The International Symposium on Innovative and Interdisciplinary Applications of Advanced Technologies (IAT 2026) is traditionally organized as part of the Days of BHAAAS and brings together experts from academia, industry, and research institutions from around the world. The symposium focuses on sharing cutting-edge scientific achievements, connecting specialists across disciplines, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in the technical and natural sciences. During the 17th Days of BHAAAS, which will be held in Sarajevo from June 4 to 7, 2026, IAT will once again serve as a central component of the scientific program and an important platform for strengthening domestic and international research ties.
This year, five distinguished speakers will open the conference with their plenary lectures.
Prof. Adnan Ibrahimbegović
Lecture: Synergy of Multiphysics-Multiscale Modeling, and Machine Learning: A Path for Understanding
Prof. Ibrahimbegović is a Professor of Computational Mechanics at the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC), Senior Fellow of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), Member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Member of Academia Europaea. His lecture introduces modern approaches that integrate physics-based modeling with machine learning, offering new possibilities for addressing complex engineering challenges. With more than 11,100 citations, an h-index of 59, and strong international recognition, he is among the leading researchers in computational mechanics.
➡️ Details: https://ibrahimb.pers.utc.fr/
Prof. Qiangfei Xia
Lecture: Emerging AI Hardware Enabled by Memristive Devices and Systems
Prof. Xia, the Dev and Linda Gupta Professor at UMass Amherst, is one of the most respected researchers in next-generation AI hardware. His lecture focuses on memristive devices, analog in-memory computing, and the development of AI accelerators that push the limits of current technologies. As an IEEE Fellow and a Highly Cited Researcher, he is widely recognized for pioneering contributions to advanced memory and neuromorphic systems.
➡️ More: http://nano.ecs.umass.edu
Prof. Seid Korić
Lecture: Deep Operator Neural Networks – Towards Instant Modeling, Design, and Digital Twins
Prof. Korić is a Research Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Senior Technical Associate Director at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His lecture will present groundbreaking work on Deep Operator Neural Networks (DeepONets), architectures that enable ultra-fast solutions for 2D and 3D multiphysics problems. DeepONets can be up to 10,000 times faster than classical numerical methods, opening new possibilities for design, optimization, digital twins, and uncertainty quantification.
Namik Hrle
Lecture: The Future of Information Technologies
Namik Hrle is a world-renowned expert in leveraging data and AI technologies for digital transformation and enterprise application reinvention. Retired as Vice President of Development in IBM’s Software Group and honored as an IBM Fellow—the company’s highest technical distinction—Namik has shaped groundbreaking innovations and led global teams in the USA, Germany, China, Canada, and India. He is credited with 79 patents, numerous outstanding technical achievements, prestigious author recognitions, and corporate awards, directly contributing to customer success stories worldwide.
Prof. Admir Mašić
Lecture: The Alchemy of Roman Concrete: From History to Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Prof. Mašić, Associate Professor at MIT and a leading researcher in concrete sustainability, investigates what modern science can learn from ancient Roman materials. His lecture reveals how the chemistry and structure of Roman concrete can inspire innovations that reduce CO₂ emissions and support the development of more resilient and sustainable infrastructure. His work uniquely bridges archaeology, engineering, and materials science on a global scale.
A call for paper submissions is now open for the International Symposium on Innovative and Interdisciplinary Applications of Advanced Technologies (IAT 2026), which will be held as part of the 17th Days of BHAAAS from June 4 to 7, 2026, in Sarajevo. The symposium welcomes researchers, experts, and students from various fields of technical and natural sciences — spanning engineering, computing, artificial intelligence, biology, chemistry, physics, and beyond. The conference proceedings will be published by Springer and indexed in SCOPUS, Google Scholar, SCImago, and other international databases. The submission deadline is February 1, 2026.
More details on how to submit your work can be found at:
https://www.bhaaas.org/en/call-for-papers-technical-and-natural-sciences-symposia-2026
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