Special Session
Special Session on
Advances in Image Security: Cryptography, Watermarking, and Steganography -
AIS-CWS
2026
20 - 21 May, 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
Within the 6th International Conference on Image Processing and Vision Engineering - IMPROVE 2026
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CHAIR
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Mhamed Sayyouri
USMBA Fez Morocco
Morocco
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Brief Bio
Professor Mhamed SAYYOURI received his Bachelor's degree in Physics with a specialization in Electronics in 1996, followed by a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Numerical Analysis in 2002. He obtained a Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Approfondies (DESA) in Automation and Information Processing in 2004, and later earned his National Doctorate in Signal, Systems, and Computer Science in 2014 from the Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz (FSDM), Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (USMBA), Fez, Morocco.
Professor SAYYOURI is currently an accredited professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the National School of Applied Sciences of Fez, Morocco. He is the co-author of more than 130 publications in indexed international journals, international conferences, and book chapters. His research interests include pattern recognition, computer/machine vision, computational intelligence, machine learning, feature extraction, evolutionary optimization, as well as signal and image processing.
Dr. SAYYOURI serves as a reviewer for several international journals and conferences. He is also a member of the ISA Lab and head of the "Automation, Signals, and Systems" research team. Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Editor for the International Journal of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting and Advances in Mathematical Physics .
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SCOPE
In today's digitally connected world, securing images against unauthorized access, tampering, and piracy is critically important. The special session "Advances in Image Security: Cryptography, Watermarking, and Steganography" at the 6th International Conference on Image Processing and Vision Engineering (IMPROVE 2026) showcases cutting-edge research and technological breakthroughs. Experts and researchers will discuss cryptographic image encryption, robust watermarking for authenticity and intellectual property protection, and advanced steganographic methods for secure and discreet communication. This session emphasizes novel algorithms, practical implementations, and multidisciplinary applications, notably in medical imaging, multimedia distribution, and digital rights management. Join this session to explore the forefront of image security, exchange ideas with leading professionals, and foster collaborative innovation in safeguarding visual digital content.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Image Cryptography and Encryption Algorithms
- Robust Digital Watermarking Techniques
- Advanced Steganographic Methods
- Integrity Verification of Digital Images
- Image Authentication and Ownership Protection
- Secure Multimedia Transmission
- Cryptographic Key Management for Image Security
- Security and Privacy in Medical Imaging
- AI-driven Approaches in Image Security
- Security Analysis and Evaluation Metrics
- Real-world Applications in Digital Rights Management
- Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Image Security
IMPORTANT DATES
Paper Submission:
March 24, 2026
Authors Notification:
April 7, 2026
Camera Ready and Registration:
April 15, 2026
SPECIAL SESSION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Available soon.
PAPER SUBMISSION
Prospective authors are invited to submit papers in any of the topics listed above.
Instructions for preparing the manuscript (in Word and Latex formats) are available at: Paper Templates
Please also check the Guidelines.
Papers must be submitted electronically via the web-based submission system using the appropriated button on this page.
PUBLICATIONS
After thorough reviewing by the special session program committee, all accepted papers will be published in a special section of the conference proceedings book - under an ISBN reference - and abstracted/indexed in DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, INSPEC, Japanese Science and Technology Agency (JST), Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals and Series, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, Scopus and zbMATH. CCIS volumes are also submitted for the inclusion in ISI Proceedings.