IMITEC 2026: 6th International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference Muldersdrift Misty Hills Country Hotel, Muldersdrift, South Africa, November 26-27, 2026

Introduction

The year 2026 marks the sixth edition of the International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC) as a dynamic, development-driven, and collaboration-focused research platform. It is scheduled to be hosted by the Unit for Data Science and Computing, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS), North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) and in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Call for Papers

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research for possible presentation at the conference. Submissions featuring creative, new, transformative, and innovative ideas in the field of Computing, Engineering, and Technology to assist and address socio-economic-political platforms in traversing the digital age are more than welcome. In this regard, papers are solicited in the following tracks, but not limited to the following areas:

Track 1: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Embedded Systems
Track 2: Data Science, Data Engineering, and Big Data Analytics
Track 3: Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Network and System Security
Track 4: Power Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies
Track 5: Smart Grid and Energy Management Systems
Track 6: Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems
Track 7: Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)

Review and Publication

All papers will undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure high quality and relevance, contributing to engaging and thought-provoking sessions. All accepted and presented papers will be published in IMITEC 2026 proceedings and submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scopes and quality requirements, thereby ensuring global visibility and
acceptability.

Conference Committees

1. Conference Chairs Committee:

§ Conference Chair, Co-Chair and Local Organizing Chair:

• Prof Vusumuzi Malele, North-West University, South Africa.
• Prof. Topside Mathonsi, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Lanka Sejaphala, North-West University, South Africa.

§ Honorary Chairs:

• Prof Francois van der Westhuizen, Dean, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, South Africa.
• Dr Etienne van Wyk, Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr William van Blerk, School Deputy Director, North-West University, South Africa

2. IMITEC Board Committee:

• Prof. Tranos Zuva, Honorary Chairperson, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa.
• Prof Colin Chibaya, Chairperson, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Sol Plaatjie University.
• Prof. Bhumu Shava, Vice Chairperson, Namibia University of Science and Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Kayode Oyetade, Secretary, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr. William Vambe, Vice Secretary, iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu, South Africa.
• Dr. Fine Masimba, Conference Coordinator, University of South Africa.

3. Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Josef Gochermann, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and Adjunct Professor Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. As well as, Extraordinary Professor at Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa.
• Prof Okuthe Paul Kogeda, School of Agriculture and Science, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.

4. IEEE Sponsor and Advisory Committee:

• Prof. Udochukwu Bola Akuru, Chair – IEEE South Africa Session.
• Prof. Meera Joseph, Chair/SMC joint Chapter IEEE South Africa Session.

