The 6th IEEE International Conference on Electrical Sciences and Technologies in Maghreb
Constantine, Algeria | October 27-29, 2026
Call for Papers Call for special sessions Important Dates Submit PaperWelcome to CISTEM 2026
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 6th edition of the IEEE International Conference on Electrical Sciences and Technologies in the Maghreb (CISTEM 2026), to be held from October 26 to 29, 2026, at the prestigious Frères Mentouri University Constantine 1, Algeria.
Building on the remarkable success of its previous editions in Tunis, Marrakech, and Algiers, CISTEM has firmly established itself as a biennial flagship event for electrical engineering specialists across the Maghreb. Organized by the Faculty of Science and Technology at Constantine 1 University – Frères Mentouri, in close collaboration with a consortium of leading research laboratories and centers, and under the auspices of the Algerian Association of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AAGEE), the conference provides a premier platform for scientific and technological exchange at both regional and international levels.
The 2026 edition aims to strengthen inter-Maghreb cooperation while broadening research networks toward Europe and beyond. A particular focus will be placed on addressing the pressing socio-economic challenges of the energy and technological transitions—critical issues for the future of the region.
Inspired by the spirit of leading international conferences, CISTEM 2026 will highlight transformative technologies shaping tomorrow’s world—from sustainable energy systems to cutting-edge innovations in electronics, automation, and industrial computing. Our goal is to create a dynamic and stimulating environment that promotes constructive dialogue, collaborative research, and knowledge sharing among scholars, engineers, and industry professionals.
We look forward to welcoming you to Constantine for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful event.
Important Dates
Paper Deadline
April 1st, 2026
Acceptance Notification
June 1st, 2026
Final Submission
June 15th, 2026
Call for Papers
The organizing committee of CISTEM 2026 invites original and high-quality contributions addressing recent advances and emerging challenges in the field of electrical sciences and technologies. Submissions are encouraged in, but not limited to, the following tracks:
- Power Electrical Systems and Smart Grids
- Renewable Energies and Energy Conversion
- Energy Storage and Management
- Embedded Energy Systems and Microgrids
- Electrification of Transport and V2G
- Electrical Machines and Actuators
- Robotics, Automation and Control of Systems
- Diagnosis and Non-Destructive Testing
- Power Electronics and Drives
- Electrical Materials and Components
- Materials for Energy
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- Plasma and Electrostatics
- Photonics and Nanostructured Materials
- Sensors and Biosensors
- Antennas and Wave Propagation
- Microwave Circuits and Systems
- Telecommunication Systems and Networks
- Wireless Communications
- Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Artificial Intelligence Applications in Electrical Engineering
- AI-Enabled Internet of Things (AIoT)
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Computer Science and Industrial Informatics
- Cybersecurity in Smart Systems
- Signal, Image and Video Processing
- Numerical Modeling and Methods
