Department of Telecommunication Engineering, QUEST Nawabshah
Call for papers open · deadline 31 October 2026

ICETAC'27

International Conference on
Electronics, Telecommunications, AI and Cyber Security

Organized by the Department of Telecommunication Engineering,
Electronics Engineering, AI and Cybersecurity
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah

02–03 February 2027
Central Library Auditorium, QUEST

About the conference

ICETAC’27 is an interdisciplinary conference bringing together Telecommunication, Electronics, AI and Cybersecurity. It focuses on emerging technologies such as 5G/6G, AI, IoT, intelligent networks, cybersecurity, robotics and smart systems, with applications in healthcare, agriculture, smart cities and industry.

Telecommunications

5G/6G, wireless and intelligent networks.

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Electronics

Semiconductors, embedded and robotic systems.

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Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning, generative and edge AI.

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Cybersecurity

Network security, privacy and digital forensics.

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Important dates

Abstract submission deadline

16 October 2026

Full paper submission deadline

31 October 2026

Notification of acceptance

30 November 2026

Camera-ready submission

16 December 2026

Conference dates

2–3 February 2027

Call for papers

ICETAC 2027 invites researchers, academics, industry professionals and students to submit original, high-quality research papers. The conference offers a collaborative platform to present innovative ideas, recent advancements and practical solutions in modern engineering and emerging technologies.

Telecommunications

  • 5G, 6G & Beyond-6G
  • Wireless & Mobile Communications
  • Intelligent Networking
  • SDN & Network Automation
  • IoT & Sensor Networks
  • Quantum Communication

Electronics

  • Semiconductor & Nanoelectronics
  • Embedded & FPGA Systems
  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems
  • Biomedical Electronics
  • Sensors & Instrumentation
  • Smart & Intelligent Hardware

Artificial Intelligence

  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning
  • Generative AI
  • AI for Communication Networks
  • Edge AI
  • Computer Vision & NLP
  • Digital Twins & Intelligent Systems

Cyber Security

  • Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience
  • Privacy Protection
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Digital Forensics
  • AI-Enabled Security
  • Blockchain & Secure Computing
  • Post-Quantum Security
Submission guidelines: ICETAC 2027 follows a double-blind review process, meaning that authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Authors must not include their names, institutional affiliations, or any direct references that could reveal their identity. Papers must be prepared in the standard IEEE format and should not exceed 6 pages. Manuscripts that do not follow these guidelines may be rejected without review.
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Registration & fees

Fees cover conference materials, sessions and refreshments. Register before the early bird deadline to save.

Registration Type / Category Early bird fee
Until Dec 28, 2026		 Regular fee
Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Full Author (Regular / Faculty Affiliation)
Faculty, industry professionals, and principal presenters.		 PKR 7,000
International: $150		 PKR 8,000
International: $200
Student Author (Research Scholar)
Requires uploading a valid university student enrollment ID copy during registration.		 PKR 5,000
International: $100		 PKR 6,000
International: $150
Attendee / Non-Presenting Participant
Co-authors, or general public listeners.		 PKR 3,000
International: $50		 PKR 4,000
International: $70
Proceed to Registration Portal Submission guidelines

Keynote speakers

International and National experts will headline the sessions at ICETAC'27.

International Invited Speakers

Dr. Nabihah Nornabihah Binti Ahmad

Dr. Nabihah Nornabihah Binti Ahmad

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Asadullah Shaikh

Prof. Dr. Asadullah Shaikh

Najran University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Shahzad Memon

Dr. Shahzad Memon

University of East London, United Kingdom

Dr. Asadullah Shah

Dr. Asadullah Shah

International Islamic University, Malaysia

Dr. Iqra Ameer

Dr. Iqra Ameer

Pennsylvania State University, USA

Dr. Nour Mustafa

Dr. Nour Mustafa

UNSW, Australia

Dr. Ghulam Mahdi

Dr. Ghulam Mahdi

Wipro (Industry), New Jersey, USA

Dr. Ali Can Metan

Dr. Ali Can Metan

OneZero Financial Systems (Industry), Canberra, Australia

National Invited Speakers

Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin

Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin

Vice Chancellor, UIT University, Karachi

Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry

Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry

Professor Emeritus, Mehran University, Jamshoro

Prof. Dr. Madad Ali Shah

Prof. Dr. Madad Ali Shah

Vice Chancellor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad

Prof. Dr. Hafiz Ashiq Hussain

Prof. Dr. Hafiz Ashiq Hussain

Air University, Islamabad

Prof. Dr. Zia Mohy Ud Din

Prof. Dr. Zia Mohy Ud Din

Air University, Islamabad

Dr. Maddasar Latif Memon

Dr. Maddasar Latif Memon

CEO, Lycemerce Pvt. Ltd., Islamabad

Dr. Abdul Waheed Khan

Dr. Abdul Waheed Khan

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur

Dr. Zain Anwer Memon

Dr. Zain Anwer Memon

Sindh University, Jamshoro

Organizing committee

Patron-in-Chief

Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza SamoVice Chancellor, QUEST

