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The Smart Mobility Triad

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The widespread deployment and the societal acceptance of smart mobility technologies will depend not only on the maturity of the technology but also on the proper city planning to accommodate these evolving technologies and the availability of a well-developed governance framework. This means that smart mobility depends on a triad of complementary factors, namely, technology, city planning and governance. The three components of this smart mobility triad are not separate components as they impact each other. SM’ 26 will be organized into three tracks representing smart mobility triad, with the list of technical areas in each track given below. Authors shall choose a primary and an alternative area when submitting their papers. Other research areas that fall within the three tracks are also welcomed. All paper submissions are managed through the EDAS system. Accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings and indexed . The Smart Mobility Conference 2026 (SM ’26) maintains a rigorous peer-review process, with an acceptance rate typically ranging between 50% and 60%.

Keynote Speeches

From top thought-leaders and pioneers in smart mobility

Panel Discussions

Interactive sessions with industry experts

Refereed Papers

Fully peer-reviewed research contributions

Workshops & Tutorials

Hands-on learning experiences

Industry Sessions

Real-world applications and case studies

Triple Helix Exhibition

Industry-academia-government collaboration

Best Paper Awards

The 2026 International Conference on Smart Mobility (SM) also features the Best Paper Awards. These awards recognize the best paper in each of the three tracks of the conference (Smart Mobility Technology Best Paper, City Planning Best Paper and Smart Mobility Governance Best Paper). 

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Technology

AI, IoT, Autonomous Systems

City Planning

Urban Design, Infrastructure

Governance

Policy, Regulation, Ethics

Conference Tracks

The International Conference on Smart Mobility 2026 is organized into three tracks representing the smart mobility triad. Authors shall choose a primary and an alternative area when submitting their papers.

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Track 1

Smart Mobility Technologies

Cutting-edge technologies and innovations

  • AI and ML for mobility prediction, planning, and control
  • Software-defined vehicles and edge intelligence
  • Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), 5G/6G, and real-time connectivity
  • Digital twins for transportation infrastructure and operations
  • Intelligent logistics and last-mile delivery automation
  • Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS)
  • Driving behaviors and human factors
  • Geospatial analytics and real-time routing optimization
  • Agentic AI and autonomous decision-making for mobility systems
  • Real time observability
  • Electric and autonomous vehicle platforms and integration
  • Sensor fusion and perception systems for connected mobility
  • Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) architecture and orchestration
  • Seamless Integrated Mobility Systems
  • Human-AI interaction and in-vehicle intelligence
  • Sustainable energy systems for e-mobility
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Track 2

City Planning for Smart Mobility

Urban planning and infrastructure design
  • Urban design for multi-modal and shared mobility integration
  • Digital infrastructure for resilient and scalable transport systems
  • Accessibility and equity in smart mobility networks
  • Public transport reconfiguration in the era of AI and automation
  • Dynamic demand modeling and congestion management
  • Climate-adaptive transport infrastructure
  • Data-driven city planning and simulation tools
  • Micro-mobility planning and active transportation infrastructure
  • Land use planning and transit-oriented development (TOD)
  • Smart parking, curb management, and street space optimization
  • Urban freight and sustainable logistics in dense environments
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Track 3

Smart Mobility Governance

Policy frameworks and regulatory approaches
  • Open Data Policies
  • Policy strategies for decarbonization and net-zero mobility
  • Risk, liability, and insurance for autonomous systems
  • Funding models and public-private partnerships
  • Aviation regulations for urban air mobility
  • Legislations to support cross-border mobility
  • Ethical frameworks for automated decision-making in transport
  • Stakeholder and community engagement in mobility planning
  • AI governance and regulatory frameworks in transportation
  • Mobility data sharing, privacy, and cybersecurity
  • Standardization and interoperability of digital mobility platforms
  • Autonomous driving legislative frameworks
  • Maritime laws and regulations for autonomous ships
  • Smart mobility policy in the Global South and emerging economies
  • Impact of mobility innovation on employment and labor transitions
  • Legal frameworks for drone delivery, aerial mobility, and autonomous vehicles

Conference Chairs

General Co-Chairs

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Khalid Elgazzar
Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT) | Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, Canada

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Alaa Khamis
Director of AI for Smart Mobility Lab at KFUPM, Dhahran, KSA

Program Co-Chairs

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Tamer Abdellatif
Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology, Canadian University Dubai, UAE

Yan-Fu Li

Yan-Fu Li
Director, Institute for Quality & Reliability, Tsinghua University Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University

Publication Chair

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Samy El Tawab
Professor, Department of Computer Science, James Madison University, USA

Important Dates

Mar 30, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Camera-ready paper submission

Apr 6, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

May 11-13, 2026

Conference Dates

Paper Submissions Guidelines

Paper Preparation

The technical tracks shall accept regular papers of 6 pages maximum (2 additional pages allowed but at an extra charge in the final submission), 10pt font double column in format.

Authors must present novel perspectives within the general scope of the conference.

Paper Submission​

The SM’ 2026 uses EDAS for submission. Authors need to:

Create an account (if not already registered) with EDAS at https://edas.info/N34187

Final Paper Submissions Guidelines

Final Submission Instructions

In order to submit the final version of your regular paper or poster, please follow the following steps:

  1. Assure that your article complies with the style template.
  2. Log in to the PDF eXpress Plus site.
  3. First-time users should do the following:
    • Select the New Users – Click Here link.
    • Enter the following:
      • 69703X for the Conference ID
      • your email address
      • a password
    • Continue to enter information as prompted.
    • An Online confirmation will be displayed and an email confirmation will be sent verifying your account setup.
    • Previous users of PDF eXpress or  PDF eXpress Plus need to follow the above steps, but should enter the same password that was used for previous conferences. Verify that your contact information is valid.
  4. After submitting your paper in PDF Express, make sure the status of your paper is Approved

We will be looking forward to receiving your submissions,
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