- Data Analytics and Digital Twins
For full details (submission guidelines, important dates, templates), please download the complete Call for Papers:
Download the CFP (PDF)
Organizing committee
Honorary Chairs
Rector of Constantine1 University
Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology
General Chair
Pr. Abdelmalek KHEZZAR
Co-Chairs
Pr. Mohamed BOUDOUR
Pr. Slimane BOUAZABIA
Technical Program Co-Chairs
Pr. Lotfi BAGHLI
Dr. Amina CHENTIR
Dr. Khalil NABTI
Finance Co-Chairs
Pr. Fateh KRIM
Pr. Mouloud CHALLAL
Publication Co-Chairs
Pr. Fatma Zohra CHELLALI
Pr. Abdelber BENDAOUD
Dr. Salah REZGUII
Pr. Laid ZAROUR
Publicity Co-Chairs
Pr. Rabia MEHASNI
Dr. Abdelfettah BOUSSAID
Dr. Abderaouf BOULOUDENINE
Dr. Lamri LOUZE
Sponsor and Exhibition Co-Chairs
Pr. Ahmed Lokmane NEMMOUR
Pr. Amar TILMATINE
Pr. Hacene BOUZEKRI
Website Co-Chairs
Dr. Mehdi OUILI
Dr. Mohamed Amine MOUSSA
Scientific Committee
International Members
Ait Ahmed Nadia (Fr)
Ait Ziane Meziane (Fr)
Amara Yacine (Fr)
Amirat Yassine (Fr)
Aouichak Ismail (Fr)
Arici Muslum (Tr)
Baghli Lotfi (Fr)
Bahri Imen (Fr)
Bel Hadj Youssef Nesrine (Tn)
Belghith Safya (Tn)
Belhaj Jamel (Tn)
Belhaouane Mohamed Moez (Fr)
Ben Abdelghani Bennani Afef (Tn)
Ben Ahmed Hamid (Fr)
Ben Attia - Sethom Houda (Tn)
Ben Rhouma Amine (Tn)
Ben Said Romdhane Marwa (Tn)
Benbouzid Mohamed (Fr)
Bensetti Mohamed (Fr)
Besbes Mongi (Tn)
Bouani Faouzi (Tn)
Bouarroudj Mounira (Fr)
Bouchekara Houssem Rafik (Sa)
Bourogaoui Manef (Tn)
Boussak Mohamed (Fr)
Camara Mamadou-Baïlo (Fr)
Canale Laurent (Fr)
Cardenas Alben (Ca)
Cardoso Antonio J. Marques (Pt)
Chafai Djamel Eddine (Jp)
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Cherif Habib (Tn)
Chouder Aissa (Fr)
Dakhli Saber (Fr)
Denidni Tayeb A. (Ca)
Dey Subham (Fr)
Dhahbi-Megriche Nabila (Tn)
Djemai Mohamed (Fr)
El Habib Daho Mostafa (Fr)
Fadel Maurice (Fr)
François Bruno (Fr)
Gabsi Mohamed (Fr)
Gharbi Rached (Tn)
Ghodbane Fethi (Tn)
Guilbert Damien (Fr)
Harid Noureddine (Ae)
Hlali Hiba (Tn)
Hlioui Sami (Fr)
Id-Khajine Lahoucine (Fr)
Jebali Ben Ghorbal Manel (Tn)
Jelassi Khaled (Tn)
Kadi Moncef (Fr)
Kanaan Hadi (Lb)
Kardous Zohra (Tn)
Kazar Okba (Ae)
Kermadi Mostefa (Uk)
Kherif Omar (Uk)
Lethiecq Marc (Fr)
Maalej Samah (Tn)
Mdini Nidhal (Tn)
Mekhilef Saad (My)
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Mezani Smail (Fr)
Mostefa Kermadi (Uk)
Mrabet-Bellaaj Najiba (Tn)
Naouar Mohamed Wissem (Tn)
Olabi Abdul Ghani (Ae)
Olivier Jean-Christophe (Fr)
Saim Abdelhakim (Fr)
Sareni Bruno (Fr)
Sbita Lassaad (Tn)
Skander Sondes (Tn)
Slama-Belkhodja Ilhem (Tn)
Taghouti Hichem (Tn)
Takorabet Noureddine (Fr)
Tounzi Abdelmounaïm (Fr)
Venet Pascal (Fr)
Verma Arun (In)
Vido Lionel (Fr)
Yahiaoui Réda (Fr)
Zaghdoudi Mohamed Chaker (Tn)
Zeddini Besma (Fr)
National Members
Abadli Salah
Abidine M'hamed
Achaibou Nadia
Addou Djamal
Afghoul Hamza
Agab Salah Eddine
Ahmed Abdiche
Ahmed Seghir Zianou
Aissaoui Amel
Aissaoui Abdelgahani
Aissat Abdelkader
Ales Achour
Amiour Leila
Ammar Moussi
Amrani Fayçal
Aris Skander
Assia Kourgli
Assia Azizi
Ayad Mouloud
Ayad Abdelghani
Azrar Arab
Babaa Fatima
Bagtache Radia
Bakelli Yahia
Barkat Said
Bazi Cherbi Lynda
Bechekir Seyf Eddine
Bedoud Khouloud
Bekhti Ahmed
Belattar Mounir
Beldjilali Abdeslem
Bellel Azzeddine
Belmili Hocine
Benabid Rabah
Benachour Ali
Benallal Ahmed
Benammar Abdessalem
Benazza Baghdadi
Benblidia Nadjia
Bendaoud Abdelber
Bendimerad Salah-Eddine
Benecibe Nedjoua
