TLDR: Tehran is set to host its second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI 2026) on February 8-9, 2026. With the theme ‘AI for All’, the event at Shahid Beheshti University aims to foster innovation, research, and collaboration across various AI domains, bringing together domestic and international experts.
Tehran is gearing up to host the second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI 2026), scheduled for February 8-9, 2026. The prestigious event, themed ‘AI for All’, will be held at Shahid Beheshti University, as reported by Mehr news agency. This conference is designed to be a pivotal platform for sharing the latest innovations, cutting-edge research, and significant scientific achievements within the artificial intelligence sector. It will convene a diverse group of participants, including domestic and foreign students, experts, and researchers, fostering a collaborative environment.
A primary objective of ICAI 2026 is to enhance synergy among industry leaders, academic institutions, and decision-making organizations. The conference program is extensive, covering a wide array of topics such as AI in wealth management, Natural Language Processing, Image Processing and Machine Vision, Audio and Signal Processing, Knowledge Engineering and Basic Knowledge Systems, Robotics, Theoretical Topics in Machine Learning, Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience, AI in Games, AI Hardware Platforms, Data Mining and Big Data, Bioinformatics, and the applications of AI in Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Hygiene, Governance, and Engineering.
In addition to the main conference, several engaging pre-conference events are planned, including an AI Game Jam, an Intelligent Robots Challenge, and an AI-powered software development hackathon. A specialized AI exhibition will also run concurrently, offering a unique opportunity for companies and startups to showcase their innovative products and services, thereby strengthening ties between academia and industry.
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Iran has demonstrated significant progress in the field of Artificial Intelligence. According to Hossein Afshin, an official with the vice-presidency of science and technology, the country’s ranking in scientific production in AI has improved from 33 to 30, positioning Iran among the top 50 global leaders in the field. Furthermore, the Nature Index indicates that Iran’s best ranking is in the Data and Infrastructure pillar, achieving a score of 66.29, which marks a notable improvement from 55.88 in the previous year.