Patrons

Prof. Dr. Kishan Chand MukwanaPro Vice Chancellor, QUEST
Prof. Dr. Abdul Fattah ChandioDean, FoEEE, QUEST
Prof. Dr. M. Ibrahim ChannaDean, FoS, QUEST
Prof. Dr. Intesab Hussain SadhayoDean, FoCE, QUEST

Conference Chair

Prof. Dr. M. Mujtaba ShaikhChairman, Telecommunication Engineering Department, QUEST

Conference Secretaries

Dr. Kelash KanwerTelecommunication Engg. Dept, QUEST
Dr. Safia Amir DahriTelecommunication Engg. Dept, QUEST

Organizing Committee Core Faculty Members

Departmental chairpersons and directors supporting the organizing committee

Prof. Dr. M. Mujtaba Shaikh

Prof. Dr. M. Mujtaba Shaikh

Chairman, Telecommunication
&
its Faculty

Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ali Buriro

Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ali Buriro

Chairman, Electronics
&
its Faculty

Prof. Dr. Asghar Ali Chandio

Prof. Dr. Asghar Ali Chandio

Chairman, Department of Artificial Intelligence
&
its Faculty

Prof. Dr. Adnan Ahmed Arain

Prof. Dr. Adnan Ahmed Arain

Chairman, Cyber Security
&
its Faculty

Prof. Dr. A. Sattar Sahand

Prof. Dr. A. Sattar Sahand

Chairman, Electrical Engineering

Prof. Dr. A. Aleem Jamali

Prof. Dr. A. Aleem Jamali

Chairman, Biomedical Engineering

Prof. Dr. Pardeep Kumar

Prof. Dr. Pardeep Kumar

Chairman, Software Engineering

Prof. Dr. Erum Pathan

Prof. Dr. Erum Pathan

Chairperson, Automation and Control

Prof. Dr. Ubaidullah Rajput

Prof. Dr. Ubaidullah Rajput

Chairman, Computer Systems Engineering

Prof. Dr. Saleem Vighio

Prof. Dr. Saleem Vighio

Chairman, Computer Science

Prof. Dr. Sulleman Memon

Prof. Dr. Sulleman Memon

Chairman, Information Technology

Prof. Dr. Mehwish

Prof. Dr. Mehwish

Chairperson, Data Science

Engr. Agha Shiraz

Engr. Agha Shiraz

Director, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

Technical Program Committee (TPC Reviewers)

International and national reviewers supporting the technical program

Dr. Mark Pickering

Dr. Vali Uddin

Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry

Dr. Asadullah Shaikh

Dr. Shahzad Memon

Dr. Asadullah Shah

Dr. Iqra Ameer

Dr. Madad Ali Shah

Dr. Hafiz Ashiq Hussain

Dr. Zia Mohy Ud Din

Dr. Maddasar Latif Memon

Dr. Zain Anwer Memon

Dr. Muhammad hanif

Dr. Ayaz Hussain

Dr. Akhtar Hussain Jalbani

Dr. Dilnawaz Hakro

Dr. Shafiullah Soomro

Dr. Muhammad Javed Bhutto

Dr. Himmat Ali Shah

Dr. Toufique Ahmed Soomro

Dr. Saleem Ahmed

Dr. Tayab Din Memon

Dr. Dileep Kumar

Dr. Sarang Karim

Dr. Shahid Kamal

Dr. Kamran Ali Memon

Dr. Bhagwan Das

Dr. Altaf Rajper

Conference program

Two days at QUEST, Nawabshah. Detailed schedule to be published.

Day 1 · Highlights

  • On-Site Registration Desk & Kit Distribution
  • Formal Inaugural Session & VC Address
  • International Keynote Sessions
  • Technical Presentation Tracks (Session I)

Day 2 · Highlights

  • Technical Presentation Tracks (Session II & III)
  • National & Industry Keynote Panels
  • Best Paper Award Announcements
  • Concluding Ceremony & Certificate Distribution

Contact & venue

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mujtaba Shaikh

https://quest.edu.pk/teacher/156/

mujtabashaikh@quest.edu.pk

+923337425160

Department of Telecommunication Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan

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Sponsors & Technical Partners

ICETAC'27 is proudly supported by the following prestigious corporate and academic organizations.

CMT Acknowledgment

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft, who bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.