As a global frontier of scientific and technological innovation, Japan has always been a hub for academic exchange in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning. For researchers, scholars, and doctoral students, participating in high-level international academic conferences held in Japan is an excellent opportunity to showcase research findings, gain insights into industry trends, and establish academic connections.

This article carefully compiles a list of international academic conferences in AI and related fields held in Japan between 2025 and 2026. All conference deadlines fall between September 2025 and January 2026, providing a clear and efficient reference guide for your submission planning.

Conference List Overview (Sort by Submission Deadline)
For quicker selection, we have sorted all conferences by submission deadline.

Conference Name City Submission Deadline Conference Dates
ICBDSC 2026 Yokohama September 5, 2025 January 21 - 23, 2026
AISS 2025 Kobe September 5, 2025 November 28 - 30, 2025
CVCI 2026 Hokkaido September 10, 2025 January 9 - 11, 2026
CIIS 2025 Okayama September 10, 2025 November 21 - 23, 2025
ICAITE 2025 Kyoto September 15, 2025 December 7 - 9, 2025
ICMLSC 2026 Osaka September 20, 2025 February 4 - 6, 2026
AICCC 2025 Tokyo September 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025 - 22
ICOSP 2025 Osaka September 20, 2025 - November 28, 2025 - 30
ICMCR 2026 Tokyo October 5, 2025 - March 20, 2026 - 22
MLHMI 2026 Tokyo October 15, 2025 - March 17, 2026 - 19
SPRA 2026 Osaka November 5, 2025 - March 19, 2026 - 21
ICRCA 2026 Osaka November 10, 2025 - March 26, 2026 - 28
ICIAI 2026 Tokyo November 20, 2025 April 11 - 14, 2026
ICCAI 2026 Okinawa December 5, 2025 April 24 - 27, 2026
ICCRE 2026 Kyoto December 20, 2025 May 8 - 10, 2026
ICRAS 2026 Kyoto January 20, 2026 June 12 - 14, 2026

Conference Details
Deadline: September 2025
Conference Name: 2026 9th International Conference on Big Data and Smart Computing (ICBDSC 2026)

Conference Location: Yokohama, Japan

Conference Dates: January 21 - 23, 2026

Submission Deadline: September 5, 2025

Conference Name: 2025 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Society (AISS 2025)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Conference Location: Kobe, Japan

Conference Dates: November 28 - 30, 2025

Submission Deadline: September 5, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 7th International Conference on Computer Vision and Computational Intelligence (CVCI 2026)

Conference Location: Hokkaido, Japan

Conference Dates: January 9 - 11, 2026

Submission Deadline: September 10, 2025

Conference Name: 2025 8th International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (CIIS 2025)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Conference Location: Okayama, Japan

Conference Dates: November 21 - November 23, 2025

Submission Deadline: September 10, 2025

Conference Name: 2025 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Teacher Education (ICAITE 2025)

Venue: Kyoto, Japan

Conference Dates: December 7 - December 9, 2025

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 10th International Conference on Machine Learning and Soft Computing (ICMLSC 2026)

Venue: Osaka, Japan

Conference Dates: February 4 - February 6, 2026

Submission Deadline: September 20, 2025

Conference Name: 2025 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing (AICCC 2025)

Indexed: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Venue: Tokyo, Japan

Conference Dates: December 20, 2025 - December 22, 2025

Submission Deadline: September 20, 2025

Conference Name: 2025 11th International Conference on Signal Processing (ICOSP 2025)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Conference Location: Osaka, Japan

Conference Dates: November 28, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Submission Deadline: September 20, 2025

Submission Deadline: October-December 2025

Conference Name: 2026 4th International Conference on Mechatronics, Control and Robotics (ICMCR 2026)

Conference Location: Tokyo, Japan

Conference Dates: March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026

Submission Deadline: October 5, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 7th International Conference on Machine Learning and Human-Computer Interaction (MLHMI 2026)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Conference Location: Tokyo, Japan

Conference Dates: March 17 - 19, 2026

Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 6th Symposium on Pattern Recognition and Applications (SPRA 2026)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Conference Location: Osaka, Japan

Conference Dates: March 19 - 21, 2026

Submission Deadline: November 5, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 10th International Conference on Robotics, Control and Automation (ICRCA 2026)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Conference Location: Osaka, Japan

Conference Dates: March 26 - 28, 2026

Submission Deadline: November 10, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 10th International Conference on Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (ICIAI 2026)

Conference Location: Tokyo, Japan

Conference Dates: April 11 - 14, 2026

Submission Deadline: November 20, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 12th International Conference on Computing and Artificial Intelligence (ICCAI 2026)

Conference Location: Okinawa, Japan

Conference Dates: April 24 - 27, 2026

Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025

Conference Name: 2026 11th International Conference on Control and Robotics Engineering (ICCRE 2026)

Conference Location: Kyoto, Japan

Conference Dates: May 8 - 10, 2026

Submission Deadline: December 20, 2025

Deadline: January 2026
Conference Name: 2026 10th International Conference on Robotics and Automation Science (ICRAS 2026)

Indexed by: EI Compendex, SCOPUS

Conference Location: Kyoto, Japan

Conference Dates: June 12 - 14, 2026

Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026

How to Choose the Right Conference?

With so many options, how can you identify the conference that best suits your research?

Precisely match your research focus: Carefully read the "Call for Papers" on the conference website to ensure your paper topic is highly relevant to the conference agenda. For example, scholars working on computer vision should prioritize CVCI, while those working on robotic control are more suitable for ICRAS or ICRCA.

Pay attention to proceedings search: For scholars with graduation or professional title requirements, whether the conference proceedings are indexed in reputable databases such as EI Compendex or Scopus is a key consideration.

Plan your time and location carefully: Consider your schedule, project progress, and budget to choose a conference that is most convenient for you. Cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto offer convenient transportation, while Hokkaido and Okinawa offer unique conference experiences.

Reminder:
Conference information (especially deadlines) may change at short notice. Before submitting your paper, please be sure to visit the conference website for final confirmation and carefully read the submission format requirements. We wish you the best of luck in getting your paper accepted!