Call for Papers

Submit your research to DATICAN Conference 2026

Conference Theme

Improving Medical Diagnostics in Nigeria Using AI and Data Science

We invite scholars, researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and students to contribute to this vital discourse by submitting original research papers for presentation.

Conference Sub-themes:

AI-Powered Medical Imaging and Radiology
Data Science for Early Disease Prediction, Screening, and Detection
Big Data and Precision Medicine for Cancer Care
AI-Driven Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics
Wearable Technology and early health warning system
Smart Hospitals
Capacity Building for AI in medicine, Oncology and Biological Research
AI Innovation, Startups, and Entrepreneurship in Health Technology
Ethical, Legal, and Quality issues in AI Health care Deployment
Genomic Data Analysis using AI and Data Science
Synthetic Generation of Medical Data Using AI
Electronic Medical Records and Health Data Infrastructure
Environmental Data, AI, and Infectious Disease
Bias and Fairness in AI Healthcare Solutions
Global Health Research Refinement

Submission Guidelines

Paper Types:

Research Papers

Original research contributions

Review Papers

Comprehensive reviews of existing literature

Abstract Submission Requirements:

  • Title, abstract (250 words maximum)
  • 4–5 keywords
  • Authors' names, affiliation(s), and email address(es)
  • Font: Times New Roman, Size 12

Full Paper Submission:

  • Length: 5-6 pages
  • Single-spaced, Two-column format
  • IEEE referencing style
  • Font: Times New Roman, Size 12

Important Dates

Event Date
Conference Announcement 7th January, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline 1st March, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline 1st April, 2026
Reviewers' Feedback Returned 1st May, 2026
Conference Dates 13th - 14th May, 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Submission 21st May, 2026

Submission Process

1

Complete Registration Form

Presenters, Authors and Participants are to complete a Registration form to register their interest.

Registration Form
2

Submit Abstract via Microsoft CMT service

Use the link provided above to Submit abstracts on Microsoft CMT Portal.

Conference Name: DATICAN Conference 2026

Microsoft CMT Submission Portal
3

Review Process

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Use of plagiarism detection software (Turnitin) will be implemented. Papers with more than 15% plagiarism will need revision.

Note:

Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Authors will be informed via email to submit camera-ready manuscripts after the event.