration
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Description |
Deadline |
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Full paper submission deadline |
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Paper acceptance notification |
15 August 2026 |
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Camera ready submission |
24 August 2026 |
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Registration deadline |
24 August 2026 |
| Conference date |
29-30 September 2026 |
PAYMENT METHODS
Online Payment [link to Cynergy payment gateway]
If you are from a collaborator institution and are eligible for an additional discount, please contact your institution’s PIC or our team to obtain a discount coupon for online payment.
Bank Transfer
- Account Name: Unitele Multimedia Sdn. Bhd.
- Bank: CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
- Account No.: 86-0090180-2
- SWIFT Code: CTBBMYKL
Note: Please include your paper ID and name as reference.
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration and presentation at NexSymp Summit 2026 are required for all accepted papers to proceed with publication consideration.
Fee Structure
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Tracks |
Registration Fees (excl. APCs) |
| Track 1: MMU Press Journals | Free |
| Track 2: Associated Scopus Journals | USD 60 |
What the Registration Fee Covers
- Conference participation
- Presentation of accepted paper
- Access to the selected submission tracks
Important Fee Notes
- Registration fee covers symposium participation only.
- APC/Publication fees (if applicable) is separate from the registration fee and payable directly by the authors to the respective journal upon acceptance.
- Each accepted paper requires at least one registered author.
- Non-registration or non-presentation may result in withdrawal from publication consideration.
Who Should Attend?
- Undergraduate and postgraduate computer/IT students
- Researchers
Chair:
Chair – Dr. Goh Hui Ngo (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
Co-Chair – Dr. Lee Fong Yee (Multimedia University, Malaysia), Dr. Palanichamy Naveen (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
Technical Chair – Prof. Ts. Dr. Heng Swee Huay (Multimedia University, Malaysia), Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Pang Ying Han (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
Publication Chair – Prof. Dr. Haw Su Cheng (Multimedia University, Malaysia), Dr. Lew Sook Ling (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
Publicity Chair – Dr. G.Singarave (K.S.R. College of Engineering, India)
Collaboration Chair – Dr.V. Sharmila (K.S.R. College of Engineering, India)
Program Chair – Ts. Dr. Neo Han Foon (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
Commitee Chair – Dr. Amit Choksi (Indrashil University)
Session Chair – Vidhi Chaudhari (Indrashil University)
Technical Program Committee:
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Timothy Tzen Vun Yap (Heriot-Watt University Malaysia)
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Rosalind Deena Kumari (Heriot-Watt University Malaysia)
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Chong Chai Chua (Xiamen University Malaysia)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gan Keng Hoon (University Sains Malaysia, USM)
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Amy Lim Hui Lan (Multimedia University)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Sin Ban (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
- Dr. Jayapradha J. (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India)
- Prof. Dr. Sellappan Palaniappan (HELP Universtiy)
- Dr. Yong Yoke Leng (HELP University)
- Dr. Umi Najiah Binti Ahmad Razimi (HELP University)
- Dr.Saw Yi Jiau (Rachel) (HELP University)
- Dr. Dana Sulistyo Kusumo (Telkom University, Indonesia)
- Dr. Nungki Selviandro (Telkom University , Indonesia)
- Dr. Heru Agos Santoso (Universitas Dian Nuswantoro, Indonesia)
- Dr. Arfive Gandhi (Telkom University , Indonesia)
- Dr. Xiaolei Wang (Aalto University, Finland)
- Dr. George Ghinea (Brunel University, United Kingdom)
- Dr. Umashankar Subramaniam (Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia)
- Dr . Aritra Ghosh (University of Exeter, United Kingdom)
- Dr.Kaushik Pal (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- Jyotir Moy Chatterjee (Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Nepal)
- Dr. R.Manimegalai (PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research. India)
- Assistant Prof. Yogesh Kushwaha (Indrashil University, India)
- Assistant Prof. Bhavini Patel (Indrashil University, India)
- Assistant Prof. Riddhi Mehta (Indrashil University, India)
- Assistant Prof. Bhargavi Panchal (Indrashil University, India)
- Assistant Prof. Jaldeep Babaria (Indrashil University, India)
- Assistant Prof. Kirit Vadhel (Indrashil University, India)
- Ankita Tripathi (Indrashil University, India)
- Dr Piyush Patel (Indrashil University, India)
- Dhiraj Parmar (Indrashil University, India)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. S. Sekar (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. D. Sridevi (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Assistant Prof. Dr. S. Sandhya (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Prof. Dr. A. Samydurai (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. G. Kumaresan (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Assistant Prof. Dr. G. Sangeetha (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Dr. B. Vanathi (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Dr. C. Pabitha (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- D. A. Vidhya (SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai, India)
- Dr. Le Cung Tuong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), Vietnam)
- Prof. Dimitar Borisov (University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Bulgaria)
- Dr. Vu Huan (National Economics University, Vietnam)
- Dr. Bui Ngoc Dung (University of Transport and Communications, Vietnam)
- Nurfarahin Binti Mohd Nor (Nilai University, Malaysia)
- Izrulfizal Saufihamizal Bin Ibrahim (Nilai University, Malaysia)
- Mohd Shahdi Bin Ahmad (Nilai University, Malaysia)
- Dr.P.Gomathi (Study World College of Engineering)
- Dr.S.Kannadhasan (Study World College of Engineering)
- Prof.S.Ganesh (Study World College of Engineering)
- Dr.S.Selvakumaran (Study World College of Engineering)
- Dr.K.Ramachandran (Study World College of Engineering)
- Rosalina Binti Abdul Salam (Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST))
- Ang Ling Weay (Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST))
- Jerry Chow Tong Wooi (Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST))
- Dr. D. Devaraj (Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education)
- Dr. P.K.Rajasekhar (Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education)
- Dr. P. Aruna Jeyanthy (Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education)
- Dr. Ng Choon Ching (Raffles University)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Thein Lai (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology)
- Associate Prof. Dr. Yong Su Ting (University of Nottingham Malaysia)
- Dr. (Mrs.) Prabani Liyanage (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
- Dr. Pulasthi Gunawardhana (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
- Dr. Nuwan Kuruwitaarachchi (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
- Dr. A.A.M. Matheeh (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
- Mrs. Sankani Heenkenda (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
CMT Acknowledgement
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
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