International Conference on Secure and Intelligent Digital Ecosystems (SIDe'26)
October 22–23, 2026 | Astana, Kazakhstan
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Organized by: Nazarbayev University
School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), Department of Computer Science
Technical Co-Sponsor: IEEE Kazakhstan Section
Publication Status: Springer Nature STEAM-H publication route: Confirmed
School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), Department of Computer Science
Technical Co-Sponsor: IEEE Kazakhstan Section
Publication Status: Springer Nature STEAM-H publication route: Confirmed
IEEE Conference Publication Application #71744: Currently under review
About SIDe’26
The International Conference on Secure and Intelligent Digital Ecosystems — SIDe’26 — brings together researchers, academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and students working in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, communication systems, the Internet of Things, cloud and edge computing, blockchain, engineering management, and digital transformation.
Hosted by the Department of Computer Science within the School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence at Nazarbayev University, SIDe’26 provides an international platform for presenting original research, exchanging ideas, building collaborations, and advancing secure, trustworthy, and intelligent digital ecosystems.
The inaugural edition of SIDe’26 will be held in a hybrid format on October 22–23, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Hosted by the Department of Computer Science within the School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence at Nazarbayev University, SIDe’26 provides an international platform for presenting original research, exchanging ideas, building collaborations, and advancing secure, trustworthy, and intelligent digital ecosystems.
The inaugural edition of SIDe’26 will be held in a hybrid format on October 22–23, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan.
About the School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) at Nazarbayev University supports education, research, innovation, and industry collaboration in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science, robotics, applied mathematics, and intelligent systems.
Through its academic programmes, research laboratories, international partnerships, and access to advanced computing infrastructure, SCAI contributes to the development of globally competitive and nationally relevant research in emerging digital technologies.
SIDe’26 supports this mission by creating an international forum for researchers and practitioners to address current challenges in secure computing, trustworthy artificial intelligence, intelligent communication, and sustainable digital transformation.
Through its academic programmes, research laboratories, international partnerships, and access to advanced computing infrastructure, SCAI contributes to the development of globally competitive and nationally relevant research in emerging digital technologies.
SIDe’26 supports this mission by creating an international forum for researchers and practitioners to address current challenges in secure computing, trustworthy artificial intelligence, intelligent communication, and sustainable digital transformation.
Publication Opportunities
IEEE Xplore Route — Status: Application under review
SIDe’26 has submitted IEEE Conference Publication Application #71744. Subject to final IEEE approval, eligible accepted and presented papers will be submitted for possible inclusion in IEEE Xplore.
Springer Nature STEAM-H Route — Status: Confirmed
Selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited Springer Nature STEAM-H volume, subject to peer review, editorial selection, publisher requirements, and final acceptance. Springer-route conference registration fees are 50% of corresponding IEEE-route fees.
Official Springer Nature series: https://link.springer.com/series/15560
Important Publication Notice
Each manuscript may be published through only one route. Final route allocation is determined by the SIDe’26 Publication Committee.
SIDe’26 has submitted IEEE Conference Publication Application #71744. Subject to final IEEE approval, eligible accepted and presented papers will be submitted for possible inclusion in IEEE Xplore.
Springer Nature STEAM-H Route — Status: Confirmed
Selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited Springer Nature STEAM-H volume, subject to peer review, editorial selection, publisher requirements, and final acceptance. Springer-route conference registration fees are 50% of corresponding IEEE-route fees.
Official Springer Nature series: https://link.springer.com/series/15560
Important Publication Notice
Each manuscript may be published through only one route. Final route allocation is determined by the SIDe’26 Publication Committee.
- OrganizersProf. Adnan Yazici
Prof. Anawar Ghani
Prof. Hari Mohan Rai
Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
(IEEE Kazakhstan Section)