Welcome from the conference chair

On behalf of the University of Limerick and the ISSC 2026 Organising Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC), hosted at the University of Limerick.

The Irish Signals and Systems Conference has a long and distinguished history as Ireland’s premier forum for the dissemination of high-quality research in signals, systems, electronics, computing, and related interdisciplinary fields. ISSC 2026 continues this tradition by bringing together researchers, engineers, practitioners, and students from academia and industry to share ideas, present new research, and foster collaboration in a collegial and inclusive environment.

The rapid evolution of digital technologies, intelligent systems, and interconnected infrastructures continues to reshape how signals and systems are designed, analysed, and deployed. ISSC 2026 provides an important platform to reflect on these developments, explore emerging challenges, and discuss innovative solutions that span theory, application, and real-world impact.

The conference welcomes contributions from senior researchers, early-career academics, and postgraduate students, as well as professionals from industry. This diversity of perspectives is a defining strength of ISSC and plays a vital role in maintaining its relevance and vibrancy. As in previous years, all accepted papers will be subject to peer review and, subject to meeting IEEE requirements, will be indexed in IEEE Xplore. Best Paper Awards will also be presented to recognise outstanding contributions.

The University of Limerick is delighted to host ISSC 2026 on its campus. UL has a strong track record in research, innovation, and industry engagement, and we look forward to welcoming delegates to Limerick for what promises to be a stimulating and rewarding conference experience, both technically and socially.

I would like to thank the organising committee, reviewers, session chairs, and volunteers for their commitment and hard work in making ISSC 2026 possible. I also extend my thanks to all authors and participants for their contributions to the conference.

I look forward to welcoming you to Limerick and to an engaging and enjoyable ISSC 2026.

Prof. Eoin O’Connell - Conference Chair

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Enjoy the conference, then take a trip around vibrant and historic County Limerick.

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Technical Tracks

  • Signal Processing

    • Speech, audio, image, video and multimedia signal processing

    • Bio-inspired systems

    • Biomedical signal processing and systems

    • Medical diagnostics

    • Signal-based QoE and UX assessment

    • Analog, mixed-signal and RF signal processing

    • Embedded DSP

  • Control Systems

    • Linear and non-linear systems modelling and control

    • Robust and adaptive control

    • Distributed and networked control

    • Systems identification

    • Control applications

  • Cyberphysical Systems

    • Networks and Networked Systems

    • Data management and processing for Cyberphysical Systems

    • Smart living technologies

    • ASICs and FPGAs for signal processing and systems on chip

    • Applications in control, power electronics and communications

    • Energy-efficient application and system implementations

    • Digital Manufacturing

    • Robotics and autonomous systems

  • Comms & Networks

    • Next-generation wireless and optical communications

    • Signal processing for communications

    • Network architectures and optimisation

    • Distributed media and services

    • Cognitive and sensor networks

    • Internet of Things

    • Green communication and networking

    • Blockchain in communication networks

    • Software-Defined Networks

    • Quantum networks

  • Cybersecurity

    • Cryptography and information hiding

    • Privacy and privacy-preserving algorithms

    • Trust and trustworthy systems

    • Network, application and system security

    • Security of industrial control systems and cyber-physical systems

    • AI for cybersecurity and cybersecurity for AI

    • Digital and information forensics

  • AI & Machine Learning

    • Machine learning for systems and signal processing 

    • Deep Learning 

    • Machine Learning at the network edge 

    • Affective computing

    • Ethics in AI and machine learning

    • Interpretability and analysis of machine learning models

    • Deep learning and Pre-trained models for Natural Language Processing and Computer vision

    • Green AI

    • Modelling and Computation

  • Sustainability

    • Signals and Systems for Sustainable Applications (green and circular economy, pollution, water, waste, food)

    • Architectures, theories and algorithms for energy-efficient signal processing

    • Mitigating and minimising Digital Waste

    • Efficient and sustainable AI

  • Education

    • Electronics and IoT for Education

    • Computing for Education

Previous Conferences

Year Location Chair Title
2025ATU LetterkennyRuth LennonISSC
2024Ulster University, BelfastProf. Huiru (Jane) ZhengISSC
2023UCDMark FlanaganISSC
2022MTUSeán McSweeneyISSC
2021Athlone ITRonan FlynnISSC
2020LYITEoghan FureyISSC
2019NUIMRudi VillingISSC
2018QUBWasif NaeemISSC
2017IT TraleeJoseph WalshISSC
2016Ulster UniversityKevin CurranISSC
2015IT CarlowDorel PicoviciISSC
2014ULHussain MahdiIET ISSC
2013LYITNigel McKelveyIET ISSC
2012NUIMRonan FarrellIET ISSC
2011TCDAnthony QuinnIET ISSC
2010UCCEmanuel PopoviciIET ISSC
2009UCDChris Bleakley & Scott RickardIET ISSC
2008NUIGFearghal MorganIET ISSC
2007UU MageeMartin McGinnity & Liam MaguireIET ISSC
2006DITEugene CoyleIET ISSC
2005DCUTony HolohanIET ISSC
2004QUBSakir SezerIET ISSC
2003LimerickHussain MahdriISSC
2002UCCLiam MarnaneISSC
2001MaynoothRobert ShortenISSC
2000UCDTony FaganISSC
1999NUIGEddie JonesISSC
1998DITAiden O'DwyerISSC
1997UU MageeMartin McGinnityISSC
1996TCDFrank BolandIrish Signal Processing and Control Colloquium
1995QUBJohn McCannyThe Sixth Irish DSP and Control Colloquium
1994DCUJohn RingwoodIrish DSP and Control Colloquium
1993UCDTony FaganIrish Colloquium on DSP and Control
1991UCCPatrick FitzpatrickIEE Colloquium on Digital Signal Processing and Control
1990QUBRoger WoodsIEE Colloquium on Digital Signal Processing and Control
1990TCDFrank BolandIFI Digital Signal Processing and Control Conference