5. Technical Reviewers:

• Prof. Absalom Ezugwu, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Prof Francis Lugayizi, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Prof Energy Sonono, Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics, North-West University, South Africa.
• Prof. Ernest Mnkandla, School of Computing, College of Science and Technology, University of South Africa, Gauteng South Africa.
• Prof. Marike Coetzee, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University
• Prof. Joey Jansen van Vuuren, Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, Gauteng, South Africa.
• Prof. Shengzhi Du, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Gauteng, South Africa.
• Prof. Rene Van Eck, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences, Vaal University of Technology, Gauteng, South Africa.
• Prof. Serestina Viriri, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
• Prof. Osden Jokonya, Department of Information Systems, University of Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.
• Prof. Simon Christopher Fernandez, Department of Applied Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
• Prof Thipe Modipa, Department Computer Science, University of Limpopo, Limpopo, South Africa.
• Prof Mthulisi Velempini, Department Computer Science, University of Limpopo, Limpopo, South Africa.
• Prof. Guy-Alain Zodi, Head of Department Computer Science, Namibia, University of Science & Technology, Windhoek, Namibia.
• Prof. Philippe Faradja, Predictive maintenance and Digital Twins, Université de Goma, Universite Loyola du Congo.
• Prof. Samuel Mbuguah, Kibabii University, Bungoma, Kenya.
• Prof. Absalom Ezugwu, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Prof Mthulisi Velempini, Department Computer Science, University of Limpopo, Limpopo, South Africa.
• Prof. Jose Quenum, Professor of Computer Science, Namibia University of Science & Technology, Windhoek, Namibia.
• Prof. Sammeerchand Pudaruth, Faculty of Information, Communication & Digital Technologies (FoICDT), University of Mauritius, Mauritius.
• Prof. Gbenga Dada, Department of Computer Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.
• Prof. Suresh Kumar, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad.
• Prof. Subarna Shakya, Trubhuyan University, Nepal.
• Prof. Hongtao Sun, School of Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Shandong, China.
• Prof. Cheng Tan, School of Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Shandong, China.
• Prof. Haibin Sun, School of Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Shandong, China.
• Prof. Baili Su, the School of Information and Automation, Qufu Normal University, Shandong, China.
• Prof. Jigang Tong, School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Tianjin University of Technology, China.
• Prof. Felix Bankole HarpDome Technologies Inc. Saskatchewan. Canada.
• Prof. Ryan Gill, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics, University of Louisville, USA.
• Dr Bendrick Mahleko, College of Management and Technology, Waiden University, USA.
• Dr Mncedisi Bembe, Engineering & Technology, Vogel School of Engineering, Bryan College of Engineering, USA.
• Dr Micheal Olaolu Arowolo, Assistant Professor of Health Informatics, Xavier University of Louisiana, Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125.
• Dr Adewale Folaranmi Lukman, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of North Dakota, USA.
• Dr Olusola Salami Saskatchewan, Canada.
• Dr Juliana Adisa, Canada.
• Dr Elena Aleksandrovna Muravyova, Department of Automated Technological and Information Systems, Institute of Chemical Technologies and Engineering, UFA State Petroleum Technical University, Sterlitamak, Russia.
• Dr N Mtetwa, Data Scientist, Department of Cyber Security and Networks, Glasgow Caledonian, University of Scotland.
• Dr Prashant R. Nair, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University), Coimbatore, India.
• Dr Isaac Oluwafemi Elesemoyo, Lecturer of Computer Engineering, Elizade University, IlaraMokin, Nigeria
• Dr Emmanuel Oluwatobi Asani, Senior Lecturer of Computer Science, Landmark University Omu Aran, Nigeria.
• Dr Isaac Oluwafemi Elesemoyo, Computer Engineering, Elizade University, IlaraMokin, Nigeria.
• Dr Rotimi-Williams Bello, Computer Science, University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa state, Nigeria.
• Dr Abiodun Kazeem Moses, Computer Science, Landmark University Omu Aran, Nigeria.
• Dr Jide Kehinde Adeniyi, Lecturer of Computer Science, Landmark University Omu Aran, Nigeria.
• Dr Roseline Oluwaseun Ogundokun, Lecturer of Computer Science, Landmark University Omu Aran, Nigeria.
• Dr Tatenda Duncan Kavu, African Leadership University. Kigali City, Rwanda.
• Dr Theo Tsokota, Senior Lecturer – Department of Information and Marketing Sciences Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
• Dr V.T. Chabata, National University of Science & Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
• Dr Taurayi Rupere, University of Zimbabwe.
• Dr Suresh Nalina, Senior Lecturer, School of Computing, University of Namibia, Namibia.
• Dr Mooloki Mangwala, Technology Transfer, Botswana, International University of Science & Technology, Palapye, Botswana.
• Dr Nkosinathi Mpofu, Computer Systems Engineering, Botswana Accountancy College, Francistown, Botswana.
• Dr Innocent Njini, Department of Computer Systems and Engineering, Botswana Accountancy College, Francistown, Botswana.
• Dr SP Ramalepe, Department of Computer Science, University of Limpopo, South Africa.
• Dr Vekani Baloyi, Department of Computer Science, University of Limpopo, South Africa.
• Dr Refilwe Constance Mogase, Department of Informatics, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Robert Hans, Department of Computer Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Tlou James Ramabu, Department of Computer Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Daniel Chuene, Department of Computer Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Solly Maswikaneng, Department of Information Technology, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Khuliso Sigama, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Tshimangadzo Mavin Tshilongamulenzhe, Department of Information Technology, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Naume Sonhera, Department of Information & Communication Technology, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Bertie Buitendag, Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Emmanuel Migabo, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Silas Verkijika, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa.
• Dr Ngoma Yves Matanga, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Olusoji Bidemi Akinrinade, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
• Dr Isaac Takaidza, Department Mathematical Sciences, North-West University, South Africa.
• Dr Dorcas Oladayo Esan, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Faculty of ICT, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Rito Cliuord Maswanganyi, Computer Systems Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Republic of South Africa.
• Dr Yusuf Babatunde Lawal, Computer Systems Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Republic of South Africa.
• Dr Elias Sibanda, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Philani Khumalo, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Durban University of Technology, South Africa.
• Dr Linda Redelinghuys, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Dr Lance Bunt, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Dr Dumani Kunjuzwa, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Dr Charles van der Vyver, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Dr Lanka Sejaphala, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa
• Dr Godwin Mandinyenya, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Dr Sello Sekwatlakwatla, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
• Dr Diana Pholo, South African Revenue Service (SARS), South Africa.
• Ms Teresia Ankome, Department of Computer Science, Namibia University of Science & Technology, Windhoek, Namibia.
• Ms Dina Moloja, Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
• Mr Kagiso Mphasane, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa
• Ms Shirley Nkone, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa
• Mr Tibo Kiefer, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa
• Ms Bongisa Dyosoba, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Ms Priscilla Toona, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, North-West University, South Africa.
• Sreenivasareddy Hulebeedureddy, Lead Software Engineer, IEEE Senior Member, AT&T, United States of America.
• Kapinesh Govindaraju, Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

Important Dates

• Call for papers: 01 March 2026 to 31 July 2026
• Paper Notification: 23 August to 25 October 2026
• Camera Ready Paper: 31 October 2026
• Registration: 23 August 2026 to 15 November 2026
  • Early Registration: 30 August 2026 to 19 September 2026
  • Regular Registration: 20 September 2026 to 30 October 2026
  • Late Registration: 01 November 2026 to 15 November 2026

Venue

• Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa Muldersdrift, Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Contact

For IMITEC-related enquiries: Contact

• Prof Vusi Malele: Vusi.Malele@nwu.ac.za
• Prof Topside Mathonsi: mathonsite@tut.ac.za
• Dr Lanka Sejaphala: Chris.Sejaphala@nwu.ac.za

Host, Partners and Sponsors

• North-West University
• Tshwane University of Technology
• IEEE
• IMITEC
• NE Malele Projects
• Misty Hills Country Hotel