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LPKM 2026 is the 4th International Conference on Language Processing and Knowledge Management. It brings together researchers, academics, PhD students, and professionals working in Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Knowledge Management, Intelligent Systems, and related fields.

LPKM 2026 is organized by the ANLP Research Group of MIRACL Laboratory, University of Sfax, Tunisia.

LPKM 2026 will take place from 5 to 7 May 2026 at the Royal Kenz Hotel, Sousse, Tunisia.

LPKM 2026 is organized in hybrid mode, allowing both onsite participation and online presentations.

The conference welcomes contributions in areas including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Large Language Models
• Data Science and Knowledge Engineering
• Computer Vision and Image Processing
• Information Systems
• Software Engineering and Security
• Cloud Computing, IoT, and Blockchain
• Algorithms, Formal Methods, Verification, and Testing
• AI applications in healthcare, auditing, decision-making, sustainability, and automation

Authors must submit their papers through the Microsoft CMT system:

https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/LPKM2026

Submitted papers must be written in English, provided in PDF format, and formatted according to the Springer LNCS style. Papers should not exceed 10 pages, including tables, figures, and references.

The main paper submission is closed. The important dates announced on the website are:

• Paper submission deadline: 7 February 2026 — Final deadline, closed
• Notification of acceptance: 11 March 2026
• Camera-ready paper: 18 March 2026
• Conference dates: 5–7 May 2026

Yes. Authors may participate in the poster session. Poster submissions require:

• A 4-page paper in LNCS format
• A poster in portrait format
• Use of the poster template provided to accepted authors

The announced poster session dates are:

• Poster paper submission deadline: 11 April 2026
• Poster submission deadline: 20 April 2026

The website indicates that accepted proceedings will be submitted for online publication and indexing. Please confirm the final publication venue before announcing it, as the website currently mentions both CEUR-WS.org and Springer, with indexing in DBLP.

Participants can register using the official registration form available on the Registration page of the conference website.

The registration fee covers:

• Two nights at the Royal Kenz Hotel in a double room
• Guided tour
• Conference materials, including program, badge, pen, and notepad
• Certificate of participation

Yes. Additional fees may apply for:

• Single room supplement: 55 TND per night
• Bus transfer Sfax–Sousse–Sfax: 50 TND
• Adult companion: 180 TND per night
• Children: 90 TND per night
• Tourist tax payable at the hotel

Payment can be made by bank transfer. Tunisian participants may also pay by order form, bank check, or other accepted local payment methods as specified on the Registration page.

Registration is confirmed only after payment is completed or after the required proof of payment, order form, or bank check is received by the organizers.

The conference will be held at the Royal Kenz Hotel in Port El Kantaoui, Sousse, Tunisia. The hotel is located near the beach, Port El Kantaoui Marina, the Medina of Sousse, Hannibal Park, and other local attractions.

The announced keynote speakers are:

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Olfa Kanoun
• Mr. Firas Ben Hassan
• Prof. Dr. Houda Bouamor

Their keynote topics cover intelligent sensor systems, Agentic AI, and inclusive Arabic NLP.

The conference program is available on the Program page of the website, with separate schedules for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.

Yes. The special program includes a guided visit to the Medina of Sousse, the Ribat of Sousse, and the Archaeological Museum of Sousse.

For questions about registration, payment, submissions, or participation, please contact:

lpkm2026@fsegs.u-sfax.tn