Miyazaki, Japan

VTCA 2026

The 8th International Conference on
Smart Vehicular Technology, Transportation,
Communication and Applications

Conference Date November 25-27, 2026 University of Miyazaki, Hinata Campus, Miyazaki, Japan
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Discover Miyazaki

Miyazaki Prefecture, located on the southeastern coast of Kyushu, is renowned for its warm climate, stunning coastal scenery, and rich cultural heritage rooted in Japanese mythology. Enjoy breathtaking nature, sacred shrines, and world-class local cuisine during your visit.

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Takachiho GorgeTakachiho Gorge
Aoshima IslandAoshima Island
Udo ShrineUdo Shrine
Nichinan CoastNichinan Coast
Amano YasukawaraAmano Yasukawara
Yokagura DanceYokagura Dance
Surfing in MiyazakiSurfing
Obi Castle TownObi Castle Town
Miyazaki BeefMiyazaki Beef
Chicken NanbanChicken Nanban
Miyazaki MangoMiyazaki Mango
Charcoal Grilled JidoriJidori Chicken
Aoshima BeachAoshima Beach
Nichinan CoastlineNichinan Coastline
Takachiho GorgeTakachiho Gorge
Aoshima IslandAoshima Island
Udo ShrineUdo Shrine
Nichinan CoastNichinan Coast
Amano YasukawaraAmano Yasukawara
Yokagura DanceYokagura Dance
Surfing in MiyazakiSurfing
Obi Castle TownObi Castle Town
Miyazaki BeefMiyazaki Beef
Chicken NanbanChicken Nanban
Miyazaki MangoMiyazaki Mango
Charcoal Grilled JidoriJidori Chicken
Aoshima BeachAoshima Beach
Nichinan CoastlineNichinan Coastline

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for these key milestones

Timezone JST / UTC+9 / Asia/Tokyo

  1. Paper Submission

    NEXT EXTENDED
    June 15, 2026 23:59 JST July 10, 2026 (Fri)

    Deadline for full paper submission

  2. Acceptance Notification

    EXTENDED
    July 15, 2026 JST August 18, 2026 (Tue)

    Acceptance notification sent

  3. Camera-ready Submission

    EXTENDED
    August 1, 2026 23:59 JST August 30, 2026 (Sun)

    Final paper submission

  4. Early Bird Registration

    August 30, 2026 (Sun)

    Discounted registration fee ends

  5. Conference

    November 25-27, 2026

    Main conference event (held in Miyazaki, Japan)

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Conference Highlights

Autonomous Vehicles

Latest advances in self-driving technology and intelligent transportation systems

V2X Communication

Vehicle-to-everything communication protocols and emerging standards

Smart Infrastructure

Connected infrastructure and intelligent traffic management solutions

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Security and privacy challenges in connected vehicle ecosystems

IoT Integration

Internet of Things applications in vehicular networks

AI & Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence applications in transportation systems

Digital Twin

Vehicle and traffic system simulation through digital twin technology

Blockchain for Mobility

Trustworthy vehicle data management and smart contract applications

Human-Machine Interaction

Intuitive driver interfaces, HUD displays, and voice control systems

Cooperative Driving

Vehicle platooning and cooperative autonomous driving systems

Vehicular Networking Security

Privacy and security in VANETs across physical, protocol, and application layers

Genetic Computing

Genetic algorithms, programming, and machine learning classifier systems

Image Processing & CV

Pattern recognition, deep learning, robot vision, and biometric authentication

Autonomous Vehicles

Latest advances in self-driving technology and intelligent transportation systems

V2X Communication

Vehicle-to-everything communication protocols and emerging standards

Smart Infrastructure

Connected infrastructure and intelligent traffic management solutions

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Security and privacy challenges in connected vehicle ecosystems

IoT Integration

Internet of Things applications in vehicular networks

AI & Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence applications in transportation systems

Digital Twin

Vehicle and traffic system simulation through digital twin technology

Blockchain for Mobility

Trustworthy vehicle data management and smart contract applications

Human-Machine Interaction

Intuitive driver interfaces, HUD displays, and voice control systems

Cooperative Driving

Vehicle platooning and cooperative autonomous driving systems

Vehicular Networking Security

Privacy and security in VANETs across physical, protocol, and application layers

Genetic Computing

Genetic algorithms, programming, and machine learning classifier systems

Image Processing & CV

Pattern recognition, deep learning, robot vision, and biometric authentication

Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Electric mobility, battery management, and charging infrastructure

5G/6G Networks

Next-generation wireless networks for vehicular communication

Sensor Technologies

Advanced sensing systems including LiDAR, radar, and camera fusion

Edge & Cloud Computing

Distributed computing architectures for vehicular applications

Traffic Management

Intelligent traffic control and optimization systems

Environmental Sustainability

Green transportation and carbon emission reduction technologies

HD Mapping & Localization

High-definition maps, SLAM, and centimeter-level positioning

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone-ground vehicle coordination and air-ground integrated mobility

Shared Mobility & MaaS

Ride-sharing platforms and Mobility as a Service ecosystems

In-Vehicle Networks

CAN, automotive Ethernet, and next-gen in-vehicle network architectures

Medical Technology & Healthcare

AI, IoT, and Big Data integration for medical devices and remote patient monitoring

Evolutionary Computing in DX

Swarm intelligence, evolutionary strategies, bio-informatics, and computational biology

Grid Computing

Grid management, distributed parallel computing, and peer-to-peer architectures

Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Electric mobility, battery management, and charging infrastructure

5G/6G Networks

Next-generation wireless networks for vehicular communication

Sensor Technologies

Advanced sensing systems including LiDAR, radar, and camera fusion

Edge & Cloud Computing

Distributed computing architectures for vehicular applications

Traffic Management

Intelligent traffic control and optimization systems

Environmental Sustainability

Green transportation and carbon emission reduction technologies

HD Mapping & Localization

High-definition maps, SLAM, and centimeter-level positioning

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone-ground vehicle coordination and air-ground integrated mobility

Shared Mobility & MaaS

Ride-sharing platforms and Mobility as a Service ecosystems

In-Vehicle Networks

CAN, automotive Ethernet, and next-gen in-vehicle network architectures

Medical Technology & Healthcare

AI, IoT, and Big Data integration for medical devices and remote patient monitoring

Evolutionary Computing in DX

Swarm intelligence, evolutionary strategies, bio-informatics, and computational biology

Grid Computing

Grid management, distributed parallel computing, and peer-to-peer architectures

And More... We welcome submissions from all related fields in smart vehicular technology, transportation, communication, and applications. If your research advances the field, we want to hear from you.

📚 Published by Springer
🔍 Indexed by Scopus & EI Compendex
📖 Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Series

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