About the Conference
We are delighted to invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to the International Conference on Human-Centric AI, organised by the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), Halden, Norway. This conference explores the forefront of AI technologies through a human-centric lens, fostering discussions on design, safety, security, physical integration, application, work processes and organizational factors of Human-AI systems. ICHCAI 2026 will be held in Halden, a city nestled between fjords and forests, making it one of Norway’s most beautiful destinations.
The 1st International Conference on Human Centric Artificial Intelligence (ICHCAI 2026) brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to explore the integration of human-centered principles into AI systems. Focusing on trust, ethics, safety, and usability, ICHCAI 2026 addresses challenges in high-risk domains such as nuclear energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and digital transformation.
This interdisciplinary conference promotes innovation in human-AI collaboration, explainable AI, organizational resilience, and responsible AI governance. We welcome original research, case studies, and policy insights from academia, industry, and government.
Call for Papers
ICHCAI 2026 invites original and innovative contributions in the following areas:
- Human-Machine Interaction and Collaboration
- Data-Driven Intelligence and Automation
- Human-Centred Digital Transformation
- Safety, Security, and Physical Applications
- HCAI for Online Decision Making in Critical Applications
Topics include but are not limited to: operator support, cognitive load, AI governance, privacy, sustainable technology, ethics, trust, and human factors in high-risk environments.
Conference Tracks
Track 1: Human-Machine Interaction and Collaboration
Innovative designs and techniques to enhance Human-AI integration and system usability.
Track 2: Data-Driven Intelligence and Automation
Practical applications and theoretical advances in automation and data science with human-centred considerations.
Track 3: Human-Centred Digital Transformation
Strategies and frameworks for embedding human needs and ethics into digital solutions.
Track 4: Safety, Security, and Physical Applications
Enhancing resilience, security, and physical integration of AI systems in critical environments.
Track 5: HCAI for Online Decision Making in Critical Applications
Real-time AI support for human decision-making in high-stakes domains.
Important Dates
- Submission Open: October 30, 2025
- Paper Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: March 31, 2026
- Camera-Ready Submission: April 30, 2026
- Conference Dates: May 27–28, 2026
Submission Guidelines
Authors should consult the IEEE authors’ guidelines, read all the instructions (including use and declaration of generative AI in writing, research data policy and copyright issues) very carefully and use their proceedings templates, either for LaTeX or for MSWord, for the preparation of the paper.
Submissions must be original, not previously published, and not under review elsewhere. Papers must be in English and follow the IEEE conference format (6–10 pages).
Submissions to ICHCAI 2026 will follow a rigorous and transparent review process to ensure high-quality contributions. After the submission deadline, all papers will be screened by the editors for relevance and baseline quality. Suitable submissions will then be peer-reviewed by at least three independent experts. Authors will be given a chance to revise their submission with a rebuttal. The editors will carefully evaluate the reviews and make recommendations based on consensus and merit. Finally, accepted papers will be reviewed by all the chairs. Recommended papers will be sent for final approval to the steering committee and honorary chairs for their observations. Our goal is to maintain fairness, academic integrity, and constructive feedback throughout the process.
Keynote Speakers
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Organizing Committee
General Chairs
Kai Morgan Kjølerbakken
Per Øivind Braarud
Sanjay Misra
Technical Program Chairs
Robertas Damaševičius
Sanjay Misra
Rytis Maskeliunas
Murat Koyuncu
Lalit Garg
Sabarathinam Chockalingam
Publication Chair
Sanjay Misra
Kai Morgan Kjølerbakken
Per Øivind Braarud
Registration Chair
Lars Nagelhus-Arnesen
Finance Chair
Karianne Hauge Bjugan
Honorary Chair
Bjørn Axel Gran, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
National and International Advisory Committee
Chandra Challangonda (CEO, FIWARE), Finland
Seifedine Kadry, Noroff University College, Norway
Ibrahim Abdelfattah Abdelhameed, NMBU, Norway
Thomas Ploug, Alborg University, Denmark
Raj Buyya, University of Melbourne, Australia
Matthew Adigun, University of Zululand, South Africa
International Program Committee
Seifedine Kadry, Noroff University College, Norway
Ibrahim Abdelfattah Abdelhameed, NMBU, Norway
Jose María Alvarez Rodríguez, Carlos III University of Madrid
Rytis Maskeliunas, Kaunas University of Technology
Murat Koyuncu, Atilim University
Beniamino Murgante, University of Basilicata
Pankaj Pandey, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Hasan Ogul, Ostfold University College
Alfredo Perez, University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA
An Lam, SINTEF Digital
Kalyan Ram Ayyalasomayajula, UiT the Arctic University of Norway
Thi Thuy Nga Dinh, Østfold University College
Sanjay Misra, IFE
Sabarathinam Chockalingam, IFE
Ricardo Colomo-Palacios, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Hans Olav Randem, IFE
Clara Maathuis, Open University of the Netherlands
Brij Gupta, Asia University, Taiwan
Giorgio Pedrazzi, University of Brescia, Italy
Manju Khari, JNU, India
Per-Arne Jørgensen, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Gokhan Sengul, Atilim University, Turkey
Sudeep Tanwar, Nirma University, India
Jan Erik Farbrot, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Harald Thunem, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Ayan Chatterjee, NILU, Norway
Daniel Rodríguez, University of Alcalá, Spain
Kai Morgan Kjølerbakken, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Chhagan Lal, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Vasileios Gkioulos, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Broderick Crawford, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Valparaiso, PUCV, Chile
Ricardo Soto, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Valparaiso, PUCV, Chile
Luis Fernandez Sanz, Universidad de Alcala, Spain
Dilip Singh Sisodia, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India
Lov Kumar, National Institute of Technology, NIT Kurukshetra, India
Georgios Lampropoulos, International Hellenic University, Greece
Kerstin Siakas, University of Vasa, Finaland
Mohsen Toorani, University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway
Nadia Saad Noori, University of Agder, Norway
Aida Omerovic, SINTEF, Norway
Ricardo Colomo-Palacios, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain
Rytis Maskeliunas, Kaunas University of Technology
Murat Koyuncu, Atilim University
Ankur Shukla, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Bharti Suri, GGS Indraprastha University, India
Hans Olav Randem, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Manju Kaushik, Amity University, Rajasthan, India
Pham Quoc Trung, HCMC University of Technology, HCMC, Vietnam
Rania Elgazzar, University of Agder, Norway
Sambeet Mishra, University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway
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