From: 25. November 2026 09:00
Until: 27. November 2026 16:00
Location: Oslo Science Park, Oslo, Norway
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Welcome to ICDS 2026!
It is with great pleasure to welcome you to the Third International Conference on Digital Sovereignty (ICDS 2026), which will be organised by the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) from November 25th – 27th, 2026, in Oslo, Norway.
The International Conference on Digital Sovereignty (ICDS) is the world’s only dedicated conference exclusively focused on digital sovereignty, addressing one of the most critical challenges shaping today’s digital future.
Established in 2024, ICDS has rapidly emerged as a unique global platform where policy, industry, and cutting-edge research converge to build trust, resilience, and autonomy in advanced digital ecosystems.
The conference is distinctly structured into three complementary pillars: a high-level Industry Day, where global technology leaders openly discuss real-world strategies and challenges in implementing digital sovereignty; practical training sessions that translate policy and innovation into actionable capabilities; and peer-reviewed research presentations, where leading researchers from top institutions present solutions across technological, legal, and societal dimensions of digital sovereignty.
Building on the strong foundations of ICDS 2024 and the expanded international impact of ICDS 2025, the 3rd International Conference on Digital Sovereignty (ICDS 2026) will further strengthen Norway’s leadership at the forefront of global digital policy, innovation, and research, welcoming the international community to Oslo to shape the future of sovereign, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. As in ICDS 2025, the ICDS 2026 conference proceedings are planned to be published in the Springer Proceedings on Complexity series (pending approval), further reinforcing the conference’s scientific quality and international visibility.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Sanjay Misra and Petter Kvalvik (General Chairs)
Conference program (TBA)
The detailed program will be published soon and will be available for download. For any enquiries about the program, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Keynote Speakers (TBA)
Call for Papers
We have five tracks in ICDS 2026. Papers in any of these areas, especially with the following keywords covering and related to Digital Sovereignty, are welcome to be submitted.
Track 1: Human-Centric Digital Sovereignty
Digital Empowerment
Privacy
Data Altruism
Incentives for Sharing Digital Assets
Dynamic Consent
Ethical Considerations
Self-Sovereignty
Co-Decision
Transparency and Traceability
Usage Rights
Personal Data Spaces
Human-Centric AI
Human-AI Team Collaboration
Track 2: Industry and Innovation Impact
Use of Human-Centric AI and DS in Industry
AI for National Security and Digital Sovereignty
Ensuring Cyber Resilience
Digital Sovereignty in Business: Challenges and Strategies
Legal Implications of Human-Centric AI and DS
Policy Frameworks for Digital Sovereignty
Improving Patient Care and Public Health with Human-Centric AI
Use of AI and DS in Banking
Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Industry
Computational Intelligence Applications
Track 3: Digital Ecosystems and Governance
Interoperability
Portability
Reference Architectures
Digital Borders and Territories
Data Spaces
Cloud-to-Edge Continuum
Decentralized Identities
Enhancing Governance and Service Delivery through AI and DS
Governance Models, Policies, Laws, Regulations, and Compliance
Trust Anchors
Business Models
Data Valuation
Smart Contracts
Intelligent Systems Governance
Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Track 4: National Digital Sovereignty and Societal Impact
National AI Capabilities
National Security Considerations
Economic Considerations
Control Over and Autonomy in National Digital Assets
Resilience and Risk-Based Approaches for Digital Sovereignty
Technology Independence
Strategies in a Multi-Polar World
Addressing Societal Inequalities with Human-Centric AI and DS
Environmental Sustainability
AI Solutions for Climate Change and Resource Management
Emerging Trends and Challenges in Human-Centric AI and DS
Global Cooperation for Ethical AI and DS
Track 5: Geopolitics and Trust
Digital Trust as a Geopolitical Asset
Trust Frameworks for Cross-Border Data Flows
Sovereign Digital Identities and International Trust Systems
Trust Anchors, Data Intermediaries, and Dataspace Operators
Platform Power and Algorithmic Influence in the Global Order
Disinformation, Information Integrity, and Geopolitical Influence
The Geopolitics of Global Digital Value Chains and Ecosystems
Digital Sovereignty in a Fragmented and Multipolar World
Cyber Diplomacy and Strategic Autonomy in the Digital Sphere
Extraterritoriality and the Global Impact of National Digital Regulations
Trusted Infrastructures and Resilience in Cross-Jurisdictional Systems
Institutional Innovation for Global Trust and Governance
Digital Non-Alignment and Sovereignty for Emerging Economies
Environmental and Ethical Implications of Geopolitical Tech Rivalries
Global Standards vs. Local Control: Trust in International AI and Data Systems
Submission
The ICDS 2025 conference is now in the process of soliciting submissions of original and innovative papers. Prospective authors are invited to submit papers in core and/or related areas of digital sovereignty. The detailed list of topics can be found in the ‘Call for Papers’. Each paper will be reviewed by three experts from the International Program Committee.
Authors must submit an original full paper, 10 pages for Springer Proceedings on Complexity (Pending approval) , that has not been previously published. All contributions must be written in English. Submissions will be evaluated based on relevance to conference themes (digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, data governance), originality and novelty, technical quality and rigor, clarity and organization, impact and significance, and, where applicable, ethical and responsible research practices, especially in areas such as AI and data use.
