W8 – 10th Workshop on Connected Intelligence for IoT and Industrial IoT Applications- C3IA

Co-organizer: Abdellah Chehri, Royal Military College of Canada, Canada
Co-organizer: Muhammad Ali Jamshed, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Co-organizer: Saadane Rachid, Hassania School of Public Works, Morocco
Co-organizer: Gwanggil Jeon, Incheon National University, Korea

Abstract: In the current landscape, industrial enterprises are confronted with the imperative of implementing concepts such as Industrial IoT (IIoT), Industry 5.0, and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). As we transition into the Industry 5.0 era, significant challenges in data management must be urgently addressed. The requirement to process extensive volumes of heterogeneous sensor data in real time to control production machinery is paramount.

Traditional information-processing capacities are being outstripped by the capabilities of smart devices, resulting in an exponential increase in data volumes, even from singular sources. Furthermore, the integration of unstructured data from production reports and external sources is critical for optimizing and analyzing production processes. The global distribution of data further complicates processing, underscoring the importance of advanced solutions to scale effectively.

The potential of recent advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence is immense. The integration of smart devices, big data analytics, and machine learning is on the brink of revolutionizing the future of smart systems, networks, and applications. By combining hardware, software, data collection, and advanced analytics techniques such as predictive and prescriptive analysis, these systems can harness real-time insights to significantly enhance industrial performance. Moreover, sophisticated AI solutions provide deeper insights and more agile methods to improve operational efficiency on an industrial scale.

Co-organizer’s Bios:

Abdellah Chehri:

Abdellah Chehri (Senior Member) is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), Kingston, Ontario. He also holds appointments as an Affiliate Professor at the Université du Québec (UQO) and UQAC, and as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Chehri is recognized for his contributions to public safety technologies, intelligent mobility and transportation systems, vehicular and wireless communications, smart infrastructures, sustainable IoT architectures, and AI-driven frameworks for connected environments. His research emphasizes V2X communications, 5G/6G connectivity, and federated learning frameworks, advancing innovation in public safety, energy efficiency, and intelligent connectivity. He plays an active role in the IEEE Public Safety Technology (PST) Initiative, serving as Co-Chair of the Transportation Committee, and is a dedicated member of the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS), and IEEE Photonics Society.

Muhammad Ali Jamshed:

Dr. Muhammad Ali Jamshed (Senior Member IEEE) is with the University of Glasgow since 2021. He is endorsed by Royal Academy of Engineering under exceptional talent category and was nominated for Departmental Prize for Excellence in Research in 2019 and 2020 at the University of Surrey. He is a Fellow of Royal Society of Arts, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy UK, and an Editor of IEEE Wireless Communication Letters, an Associate Editor of IEEE Sensor Journal, IEEE Communication Standard Magazine and IEEE IoT Magazine. He is a co-inventor of one patent and has more than 70 publications in top tier international journals, including, IEEE Transactions and Magazines, flagship IEEE COMSOC conferences, such as ICC, VTC, INFOCOM, WCNC, etc. He is an editor of 4 books on topics related to Low exposure EMF devices (Wiley and IEEE Press), multimodal sensing applications (Wiley), non-terrestrial networks (Springer) and Green and Sustainable IoT (Elsevier). He has been the Lead Guest Editor for Special Issues in IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine (2024-25), in IEEE Communications Standards Magazine (2024-25), and in IEEE Internet of Things Magazine (2023-24). He has been serving as General Chair for over 10 workshops at IEEE international conferences such as at IEEE GLOBECOM 2024, IEEE VTC Fall 2024, IEEE MECOM 2024, IEEE CAMAD 2023, IEEE WCNC 2023, IEEE PIMRC 2022-23, IEEE GLOBECOM 2023, IEEE VTC Spring 2022-23, IEEE CAMAD 2023, and IEEE CAMAD 2019. He has been TPC Member at IEEE ICC 2022-24 IEEE VTC Spring 2024, and IEEE GLOBECOM 2023, and Sessions Chair at IEEE VTC Spring 2022 and IEEE WCNC 2019 and 2023. He is a founding member of IEEE Workshop on Sustainable and Intelligent Green Internet of Things.

Saadane Rachid:

Rachid Saadane holds a B.Sc. (2001) and an M.S. (2003) from Mohamed V University, as well as a Ph.D. (2007) from the University of Mohamed V in collaboration with the Eurecom Institute, a graduate school and research center in digital science. His research interests encompass a wide range of areas, including Wireless Communications, Big Data, Software Engineering, Signal and Image Processing and applications, Smart Cities and applications, IoT, IIoT, Society 5.0, Artificia Intelligence, Smart and Precise Agriculture, Green Hydrogen, Artificial Intelligence and Economy, an Wireless Sensor Networks. He is also a 5G ICT instructor, contributing to the advancement of modern communication technologies. In addition, he has made significant contributions to the reliability of UWB Communication Systems and has expanded his research to include renewable energies and their applications in sustainable technologies. Rachid Saadane was honored with the SCA’19 Award for the best paper at the Smart Cities Applications Conference in 2019. He has authored 139 publications and completed over 400 verified peer reviews, reflecting his active involvement in academia, as evidenced by his profile on Web of Science. He also serves as the Head of the LaGeS laboratory at HSPW, a position he has held since 2018. Currently, he is the Deputy Director in charge of research, cooperation, and partnerships at HSPW, where he continues to drive innovation in renewable energy systems and their applications across various sectors.

Gwanggil Jeon:

Dr. G. Jeon received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Hanyang University, Korea, in 2003, 2005, and 2008, respectively. From 2009 to 2011, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and from 2011 to 2012, he was an assistant professor at Niigata University, Japan. He is a professor at Xidian University, China and Incheon National University, South Korea. His research interests fall under the umbrella of image processing, deep learning, artificial intelligence, smart grid, and Industry 4.0.

Paper submission deadline Extended: 8 February 2026
Acceptance notification: 18 March 2026
Final paper submission deadline Extended: 7 April 2026

Submission requirements: 5-page paper (without overlength charge) and up to 2 additional pages are allowed with the purchase of additional page charges in the amount of $100 USD per additional page at the time of registration and final paper submission.

Paper submission can be located here: https://vtc2026s-rr-wks.trackchair.com/