Benierbeh Said
Benkouider Fatiha
Benlaloui Idriss
Benmenine Djamel
Benmimoun Youcef
Bensaid Samir
Benyahia Djalal
Berbaoui Brahim
Berbar Tarik
Berrezzek Farid
Bouazabia Slimane
Boubakeur Azoui
Bouchehida Wahid
Boucherit Mohamed Seghir
Boudour Mohamed
Boufenneche Lotfi
BOUIBED Mohamed Lamine
Boukabou Abdlekrim
Boukebbous Seif
Boukezzi Larbi
Boukhetala Djamel
Boukhobza Taha
Boukra Tahar
Bouloudenine Abderraouf
Boumediene Abdelmadjid
Boussaid Abdelfettah
Boutelhig Azzedine
Boutemedjet Ayoub
Bouzekri Hacene
Bouzouad Mouloud
Chaguetmi Samiha
Challal Mouloud
Chehlatt Sihem
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Chellali Fatma Zohra
Chentir Amina
Cherfa Yazid
Cheriet Ahmed
Chiheb Sofiane
Chikr Elmezouar Miloud
Choubani Fethi
Dehmas Mokrane
Dekali Zouheyr
Derkaoui Mokhtaria
Dib Samira
Dib Lyes
Djehaf Mohammed Abdeldjalil
Drai Redouane
Drid Said
Driss Raouti
Farrouki Atef
Ferroukhi Merzak
Fertas Fouad
Fertas Khelil
Fortaki Tarek
Gairaa Kacem
Ghedamsi Kaci
Gherbi Fatima Zohra
Grine Farouk
Guezouli Lyamine
Guichi Fella
Guichi Amar
Hacil Meheiddine
Hacini Latifa
Haddad Sofiane
Hadj Abdelkader Amine
Hadj-Dida Abdelkader
Hadjeri Samir
Hameurlaine Hicham
Hamidia Mahfoud
Hammadi Nacera
Hamouda Messaoud
Hamza Houassine
Hanafi Salah
Handouzi Wahida
Harrag Abdelghani
Hasni Mourad
Hassani Islam
Hemmouche Larbi
Ikhlef Ameur
Iratni Abdelhamid
Jeghloud Hindd
Kaabeche Abdelhamid
Kadi Moncef
Kandouci Chahinaz
Karim Yazid
Karoui Moussa Sofiane
Kasrani Souad
Kedir-Talha Malika
Kerdoun Djallel
Kerrour Foued
Khebli Abdelmalek
Kheddam Radja
Kheira Mendaz
Khelfa Bettou
Khezzar Abdelmalek
Kouba Nour El Yakine
Kouzou Abdellah
Krim Fateh
Labiod Salim
Labiod Samir
Ladaci Samir
Ladjici Ahmed Amine
Lahmissi Ahmed
Laissaoui Mohammed
Lakdja Fatiha
Lakhdara Maya
Lamrous Omar
Laroussi Toufik
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Latreche Mohamed El Hadi
Lichouri Mohamed
Louali Rabah
Louazene Hassiba
Louze Lamri
Mahgoun Hichem
Mazari Sarah
Mazouz Nezhate
Mehasni Rabia
Mehdi Merouane
Meliani Hamza
Mellit Adel
Menaa Mohamed
Merabet Boualem
Merabti Halim
Meraihi Yassine
Meskine Fatiha
Messai Abderaouf
Messlem Youcef
Miloud Chikr Elmezouar
Mimouni Abdenbi
Mohamed Soltane
Mohammed Amine Chikh
Mohellebi Hassane
Moudoud Mustapha
Moulai Hocine
Mouloud Kihel
Moussa Mohamed Amine
Nabti Khalil
Nadia Bakir
Nail Bachir
Naitseghir Amirouche
Nassour Kamel
Nemmour Hassiba
Nemmour Ahmed Lokmane
Ouahab Iman
Ouarzeddine Mounira
Ouazir Youcef
Ouili Mehdi
Ouled Ali Omar
Rahem Djamel
Reguieg F. Zohra
Rekioua Djamila
Rekioua Toufik
Rezgui Salah
Rouha Nacera
Saci Lynda
Safer Omar Adib
Sahli Salah
Said Nemmich
Saoud Bilal
Saoudi Kamel
Sandali Messaoud
Sayah Rafik
Sekhane Djalal
Slama Mohammed El Amine
Slimane Abdelhalim
Slimani Helima
Sobti Nadjah
Soufi Youcef
Souissi Boularbah
Taberkit Amine Mohammed
Thabet Rawdha
Tilmatine Amar
Tolbi Bilal
Yahiaoui Amina
Ykhlef Faycal
Ykhlef Farid
Zaoui Abdelhalim
Zarour Laid
Zebiri Chemseddine
Zelmat Samir
Zergat Kawthar Yasmine
Zerrouki Hadj
Ziari Zehira
Publication & Indexing
In keeping with its tradition of excellence, CISTEM 2026 will offer authors the opportunity to publish their work in IEEE Xplore. Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. Furthermore, a rigorous selection of outstanding contributions will be considered for publication in high-impact partner scientific journals, ensuring broad visibility and dissemination of the research findings presented at the conference.
