The Faculty of Information Technology at Misurata University, Misurata, Libya, is proud to announce the
inaugural Horizons of Information Technology conference from May 29, 2024 to June 1, 2024.
This annual summit will bring together esteemed academic researchers, leading technical institutions,
and innovative thinkers from across the globe to discuss the latest developments and challenges in
information technology and their impact on Libya and beyond. The conference topics will cover various
current and relevant computer science and technology areas, focusing on AI applications and digital
transformation and their challenges in industrial and public settings.
Goals
Explore the information technology horizons.
Facilitate the exchange of ideas and opinions among information technology
researchers.
Fostering collaboration between local and international counterparts.
Provide a platform for researchers to integrate their scientific output with the industry and
local markets.
Leverage IT studies and research projects to promote national development.
Publish a comprehensive proceedings volume that serves as a compendium of the latest
advancements in information technology.
Important Dates
April / 30
Paper submission deadline
May / 15
Notification of paper acceptance/ rejection date
May / 22
Camera-ready submission deadline
May / 29
Conference date
Topics of Interest
1. Digital Transformation
E-Governance: Success Stories and Challenges
Practical Impacts on Business
Best industry practices in e-commerce, e-health, e-banking and e-learning
Digital Transformation and Sustainability Practices
Impact Assessment on Organizations' Performance
3. Data Communications
High-Speed Networks
Measurement & Performance Analysis
Mobile & Broadband Wireless Internet
Mobile Networks & Wireless LAN
Network Architectures
Network Protocols and Wireless Networks
Next Generation Internet
Optical Networking
QoS and Resource Management
Routing, Switching and Addressing Techniques
Wireless Communications
Recent Trends & Developments in Computer Networks
5. Security and Privacy
Privacy-enhancing technologies
Security and privacy metrics
Web and cloud computing security issues
Applied cryptography
Machine learning and computer security
Intrusion detection and mitigation mechanisms
Effects of security violations of information systems on institutions (examples: economic and
legal)
Distributed systems security
7. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Machine Learning and Deep Neural Networks Learning Applications
Natural Language Processing Application
Speech Processing Applications
Knowledge Engineering Applications
Computer Vision Applications
Computer Graphics Applications
Content-based image retrieval
Image Processing-Based OCR
Face Recognition and Identification
Multimedia Technology Applications
Human-Computer Interface Applications
Database Technology and Data Mining Applications
Big Data Analysis Applications
Information Retrieval and Recommendation Applications
Planning and Decision Making Systems
Robotics Applications
2. Cloud Computing
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Services Models
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Computing for Big Data and Analytics
Serverless Computing
Edge Computing and Cloud
Cloud-Native Technologies
Cost Management and Optimization
Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing
4. Internet of Things (IoT)
Architecture and Protocols
Security and privacy for IoT
IoT Applications and testbeds for smart city
Energy-efficient and wireless-powered IoT
Digital Twins
6. Software Engineering
Software Crises and Challenges
Managing Software Projects
Software Engineering Decision Making
Software Maintenance and Testing
Software Test Automation
Quality Management
Software Engineering Practice
Languages and Formal Methods
Knowledge-based Systems and Formal Methods
8. Biomedical Engineering
AI for Bioinformatics
Biologically-Inspired Agents and Software
Bio-statistical and Medical Statistical Methods
Applications in Bioinformatics
Medical Robotics and Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging
Surgical Visualization and Augmented Reality
Visualization in Biomedical Imaging
Selection and Publication Policy
The researcher or a group of researchers can participate in the conference by preparing a research
manuscript on one of the conference's topics. The researchers should follow the following terms:
The number of printed pages of the submitted manuscript should be 6 pages or more and 10
pages or less.
The manuscript can be written in English or Arabic; however, English is preferred.
The electronic copy of the manuscript should be submitted to the conference online system in a docx
format through CMT
Before reviewing the manuscripts by the scientific committee, they will be checked by plagiarism
and AI generation software tools.
The deadline for receiving research papers is April 15, 2024
The researcher who uploads the paper will be considered the corresponding author
The Scientific Committee evaluates the received research, and researchers will be informed of
the result before May 15, 2024
Camera-ready version for accepted manuscripts must be uploaded before May 22, 2024
The English language manuscript template for the Conference Proceeding and the Journal
The Arabic language The English manuscript Template for the Conference Proceeding and
Journal
Only papers that are original works and not currently published or under review for publication
can be submitted
Applications that do not meet the above conditions will not be considered
