t gives us great pleasure to announce the 16th Learning and Technology Conference (L&T 2019), which will be held on the 30th – 31st January 2019 at Effat University in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Organized by Effat University, the Learning and Technology Conference is an annual event the University has been hosting since 2002, to showcase recent technological developments underpinning best practices and innovations in learning and teaching. Over the years, the Learning and Technology Conference has become an important event at the national and regional level. In addition to attracting leading educators and students, the Conference also brings together business leaders, technology experts, policy-makers and government officials from within, as well as from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This year's theme is “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Intelligence is Power" Kindly find attached the Call for Paper for your participation in this conference. We encourage you to submit proposals for papers on a topic of your choice relating to the conference theme. Please share the call for papers with your various internal and external mailing lists. Click here for more information about the 16th Learning and Technology Conference. Note: Deadline for Abstract Submission was extended to the 11th of November, 2018 Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at COE@effatuniversity.edu.sa

1. In recent times, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) have gained
prevalence in the world of technology and learning such that they are projected to be the
game-changers of the coming decade. In the wake of the fourth industrial revolution,
governments and businesses across the globe are also beginning to realize the seismic
shift towards AI and ML. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 realizes the importance
of AI and ML in the future of the nation, and its National Digitization Unit (NDU) is striving
towards recognizing the Kingdom as a new tech hub for the modern Arab world.
The 16th International Learning and Technology (L&T 2019) Conference is a unique
opportunity for researchers, entrepreneurs, technology developers and policy makers to
address current challenges and advances in the field of AI & ML. Specifically, it will
examine the modern practices and potential of AI & ML and the way it affects the digital
transformation, innovation, and social, economic and educational developments, both
locally and globally. The conference will feature keynote presentations, thought-provoking
paper presentations, workshop sessions and stimulating panel discussions covering the
latest developments in the AI & ML ecosystem. Join us and explore new collaboration
opportunities, cultivate your social and knowledge networks, and compliment your core
experience!
Conference Topics
The 16th International Learning and Technology Conference (L&T 2019) is structured
around six central themes:
• Education
• Industry
• Medicine and Healthcare
• Public Services
• Network and Security
• Smart Cities
Conference topics may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Bayesian Networks
• Bioinformatics
• Cognitive Science
• Computational Theories of Learning; Computing and the Mind
• Natural Language Processing
• Neuroinformatics
• Robotics
• Reasoning and Evolution
• Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
• Pervasive Computing and Ambient Intelligence
• Non-Classical Computing and Novel Computing Models
• Evolutionary Inspired Computing
Important Dates:
​​​​​Important Dates
Abstract Submission 4th November 2018
Extended to
11th November 2018
Author Notification 18th November 2018
Full Paper Submission 30th November 2018
Author Notification 15th December 2018
Visa Applications 22nd December 2018
Camera-ready Submission 22nd December 2018
Conference 30th – 31st January 2019​
30th – 31st January, 2019
Submission Formats and Guidelines
Authors are requested to submit their papers electronically
using the online conference system EasyChair. If you have
used this system before, you may use the same login details.
If this is your first time using EasyChair, you will need to
create an EasyChair Account at
https://easychair.org/account/signup.cgi Upon completion of
registration, you will receive a notification email from
EasyChair, after which you will need to log in and submit your
paper in PDF format. The words limit for the abstracts should
not be less than 300 words and should not exceed 500 words.
Submissions should be sent to the following link
http://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=lt2019
The 16th International Learning and Technology Conference
“Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Intelligence is Power”
The conference is Scopus indexed (Procedia Computer Science,
Elsevier Proceedings), selected extended papers will be peer
reviewed and published in Journal of Ambient Intelligence and
Humanized Computing, impact factor 1.423 (Springer
Publishers, ISI Web of Science indexed and Scopus)
www.effatuniversity.edu.sa LT@effatuniversity.edu.sa
Effat University – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Organizing Committees:
General Chair:
Dr. Khulood Rambo, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
Program Manager:
Dr. Wadee Halabi, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
Program Chair:
Dr. Zain Balfagih, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
Program Co-Chair:
Dr. Tayeb Brahimi, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
Scientific Committee Chair:
Dr. Mueen Uddin, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA