The Elsevier Conference on Information Processing & Management 2026 invites researchers, scholars, and PhD students to submit their papers for presentation and publication. This conference is set to explore the future of information processing in the age of artificial intelligence.
The conference is organized by Elsevier and the School of Information Management, Wuhan University, and the conference is supported by the Center for Studies of Information Resources, Wuhan University.
Accepted papers will be published in top research journals.
| Submission Deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 30 October – 1 November 2026 |
| Venue | Wuhan, China |
| Organized by | Elsevier & School of Information Management, Wuhan University |
| Mode | In-person only |
Conference Topics
The conference offers a wide range of thematic tracks aligned with current AI and information science trends:
Core Research Areas
- Academic Search and Learning with GenAI
- AI Decision Support using Multimodal Data
- Data-Centric AI for Social Science
- Data Intelligence and Empowerment
AI & Society
- Explainable and Responsible AI
- Trustworthy Content Governance
- Algorithmic Impact on Society
Emerging Topics
- Human Reasoning vs Large Language Models
- Generative AI for Health and Well-being
- AI in Knowledge Work and Productivity
- Conversational AI for Mental Health
Special Focus
- Foundation-model integrity and ranking (FIRM)
- Poster-only presentations
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Manuscript Submission Deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Final Notification | 5 August 2026 |
| Author Registration Deadline | 14 August 2026 |
| Early Booking Deadline | 14 August 2026 |
Publication Opportunities
Accepted and extended papers may be published in the following journals:
These journals are highly regarded in the fields of Information Science, Data Management, and Artificial Intelligence.