ETLTC-IESS2026 is co-hosted by the University of Aizu, Japan & University of Western Macedonia, Greece

24-25 JANUARY 2026

THE 2ND International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Smart Societies (ETSS2026)

HOSTED BY:

University of Aizu, JAPAN

&

University of Western Macedonia, GREECE

& SPONSORED BY

ETLTC & ACM CHAPTER ON E-LEARNING AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION, UNIVERSITY OF AIZU, JAPAN

ETLTC-IESS2026 is co-hosted with ETLTC-ICETM2026, ETLTC-ICES2026 & ETLTC-ICAIH2026

ONE SINGLE REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDEES CAN ALLOW PARTICIPANTS ACCESS TO ALL 4 CONFERENCES CO-HOSTED ON CAMPUS FROM JANUARY 20-25, 2026

Websites: Co-hosted Conferences by ETLTC - January 20-25, 2026

ETLTC-ICETM2026 - Multidisciplinary Conference on All Aspects of ICT Integration in Technical Education: https://www.interconf-etltc.net/

ETLTC-ICES2026 - Multidisciplinary Conference on All Aspects of Technology and Education: https://www.etltc-ices.net/

ETLTC-ICAIH2026 - Multidisciplinary Conference on All Aspects of Artificial Intelligence: https://www.icaih-etltc.org/

ETLTC-ETSS2026 - Multidisciplinary Conference on All Aspects of Emerging Technologies and Smart Environments: https://www.etltc-etss.info/

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

A two-day summit of talks, activities, and workshops

International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Smart Societies

Welcome to the International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Smart Societies—a dynamic platform where innovation, research, and societal transformation converge. As the world navigates through rapid technological advancement, the role of emerging technologies in shaping inclusive, intelligent, and sustainable societies has never been more critical.

This conference brings together leading academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and students from across the globe to explore cutting-edge solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, digital governance, data science, green technologies, cyber-physical systems, and beyond. We aim to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue that not only highlights technological breakthroughs but also addresses their ethical, economic, and societal implications.

With keynote sessions by thought leaders, high-impact research presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events, this conference is a unique opportunity to build collaborations and chart a course toward a smarter, more connected global future.

We thank our partners, sponsors, and contributors whose commitment and support have made this event possible. Let us use this gathering not only to share knowledge, but to inspire actionable innovation for the benefit of communities worldwide.

Welcome once again—and let the conversations begin.