News and Events Exploring AI, HPC, and Resilient Systems at APAN62 The 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications is inviting submissions for inclusion into IEEE Xplore. Co-located alongside APAN62, the 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications (APANConf'26) will bring together leading researchers, practitioners, and innovators in exploring the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performance Computing (HPC). APANConf'26 will showcase the integration of cutting-edge digital infrastructure and applications, and regionally significant digital solutions across health, agriculture, education, and environmental domains. Call for Submissions APANConf'26 invites original, unpublished research contributions that align with the missions of APAN and IEEE and address cutting-edge infrastructure and applications, intelligent automation, scalable computing platforms, and forward-looking policy frameworks. This year’s program also highlights regional resilience, ethical innovation, and inclusive digital ecosystems. All accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. View the submission guidelines. Important Dates April 01, 2026 - Paper submission deadlineFinal deadline for submitting full papers through EDAS system. No extensions will be granted. 15 May, 2026 - Notification of acceptanceAuthors will be notified about acceptance status and reviewer feedback via email 01 July, 2026 - Camera-ready submissionSubmit final camera-ready version incorporating all reviewer comments and suggestions. Event co-organisers The 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications is being co-organised by: APAN : https://apan.net/ University of Auckland : https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en.html Department of Computer Engineering, UoP: https://www.ce.pdn.ac.lk/ REANNZ : https://www.reannz.co.nz/ LEARN : https://www.ac.lk/ More information More information on the 4th International Conference on Advanced Network Technologies and Applications can be found on its event website.