ISCAIT 2026 Concludes Successfully: Deep Focus on Cutting-Edge Exploration, Advancing Academic Innovation in Computing
Dongguan, China – January 24, 2026 – The 2026 5th International Symposium on Computer Applications and Information Technology (ISCAIT 2026) successfully concluded on January 24 at the City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) campus. Hosted by City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), the symposium convened leading scholars and researchers for in-depth and productive academic exchanges on frontier topics in computer applications and information technology. Through keynote speeches, oral presentations, and focused discussions, the event significantly contributed to knowledge sharing and intellectual advancement within the field.
The opening ceremony was hosted bythe conference general chair,Dr. Zhi’an Huang from City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). Dr. Yuan Li, Associate Vice President of the university, delivered theopening remarks.She introduced the institution’s role as a key science and education platform in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and emphasized the critical importance of open collaboration and interdisciplinary innovation in advancing computer and information technologies.
The core of the symposium featured five high-level keynote speeches. Professor Kay Chen Tan (IEEE Fellow) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University shared the latest advances in evolutionary transfer optimization and its applications in solving complex optimization problems. Professor Wen-An Zhang (Changjiang Scholar) from Zhejiang University of Technology discussed cutting-edge research methods in dynamic system state estimation. Professor Zexuan Zhu from Shenzhen University presented intelligent signal processing techniques for nanopore sequencing. Professor Zhiwen Yu from South China University of Technology provided an in-depth analysis of the theories and application challenges in imbalanced learning. Professor Yulin Wang from Wuhan University offered critical and constructive reflections on the nature and future of deep learning. These speeches painted a comprehensive picture of the field’s development, from foundational theories to industrial applications.
During the afternoon parallel sessions, numerous paper authors delivered oral presentations, showcasing their latest research findings in computer software, computer networks, information processing, and communication technologies. A review panel evaluated the presentations based on innovation, delivery, and Q&A performance, culminating in the announcement of the “Best Oral Presentation Award.” Furthermore, the symposium presented “Excellent Paper Awards” and “Excellent Poster Awards” to recognize authors for their outstanding academic contributions.
The successful conclusion of ISCAIT 2026 provided a high-quality exchange platform for global scholars in computer and information technology, facilitated the sharing of the latest research, and fostered the building of collaborative networks. It also highlighted the active role of City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) in promoting cutting-edge academic research and international scientific innovation cooperation within the Greater Bay Area. The wisdom and consensus gathered at the symposium are expected to inject new momentum into technological development and industrial upgrading in related fields.