IEEE Smart World Congress 2025 (Hybrid)

Convergence of Minds: Forging Human-AI Partnerships Across Disciplines

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

August 18 - 22, 2025

Call for Papers and Proposals

Join us at IEEE Smart World Congress 2025

We are thrilled to invite you to the IEEE Smart World Congress 2025, a premier event bringing together thought leaders and researchers in smart technologies. Held in the vibrant city of Calgary, Canada, from August 18-22, 2025, this conference provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across fields such as IoT, AI, smart cities, cybersecurity, and computing. Attendees will gain insights from co-located conferences, keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all while experiencing Calgary’s renowned attractions and thriving tech ecosystem.

The smart world is transforming everyday life by integrating sensation, communication, computation, and intelligence into the objects and systems around us, making processes more efficient and enjoyable. This interconnected ecosystem of "smart things" holds tremendous potential to benefit humanity, but it also demands fairness and ethical stewardship. As we explore these innovations, research in ubiquitous and trustworthy smart world technologies continues to expand, addressing societal challenges and fostering meaningful impacts. Join us at IEEE SWC 2025 to shape the future of smart technologies together!

We look forward to seeing you in Calgary!
Sincerely, The 2025 IEEE SWC Organizing Committee

Key Dates and Deadlines


Full Paper Submission
March 31, 2025

Authors Notification
May 31, 2025

Demo/Poster/WiP Paper Due
June 15, 2025

Camera Ready Copy Due
June 30, 2025

Tutorial / Workshop / Special Session Proposal
March 31, 2025

Tutorial / Workshop / Special Session Acceptance
April 15, 2025

Conference Dates
August 18 - 22, 2025

Organizing Committee

Dr. Henry Leung
Dr. Henry Leung
The University of Calgary, Canada

Co General Chair

Dr. Oscar Lin
Dr. Oscar Lin
Athabasca University, Canada

Co-General Chair

Dr. Nan Xie
Dr. Nan Xie
The City of Calgary, Canada

Executive General Chair

Dr. Oscar Lin
Dr. Reza Malekian
Malmö University, Sweden

Program Chair

Dr. Man Lin
Dr. Man Lin
St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

Panel Chair

Dr. Steve Drew
Dr. Steve Drew
The University of Calgary, Canada

Co-Financial Chair

Dr. Steve Drew
Hongxin Yan
Athabasca University, Canada

Co-Financial Chair

Dr. Oscar Lin
Dr. Xueqin Liang
Xidian University, China

Publication Chair

Dr. Carson Leung
Dr. Carson Leung
University of Manitoba, Canada

Publication Chair

Dr.
Dr. Saher Javaid
The University of Calgary, Canada

Women in Engineering Chair

Dr. John Ye
Dr. Qiang Ye
The University of Calgary, Canada

Special Session Chair

Dr. Aris
Dr. Aris Leivadeas
TÉcole de technologie supérieure, Canada

Publicity Chair

Dr. Rossitza
Dr. Rossitza S. Marinova
Concordia University of Edmonton, Canada

Local Chair

Dr. Aris
Dr. C. Ashiq Rahman
City of Calgary, Canada

Industry Liaison Co-Chair

DR Dewan
Dr Ali Dewan
Athabasca University, Canada

Industry Liaison Co-Chair

DR Hong Lin
Dr Hong Lin
University of Houston-downtwon , USA

Tutorial Chair

Raymond Morland
Raymond Morland
Athabasca University, Canada

Web Chair

abbas
Dr Abbas Mahbod
University of Calgary, Canada

Local Chair

Steering Committee Chairs

Dr. Ma
Dr. Jianhua Ma
Hosei University, Japan

Steering Committee Chair

Dr. Yang
Dr. Laurence Yang
St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

Steering Committee Chair

Topics Covered

  • Smart Industry and Manufacture
  • Smart Home and Furniture
  • Smart Agriculture and Aquaculture
  • Smart Appliances and Goods
  • Smart Materials and Fabric
  • Smart Wearables and Implants
  • Smart Environment and Ecosystems
  • Smart Medicine and Healthcare
  • Smart Earth/Space System
  • Smart Elderly/Kiddy Care
  • Smart Grid and Energy
  • Smart Foods and Living
  • Smart Logistics and Retail
  • Smart Learning and Education
  • Smart Building and Structure
  • Smart Disaster Monitoring/Management
  • Smart Roads and Transportation
  • Smart Internet of Things
  • Smart Vehicles and Control
  • Smart Sensing, System and Service
  • Smart Machines and Robots
  • Smart Computing and Communication
  • Smart Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • Smart Big Data and Knowledge

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2022 IEEE SWC

Haikou

December 15 - 18, 2022

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2023 IEEE SWC

Portsmouth

August 28 - 31, 2023

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2024 IEEE SWC

Fiji

December 2 - 7, 2024

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Venue

Calgary Telus Convention Center

The Calgary Telus Convention Center is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by a variety of other hotels ranging from luxury to budget options. This proximity ensures that conference attendees have a range of accommodation choices within walking distance.

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Calgary, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a vibrant city nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, known for its dynamic mix of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure. As Alberta's largest city and a key economic hub, Calgary boasts a thriving energy industry, a growing tech sector, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The city is famous for the annual Calgary Stampede, a celebration of its western heritage, and offers stunning natural beauty, with easy access to the nearby Banff and Jasper national parks.

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