Submissions should be made through Easychair.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions to ICDS 2026 will follow a rigorous and transparent review process to ensure high-quality contributions. After the submission deadline, all papers will be screened by the editors for relevance and baseline quality. Suitable submissions will then be peer-reviewed by at least three independent experts. The editors will carefully evaluate the reviews and make recommendations based on consensus and merit. Finally, accepted papers will be reviewed by the chairs’ Steering Committee and Honorary Chair for final confirmation. Our goal is to maintain fairness, academic integrity, and constructive feedback throughout the process.
Authors must submit an original full paper (6 -10 pages) that has not previously been published. All contributions must be written in English.
Important Dates
| Paper Submission | August 31. 2026 |
| Author Notification | September 30. 2026 |
| Registration Due and Camera-Ready Deadline | October 15. 2026 |
| Conference | November 25. – 27. 2026 |
Venue
The Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), Norway will organise this year’s Forskningsparken (Oslo Science Park), Oslo, Norway.
Registration Fees
| Registration | Fee | |
| Early Bird Registration before 15th October 2026 | Ordniary RegistrationRates | |
| Regular Author (29th – 31st Oct) | 525 € / 6200 NOK | 600 € / 7200 NOK |
| Additional Paper | 300 € / 3600 NOK | 300 € / 3600 NOK |
| Attendees: Public Sector, Industry and Businesses (29th – 31st Oct) | 350 € / 3500 NOK | 350 € / 4000 NOK |
| Attendees: Public Sector, Industry and Businesses 29th Oct only | 100 € / 1000 NOK | 150 € / 1500 NOK |
*A 25% VAT will be applied to the registration fees. The registration fees include all coffee breaks and lunch on November 25th, 26th, and 27th as well as publication of the accepted paper.
Please register here.
Conference Committee
Honorary Chair
Bjørn Axel Gran, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Sokratis Katsikas, NTNU, Norway
General Chairs
Sanjay Misra, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Petter Kvalvik, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Industrial Loaison Chairs
Petter Kvalvik, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Per-Arne Jørgensen, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Finance Chair
Karianne Hauge Bjugan, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Registration Chair
Lars Nagelhus-Arnesen, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Steering Committee
Tomas Eric Nordlander, NILU, Norway
Vasileios Gkioulos, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Aida Omerovic, USN, Norway
Kai Morgan Kjølerbakken, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
International Advisory Committee
Ulrich Ahle (CEO, Gaia-X), Belgium
Boris Otto, Fraunhofer, Germany
Chandra Challangonda (CEO, FIWARE), Finland
Thomas Ploug, Alborg University, Denmark
Raj Buyya, University of Melbourne, Australia
Mohammad S. Obaidat, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Matthew Adigun, University of Zululand, South Africa
Haugen, Øystein, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
Program Committee Chairs
Sanjay Misra, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Robertas Damaševičius, Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Rytis Maskeliunas, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Murat Koyuncu, Atilim University, Turkey
Lalit Garg, University of Malta, Malta
Local Chairs
Sabarathinam Chockalingam, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Sizarta Sarshar, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Mohsen Toorani, University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway
Nadia Saad Noori, University of Agder, Norway
Monica Kristiansen Holone, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
International Conference Committee (updating)
Sanjay Misra, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Brij Gupta, Asia University, Taiwan
Giorgio Pedrazzi, University of Brescia, Italy
Manju Khari, JNU, India
Per-Arne Jørgensen, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Gokhan Sengul, Atilim University, Turkey
Sudeep Tanwar, Nirma University, India
Jan Erik Farbrot, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Clara Maathuis, Open University of the Netherlands, The Netherlands
Harald Thunem, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Ayan Chatterjee, NILU, Norway
Mario Hoffmann, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Daniel Rodríguez, University of Alcalá, Spain
Kai Morgan Kjølerbakken, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Michael N Louka, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Mohammad S. Obaidat, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Arne Roar Nygård, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Jose María Alvarez Rodríguez, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain
Pankaj Pandey, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Chhagan Lal, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Vasileios Gkioulos, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Susanne Koch Stigberg, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
Broderick Crawford, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Valparaiso, PUCV, Chile
Ricardo Soto, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Valparaiso, PUCV, Chile
Luis Fernandez Sanz, Universidad de Alcala, Spain
Dilip Singh Sisodia, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India
Lov Kumar, National Institute of Technology, NIT Kurukshetra, India
Georgios Lampropoulos, International Hellenic University, Greece
Kerstin Siakas, University of Vasa, Finaland
Mohsen Toorani, University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway
Nadia Saad Noori, University of Agder, Norway
Aida Omerovic, SINTEF, Norway
Ricardo Colomo-Palacios, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain
Vegard Kolbjørnsrud, BI Norwegian Business School, Norway
Ricardo Soto, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Valparaiso,Chile
Seifedine Kadry, Noroff University College, Norway
Ibrahim AHameed, NTNU, Norway
Juan A. Gómez-Pulido, Universidad de Extremadura, Spain
Elinda Kajo Mece, Polytechnic University of Tirana. Albania
Rytis Maskeliunas, Kaunas University of Technology
Murat Koyuncu, Atilim University
Terje Bodal, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Ibrahim A. Hameed, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Sabarathinam Chockalingam, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Ankur Shukla, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Bharti Suri, GGS Indraprastha University, India
Hans Olav Randem, Institute for Energy Technology, Norway
Manju Kaushik, Amity University, Rajasthan, India
Pham Quoc Trung, HCMC University of Technology, HCMC, Vietnam
Rania Elgazzar, University of Agder, Norway
Sambeet Mishra, University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway
Contact Information
Conference General Chairs: Sanjay Misra (sanjay.misra@ife.no),Petter Kvalvik (Petter.Kvalvik@ife.no)
