The 17th FLINS Conference & the 21st ISKE Conference(FLINS-ISKE 2026)
Time: July 15-19, 2026
Venue: Sydney, Australia
Official Website: https://2026.flins.cc/
【About Conference】
FLINS, an acronym introduced in 1994 and originally for Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Technologies in Nuclear Science, is now extended into a well-established international research forum to advance the foundations and applications of computational intelligence for applied research in general and for complex engineering and decision support systems. The principal mission of FLINS is bridging the gap between machine intelligence and real complex systems via joint research between universities and international research institutions, encouraging interdisciplinary research and bringing multidiscipline researchers together.
ISKE, the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Engineering, aims to provide a platform for technical and scientific professionals from academia, research and industries in the fields of intelligent systems and knowledge engineering to exchange knowledge and distribute the emerging state-of-the-art technologies.
The joint FLINS-ISKE 2026 conference will be held in Sydney, Australia. As one of the largest cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney seamlessly blends its rich Indigenous heritage with modern innovation and iconic landmarks. From the historic Rocks district to its sun-kissed beaches, Sydney offers a captivating mix of tradition and contemporary vibrancy, making it an ideal venue for this prestigious event.
【Organised by】
University of Technology Sydney
【Co-Sponsored by】
University Complutense Madrid
Universidad de Jaén
Université de Lille
FernUniversität in Hagen
Ulster University
【Conference Committee】
✦ Founding Chair
Da Ruan (1960-2011)
✦ Steering Committee
Etienne E. Kerre (Chair), Ghent University, Belgium
Guoqing Chen, Tsinghua University, China
Cengiz Kahraman, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Tianrui Li, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
Zhong Li, FernUniversität, Germany
Jun Liu, University of Ulster, United Kingdom
Jie Lu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Luis Martinez López, University of Jaén, Spain
Javier Montero, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Ronei Macros de Moraes, Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil
Yang Xu, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
Xianyi Zeng, the ENSAIT Textile Institute, France
✦ General Chairs
Jie Lu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Javier Montero, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Yang Xu, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
Guoqing Chen, Tsinghua University, China
✦ Program Chairs
Junyu Xuan, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Tianrui Li, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
Luis Martinez López, University of Jaén, Spain
✦ Organisation Chairs
Yi Zhang, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Zhong Li, FernUniversität, Germany
Farookh Hussain, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Bo Liu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
✦ Special Session Chairs
Cengiz Kahraman, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Guangquan Zhang, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Qian Liu, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Zhen Fang, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
✦ Workshop Chairs
Philipp Mayr, GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Germany
Chengzhi Zhang, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China
Sang Nguyen, International University, VNU-HCMC, Vietnam
Hang Yu, Shanghai University, China
✦ Tutorial Chairs
Alan Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Scott Cunningham, University of Strathclyde, UK
María Victoria López López, CUNEF Universidad, Spain
Feng Liu, University of Melbourne, Australia
✦ Publicity Chairs
Arash Hajikhani, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Guanjin Wang, University of Mordoch, Australia
Ronei Macros de Moraes, Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil
Li Zou, Shandong Jianzhu University, China
Arho Suominen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
✦ PhD Symposium Chairs
Xianyi Zeng, the ENSAIT Textile Institute, France
Jun Liu, University of Ulster, United Kingdom
Yiliao Song, University of Adelaide, Australia
Chris Nugent, Ulster University, UK
✦ Poster Chairs
Hua Zuo, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Maoying Qiao, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Hui Wang, Queen’s University of Belfast, UK
Guidong Zhang, Guangdong University of Technology, China
✦ Web Chair
Mengjia Wu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
【Call for Papers】
FLINS-ISKE 2026 welcomes original research contributions related to theoretical analysis, algorithm development, and practical applications in computational intelligence. The conference particularly encourages submissions in computational intelligence, intelligent systems, and knowledge engineering. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Fundamental Theories & Methodologies
• Fuzzy Rule-Based Machine Learning: Enhancing Interpretability in AI Decision Making
• Hybrid ML-Fuzzy Systems for Robust Decision Making under Uncertainty
• Fuzzy Cognitive Maps and Deep Learning: Modeling Human-like Decision Processes
Algorithm & Model Optimization
• Fuzzy Clustering in Unsupervised Learning: Improving Group Decision Making
• Fuzzy Neural Networks for Adaptive Decision Making in Dynamic Environments
• Fuzzy Multi-Objective Optimization with ML: Balancing Trade-offs in Decision Spaces
Applications & Case Studies
• ML-Enhanced Fuzzy Control Systems for Autonomous Vehicles: Real-Time Decision Making
• Fuzzy Logic in Medical AI: Supporting Diagnosis and Treatment Decision Making
• Financial Decision Making with Fuzzy ML Models: Risk Assessment and Portfolio Optimization
• Fuzzy AI for Energy Management: Optimizing Decision Making in Smart Grids
Challenges & Frontiers
• Explainable AI with Fuzzy Systems: Addressing Black Box Decision Making
• Fuzzy ML for Ethical Decision Making: Mitigating Bias in Autonomous Systems
• Human-in-the-Loop Fuzzy AI: Collaborative Decision Making in Complex Systems
• Fuzzy Reinforcement Learning: Adaptive Decision Making in Robotics
• Fuzzy ML for Climate Modeling: Supporting Policy Decision Making under Uncertainty
✦ Accepted Special Sessions
• AI for Agriculture – Innovations and Applications
• Responsible AI for Social Good
• AI for Health
• Spatial Intelligence: Representation, Reasoning and Decision-Making
• Integrating Data and Knowledge for Trustworthy AI (DK-TAI)
• Evolving Deep and Transfer Learning Models for Computer Vision and Medical Imaging
• Smart Hybrid Intelligence for Enhanced Learning-Driven Defense (SHIELD)
• Machine Learning in Computer Vision for Practical Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Agriculture
• Data Stream Mining under Concept Drift: Algorithms, Benchmarks, and Applications
• Learning for Graphs
• Building Reliable Agents by Fusing LLMs with Knowledge Graphs
• Artificial Intelligence for Optimization and Decision Making
• Information Aggregation tools for Artificial Intelligence
• Emerging Cross-Modal Data Science for Generative AI
【Paper Publication】
All accepted papers for FLINS-ISKE 2026 conference will be published as a proceeding by World Scientific, indexed in EI Compendex and Scopus. Selected papers will be invited for publication in SCI-indexed journals following a rigorous peer-review process.
【Submission Link】
Authors must submit their papers via the FLINS-ISKE 2026 OpenReview Account (specify the relevant Special Session during submission if applicable). Papers must be written in English and formatted using LaTeX templates from World Scientific (trim size 9.00″ x 6.00″ version). DO NOT use Word templates. The length must be between 6-8 pages (minimum 6 pages, maximum 8 pages), including references and illustrations.
Submission Link: https://openreview.net/group?id=flins.cc/FLINS-ISKE/2026/Conference#tab-recent-activity
【Contact us】
Email: flins.iske@gmail.com