The pervasive nature of smart devices and Web 2.0/3.0 technologies have set the pace for rapid digital transformation of not only how governments are redefining their services and delivery, or how organizations conduct business but also the way citizens live in society. The Internet of Things (IoT) has similarly transformed the educational landscape and paved the way for enriched learning experiences. In addition to optimizing the technology enablers to IoT, society also needs to address the security, social, privacy and psychological aspects of the IoT ecosystem.
The 15th International Learning and Technology (L&T 2018) Conference is a unique opportunity for researchers, entrepreneurs, technology developers and policy makers to address current challenges and advances in the field. Specifically, it will examine the modern practices and potential of IoT 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 a stimulating panel discussion covering the latest developments in the IoT ecosystem. Join us and explore new collaboration opportunities, cultivate your social and knowledge networks, and compliment your core experience!
The L&T 2018 conference is co-sponsored by the IEEE Western Region Section and the IEEE Computer Society (C16).
All accepted papers will be published on the IEEE Xplorer website and the best papers will be published in the international Journal of Knowledge Society Research.
Conference Organization
• General Chair: Dr. Khulood Rambo, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
• Conference Co-Chair: Dr. Adel M. Ilahi, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
• Conference Co-Chair: Dr. Adnan Al-Bar, IEEE Senior Member,
Executive Officer, IEEE Western Saudi Arabia Section
• Committees Chair: Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
• Program Chair: Dr. Zain Balfagih, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
• Program Co-Chair: Dr. Tayeb Brahimi, Effat University, Jeddah
Conference Topics
The 15th International Learning and Technology Conference (L&T 2018) is structured around seven central themes:
1. IoT Application and Services
2. Social Impacts of IoT
3. IoT Security and Privacy
4. Big Data Impact and IoT
5. IoT Transformation of Education
6. IoT Emerging Areas
7. IoT in Business
Conference topics may include, but are not limited to the following:
1. IoT Applications and Services
• 5G Networks and IoT
• Software Defined Network (SDN) and IoT
• Sensor and Actuator Networks
• IoT Protocols
• e-Health, e-Wellness, Automotive, Intelligent Transport, Biomedical
• Smart Grid, Energy Management
• Cloud Computing and IoT
• Industrial Control (M2M Applications, Indoor Air Quality, Temperature Monitoring, Indoor Location, etc.)
• System Design
2. Social Impacts of IoT
• Social Models and Networks
• Green IoT: Sustainable Design and Technologies
• Human Factors in IoT
• Smart Cities, Smart Public Places, Smart Home/Building Automation
• Smart Agriculture (Green Houses)
• Digital health/Tele-health/Telemedicine
3. IoT Security and Privacy
• IoT Privacy and Security Concerns
• Identification and Authentication Issues
• Wireless Sensor Networks for IoT Security
• Intrusion Detection in IoT
• Cryptography, Key Management, and Authorization for IoT
• Infrastructure / OSI Layer Attacks in IoT
• Communication Security in IoT
• IoT Forensics
4. Big Data Impact and IoT
• Distributed Storage and Data Fusion
• Big Data and Information Integrity of IoT
• IoT and SQL/NoSQL Databases
• IoT and Big Data as a Service
5. IoT transformation of Education
• IoT Applications in Education and Learning
• IoT Impact on e-Learning
• Innovative teaching and learning pedagogies
6. IoT in Business
• Business Opportunities in IoT
• IoT Platforms for Business Growth
• Influence on IoT on Small Businesses
7. Emerging Areas and IoT
• QoS in IoT
• Industry Case Studies – Facts and Myths
• Evolving IoT Architectures
• IoT Standards
