ICTA

The 10th International conference on ICT & Accessibility

Co-Located With

The 2nd International Conference And Forum On Assistive Technologies For Special Needs - ATSN’25

7-10 December 2025 , KCST Campus

About The Event

The International Conference on ICT and Accessibility (ICTA) and the International Conference and Forum on Assistive Technologies for Special Needs (ATSN) are collocated this year to create a pivotal event in the field of assistive technologies and accessibility, and will be organized under the auspices of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST), the United Nations (UN) Kuwait Office, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Research Laboratory of Technologies of Information and Communication and Electrical Engineering (LaTICE) of the University of Tunis, the Tunisian association E-access, with the support of IEEE Kuwait Section and the Kuwait National Commission for Education, Culture and Science

Where

KCST Campus, kuwait

When

Sunday to Wednesday
7 - 10 December 2025

Conference Themes

ICTA’25 and ATSN’25 encourage contributions across a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

E-Accessibility and Inclusive Technologies

Accessible Digital Environments: Mobile accessibility, web accessibility, and universal design
Assistive Technology: Software and hardware solutions for people with disabilities (PwDs)
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) & Usability: UI/UX research, ergonomics, and user-centered design
Sign Language Technologies: Automatic translation, representation, and processing of sign languages
Technologies for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Users: AI-driven communication tools, real-time captioning, and video-based assistive tech
Accessible Digital Publishing: Adaptive content and inclusive reading solutions
Human Movement Analysis: Gesture recognition and interaction modeling for assistive systems
E-Aging and Gerontechnology: Digital solutions for an aging population

AI and Accessibility

AI in Assistive Technology: AI-powered assistive devices and services
Ethical AI for Accessibility: Bias mitigation and fairness in AI-driven accessibility tools
Generative AI for Inclusion: AI-generated sign language avatars and speech-to-sign translation
AI and Accessibility in Education: Adaptive learning, automated tutoring, and intelligent feedback systems
AI and Accessibility in Healthcare: AI-driven diagnostics, rehabilitation, and therapy tools
AI and Workplace Accessibility: AI-powered solutions for inclusive workplaces
Future Trends in AI & Accessibility: AI for cognitive disabilities, explainable AI for assistive applications

Smart and Pervasive Systems for Accessibility

Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) & Smart Homes: AI-driven automation for independent living
Internet of Things (IoT) for Accessibility: Connected environments and smart services
Autonomous and Wearable Assistive Systems: Navigation aids, robotic assistance, and exoskeletons
Wayfinding and Navigation for PwDs: AI-powered mobility support for visually impaired users
Cloud Computing and Assistive Services: Scalable and distributed accessibility solutions
Extended Reality (XR) for Accessibility: AR/VR/MR applications for learning, communication, and rehabilitation
Environmental Sensing & Accessibility: Smart city infrastructure for people with disabilities

Open and Inclusive Digital Education

Education for People with Disabilities: Digital learning strategies and inclusive teaching methods
Adaptive and Personalized Learning Technologies: AI-driven customization for learners with disabilities
Generative AI for Education: AI-generated content, interactive learning materials, and AI-powered tutors for personalized education.
Open Educational Resources (OER) for Inclusion: Strategies for developing and disseminating accessible, open, and AI-enhanced educational content.
Accessible Learning Environments: Smart classrooms and remote learning accessibility
Gamified Learning for Accessibility: Serious games and interactive learning experiences
Technology-Enhanced STEM & Language Learning:Innovative approaches for specialized education
GenAI and STEM education:Gen AI tools to influence learner engagement and activity levels in STEM education
Recommender Systems for Education: AI-powered personalized, accessible content delivery and learning pathways
Personalization for Inclusive and Accessible Assessments:AI-driven assessment tools, adaptive testing, and assistive technology-supported exams.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and AI-Driven Customization: AI-powered tools for developing, implementing, and monitoring personalized learning pathways for students with disabilities.
Equity and Inclusion in Digital Learning: Addressing accessibility gaps, gender equality, and multilingual education in digital learning platforms.
Large-Scale Implementation of Educational Innovations: Case studies, policies, and best practices

