Special Session Proposals
Special Session 1 : Multimodal and Multimodel Artificial Intelligence: Foundations,
Architectures, and Real-World Applications
Proposed by:
- Amal Jlassi, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
- Sami Hafsi, University of Carthage, Tunisia
- Emna Amri, CESI, France
- Boudour Ammar, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
- Zeineb Fki, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
Special Session 2 : Smart Engineering for Medical Devices and Human-Centred Comfort
Proposed by:
- Mahdi Chemkhi, EPF School of Engineering / UR-LASMIS, University of Technology of Troyes
- Elisabeth LACAZEDIEU, LAMIH, UMR 8201, Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, INSA Hauts-de-France
Special Session 3 : Intelligent systems for engineering and medicine: AI, robotics, control, observers, automation and signal processing
Proposed by:
- Mohamed BOUZID, University of Sfax
- Radhia NEFZI HOUIMLI, University of Jendouba
- Mohamed TLIG, University of Rouen Normandie
- Hassani MESSAOUD, University of Monastir
Special Session 4 : Didactic and pedagogical innovation in the age of intelligent systems: training, learning and professional development in augmented environments
Proposed by:
- Radhia NEFZI HOUIMLI, Jendouba Univ., TN
- Jihane FOUZAI, CY Cergy Paris Univ., FR
- Patrick GIBEL, Bordeaux Univ., FR
- Olivier GRUGIER, Paris cités Univ., FR
Special Session 5 : Communication Engineering and Information Technology for Smart grids
Proposed by:
- Amer Zerek , Zawia Univ., LY
- Olga Boiprav, Belarusian State Univ., BY
- Fatima Laassiri, Cadi Ayyad Univ., MA
- Sana Ahmed Abdaljlil, Cadi Ayyad Univ., MA
Special Session 6 : Scalable Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing for Medicine and Engineering
Proposed by:
- Sirine Marrakchi, Monastir Univ., TN
Special Session 7 : Intelligence in motion: AI-driven innovations for global skeletal disorders and orthopedic care
Proposed by:
- Emna Aridhi, Tunis El Manar Univ., TN
- Ahmed Amine Mohsni, Bechir Hamza Hospital for Children, TN
- Ahlem Maghzaoui, Tunis El Manar, TN
- Kaouther Laabidi, Jeddah Univ., KSA
Call for Special Sessions
We invite recognised experts and senior researchers to propose and chair cohesive, focused sessions. This is your opportunity to curate a dedicated forum on a pressing or emerging theme within medical technology or engineering.
What we are looking for:
Proposals for 90-minute sessions, typically containing 3-5 presentations.
Compelling themes that address current challenges, future trends, or interdisciplinary intersections.
Sessions that promise to stimulate discussion and attract a significant audience.
Your proposal should include:
Proposed Title: A clear and engaging title for the session.
Session Chairs: Names, affiliations, and short bios of the proposed chair(s).
Abstract/Rationale: (200-500 words) Explain the session’s theme, its scientific and practical significance, and its relevance to the conference.
List of Potential Speakers: While not mandatory, including 2-3 confirmed or targeted speakers with tentative titles significantly strengthens your proposal.
Format: Indicate if you envision a traditional presentation session, a panel discussion, or a hybrid format.
To submit your proposal:
- download the template of the proposal for Special Sessions (Click here to download template)
- fill in the form inside the following MS Word file and upload it to the Submission Portal
- respect the deadline for submission which is fixed to May 01, 2026.
Upon Acceptance:
Session chairs will be responsible for promoting their session, managing the call for papers for it, and ensuring the timely submission and review of abstracts.
The conference committee will provide the submission infrastructure and support.
Additional Requirements & Guidelines:
- Minimum submissions: A special session requires at least 5 submitted papers.
- Session maintenance: To keep the session in the final program, at least 3 papers must be accepted after peer review. If fewer than 3 are accepted, the session may be merged or cancelled.
- Inclusion in the program: Based on the number of accepted papers, not merely submitted ones.
- Review process: The special session chair assigns reviewers. A rigorous peer‑review process applies, with at least 3 reviews per paper.
- Chair submitting to own session: Allowed, but the chair must recuse themselves from the review and decision process for their own paper (handled by co‑chair or publication chair).
- Free registration for special session chairs: A chair receives free registration for their own paper if their session has 5 registered papers (their paper + 4 other registered papers).