Paper Submission
Authors are invited to submit their papers via the CMT platform:
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CISTEM2026
All papers must comply with the template provided below.
Templates for CISTEM 2026:
- Microsoft Word: Word Template CISTEM 2026 (DOC, 30 kB)
- LaTeX: Template (ZIP, 700 kB) , LaTeX Bibliography Files (ZIP, 309 kB)
Please note that you will also need to provide a version of your paper that complies with the formatting guidelines of the journal or proceedings in which it will be published.
Registration
At least one author of each accepted paper must register and pay the registration fee to guarantee the paper's inclusion in the conference proceedings. Each author is permitted to present up to two (2) papers.
Registration fees include: conference materials, attendance at all sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, and gala dinner.
International Participants
| Authors | IEEE Member Authors | Student Authors | IEEE Student Authors | Non Authors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 € | 250 € | 250 € | 200 € | 350 € |
Maghrebian Participants
| Authors | IEEE Member Authors | Student Authors | IEEE Student Authors | Non Authors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | 25,000 DZD | 20,000 DZD | 15,000 DZD | 10,000 DZD | 35,000 DZD |
| External | 250 € | 200 € | 150 € | 100 € | 350 € |
For a second paper, an additional fee applies: 50 € for international participants and 5,000 DZD for national participants.
Details about the payment process and important deadlines will be provided in due time.
Call for Special Sessions
The organizing committee of CISTEM 2026 invites researchers and experts to propose Special Sessions on emerging topics, innovative applications, or interdisciplinary areas within the broad field of electrical sciences and technologies.
Special sessions provide an excellent opportunity to bring together researchers working on focused or cutting-edge topics that complement the regular tracks of the conference. s combining several conference themes or addressing new challenges (e.g., AI for sustainable energy, advanced materials for power electronics, cybersecurity in smart grids) are particularly encouraged.
Proposal Submission Guidelines
Each special session proposal should include the following information:
- Title of the Special Session
- Organizers: Names, affiliations, emails, and brief biographies (100–150 words each)
- Description: Objectives, scope, and relevance to CISTEM 2026 (max. 300 words)
- Related Topics: List of 6–10 specific topics covered by the session
- Potential Contributors: Indicative list of researchers likely to submit papers (optional but recommended)
- Planned Format: Number of expected papers (minimum 5–6 accepted papers required for the session to be held)
Special session proposals must be submitted electronically through the Microsoft CMT3 online submission system:
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CISTEM2026
After logging in (or creating an account), select the "Special Session Proposal" submission type, complete the required fields, and upload your proposal as a single PDF file containing all the information listed above.
Important Dates
- Special Session Proposal Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: April 1, 2026
Accepted special sessions will be included in the conference program and proceedings, provided they attract a sufficient number of high-quality submissions. Organizers will be responsible for managing the review process of their session papers (with support from the conference technical program committee).
For any technical issues with the CMT3 system or questions about special session proposals, please contact the conference secretariat at cistem2026-contact@lec-umc.org.
EMC and Reliability of Wide-Bandgap-Based Power Converters
This special session focuses on power converters based on wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies (SiC and GaN), addressing the critical challenges related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and reliability. The session aims to present recent advances in reliability studies at both transistor and converter levels, EMC- and reliability-oriented design tools, advanced modeling of electromagnetic emissions, and validation/aging test methods.
