December 7–9, 2026 | Laguna Hills, California | Hybrid Format
Co-located with RoboticCC 2026 and AIxSoftware 2026
https://www.MultimediaComputing.org

The 28th International Symposium on Multimedia (ISM 2026), technically sponsored by the IEEE SPS, brings together leading researchers, innovators, technology companies, and industry practitioners to explore the latest advances in multimedia computing and intelligent media systems. As one of the premier international forums in the field, ISM focuses on the integration, processing, understanding, and application of multimedia data including text, images, graphics, audio, video, social media, and sensor-generated content.

ISM 2026 will feature an exciting technical program designed to foster collaboration between academia and industry. The symposium will include keynote presentations by internationally recognized experts, invited industry speakers, technical paper sessions, panel discussions, workshops, demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Participants will gain insights into emerging trends, practical applications, and future directions in multimedia technologies and AI-driven media systems.

Topics of interest include:

• AI and deep learning for multimedia data
• Multimedia systems and architectures
• Mobile multimedia and streaming technologies
• Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality
• Multimedia security, privacy, and digital forensics
• Multimedia retrieval, recommendation, and personalization
• Human-centered multimedia interfaces
• Multimedia networking and cloud systems
• Robotics and intelligent media applications
• Gaming, digital entertainment, and interactive systems
• Social media analytics and content understanding
• Multimedia applications for healthcare, transportation, e-commerce, and smart environments

The co-location with RoboticCC 2026 and AIxSoftware 2026 further expands opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across robotics, AI software engineering, intelligent systems, and next-generation digital experiences.

ISM 2026 is particularly valuable for industry participants seeking to:

• Discover emerging multimedia and AI technologies
• Connect with leading researchers and innovators
• Explore collaboration and commercialization opportunities
• Recruit talented students and researchers
• Showcase products, platforms, and research initiatives
• Engage in discussions shaping the future of multimedia computing

We warmly invite researchers, industry professionals, technology companies, startups, and government organizations to participate in ISM 2026. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available for organizations interested in increasing visibility, building partnerships, and supporting innovation in multimedia computing and AI technologies.