ADW Collaborating Organization | 2026 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Generative Design (ICAIGD 2026)

When algorithms meet creativity — from intelligent generation to physical creation. Co-organized by Asia Design Week, with Chairman Li Sheng serving as Publicity Chair, the 2026 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Generative Design (ICAIGD 2026) will be held in Wuhan, China, from 15–17 May 2026. We warmly invite scholars worldwide to explore the new chapter of AI and design integration.

Conference Highlights

• ACM Authoritative Publication: ISBN: 979-8-4007-2509-8, indexed by EI Compendex and Scopus — reliable and stable.
• Led by National High-Level Talents: Keynote speeches by top scholars including Prof. Sun Lingyun (Zhejiang University), Prof. Qin Jingyan (University of Science and Technology Beijing), and Prof. Tang Zhichuan (Zhejiang University of Technology).
• Cutting-Edge Interdisciplinary Topics: Over 20 hot research directions, including large language models, multimodal cognition, generative design, and intelligent design for additive manufacturing.
• Strong Interdisciplinary Support: Jointly supported by nearly 30 universities and institutions from China and abroad, including Zhejiang University, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Macau University of Science and Technology, and Pusan National University.

Organizing Units

Organizer:

Host:
School of Art and Design, Hubei University of Technology
School of Digital Art Industry, Hubei University of Technology
School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Hubei University of Technology
School of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Industry, Hubei University of Technology
Hubei Provincial Research Center for Cultural and Creative Industry Design

Collaborating Organizations:
International Design Institute, Zhejiang University
Institute of Modern Industrial Design, Zhejiang University
School of Intelligence Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing
School of Art, Soochow University
School of Art and Design, Shanghai University of Engineering Science
School of Computer Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology
Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology
造型研究所, Pusan National University
School of Art, Hubei Second Normal University
School of Art and Design, Wuhan Technology and Business University
Wuhan Institute of Design and Engineering
School of Humanities and Arts, Wuhan College of Arts and Science
School of Media and Art Design, Wuhan Donghu University
Hubei Yangtze River Culture Research Institute
Hubei Cultural and Creative Industry Association
Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Intelligent Computing Power Network
Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center for Digital and Intelligent Technology and Application in Manufacturing Industry
Asia Design Week
AEIC Academic Exchange Center

Conference Committees

Conference Chairs
Prof. Juan Manuel Corchado Rodriguez, University of Salamanca, Spain (President, IEEE Member)
Prof. Rao Jian, Hubei University of Technology, China (Dean, School of Digital Art)
Prof. Ye Zhiwei, Hubei University of Technology, China (Dean, School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence)
Prof. Qin Jingyan, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China (Associate Dean, School of Intelligence Science and Technology; National High-Level Talent)
Prof. Sun Lingyun, Zhejiang University, China (Dean, International Design Institute; National High-Level Talent)

Co-Chairs
Prof. Zheng Kan, Ningbo University, China (IEEE Fellow)
Prof. Qiu Jianbin, Harbin Institute of Technology, China (IEEE Fellow)

Program Committee Chairs
Prof. João Gama, University of Porto, Portugal (IEEE Fellow)
Prof. Ljiljana Trajkovic, Simon Fraser University, Canada (IEEE Fellow)
Prof. Wang Ke, Soochow University, China (Dean, School of Art)
Prof. Liu Jun, Wuhan Institute of Technology, China (Associate Dean, School of Computer Science and Engineering)
Prof. Lee Hyun-seok, Pusan National University, Korea (Director, 造型研究所)
Assoc. Prof. Liu Gang, Hubei University of Technology, China

Organizing Committee Chairs
Prof. Zhao Wen, Hubei Second Normal University, China
Prof. Ming Yue, Hubei University of Technology, China
Prof. Wu Wenzhi, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China
Prof. Chen Hongwei, Hubei University of Technology, China (IEEE Member)
Assoc. Prof. Chen Jianxia, Hubei University of Technology, China (IEEE Member)
Assoc. Prof. Cai Ting, Hubei University of Technology, China (IEEE Member)

