12th edition of ICOA · IEEE Conference Record #71047
Higher School of Technology — Dakhla, Morocco
29 – 30 October 2026
Ibn Zohr University · Dakhla, Morocco
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the 12th edition of the International Conference on Optimization and Applications (ICOA 2026), which will take place on October 29–30, 2026 at the Higher School of Technology, Ibn Zohr University, Dakhla, Morocco.
ICOA 2026 will bring together researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange ideas and present recent advances in optimization methods and their applications.
Main Topics
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bio-inspired Computation
- Combinatorial Optimization
- Continuous & Dynamic Optimization
- Learning Algorithms
- Metaheuristics
- Numerical Methods
- Reliability & Security
- Systems Network
- Aerospace Engineering
- Big Data
- Control & Mechatronics
- Embedded Systems
- Healthcare
- Robotics
- Smart City & Traffic Simulation
- Smart Grids & Energy Systems
- Software & Computer Engineering
- Transportation & Logistics
Important Dates
| Extended Submission Deadline | May 30, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | July 10, 2026 |
| Final Paper Submission | July 20, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | October 29–30, 2026 |
We warmly encourage researchers and professionals to submit their work and share this opportunity within their networks.
We look forward to welcoming you at ICOA 2026.
Best regards,
The ICOA 2026 Organizing Committee
Higher School of Technology — Dakhla, Morocco