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IEEE Student Research Poster Competition (SRPC) 2026

OpenBranch-run · Part of CAISAIS 2026Fri 13 Nov 2026 +3 more days
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About this competition

The IEEE Student Research Poster Competition (SRPC) invites undergraduate students from UAE universities to showcase research on AI applications. Shortlisted posters will be exhibited at Ajman University and evaluated by professors and engineers, with cash prizes for the top three projects.

SRPC is part of the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Science and Applications in Industry and Society (CAISAIS 2026), held in Ajman from 25 to 27 November 2026. It is organised by the IEEE Student Branch in collaboration with the Ajman University Innovation Centre (AUIC).

Topics include, but are not limited to: AI in healthcare and education, computer vision, cybersecurity, IoT and smart systems, machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, robotics and autonomous systems, signal and image processing, smart energy and sustainability, smart cities and mobility, Industry 4.0 and automation, FinTech and business AI, and responsible and explainable AI.

Submit your abstract by 13 November 2026. Learn more at caisais26.ajman.ac.ae/en/srpc. For questions, email ieee.srpc@ajman.ac.ae.

Key facts

Eligibility
Undergraduates at UAE universities, or 2025–26 graduates
Disciplines
Engineering, CS and IT, or any discipline applying AI
Team size
1–5 IEEE members
Limit
Up to two projects per university
Prizes
Cash prizes for the top three projects

Source: IEEE Student Branch, Ajman University, with the Ajman University Innovation Centre (AUIC)

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