Publicity Committee Chairs
Prof. Wu Cong, Wuhan College of Arts and Science, China
Prof. Liu Hui, Wuhan Donghu University, China
Prof. Wu Qian, Wuhan Institute of Design and Engineering, China
Li Sheng, Asia Design Week, China (Chairman)
Assoc. Prof. Liu Wen, Wuhan Institute of Technology, China
Duan Yun, Hubei University of Technology, China

Publication Chairs
Assoc. Prof. Xiong Wenzuixiong, Hubei Yangtze River Culture Research Institute, China
Prof. Wang Haiwen, Wuhan Technology and Business University, China
Prof. Shangce Gao, University of Toyama, Japan (IEEE Senior Member)
Prof. Zhang Mingwu, Hubei University of Technology, China (IEEE Member)

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Sun Lingyun, Zhejiang University (National High-Level Talent)
Dean, International Design Institute, Zhejiang University
Director, Modern Industrial Design Research Institute, Zhejiang University
Director, Zhejiang University–Alibaba Joint Laboratory of Intelligence, Design, Experience and Aesthetics
Director, Zhejiang-Singapore Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Alliance
Director, Zhejiang-Singapore Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Design
Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Design Intelligence, Information and Interaction Design, AI Content Generation

Prof. Qin Jingyan, University of Science and Technology Beijing (National High-Level Talent)
Associate Dean, School of Intelligence Science and Technology
Head, Department of Industrial Design
Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Design, Information and Interaction Design, Sustainable Design, Cultural Big Data

Prof. Tang Zhichuan, Zhejiang University of Technology (National Young Top Talent)
Associate Dean, School of Design and Architecture
Research Areas: Intelligent Rehabilitation Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction Design, Industrial Design

Call for Papers

The conference welcomes submissions in the following two major areas (and related topics):

Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Model Architecture Optimization, Multimodal Cognitive Foundation Models, Deep Reinforcement Learning, Embodied Intelligence and Robotics, Neural-Symbolic Reasoning, Computer Vision Self-Supervised Learning, Graph Neural Networks, Efficient Transformer Models, AI Theory Explainability, Swarm Intelligence and Multi-Agent Systems, Complex Scene 3D Vision, Human-Machine Collaborative Decision-Making, AI Security and Adversarial Defense, Edge Computing Intelligent Deployment, Bio-Inspired Computing Models, etc.

Generative Design
Physics-Informed Generative Models, Topology Generative Optimization, Intelligent Design for Additive Manufacturing, Lightweight Structure Automatic Generation, Generative Microstructure Design, Thermodynamic Shape Generation Optimization, Generative Composite Material Design, Smart Antenna and Chip Generation, Performance-Driven Generative Architecture, Generative Robot Configuration, CNC Machining Path Generation, Generative Fluid Dynamics, Multidisciplinary Collaborative Generative Design, Generative Design Digital Twins, etc.

For any topic-related inquiries, please contact Conference Secretary Ms. Zhang: +86 13925093729.

Publication

All submissions will undergo rigorous review by 2–3 committee experts. Accepted papers will be published in the ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (ICPS) (ISBN: 979-8-4007-2509-8) and will be submitted for indexing in EI Compendex and Scopus.

• ACM Publication: Authoritative publishing by the world’s leading computing society
• Dual Indexing: EI Compendex and Scopus (stable and reliable)

Conference Schedule

Note: ICAIGD 2026 is a sub-conference of the 2026 International Conference on Intelligent Design and Computing (IC-IDC 2026).

Registration Fees

Remarks: Each accepted paper includes one free registration. Each registration includes one printed proceedings.

Participation Options

1. Author Participation: One free registration per accepted paper.
2. Oral Presentation: 10-minute presentation.
3. Poster Presentation: A1 vertical format, color digital version.
4. Listener Participation: Attendance without submission; speech or poster applications are also welcome.

Contact Us

Conference Secretary: Ms. Zhang (Leah)
Mobile: +86 13925093729
Invitation Code: Z8525
Website: www.icaigd.com

In May, Wuhan is still filled with cherry blossoms, and the academic atmosphere is thriving.
ICAIGD 2026 looks forward to welcoming you to the riverside city to explore the infinite possibilities of AI and generative design!