Emerging Trends in Computing and Accessibility

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) & Neural Engineering: EEG-based communication, neurofeedback, and neural stimulation therapies
Wearable and Multi-Sensory Interaction: Haptic, auditory, tactile feedback systems and smart textiles
Social Robotics and Human-AI Interaction: Assistive robots for healthcare, daily living, and social inclusion
Voice and Speech Innovation: Next-generation ASR, expressive TTS, and paralinguistic analysis
Holography and Next-Generation Display Technologies: Holographic, volumetric, and AR/VR displays
Neurodiversity and Cognitive Enhancement Tools: Adaptive assistants, gamification, and cognitive training apps
Experimental Interfaces & Futuristic Concepts: Gesture-based, eye-tracking, muscle or neural control, and zero UI paradigms

Advanced Interfaces & Breakthrough Tech for Accessibility

Big Data Analytics for Accessibility: Data-driven decision-making for inclusion
Semantic Web and Knowledge Graphs for Accessibility: AI-powered assistive knowledge systems
Data Mining and Pattern Recognition for Assistive Applications
Cloud and Edge Computing for Accessibility: Scalable infrastructure for real-time assistance
Digital Twin and Simulation for Assistive Technologies
Blockchain for Digital Inclusion: Securing identity and accessibility services
Quantum Computing for Accessibility: Exploring new frontiers in assistive solutions

Submission Guidelines

ICTA’25 and ATSN’25 encourage contributions across a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

Paper Categories

Authors are invited to submit original, high-quality research contributions in the following categories:

Full Papers: 6-8 pages, including references. Should present substantial research contributions with experimental validation or theoretical analysis.
Short Papers: Up to 4 pages, including references. Suitable for early-stage research, conceptual ideas, or novel applications.
Poster Papers: Up to 2 pages, including references. Focuses on preliminary work, ongoing projects, or practical demonstrations.
Interactive Demonstrations: Up to 2 pages. Demos should describe an innovative system, prototype, or tool related to ICT and accessibility.

All submissions must be original and not concurrently submitted to another conference or journal.

Paper Formatting and Templates

Submissions must follow the IEEE Conference Template (Word or LaTeX). The templates are available at: IEEE Conference Templates
Manuscripts should be written in English and adhere to the formatting guidelines.
Papers exceeding the page limit will be automatically rejected.

Submission Process

Papers must be submitted through the official submission system: EasyChair
All submissions must be in PDF format and comply with the IEEE Xplore requirements.
Authors should ensure that figures and tables are legible and of high resolution.

Review Process

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review by an international program committee. To ensure a fair review process:

Do not include author names, affiliations, or acknowledgments in the initial submission.
References to prior work by the authors should be anonymized.

Each paper will be reviewed based on:

Relevance to the conference themes
Originality and technical quality
Clarity of presentation and methodology
Experimental validation or theoretical rigor

Publication and Indexing

Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore.
Selected papers may be invited for extended versions in special issues of indexed journals.

Presentation and Registration Requirements

At least one author of each accepted paper must register and be present at the conference.
Failure to present the paper at the conference may result in removal from the final proceedings.

Session Types for ICTA’25 and ATSN’25

The conferences will feature various sessions to accommodate various research contributions, practical demonstrations, and industry insights. The session formats are as follows:

Full Paper Sessions:
Each presentation will be allocated 20 minutes, including a brief discussion. These sessions will feature peer-reviewed research papers presenting original contributions to ICT and accessibility.
Short Paper Sessions:
Presentations will be 10 minutes, focusing on emerging research, work-in-progress, or novel ideas with preliminary findings.
Interactive Demonstrations:
Participants will have 10 minutes to showcase innovative prototypes, software, hardware solutions, or assistive technologies, providing hands-on experience.
Tutorial Sessions:
These sessions will provide in-depth instruction on key topics, methodologies, and tools related to ICT and accessibility. Tutorials will be led by experts and designed to engage researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals.
Poster Sessions:
Authors will present their research in a visual format, allowing interactive discussions and networking with conference attendees. Poster sessions provide an opportunity to showcase ongoing research, early-stage work, or practical applications in an informal setting.

