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The 2026 IEEE 5th International Maghreb Meeting of the conference on Sciences and Techniques of Automatic control and computer engineering (MI-STA 2026) is an IEEE technically co-sponsored event dedicated to addressing emerging challenges and exploring innovative concepts across all domains of electrical and computer engineering. This event will be held during February 08-10, 2026, in Sabha city, Libya. The MI-STA 2026 is organized and sponsored by the University of Sabha (Sabha, Libya) and the University of Sfax (Sfax, Tunisia). The event is technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Libya Sub-Section, IEEE Tunisia Section, IEEE Region 8, the Libya AP/COM Joint Chapter, the Libya CS/SP Joint Chapter, and the Libya IES Chapter.
MI-STA 2026 offers a premier international platform for researchers, professionals, and scholars to present their latest findings, innovative concepts, and practical experiences across various fields, including Automatic Control Applications, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Computer Technologies, Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, Signal Processing, and Telecommunications. This conference serves as an excellent venue for networking, exchanging knowledge, and fostering collaborations between academia and industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Sabha, enhanced by the warmth and hospitality of its residents. The MI-STA 2026 technical program will feature a diverse range of sessions, including keynote lectures by renowned experts, regular and invited sessions, tutorial sessions, special sessions, workshops, and exhibitions.
Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements.
The format of the paper must be prepared according to the IEEE template (allotted 6 proceedings pages with the option to pay for up to 2 extra pages). All manuscripts should be written in English and be in 2-column format. The authors are invited to submit the full version of their manuscripts online through the conference website at: www.MISTA-CON.org
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Track 1: Automatic Control Systems
• Linear / Nonlinear Control System
• Robust and Adaptive Control
• Optimal Control
• System Identification and Validation
• Mechatronics and Instrumentations
• Advanced Control Systems
• Mechanical Systems and Control
• Control and Embedded Systems
• Automatic Control Systems
• Control of Robotic Systems & UAV
• Fault Tolerant Control Systems
• Intelligent Control Systems
• Control of Manufacturing Systems
Track 2: Information Technologies
• Database and Data Mining
• Algorithms and Bioinformatics
• Cloud Computing
• Health Informatics
• Web and Internet Computing
• Information Systems• Computer Graphics and Visualization
• Distributed and Parallel Computing
• Security and Information Assurance
Track 3: Artificial Intelligence & computer Engineering
• Artificial and Computational Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Mobile Computing
• Industry 4.0, IoT, and digital twins
• Software Engineering
• Human Computer Interaction
• Sensing and Sensor Networks
• Computer Aided Design
• Computer Theory and Technology
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Based Manufacturing Technologies
• Systems Modeling and Simulation
Track 4: Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Tele-Communication Engineering
• Fibre-optic Communication
• Microwaves and antennas
• Circuits & Electronics
• Signal and Image Processing
• Next generation networks
• Wireless/ Mobile Communication
• System on Chip
• MEMS and Nanotechnologies
• Biomedical Engineering Systems
• Wireless Power Transmission
Track 5: Electric Power Systems
• Smart Grid
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Control in Power Electronics
• Power Distribution System
• Power plant operation and control
• Networks and Electrical Machines
• Power Quality
Important Dates
December 30th, 2025
Paper Submission Deadline
February 28th, 2026
Acceptance Notification
February 28th, 2026
March 10th, 2026
Author Registration
March 15th, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission
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March 15th, 2026
April 05 – 07, 2026
Conference Dates