The International Conference on Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and AI Applications (ICCSDFAI) is an emerging international conference series initiated and led by Research and Innovation Center "CyberTech" of Astana IT University (AITU), Kazakhstan.
The first ICCSDFAI 2025 was first successfully held in Astana IT University, establishing a strong foundation for a scientific and professional community at the intersection of cybersecurity, digital forensics, and artificial intelligence.
Building on this foundation, ICCSDFAI 2026 will be hosted internationally in Istinye University, Türkiye, marking the next stage in the conference’s global development.
ICCSDFAI is designed as a dynamic ecosystem where academia, industry, and government stakeholders collaborate to address real-world challenges in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
In an era of rapidly evolving cyber threats, the conference promotes the integration of scientific knowledge, applied technologies, and operational expertise across borders, reflecting the fundamental principle that effective cybersecurity cannot be achieved in isolation.
With technical support from IEEE, ICCSDFAI ensures high scientific standards, international visibility, and alignment with advanced research and innovation trends.
Conference Series
- ICCSDFAI 2025 — Astana, Kazakhstan (hosted by Astana IT University)
- ICCSDFAI 2026 — Istanbul, Türkiye (hosted by Istinye University)
- ICCSDFAI 2027 — TBA
Academia + Research
Global Mobility (Faculty & student exchanges, fellowships)
Joint Degrees (Dual & integrated BSc/MSc/PhD programs)
Research Grants (State & authority funding opportunities)
Industry Funding (Laboratory investments & startup showcases)
Curriculum Design (Stakeholder feedback for modern programs)
Career Integration (Industrial internships & professional training)
Industry + Stakeholders
We offer B2B Networking (Find clients, vendors, and investors for new projects)
Elite Recruitment (Scout top cybersecurity and AI talent from universities)
Tech Transfer & IP (Acquire patents and discover academic startups)
Co-Development (Build AI & cyber solutions with industry partners)
Threat Intelligence (Share data and collaborate on joint defense projects)
Funding & Grants (Secure government subsidies and joint academic grants)
Authorities
National Defense R&D (Co-develop AI-powered security and surveillance solutions)
Expert Recruitment (Scout top cybersecurity talent for government agencies)
Real-Time Intelligence (Establish data-exchange channels with private sector firms)
Critical Infrastructure (Monitor vulnerabilities and strengthen national incident response)
Proactive Risk Assessment (Implement AI-driven models to anticipate cyberattacks)
Advanced Training (Access early academic research on emerging hacking methodologies)
- If you are researcher, academician or student, we invite you to take a participation in our scientific sessions to present your research results in our 7 scientific sessions:
- Cybersecurity
- Digital forensics
- AI Applications in Industry, Health, and Business
- Intelligent Systems and Smart Technology
- Digital Technology and Computer Networks
- Internet of Things (IoT) and IoT Applications
- Economic and Financial Security, Financial Intelligence and Governance Systems
- We invite you to take a part in workshops / guest lectures / intellectual games from a cybersecurity and IT industrial celebrities. You have a unique opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from leading experts, ask questions and share your experience with colleagues from other companies.
- Are you working in cybersecurity? Do you want to become a part of this world? Then our ICTF is for you
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KEY DATES
Abstract Submission Date:
21 April 2026
Notifications of Acceptance Date:
14 May 2026
- Prof. Dr. Yerzhan SeitkulovHead, Information Resources Protection Department
President of Kazakhstan’s Executive Office
Astana, Kazakhstan - Ulykbek Shambulov
- Prof. Dr. Seref SagirogluPhD, Professor in Software Engineering at Gazi University Computer Engineering Department
Ankara, Turkey - Prof. Dr. Ibraheem ShayeaPhD, Assistant and Associate Researcher at Istanbul Technical University
Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Electronics & Communications Engineering Department.
Istanbul, Turkey - Djordje StamenkovicCyberSec & InfoSec Expert
Astana, Kazakhstan - Prof. Dr. Adel AneibaPhD, Head of the College of Computing at Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK - Prof. Dr. Rachid SaadaneFull Professor at the Hassania School of Public Works in Morocco and Deputy Director in charge of research, cooperation, and partnerships
Casablanca, Morocco - Prof. Dr. Laila FetjahProfessor of Cybersecurity at the Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Casablanca, Morocco - Prof. Dr. Tamara ZhukabayevaProf. of the Department of Information Systems at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
- Olzhas SatiyevCEO of TSARKA
Astana, Kazakhstan - Abilkair ImanberdiDirector of Malware Research Department at TSARKA
Astana, Kazakhstan - Maksat MeshitulyDeputy Chairman of the Information Security Committee of the Republican State Institution Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development
Astana, Kazakhstan - Askar DusekeevHead of the Malicious Code Research Center
Astana, Kazakhstan
TECHNICAL Sponsorship
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), United States of America
Sponsorship
Center for Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Attacks
(TSARKA), Kazakhstan
State Technical Service, Kazakhstan
Center for Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Attacks
(TSARKA), Kazakhstan
İstinye Üniversity
Ayazağa Mah. Azerbaycan Cad. (Vadi İstanbul)
H-Block, 4th Floor, Conference Hall, Vadistanbul, Sarıyer
Istanbul, 34396, Turkey
