The 1st International Conference

on Intelligent, Dependable, Emerging, Autonomous, and Sustainable Engineering Technology (IDEASET-2026)

Hybrid Conference (In-Person and Virtual) | Sana’a - Yemen 1-2 December 2026

Organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Sanaa University, Yemen, in cooperation with Faculty of Computer and Information Technology (FCIT) - Sana'a University, Institute of Reliable Embedded Systems and Communication Electronics (ivESK)- University of Applied Sciences Offenburg- Germany, the College of Information Engineering (COIE) and College Engineering, Al-Nahrain University - Iraq, and technically sponsored by IEEE Yemen Subsection, Yemen Affinity Group Young Profissionals, and Lebanese University Student Branch, Sana'a, Yemen.



About

The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented technological transformation driven by artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, autonomous systems, advanced wireless communications, and sustainable engineering solutions. These rapid developments are reshaping critical sectors such as healthcare, transportation, industrial manufacturing, energy, and smart infrastructure, enabling highly connected intelligent systems capable of real-time data processing, automation, and autonomous decision-making. However, alongside these remarkable advancements, major research and engineering challenges have emerged, particularly in ensuring the dependability, reliability, safety, and cybersecurity of modern interconnected systems. The increasing complexity of embedded platforms, IoT ecosystems, communication networks, and critical infrastructures demands robust and secure solutions that can operate effectively under evolving threats and dynamic environments. Moreover, the global transition toward sustainability requires innovative technologies that integrate engineering excellence with environmental responsibility. In this context, the 1st International Conference on Intelligent, Dependable, Emerging, Autonomous, and Sustainable Engineering Technology (IDEASET-2026) aims to serve as an international scientific forum for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry experts to present and discuss cutting-edge research and practical innovations aligned with the conference tracks. IDEASET-2026 provides a collaborative platform to exchange knowledge, explore new ideas, and address current and future challenges in these rapidly evolving domains. The conference features technical sessions, keynote talks, panel discussions, and workshops focusing on innovative approaches, research achievements, and real-world applications, bridging academic research with industrial and societal needs.

Conference Objectives

The IDEASET-2026 conference aims to achieve the following objectives:

  • Promote research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, focusing on intelligent decision-making, autonomous control, robotics, and real-world autonomous engineering applications.
  • Support advancements in IoT, Automation, and Industry 4.0 by addressing smart industrial ecosystems, connected automation, intelligent manufacturing, and industrial digital transformation technologies.
  • Explore recent developments in next-generation wireless and mobile communications, including 5G/6G systems, ultra-reliable low-latency communications, advanced network architectures, and emerging wireless technologies for future connectivity.
  • Strengthen research contributions in networking and cybersecurity by addressing secure network design, cyber threat detection, privacy preservation, and the protection of critical infrastructures against evolving cyber risks.
  • Highlight innovative solutions for smart cities and sustainable engineering, focusing on green buildings, renewable energy integration, efficient resource management, and environmentally responsible engineering technologies.
  • Encourage the adoption and exploration of emerging technologies in engineering and computing, including advanced embedded systems, edge/fog/cloud computing, block-chain solutions, and innovative computing paradigms that drive future engineering systems.
  • Bridge research outcomes with real-world engineering challenges, fostering practical solutions that support digital transformation, technological growth, and sustainable development.

Conference Main Tracks

The conference encompasses various tracks, including but not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

Next Generations Wireless and Mobile Communications

Networking, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Internet of Things, Automation, and Industry

Smart Cities, Green Buildings, and Sustainable Engineering Technologies

Emerging Technologies in Engineering and Computing

No Nation Can Prosper In Life Without Innovation

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr.-Ing Axel Sikora

Offenburg University, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Sikora is a prominent leader in embedded systems and communication electronics, currently serving as the Scientific Director of the ivESK at Offenburg University and a Deputy Board Member at Hahn-Schickard. With a background in both engineering and business from RWTH Aachen and a doctorate from Fraunhofer IMS, he bridges the gap between academic research and industrial application. As a prolific author of nearly 300 publications and the longtime Chairman of the embedded world Conference, he is a central figure in shaping international standards for IoT, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0.

Dr. Ali Nosary

CEO of TeleYemen

Dr. Ali Nagi Nosary Chief Executive Officer at Teleyemen and an Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Sana’a University. His research interests are in signal processing, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence and coding. He has been working as an ICT consultant at the ministry of telecommunications and other ministries. He was nominated as Director General of Yemen Telecom (PTC) from august 2007 to march 2012. Through this position, he was the Chairman of Yemen Mobile, vice chairman of TeleYemen, board member of the Post Authority during that period.

Prof. Dr. Waleed-Al-Jawher

Uruk University, Iraq

Professor of digital Signal Processing and Vice President at Uruk University, Teaching professional focused for 40+ years on digital signal processing, digital information, digital communication, encryption, speech processing, image processing, with more than 25 years of diverse and increasingly responsible circuit analysis, control engineering, academic teaching, about 275 research publications and a supervisions of 202 MSc and PhD students.

Prof. Dr. Norhayati Binti Soin

Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Norhayati Binti Soin is an esteemed academic and researcher in electrical and electronic engineering at Universiti Malaya. She earned her PhD in Electronic and Systems Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2006 and holds a Master’s degree in Microelectronics & IT (1999) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (1991) from universities in the United Kingdom. She has also served in various academic leadership and administrative roles at UM, including Director of the Centre of Printable Electronics and committee positions within the Faculty of Engineering.

Dr. Mohammad Yahya H. Al-Shamri

King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammad Yahya H. Al-Shamri is an IEEE member. He received a B.Sc. in electrical engineering from Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq, in 1999 with the first rank. He completed his M.Tech. and Ph.D. from the School of Computer and Systems Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, in 2005 and 2008, respectively. He is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ibb University, Yemen. Currently, he is working with the Computer Engineering Department, College of Computer Science, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.

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