Best Paper Award

ICTA’25 and ATSN’25 will recognize excellence in research through the Best Paper Awards, honoring the most outstanding full papers presented at the conference.

Thes awards will be given to the submissions that demonstrate exceptional originality, technical quality, and significant contributions to accessibility and assistive technology.

A selection committee of experts will evaluate the shortlisted papers based on innovation, rigor, and real-world impact. The recipient will be honored during the closing ceremony , with an invitation to submit an extended version of their work to a special journal issue.

This award aims to highlight groundbreaking research that advances the field and fosters meaningful progress in accessibility.

Important Dates

Paper Submission Deadline

August 7, 2025
Acceptance Notification
October 7, 2025
Registration and Camera-Ready Submission

October 30, 2025

Event Speakers

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Event Schedule

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Workshops

ICTA’25 and ATSN’25 will feature specialized workshops and thematic sessions designed to foster in-depth discussions, hands-on learning, and collaboration on key topics in ICT, assistive technologies, and accessibility. These sessions will bring together experts, practitioners, and researchers to explore emerging challenges, technological advancements, and policy frameworks.

Each workshop will provide an interactive platform for participants to engage with thought leaders, contribute to policy discussions, and explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of digital accessibility. Proposals for additional workshops are welcomed, with priority on topics that align with conference themes and address pressing global challenges in assistive technology and inclusive digital transformation.

COMMITTEE

HONORARY CHAIRS

Name	Affiliation	Country
HE Prof.Mohamed Ould Amar	Director General of ALECSO	Tunisia
HE Prof. Ghada Eltahir Mudawi	UN Resident Coordinator in Kuwait	Kuwait

GENERAL CHAIRS

Name	Affiliation	Country
Prof.Mohmed Jemni	Head of ICT, Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO)	Tunisia
Prof.Khalid Al-Begain	President of Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait
Prof.Imed Jabri	President of LaTICE Laboratory, University of Tunis	Tunisia

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Name	Affiliation	Country
Tarek Ben Youssef	ALECSO	Tunisia
Oussama El Ghoul	LaTICE Lab, University of Tunis	Tunis
Mohamed Koutheair Khribi	LaTICE Lab, University of Tunis	Tunis
Mohamed Trabelsi	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait
Abdullah Al Qallaf	Kuwait University - IEEE Kuwait Section	Kuwait

CONFERENCE PROGRAM CHAIRS

Name	Affiliation	Country
Bilel Amri	ALECSO	Tunisia
Mohsen Laabidi	LaTICE Lab, University of Tunis	Tunisia
Yosra Bouzid	LaTICE Lab, University of Tunis	Tunis
Mohammad Faisal Naji	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait
Zied Bouida	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait
Abdullatif Baba	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait

TECHNICAL PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Name	Affiliation	Country
Achraf Othman	Qatar Assistive Technology Center Mada	Qatar
Zainab Almeraj	Kuwait University	Kuwait
M Murugappan	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait
Abolfazl Mehbodniya	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait

PUBLIC CHAIRS

Name	Affiliation	Country
Basem Abdulaziz	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	KUWAIT
Murad Khan	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	Kuwait

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Name	Affiliation	Country
Chibli Joumaa	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	KUWAIT
Ali Alfayly	PAAET - IEEE Kuwait Section	Kuwait
Nader Shehata	Kuwait College of Science and Technology	KUWAIT

