Applications (iMETA 2026)*
16-20 November 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
*Hybrid Conference*
*https://imeta-conference.org/*
Over the years, technology has advanced significantly, and the creation of
virtual environments (i.e., the metaverse) is one of the latest innovations
revolutionizing how we interact, process, and connect our real lives to
other lives. With the metaverse, we are presented with a new realm that
blurs the lines between the physical and digital world, providing a new
space for communication, commerce, services, and entertainment.
The International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies &
Applications (iMETA) aims to bring together leading researchers, academics,
and industry experts to explore the various aspects of the distributed
metaverse, including its technologies, applications, and implications
across industries. Attendees can expect to participate in exciting keynote
speeches, panel discussions, and presentations on cutting-edge research
fields. Throughout the conference, there will be ample opportunities for
attendees to network, share their knowledge, and collaborate on future
initiatives that will drive the metaverse's development. We are confident
that the iMETA conference will inspire new ideas, foster innovation, and
spark collaborations that will push the boundaries of the metaverse and its
potential to change the world as we know it.
Overall, the iMETA conference aims to provide attendees with a
comprehensive understanding of the communication, computing, and system
requirements of the metaverse. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions,
and presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with
leading experts and learn about the latest developments and future trends
in the field. The conference will also offer ample opportunities to
network, share knowledge, and collaborate with others in the metaverse
community.
*iMETA 2026 Symposia*
Authors are encouraged to submit their work to one of the following 20
specialized symposiums, each targeting a key research frontier:
1. LLMs and Intelligent Agents for the Metaverse
2. Autonomous and Multi-Agent AI Systems
3. Immersive XR and Spatial Computing
4. Metaverse Networking and 6G/7G Communications
5. Scalable Metaverse Platforms and Architectures
6. Security, Privacy, and Trust in the Metaverse
7. Digital Twins and Real-Time Simulation
8. Web3, Blockchain, and Virtual Governance
9. Virtual Economies and Tokenized Marketplaces
10. Generative AI for 3D and Immersive Media
11. Computer Vision and Multimodal Sensing
12. HCI, Social Presence, and Metaverse Psychology
13. Metaverse Applications in Education and Industry
14. Haptics and Human Augmentation Technologies
15. Edge–Cloud Computing for the Metaverse
16. Green and Sustainable Metaverse Infrastructure
17. Digital Rights, Ethics, and Virtual Governance
18. Quantum and Neuromorphic Metaverse Computing
19. Spatial Audio and Next-Gen Interactive Media
20. Metaverse Gaming and Interactive Entertainment
*Important Dates:*
- Papers due: April 15, 2026
- Acceptance notification: June 30, 2026
- Registration: July 30, 2026
- Camera-ready paper: July 30, 2026
- Workshop/Tutorial Proposal Submission: April 15, 2026
- Workshop/Tutorial Proposal Acceptance: June 30, 2026
*Submission Guidelines:*
There are three categories of submission (Overlength charges will be
applied!):
- *Long papers:* (7-8 pages)
- *Short papers: *(5-6 pages)
- *Systemization of Knowledge (SoK): *(10-15 pages)
- *Poster papers: *(1-2 pages)
*Submission Link: **https://conferences.sparcly.ai/SP/iMETA2026*
*Organizing Committee*
Steering Committee
- Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia
- Giancarlo Fortino, University of Calabria, Italy
- Ian F. Akyildiz, Truva Inc., USA
- Merouane Debbah, TII, UAE
- Nirwan Ansari, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
- Salil Kanhere, UNSW Sydney, Australia
- Walid Saad, Virginia Tech, USA
- Moayad Aloqaily, MBZUAI, UAE
Honorary Chairs
- Jaime Lloret Mauri, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
- Jose Luis Muñoz-Tapia, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
General Co-Chairs
- Christiancarmine Esposito, University of Salerno, Italy
- Attila Kertész, University of Szeged, Hungary
- Vlado Stankovski, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Program Co-Chairs
§ Ammar Abasi, PolyAD, UAE
§ Venkatraman Balasubramanian, Arizona State University, USA
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