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APANConf 2026

 

4th IEEE International
Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications

10–14 August 2026 | Auckland, New Zealand |
Hybrid Conference

Theme:

AI, HPC, and Resilient Systems: Powering
the Next Frontier

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite paper submissions
for APANConf 2026, the 4th IEEE
International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications,
to be held in conjunction with APAN62 from 10th to 14th  August 2026 at the Grand Millennium Hotel,
Auckland, New Zealand, in hybrid mode.

Hosted by Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd (REANNZ) and
organized in collaboration with the Department of Computer Engineering, University of
Peradeniya,
Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), APAN HPC-AI Working Group, LEARN, and the University
of Auckland,
the conference will bring together researchers, academics, educators,
engineers, and network professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region and
beyond.

APANConf 2026 aims to provide a high-quality forum
for presenting original research at the intersection of advanced networking,
intelligent systems, digital infrastructure, and regionally relevant digital
applications.

Technical Topics

 

Authors are invited to submit
original, unpublished papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Future Internet, R&E Networks, and
    Infrastructure
  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine
    Learning, and Vision Systems
  • High-performance, Cloud, and
    Distributed Computing
  • Digital Applications in Health,
    Agriculture, Education, and Environment
  • Policy, Ethics, and Regional
    Priorities in Digital Infrastructure

Important Dates

 

Paper
Submission Deadline

15
May 2026

Notification
of Acceptance

10
June 2026

Camera-Ready
Paper Submission

28
June 2026

Early
Bird Registration Deadline

30
June 2026

 

Submission
and Publication

Papers must be written
in English and prepared in the IEEE conference paper format.

·               
Initial
submissions for review: maximum 6 pages.

·               
Final
camera-ready papers: maximum 6 pages, including figures and references

 

Accepted and presented papers will be
submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, subject to
meeting IEEE Xplore quality and scope requirements.

Submission
Link:

https://edas.info/N34685

 

IEEE Paper
Template:

https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates

 

Conference
Leadership

 

General
Chair

Dr.
Dulsha Abeywardana,
University of Auckland, New Zealand

General
Co-Chair

Dr.
Upul Jayasinghe,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Secretary

Dr.
Erandathi Ekanayake,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

TPC
and Awards Chair

Dr.
Damayanthi Herath,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

TPC
Co-Chair and Awards Co-Chairs

Dr.
Maryam Hemmati, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Ms.
Iroshini Ratnapala, University
of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Publication
Chair

Prof.
Nurul Sarkar, Auckland University of Technology,
New Zealand

Publication
Co-Chairs

Ms.
Yashoda Vimukthi,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Dr.
Rajith Abeywardana,
Little Engineers, New Zealand

 

  More Information:

  APANConf
2026   : https://apan62.apan.net/conference/

  APAN62   
            : https://apan62.apan.net/

Contact Us:

APANConf 2026 : conf@apan.net

APAN62     
        : engagement@reannz.co.nz

We would
be grateful if you could share this call for papers with your colleagues,
students, and professional networks.

We look
forward to your submissions and participation in APANConf
2026.

Warm
Regards
Chairs – APANConf 2026

 

 

 

 

IEEE GRSS Distinguished Lecture 24, March 2026

The IEEE New Zealand North/Central/South Joint Sections Chapter (GRS29), together with the University of Auckland affinity and technical groups, hosted an IEEE GRSS Distinguished Lecture at the University of Auckland on 24 March 2026. (vTools advertised)

Prof. Saibun Tjuatja delivered the IEEE GRSS Distinguished Lecture, “Amplifying Insights, Elevating Impact: An Introduction to GRSS and the Power of Remote Sensing,” at the University of Auckland on 24 March 2026.

The invited speaker was Prof. Saibun Tjuatja, President of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) and Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. He delivered a lecture titled “Amplifying Insights, Elevating Impact: An Introduction to GRSS and the Power of Remote Sensing.”

In his presentation, Prof. Tjuatja introduced the mission, global activities, and community impact of GRSS. He discussed how remote sensing enables improved understanding of Earth systems and supports important applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster management, and sustainable development.

 

The lecture also highlighted the value of GRSS membership, particularly for students and young professionals, including access to technical resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, and leadership pathways within IEEE. The session was well received by attendees and encouraged engagement among IEEE members, students, and the wider university community.

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IEEE PELS Technical Seminar on 27th February 2026: High Power Wireless Power Transfer and Interoperability Challenges

Thanks everyone who came along to the recent IEEE PELS technical seminar where Professor Dmitri Vinnikov from Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia) gave a seminar titled: “From Research to Impact: Power Electronics Innovation at TalTech”. The seminar presented the interesting concept of DC voltage building infrastructure and the standardization currently being spearheaded by his research group at TalTech. The seminar was very well received and some engaging discussions were held following the presentation.

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