Karabük University to host international smart cities conference

Karabük University (KBÜ) will host the 11th International Conference on Smart Cities and Applications (SCA'26) from November 10–12, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the Mediterranean Association for Science and Sustainable Development (Medi-ASD), the event will take place at the Demir Çelik Institute Conference Hall, offering both in-person and online participation.

The conference received over 420 applications from researchers across 55 countries and 246 universities. Following a scientific evaluation process, 253 papers were accepted for presentation and publication. Topics include artificial intelligence, urban data analytics, digital twins, cybersecurity, smart infrastructure, and transportation.

Accepted papers are planned for publication in Scopus-indexed series, such as Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) or the ISPRS Archives. The program features technical sessions, keynote speeches, and social events, including a presentation by Dr. Attila Kertész from the University of Szeged on the role of emerging technologies in smart systems.