"Bridging Intelligence and Heritage: AI Research for Borneo and Beyond"
Organized by Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Tanjungpura (Untan), Pontianak, in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and partner universities across Pontianak.
Conference Date: 5 September 2026
Venue: Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia
About ISCAIC 2026
ISCAIC 2026 brings together undergraduate and graduate students from Indonesia and Malaysia to share research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, computing, and culture — with special attention to the unique linguistic and cultural landscape of Borneo. The conference is part of a broader student summer camp featuring public lectures, keynote talks, and collaborative sessions between Untan and UNIMAS students.
We invite submissions presenting completed research, work-in-progress, or applied student projects related (but not limited) to the tracks below.
Scope & Tracks
Special Track: AI and Cultural Heritage
- Local/regional language processing (NLP, speech recognition, machine translation for regional languages)
- Computer vision for cultural artifacts (textile motifs, carvings, manuscripts)
- Digital heritage preservation and restoration
- Cultural recommender systems and digital archives
- AI ethics and indigenous data sovereignty
- Human-computer interaction with local cultural context
General Track: AI, Data Science & Computing
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision & Image Processing
- Data Mining & Big Data Analytics
- Generative AI
- Software Engineering & System Development
- Cloud Computing & Distributed Systems
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cybersecurity
- Database & Information Systems
- AI applications in education, agriculture, environment, and healthcare
Presentation Formats
| Track | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | Extended abstract (2–4 pages) + 12–15 min presentation | Completed or near-complete research, thesis/skripsi findings |
| Poster Presentation | Short abstract (1 page) + poster (A1, portrait) | Ongoing research, early-stage projects, summer camp project outputs |
Submissions may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia. Both individual and team submissions are welcome.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for Papers opens | 2 August 2026 |
| Abstract/paper submission deadline | 16 August 2026 |
| Review results notification | 25 August 2026 |
| Camera-ready & registration confirmation | 30 August 2026 |
| Conference day | 5 September 2026 |
Note: given the short preparation window, this is an expedited review cycle — submissions are evaluated for topical fit and clarity rather than a full multi-round peer review process.
Submission Guidelines
- Prepare your abstract/paper using the provided template (available at the submission link).
- Clearly indicate your preferred track: Oral or Poster.
- Include author name(s), institutional affiliation, and contact email.
- Accepted authors will present at ISCAIC 2026 and receive an official certificate.
- Selected best papers will be invited for extended submission to a partner journal/proceedings following the conference (to be confirmed).
Keynote & Public Lecture
ISCAIC 2026 features keynote addresses and a public lecture from invited speakers in AI research and digital humanities. (Speaker details to be announced.)
Organizing Committee
- Host: Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Tanjungpura (Untan), Pontianak
- International Partner: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
- Co-Organizers: (to be added)
Contact
For questions, please contact the ISCAIC 2026 organizing committee at izuardozulkarnain@informatika.untan.ac.id.
ISCAIC 2026 is proudly organized by the Informatics Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Tanjungpura, in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and universities across Pontianak, West Kalimantan.