New Conference Series

IANLP 2026

1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing

A premier international conference dedicated to advancing AI and NLP research, featuring Transformers, Large Language Models, RAG systems, and trustworthy language technologies. Join researchers and practitioners from around the world to share cutting-edge discoveries.

Event Details

Conference Snapshot

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Dates

26–27 June 2026

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Venue

Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick (FSBM)

Hassan II University of Casablanca

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Publication

Peer-reviewed proceedings

High-quality indexed publication

Information submitted, not final for the moment.

Gathering researchers, academics, and practitioners to share advances in NLP, Transformers, LLMs, and trustworthy AI.

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Topics of Interest

Non-exhaustive list of research areas and topics we welcome at IANLP 2026

NLP & Text Mining
Information Extraction
Transformers & LLMs
RAG Pipelines
Question Answering
Conversational AI
Dialogue Systems
Speech Understanding
Multimodal NLP
Information Retrieval
Semantic Search
Knowledge Graphs
Multilingual NLP
Low-Resource NLP
Arabic & Amazigh
Explainable AI
Trustworthy NLP
Bias Mitigation

Special Focus Areas

Core NLP Tasks

Classification, Named Entity Recognition, Parsing, Summarization, Machine Translation

Advanced Models

LLMs, Transformers, Prompting, Instruction Tuning, Semantic Search

Trustworthy AI

Evaluation, Robustness, Bias Detection, Fairness, Explainability

Real-World Apps

Education, Healthcare, Legal Tech, Finance, Industry Applications

Call for Papers

IANLP 2026 invites original and unpublished research contributions in Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing. Submissions must present novel scientific results and be written in English.

Submit Your Research

Publication

  • Peer-reviewed proceedings in a major series
  • Subject to editorial approval
  • LNCS format compliance (when applicable)

Submission Requirements

  • LNCS format (Word/LaTeX template)
  • Double-blind review (anonymized)
  • Full papers: 12-15+ pages; Short papers: 6-11 pages
  • Includes references

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Ready to submit your research?

Important Dates

Key milestones for IANLP 2026

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Paper Submission Deadline

30 March 2026

Submit your original research papers

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Notification of Acceptance

30 April 2026

Receive review results and decisions

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Camera-Ready Deadline

15 May 2026

Submit final papers incorporating reviews

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Conference Dates

26–27 June 2026

IANLP 2026 takes place in Casablanca

Submission Guidelines

Everything you need to know about submitting your research to IANLP 2026

EasyChair

Submission Platform

  • Link to be added
  • Easy manuscript upload
  • Real-time status tracking
Official LNCS Template

Paper Format

  • Available in Word & LaTeX
  • Full papers: 12-15+ pages; Short: 6-11 pages
  • Includes references
Submission Policy

Key Requirements

  • Original & unpublished work
  • Double-blind (anonymized)
  • 3+ independent reviews

Quality & Ethics Standards

Evaluation Criteria

  • Novelty & originality of contributions
  • Technical soundness & methodology
  • Significance & impact on field
  • Clarity & presentation quality
  • Relevance to IANLP scope

Plagiarism & Integrity

  • Mandatory plagiarism screening
  • iThenticate preferred tool
  • Original work only required
  • Double-blind review process
  • Conflict-of-interest management

Review Process

IANLP 2026 applies a strict double-blind peer-review process (minimum 3 reviewers per paper) with a selective acceptance rate of ~25–35%

Key Principles

  • Minimum 3 independent reviewers per paper
  • Strict conflict-of-interest management
  • Double-blind review methodology
  • Rigorous evaluation criteria applied
  • Fair and transparent process

Evaluation Criteria

  • 1.Novelty and originality
  • 2.Technical soundness
  • 3.Significance and impact
  • 4.Clarity of presentation
  • 5.Relevance to conference

Committee Members

Distinguished researchers and academics guiding IANLP 2026

Program Committee Chairs

Those ultimately responsible for the proceedings contents

Prof. Omar Zahour

Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick (FSBM), Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

Prof. El Habib Benlahmar

Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick (FSBM), Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

Prof. Jaouad Dabounou

Hassan I University, Morocco

Prof. Ángel Ruiz Zafra

University of Granada, Spain

Prof. Fatima Zahra Fagroud

Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco

Prof. Hicham Toumi

Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco

External Reviewers & Advisors

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Prof. Leila Alem

University of Technology Sydney, Australia

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Prof. Arbi Adene

University of Carthage, Tunisia

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Prof. Medhat Mahmoud

Expert Technologie, Cairo, Egypt

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Prof. Ángel Ruiz Zafra

University of Granada, Spain

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Dr. Kawtar Benghazi Akhlaki Sekkate

University of Granada, Spain

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Prof. Olivier Debauche

University of Liège, Belgium

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Prof. Anderson Rocha

University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil

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Prof. Mamadou Lamine Gueye

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour, France

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Prof. Michael Kikomba Kahungu

ISP-Gombe, DR Congo

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Prof. Mu'azu Muhammed Bashir

Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria

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Prof. Mohammed Mestari

ENSET Mohammedia, Hassan II University, Morocco

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Prof. Rachid Saadane

Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

Organizing Committee

General Chair

Prof. Omar Zahour

Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick (FSBM), Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

Email: omar.zahour@univh2c.ma

Organizing Institution

AM2I & FSBM

Hassan II University of Casablanca, Bd Commandant Driss Al Harti, Casablanca 20670, Morocco

Keynote Speakers

Keynote speakers will be announced soon. IANLP 2026 will invite internationally recognized speakers in emerging topics such as:

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Transformer Architectures

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Multilingual NLP

Trustworthy & Explainable AI

Prompt Engineering

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Distinguished Speakers Coming Soon

Check back for updates on keynote speakers and presentation details. We're bringing together the brightest minds in AI and NLP for IANLP 2026.

Venue & Travel

Information about our conference location and travel arrangements

Venue

Host Institution

Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick (FSBM)

Hassan II University of Casablanca

Address

Bd Commandant Driss Al Harti, Casablanca 20670, Morocco

About Casablanca

Morocco's largest city and economic hub, known for its modern architecture, vibrant culture, and rich history.

Getting There

Casablanca is well connected through Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), located approximately 30km south of the city center. Regular flights connect to major European and international hubs.

Accommodation

Casablanca offers a wide range of hotels and accommodations. Additional information about recommended venues and special conference rates will be announced soon.

More Information

Detailed travel guides, visa requirements, local attractions, and dining recommendations will be provided in the conference portal.

Conference Map & Venue Details

Get in Touch

Have questions? Contact the IANLP 2026 organizing committee

Address

Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick (FSBM), Hassan II University of Casablanca, Bd Commandant Driss Al Harti, Casablanca 20670, Morocco

General Chair

Name

Prof. Omar Zahour

Affiliation

Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick (FSBM)

Hassan II University of Casablanca

Quick Contact

Feel free to reach out with any questions about IANLP 2026, submissions, or conference logistics.