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Name	Affiliation	Country
Abdelmajid Ben Hamadou	MIRACL Laboratory, ISIMS	Tunisia
AbdulMalik Al-Salman	King Saud University	Saudi Arabia
Adel Essafi	Latice Research Laboratory	Tunisia
Ahlem Baccouche	Latice Research Laboratory	Tunisia
Hanene Ben Abdallah	HCT	UAE
Ali Al Dahoud	HCT	UAE
Ali Fawaz Shareef	Maldives College of Higher Education	Maldives
Ali Sharaf Al-Musawi	College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Allistair Edwards	University of York	United Kingdom
Amel Bouzeghoub	IT- SudParis	France
Amer Abuali	Philadelphia University	Jordan
Amr Ibrahim	AUC	Egypt
Annelies Braffort	LIMSI-CNRS	France
Arafat Awajan	PSUT	Jordan
Dalila Chiadmi	Mohammadia School of Engineers	Morocco
Dalila Trad	Latice Research Laboratory	Tunisia
David Crombie	EUAIN Network	Netherlands
Dena Al-Thani	College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University	Qatar
Demetrios Sampson	Curtin University	Western Australia
Dominique Burger	BrraillNet Association	France
Dominique Scapin	INRIA	France
Esma Aimeur	University of Montreal	Canada
Faiez Gargouri	MIRACL-ISIMS	Tunisia
Gerhard Nussbaum	KI-I	Austria
Gilbert Paquette	Télé-université du Québec	Canada
Hamadou Saliah-Hassane	Télé-Université/UQAM	Canada
Haithem Abbes	University of Tunis	Tunisia
Hazem Fkayar	University of Carthage	Tunisia
Henda Chorfi	King Saud University	Saudi Arabia
Henda Alkhalifa	King Saud University	Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim Amin Al Qaryouti	College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Jacques Charlier	Metrovision	France
Jacques Viens	CIRTA, Université de Montreal	Canada
James Ohene-Djan	University of London	UK
Jehad Ja'em	University of Qatar	Qatar
Joachim Klaus	Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)	Germany
Samia Kouki	HCT	UAE
Jutta Treviranus	Inclusive Design Research Centre	Canada
Kabil Jaballah	LATICE Lab, University of Tunis	Tunisia
Khalid Khamis Ali Al Saadi	College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Kinshuk	UNT	USA
Klaus Miesenberger	University of Linz	Austria
Mohamed Koutheair Khribi	University of Tunis	Tunisia
Laïla Cheikhi	ENSIAS, Université Mohamed V de Rabat	Morocco
Lilia Cheniti	PRINCE Research Unit, Hammam Sousse	Tunisia
Mahmoud Mohamed Emam	College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Malek Ghenima	ESCEM	Tunisia
Marion Hersh	Glasgow University	UK
Mary Lane Kelso	College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Maryam Al-Washahi	College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Mehrez Boulares	LaTICE Research Laboratory	Tunisia
Michael E. Auer	Carinthia University of Applied Sciences	Austria
Mohamed Ali Kheneissi	Latice Research Laboratory	Tunisia
Mohamed Amine Chatti	RWTH Aachen University	Germany
Mohamed El Tahir Osman	Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Mohamed Elazb	HDF	Egypt
Mohamed Jmaiel	University of Sfax	Tunisia
Monica Landoni	University of Lugano	Switzerland
Morten Tollefsen	MediaLT	Norway
Mounia Abik	ENSIAS	Morocco
Mounir Zrigui	University of Monastir, LaTICE Laboratory	Tunisia
Mustapha Amghar	Université Mohammed V, Rabat	Morocco
Nadine Vigouroux	IRIT, Université Paul Sabatier, ASSISTH	France
Nian-Shing Chen	National Sun Yat-sen University	Taiwan
Olfa Nasraoui	University of Louisville	USA
Omar Boussaid	Lumière Lyon II	France
Oscar Martinez-Bonastre	Miguel Hernandez University	Spain
Oussama ElGhoul	ALECSO	Tunisia
Philippe Gorce	Université du Sud Toulon Var	France
Rafik Brahem	ISITIC, HS	Tunisia
Ramzi Farhat	LaTICE	Tunisia
Roberto Scano	IWA/HWG	Italy
Ahmed Tlili	NUB	China
Rolando Bianchi Bandinelli	Instituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell'Informazione, Piza	Italy
Sabine Graf	Athabasca University	Canada
Sahar Alshorbagi	College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University	Oman
Salah Sharhan	Golf University of Science and Technology	Kuwait
Shadi Abou-Zahra	W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)	International
Simon Harper	University of Manchester	UK
Virginio Cantoni	University of Pavia	Italy
Walid Saad	Latice Research Laboratory	Tunisia
Yosra Mourali	Latice Research Laboratory	Tunisia