The Emerging Tech Conference on Edge Intelligence (ETCEI) is Greece’s premier forum dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge developments and fostering collaboration across academia, research, and industry in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Edge Computing, and Intelligent Systems.

The 2026 edition of ETCEI is co-organized by HETiA, and the University of Ioannina (UoI).

ETCEI features a dynamic and evolving thematic focus, designed to reflect emerging trends and interdisciplinary opportunities. A special emphasis is placed on submissions stemming from industrial research and academia–industry collaborations.

The conference program will include oral and poster presentations, along with panel discussions addressing current challenges and future directions in the domain. The official language of the conference is English.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are invited in the following categories:

• Full Papers: Original, unpublished scientific research presenting novel contributions in the thematic areas of the conference.

• Technical Reports: Descriptions of ongoing research, innovative products and services, outcomes of research projects, industrial doctorate initiatives, and related developments.

• Posters (1-page extended abstract): Summaries of original work or significant highlights of recently completed work. Previously published or presented material may be considered, provided it includes substantial additional insights or updates.

For detailed submission guidelines, please visit: https://conference.hetia.org/submission-guidelines/

List of Topics

• Microelectronic Devices, Circuits & Systems

  • Novel semiconductor devices and circuits​

  • Architectures and systems for advanced telecommunications

  • AI & ML processors and accelerators​​

  • Wireless connectivity and 5G/6G solutions for IoT integration​

  • Sensor and interfacing technologies​​

  • Simulation and Analysis Techniques for deeply embedded devices​

  • CAD, Circuit analysis & Optimization

• Mobile Intelligence, IoT and ​AI at the Edge

  • AI Applications in Smart Mobility, Smart Cities, Smart Buildings & IoT​​

  • Edge AI and Machine Learning​​

  • Advanced Applications in Health​

  • Edge–cloud data architectures, digital threads and interoperable data spaces​

  • VR, AR and Extended Reality applications​

• Embedded Trust & System Resilience

  • Cybersecurity and System resilience in critical infrastructures​

  • Root of Trust in microelectronic devices​

• Innovation Ecosystem & Technology Transfer

  • Knowledge Transfer, Open Innovation & Industry – Academia Synergies

  • Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation Support Mechanisms

  • Digital Platforms, Skills & Technology Enablement

  • Funding, Investment & Commercialization Pathways

Committees

Conference and Program Chairs

• Yiorgos Tsiatouhas, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Ioannina
• Konstantina Tsiapali, Vice President of HETiA, Managing Director at Global Digital Technologies
• Gregory Doumenis, Assistant professor, Director of Autonomous Systems Lab, Dept. of Informatics & Telecommunications, University of Ioannina

Organizing Committee

• Emmanouil Zervakis, President of HETiA, Chief Business Officer, ES Systems
• Christos Androulidakis, Member of HETiA BoD, Co-Founder at Alma Technologies
• Sotiris Bantas, Member of HETiA BoD, CEO Centaur
• John Kikidis, Member of HETiA BoD, Global Ecosystem Lead, Renesas Electronics
• Evi Tsinta, HETiA
• Sissy Kalokouvarou, HETiA

Publication

Papers and posters –along with keynote speeches and conference material – will be included in the “ETCEI 2026 proccedings” volume, published by HETiA and indexed in Crossref.

Venue

The conference will take place in Ioannina, Greece, at the "Karolos Papoulias" Conference Center.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to pc_etcei@hetia.org