Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Academic and industry conference covering IoT and embedded systems research, with proceedings published by Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT)
- Security topics include zero trust architectures, blockchain, and post-quantum security for IoT environments
- Technical focus spans edge and fog computing, digital twins, cyber-physical systems, and AI/ML integration
- Hybrid format enables both in-person attendance in Zurich and online participation
- Designed for researchers, engineers, system architects, and cybersecurity professionals working in IoT
About the Conference
The 7th International Conference on Internet of Things & Embedded Systems (IOTE 2026) takes place November 27 to 28, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland. The conference accepts research papers, project reports, surveys, and industrial experience submissions. Accepted papers are published in the CS & IT proceedings and distributed in both print and digital formats. The programme includes paper presentations and keynote speakers.
Security and Emerging Technologies
IoT security forms a significant part of the conference programme. Sessions address zero trust implementations, blockchain applications in IoT environments, and post-quantum security measures designed to protect connected devices against future cryptographic threats. The conference also examines AI and machine learning techniques applied to IoT systems, quantum IoT concepts, and space edge computing.
Infrastructure and Industrial Applications
Technical topics include IoT communication protocols, interoperability challenges, and edge, fog, and cloud architectures. The programme covers digital twins, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and Industry 4.0 implementations. Embedded systems content addresses hardware and software design, real-time systems, dependability, and testing methodologies. Application domains include smart cities, smart grids, and industrial deployments, with attention to energy efficiency and sustainable system design.
Who Should Attend
IOTE 2026 is structured for academic researchers, PhD students, engineers, developers, and system architects. Cybersecurity professionals working on IoT protection strategies, technology strategists, and practitioners from manufacturing, telecommunications, smart cities, and robotics sectors will find relevant content addressing interoperability, scalability, real-time data processing, and dependable system deployment.