EXACT Competition

PIC: Quan Thanh Tho
Affiliation: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam

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Special Issue on Next-Generation Computing and Communication Technologies

PIC: Tran Ngoc Thinh
Affiliation: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam

The evolution of digital technologies is driving the development of next-generation computing and communication systems that support complex, data-intensive, and intelligent applications. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and edge computing, high-performance computing, and next-generation communications are transforming how data is collected, transmitted, and processed. Additionally, the increasing number of connected devices and cyber-physical systems requires scalable, energy-efficient, and secure infrastructures capable of enabling robust real-time analytics, autonomous decision-making, and seamless connectivity.

The goal of this Special Issue is to create a platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to share recent advances, innovative architectures, and practical applications in these related fields. It aims to showcase emerging technologies that combine advanced computing platforms with modern communication solutions to support future digital ecosystems.

Topics of Interest

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems
• Edge and cloud computing
• High-performance and distributed computing
• Next-generation wireless networks (5G/6G)
• Satellite communications (SATCOM)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Cyber-physical systems
• FPGA-based computing architectures
• VLSI design and hardware accelerators
• Embedded systems and real-time operation
• Intelligent communication networks

Contributions focusing on novel algorithms, architectures, system design, and real-world applications are especially encouraged.

Session Co-chairs

• Tho Quan, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam
• Pham Trung Kien, HCMC International University, Vietnam

Publication

Full-accepted papers will be published in a special issue of the VNUHCM Journal of Engineering and Technology, a sub-journal of the VNUHCM Journal of Science and Technology, ISSN: 2615-9872.

Important Dates

• Submission deadline: September 20, 2026
• Acceptance notification: October 20, 2026
• Camera-ready paper: October 25, 2026
• Registration and payment: October 25, 2026

Submission Instructions

Papers must be prepared in PDF format, use a two-column layout, and not exceed eight pages. Detailed formatting guidelines are available here.

Submit papers through the VNUHCM Journal of Engineering and Technology submission system, then select Make a new submission.

At the first step of the submission process, select Special issue: The 15th International Conference on Computational Science and Network Intelligence in the Section field.

Please also send a copy of the PDF submission to the official conference email: conf.cse@hcmut.edu.vn.