Topics of Interest
- Reliability Tools, Test Methods, and Equipment
- Power Electronic EMC: Modeling and Characterization
- Power Electronic System Reliability: Modeling and Characterization
- Thermal Management in Power Electronic Systems
- Semiconductor Failure Mechanisms & Reliability
- Packaging Reliability
- Electronics for Harsh Environments
Session Chair
Pr. Moncef KADI, ESIGELEC, France
Potential Contributors
Pr. Nadir IDIR, Université de Lille, France
Pr. Pascal DHERBECOURT, Rouen Normandie Université, France
Pr. Mounira BOUARROUDJ, Université Gustave Eiffel, France
Pr. Mohamed BENSETI, Centrale Supelec, France
Pr. Rosine COQ GERMANICUS, Université de CAEN Normandie, France
Pr. Mahmoud HAMOUDA, Université de Sousse, Tunisie
Pr. Zouheir RIAH, ESIGELEC, France
Pr. Habib BOULAZEN, ESIGELEC, France
ElectroBioTech: Electrical & Electronic Engineering innovations at the life-science interface
This special session highlights cutting-edge research at the intersection of electrical engineering, biophysics, medicine, and bio-industry. It will feature emerging innovations in pulsed electric field technologies for therapy and bioprocessing, advanced biosensing and electrophysiology, electrical stimulation and neuromodulation, and next-generation lab-on-chip and organ-on-chip systems. The session also welcomes contributions on AI-enhanced biomedical devices, IoT-enabled health monitoring, smart and implantable systems, and digital twins for biological processes.
Topics of Interest
- Pulsed electric field applications (electroporation, electrochemotherapy, gene transfection)
- Electrical stimulation and neuromodulation
- Bioimpedance, electrophysiology, and electrical characterization of biomaterials
- Lab-on-chip, organ-on-chip, and microfluidic systems with integrated electronics
- Smart, wearable, and implantable medical devices; IoT for health monitoring
- AI and machine learning for biomedical sensing and imaging
- Electromagnetic and photonic technologies for diagnostics and therapy
- Numerical modeling and digital twins for bioelectrical systems
Session Chair
Asst. Prof. Dr. Djamel Eddine Chafai, WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-Nano LSI), Kanazawa University, Japan
Paper Submission Deadline for this Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for Advanced Medical Imaging and Tumor Analysis
This special session aims to provide a focused forum for researchers and practitioners to present recent developments, challenges, and applications of AI-driven techniques for medical image analysis, with particular emphasis on tumor detection, characterization, and classification. The session will cover methodological innovations, including deep neural networks, hybrid learning models, explainable AI, and cloud-based frameworks for large-scale medical imaging. Emphasis will also be placed on real-world clinical integration, data heterogeneity, model generalization, and ethical considerations.
Topics of Interest
- Deep learning for medical image classification
- Tumor segmentation and characterization
- Explainable AI in medical diagnosis
- Federated learning for healthcare data
- Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems
- Robust and generalizable AI models
- Ethical and regulatory issues in medical AI
- Radiomics and AI-based feature extraction
- Multimodal medical imaging analysis
Paper Submission Deadline for this Special Session<>
Session Chair
Dr. Abdellatif Bouzid-Daho, Mouloud Mammeri University, Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria
Potential Contributors
Dr. Boudour AMMAR, Sfax University, Tunisia
Dr. Sara DAAS, Badji Mokhtar-Annaba University, Algeria
Prof. Patrick SIARRY, Paris Est Créteil University, France
Prof. El-Bay BOURENNANE, Bourgogne University, Dijon, France
Dr. Abdelghani TAFSAS, Batna 2 University, Batna, Algeria
Guest Speakers
We are excited to host distinguished guest speakers at CISTEM 2026. Information about our keynote and invited speakers will be announced soon.
Venue & Accommodation
CISTEM 2026 will be hosted at the renowned Frères Mentouri Constantine 1 University, located in the historic city of Constantine, Algeria.
Known as the "City of Suspended Bridges", Constantine offers an exceptional and inspiring backdrop for the conference. Its dramatic cliffs, breathtaking vistas, and iconic landmarks — including the Sidi M’Cid Bridge and Mellah Slimane Bridge — are complemented by a deep cultural and historical richness. Notable sites such as the Ahmed Bey Palace and the Emir Abdelkader Mosque reflect the city's enduring legacy and make it a fascinating destination beyond the academic sessions.
The month of October provides an especially pleasant climate in Constantine, with mild temperatures and abundant sunshine — ideal conditions for discovering the city's natural charm and architectural treasures.
Additional information regarding the specific venue within the university, as well as recommended accommodation options in Constantine, will be shared in due course.
Sponsors & Exhibition
We welcome sponsors and exhibitors to CISTEM 2026. Information regarding sponsorship packages and exhibition opportunities will be available shortly.
Contact
For general inquiries about the conference, please contact the secretariat at: cistem2026-contact@lec-umc.org